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Zombies can be killed in various ways | Zombies can be killed in various ways. This article will outline some methods. | ||
===Burn them=== | ===Burn them=== | ||
One of the easiest way to kill a zombie is to '''KILL IT WITH FIRE'''. First acquire some [[two by four]]s by smashing furniture, and [[throw]] them in a line. Set | One of the easiest way to kill a zombie is to '''KILL IT WITH FIRE'''. First, acquire some [[two by four]]s by smashing furniture, and [[throw]] them in a line. Set it ablaze using a [[lighter]] or [[matches]]. Now, watch the zombie walk through the fire and get ''burned'' or at least heavily damaged. Once said zombie is dead, you can loot it and set the remaining clothes on fire. More zombies getting burned means more zombies to burn. This can be a safe way to kill regular zombies. Plus, burned zombies, when they revive, usually turn into [[Scorched zombie]]s, which could prevent some annoying specials. | ||
====Burn them in a building==== | ====Burn them in a building==== | ||
You can also | You can also lure a horde of zombies into following you and set a whole [[house]] on [[fire]]. To prepare, you might want to {{k|U}}nload some gasoline around the place to ensure the whole thing gets burned quickly. This might also work for other buildings. You can get creative with [[gas station]]s and be a real pyromaniac. Watching the world burn is a fun pastime. | ||
===Smash it!=== | ===Smash it!=== | ||
Getting a good [[melee weapon|melee]] weapon is | Getting a good [[melee weapon|melee]] weapon is easy in the early game. You can get a [[pipe]] pretty quickly by {{k|S}}mashing a locker. After that's done, you can go outside and pick up a [[rock]]. With this, you can craft a [[crowbar]] by pressing {{k|&}}. Cutting weapons like machetes are rare, but if you manage to find a blade, you can then make some makeshift-weapons using [[duct tape]] and [[blade]]. A [[crude sword]] can be more easily made using some scrap metal and a 2-by-sword at Fabrication-2. Stabbing and Piercing weapons can be even more easily made. To make a [[makeshift knife]], get a [[rag]] or some [[duct tape]]s. Craft a [[spike]] using scrap or chunks of steel. Then craft the [[makeshift knife]]. The recipe for the [[knife spear]] is given below (see "Poke-a-Zombie" section). | ||
To kill | To kill a zombie, you simply just walk into it. Your character will now attack the zombie with their weapon. For higher damage and a higher chance of hitting the thing, you will want to have a high [[Skills#Melee|melee skill]]. Progression in the [[Skills#Bashing weapons|bashing]], [[Skills#Cutting weapons|Cutting]], and [[Skills#Piercing|Piercing]] weapons [[skill]]s will also help. | ||
===Poke a zombie=== | ===Poke a zombie=== | ||
What?! Yes poke it! The [[pointy stick]] can be useful as a makeshift | What?! Yes, poke it! The [[pointy stick]] can be useful as a makeshift weapon for poking zombies. Smash apart a [[bench]], and enter the crafting menu ({{k|&}}). Then find the recipe for 'Pointy Stick'. They can also make effective throwing weapons at close range, but make sure you have plenty of them. The [[knife spear]] is even better for early-game fighting. The knife spear takes some time and skills to make, but is entirely doable for early survivors. It requires Survival-1, so before starting, make sure to raise it (it can be easily increased early by {{k|B}}utchering corpses or [[Foraging]]). | ||
Begin by finding a [[heavy stick]] and smashing apart a [[window]]. A [[window]] will also provide you with string and a [[sheet]]. Cut the [[sheet]] into [[rag]]s. You must then make a [[spike]] for the tip. Pick up a [[rock]] from outside and {{k|s}}mash a [[locker]] or two to gain 9 [[scrap metal]] or 3 [[chunk of steel]]. Use the [[rock]] as your improvised hammer to crank out a twisted metal [[spike]]. Once you have obtained all four components, you can then fashion a [[knife spear]]. Later, you can craft Javelins, and better spears are more dependable. However, this one will keep you protected in your early days. Using the [[knife spear]] will also raise your [[Skills#Piercing|Piercing]]/[[Skills#Piercing|Stabbing]] skill; thus, you can upgrade to Knives or Spears at will, which are mostly better than cutting weapons if used against unarmored enemies. Twenty-eight pierce will sure as hell poke the hell out of it! ''With 'poke,' I actually mean [[Skills#Piercing|Pierce]].'' Be wary of [[weapons getting stuck]]. | |||
===Drive them flat!=== | ===Drive them flat!=== | ||
Finding a working [[car]] with just a tiny amount of gas could just save your life! Having | Finding a working [[car]] with just a tiny amount of gas could just save your life! Having a bottle of [[gasoline]] with you while wandering the city is actually recommended, for most cars have just a tiny amount of gas left. Just {{k|E}}xamine some cars you find, and you're bound to find one with a working engine. | ||
Get in the car and take control with {{k|^}} | Get in the car and take control with {{k|^}}. The game will tell you if you're in the right position. Accelerate with the movement keys. For more information, see the [[Vehicles#Driving vehicles|car controls]] article. To kill the zombie, just bump into it. Driving faster will make sure that the zombie is pulped, guaranteeing that it will not get up the next day. Killing zombies using [[vehicles]] is probably one of the most efficient elimination methods. | ||
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Revision as of 20:15, 5 November 2021
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Zombies can be killed in various ways. This article will outline some methods.
