All Crafting, Farming and Survival Skills XP Gains & Useful Information Build 42

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Crafting Skills

ALWAYS try to read the corresponding Skill Book to maximize XP gains.

Blacksmithing

Blacksmith
+4 Blacksmithing 166% Blacksmithing XP gain
+1 Maintenance 100% Maintenance XP gain
+1 Short Blunt 100% Short Blunt XP gain

Blacksmith Knowledge Trait
+2 Blacksmithing 133% Blacksmithing XP gain
+1 Maintenance 100% Maintenance XP gain

Efficient Leveling Strategy

Level 0+: Forge Iron Bloom (~10 XP) - Requires 1 Iron Bloom and 4 Charcoal.
Level 0+: Smelt Items (Variable XP) - Smelting items into iron chunks.
Level 2-4: Cut Iron Bar (~10 XP) - Dividing iron bars, useful early on.
Level 2-4: Small Knife (~35 XP) - Crafted using a quarter of an iron bar.
Level 4+: Hand Scythe Blades (~2000 XP) - Highly efficient, spam-crafted using 4 full iron bars and smelted down.
Level 4+: Gold Coin Minting (~54 XP per action) - Efficient, but requires large amounts of gold found in banks.
Level 5+: Weapon/Armor Forging. Crafting tools like the Blacksmith Anvil or advanced armor.

Blacksmithing XP Gains

The most efficient way to gain experience is through crafting and immediately breaking down items in the forge.

6.25 XP - Forge Forks/Spoons
10 XP - Forge Iron Bloom (requires 4 charcoal, 1 iron bloom)
10 XP - Cut Iron Bar (Level 2-4)
10 XP - Extract Iron from Bloom (Requires Primitive Forge)
11.25 XP - Forge Sheep Shears
11.25 XP - Forge Fine Scissors
17.5 XP - Forge Axe Head
35 XP - Small Knife (requires 1/4 iron bar)
~54 XP - Gold Coin (Minting from Gold Sheets)
~2000 XP - Hand Scythe Blades (Spamming with 4 full iron bars)

VHS
From Ore to Store - (Blacksmithing +87.5 XP)

Blacksmithing Tool Progression

Primitive Furnace: Requires Clay (found near water or in forests), Stones, and Concrete. Used to extract Iron Blooms from ore or smelt metal scrap into Iron Chunks.
Primitive Forge: Requires a Stone Anvil (made via Masonry) and Concrete.
At this stage, you can forge simple items like nails, fireplace pokers, and garden hoes.
Charcoal Production: You must build a Wood Charcoal Pit to turn logs and branches into fuel for your furnaces.

Anvil Casting: To move beyond the Stone Anvil, you must cast a Blacksmith Anvil.
This requires an Anvil Mold (Carpentry 2), a Kiln (to fire the clay mold), and at least two Large Ceramic Crucibles.
Bellows: Crafting Large Bellows involves an entire sub-loop of Butchering animals, tanning leather, and drying it on racks.
Advanced Furnace & Forge: These allow for the creation of Steel Bars and Steel Ingots.
Steel is necessary for top-tier weapons and tools.

--- Level ------------------- Action/Item Crafted --------- XP ----------- Required Materials ---

Blacksmithing Milestones

Levels 0-1: Smelting scrap metal and forging Rough Blades.
Level 1–3: Forge Small Knives and mint coins
Level 3+: Long Rough Blades and Large Knife Blades.
Automatically learn recipes for essential tools like Tongs and the Heading Tool.
Level 5+: Work with Steel using advanced workstations.
Level 8: Ability to forge Rough Sword Blades.
Level 9: Craft Renewable Machetes and high-quality Swords.

Carpentry

Occupations with a bonus to Carpentry:

Carpenter (+4)
Construction Worker (+1)
DIY Expert (+1)
Engineer (+1)

The Handy Trait gives +1 to Carpentry

Tips for Maxing XP

Initial XP Boosts: Watching Woodcraft on Life and Living TV (12:00 PM) for the first 8 days.
Spear Crafting: Each crafted spear grants 1.25 XP. This is highly efficient early on because it only requires 1 plank and a knife, with no nails needed.
Building Walls and Fences: Constructing and then disassembling wall frames and fences is often faster than furniture because they require fewer "clicks" to repeat.
Target Locations: Visit hotels or motels to dismantle dozens of beds in one location.
Best Items to Craft: Large Tables are considered the best item to spam-build/dismantle for XP once you reach Level 5+.