Burn them
One of the easiest way to kill a zombie is to KILL IT WITH FIRE. First, acquire some two by fours by smashing furniture, and throw them in a line. Set it ablaze using a lighter or matches. Now, watch the zombie walk through the fire and get burned or at least heavily damaged. Once said zombie is dead, you can loot it and set the remaining clothes on fire. More zombies getting burned means more zombies to burn. This can be a safe way to kill regular zombies. Plus, burned zombies, when they revive, usually turn into Scorched zombies, which could prevent some annoying specials.
Burn them in a building
You can also lure a horde of zombies into following you and set a whole house on fire. To prepare, you might want to Unload some gasoline around the place to ensure the whole thing gets burned quickly. This might also work for other buildings. You can get creative with gas stations and be a real pyromaniac. Watching the world burn is a fun pastime.
Smash it!
Getting a good melee weapon is easy in the early game. You can get a pipe pretty quickly by Smashing a locker. After that's done, you can go outside and pick up a rock. With this, you can craft a crowbar by pressing &. Cutting weapons like machetes are rare, but if you manage to find a blade, you can then make some makeshift-weapons using duct tape and blade. A crude sword can be more easily made using some scrap metal and a 2-by-sword at Fabrication-2. Stabbing and Piercing weapons can be even more easily made. To make a makeshift knife, get a rag or some duct tapes. Craft a spike using scrap or chunks of steel. Then craft the makeshift knife. The recipe for the knife spear is given below (see "Poke-a-Zombie" section).
To kill a zombie, you simply just walk into it. Your character will now attack the zombie with their weapon. For higher damage and a higher chance of hitting the thing, you will want to have a high melee skill. Progression in the bashing, Cutting, and Piercing weapons skills will also help.
Poke a zombie
What?! Yes, poke it! The pointy stick can be useful as a makeshift weapon for poking zombies. Smash apart a bench, and enter the crafting menu (&). Then find the recipe for 'Pointy Stick'. They can also make effective throwing weapons at close range, but make sure you have plenty of them. The knife spear is even better for early-game fighting. The knife spear takes some time and skills to make, but is entirely doable for early survivors. It requires Survival-1, so before starting, make sure to raise it (it can be easily increased early by Butchering corpses or Foraging).
Begin by finding a heavy stick and smashing apart a window. A window will also provide you with string and a sheet. Cut the sheet into rags. You must then make a spike for the tip. Pick up a rock from outside and smash a locker or two to gain 9 scrap metal or 3 chunk of steel. Use the rock as your improvised hammer to crank out a twisted metal spike. Once you have obtained all four components, you can then fashion a knife spear. Later, you can craft Javelins, and better spears are more dependable. However, this one will keep you protected in your early days. Using the knife spear will also raise your Piercing/Stabbing skill; thus, you can upgrade to Knives or Spears at will, which are mostly better than cutting weapons if used against unarmored enemies. Twenty-eight pierce will sure as hell poke the hell out of it! With 'poke,' I actually mean Pierce. Be wary of weapons getting stuck.
Drive them flat!
Finding a working car with just a tiny amount of gas could just save your life! Having a bottle of gasoline with you while wandering the city is actually recommended, for most cars have just a tiny amount of gas left. Just Examine some cars you find, and you're bound to find one with a working engine.
Get in the car and take control with ^. The game will tell you if you're in the right position. Accelerate with the movement keys. For more information, see the car controls article. To kill the zombie, just bump into it. Driving faster will make sure that the zombie is pulped, guaranteeing that it will not get up the next day. Killing zombies using vehicles is probably one of the most efficient elimination methods.
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