TV/VHS
Woodcraft Episode 1: Bookcases (Carpentry +62.5 XP)
Woodcraft Episode 2: Flooring and Signs (Carpentry +50 XP)
Woodcraft Episode 3: Frames and Walls (Carpentry +50 XP)
Woodcraft Episode 4: Shelves and Fencing (Carpentry +75 XP)
Woodcraft Episode 5: Doors (Carpentry +37.5 XP)
Woodcraft Episode 6: Beds and Tables (Carpentry +62.5 XP)
Woodcraft Episode 7: Stairs (Carpentry +62.5 XP)

Exposure Survival Episode 4: Fire (Carpentry +75 XP)
Exposure Survival Episode 5: Camping (Carpentry +50 XP Foraging: +12.5 XP)
Exposure Survival Episode 8: Water Collection (Carpentry +87.5 XP)

Item Crafted --------------- Base XP Gain --------------- Required Materials

Disassembling Furniture

Carpentry Milestones

Level 0: Log Wall and Gate.
Level 1: Spiked Bat. Basic Barricading: board up windows/doors. Drying racks.
Level 2: Can-reinforced Bat. Wall Construction: Build wooden wall frames and standard wooden walls.
Level 3: Crates, Compost Box & Rain Collectors. Door, Fence, Furniture, Log Stairs.
Level 4: Bed, Double Wide Gate & more Long Blunt weapons.
Level 5: Large Table (Advanced furniture), Rain Barrel, Spinning Wheel.
Level 6: Stairs

Carving

Occupations with a bonus to Carving:

Carpenter (+1)
DIY Expert (+1)
Park Ranger (+1)

Traits with a bonus to Carving:

Whittler (+2)
Bushcrafter (+1)
Handy (+1)

Efficient Leveling Strategy

Level 1: Carve a Tree Branch into a Wooden Rod and 4 Small Handles.
Level 1: Carve those Small Handles into 4 Wooden Spoons (Total ~60 XP per branch).
Level 2+: Carve those Spoons into 4 Wooden Forks (Adds 80 XP, totaling ~140 XP per branch).

----- Item Crafted --------- Base XP -------- Level -------------- Materials required ------------

Carving Milestones

Level 1: Carving wooden handles, rods, stakes and spears from tree branches/planks/sticks.
Level 2: Carve wooden forks from wooden spoons
Level 3-4: Large and medium handles, wooden tools and bone armor/items.
Level 7: Craft short bats.
Level 9: Craft baseball bats.

Cooking

Occupations with a bonus to Cooking:

Chef (+4)
Burger Flipper (+2)

Keen Cook Trait gives +1 to Cooking.
Keen Cook does not affect cooking directly, but the related Occupations do.

Cooking Actions & XP Gains

Action/Item - (XP Gained) - Additional Information

Cooking Individual Meat - (+2.5 to 5.0) - Steak, fish, rabbit, pork
Stir-fry (per Ingredient) - (~1.5 - 3.0) - Per added ingredient
Salad (per Ingredient) - (~1.5 - 3.0) - Per added ingredient
Cooking Individual Meat Items - (2.5) - Base meat cooking (Steak, Pork)
Making a Bowl of Beans / Cereal - (3) - Simple meal assembly
Preparing Biscuits / Cookies / Rice - (3) - Basic crafting
Butchering Small Animals - (10) - (e.g., Birds, Squirrels)
Preparing Bread Dough / Cake Batter - (10) - High-tier crafting
Bacon Strips (Cooking) - (10.75) - Intermediate prep
Butchering (Chicken/Turkey) - (20) - Large animal prep
Preparing Bacon Bits - (~43.75) - Cutting bacon into strips/bits
Bacon Bits (Cooking) - (43.75) - Most efficient grind method
Cooked Egg (any dish) - (High) - Eggs are often cited as best XP
Rotten Food (Level 7+) - (High) - Using rotten items in stews

TV/VHS
The Cook Show Episode 1: Cake (Cooking +75 XP Make Cake Batter)
The Cook Show Episode 2: Soup (Cooking +100 XP)
The Cook Show Episode 3: Stew (Cooking +62.5 XP)
The Cook Show Episode 4: Salads (Cooking +50 XP)
The Cook Show Episode 5: Stir-Fry (Cooking +50 XP)
The Cook Show Episode 6: Sandwiches (Cooking +62.5 XP)
The Cook Show Episode 7: Pie (Cooking +75 XP Make Pie Dough)
Making Sushi at Home - (Cooking + 62.5 XP)

The "Bacon Strategy": A common high-efficiency tactic involves taking a whole piece of bacon, cutting it into Bacon Strips, and then further cutting those into Bacon Bits. Cooking the bits individually yields significantly more total XP than cooking the whole bacon at once.

Double Dipping: You gain XP both for cooking raw meat and for adding it to a "complex" dish like a Stir-fry or Roast. Cook the meat separately first for the base XP, then add it to your recipe and cook the final dish for additional gains.

Cooking Milestones

Level 2: Ability to make Soup and Stew.
Level 3: Ability to make Salad and Pie.
Level 5: Ability to make Cake.
Level 7: Can safely use rotten food in recipes (e.g., stir-fries, soups) without becoming sick.
Higher cooking levels yield more fullness from the same ingredients and improve the ability to detect poisonous food.

Electrical

Occupations with a bonus to Electrical:

Electrician (+5) - Can operate generators.
Engineer (+1) - Can make traps and explosives.

Tips for Fast Grinding

Motel Runs: Motels are excellent for early leveling because every room contains a lamp, each providing 3.75 XP with the "Beginners" book multiplier.
Zombie Looting: Mass-disassembling digital watches found on zombies is the most consistent "passive" way to gain XP while exploring.
Generator Repair: Once you have Electronics Scrap, repairing a generator gives 1.25 XP per operation, which is a reliable way to finish off a level.

Electronics & XP Values

Item Category - (Item Examples) - Base XP - (XP with Book 1 (3x)

Small Electronics - (Digital Watches, Earbuds, Headphones) - 0.5 - (1.5)
Medium Electronics - (Radios, Walkie-Talkies, Video Game Consoles) - 0.5 - 1.25 - (1.5 - 3.75)
Household Fixtures - (Lamps, Wall Clocks) - 1.25 - (3.75)
Appliances - (TVs, Microwaves, Range Hoods) - 1.25 - (3.75)
Large Appliances - (Industrial Ovens, Double Ovens, Washing Machines) - 2.5 - (7.5)
World Objects - (Payphones, Security Terminals, Paper Towel Dispensers) - 2.5 - 3.3 - (7.5 - 10)

Crafting Makeshift Radios (Variable): Using the Guerilla Radio 1 Magazine allows you to craft radios that provide increasingly higher XP as your level increases (starting at 1.25 XP at level 1, up to 11.25 XP at level 9).

VHS
How Electricity Works - (Electrical + 75 XP)
Muldraugh AV Club - (Electrical +75 XP Craft Makeshift Radio)
TV repair - (Electrical +75 XP) Electrical Skill Milestones

Level 1 (Hotwiring): Allows for hotwiring cars (requires Mechanics 2) and crafting basic items like makeshift radios.
Level 3 (Generator User): Can operate generators without needing to find and read the "How to Use Generators" magazine. Can move/pickup Washing Machine.
Level 5 (Advanced Wiring): Rewire lamps to use batteries.

Radio Stations Radios can also listen to the Automated Emergency Broadcast System (AEBS) radio station, which is randomized every game. Check Police and Emergency vehicle Radio Presets to find it.

All of these frequencies allow an insight to the timeline of the Knox Event.

Glassmaking

Traits with a bonus to Glassmaking:

Artisan - Better at pottery and glass crafts. +1 Glassmaking +1 Pottery

Tips for Leveling Glassmaking

Best Early Grind: Crafting Glass Panes is the most accessible early source of experience, as it requires no initial levels.
Crucible Efficiency: A full crucible yields four units of molten glass, allowing you to produce four items per firing.
Essential Magazines: Recipes for higher XP items (bottles/jars) are locked behind magazines like Bottle Making at Home, Carlo Crystal Guide and Murano Glass Manual.
Artisan Trait: Starting with the Artisan trait gives you Level 1 in Glassmaking and all recipes instantly.

Glassmaking Milestones

Level 0–1: Acquire a Small Ceramic Crucible and a furnace. Create glass panes.
Level 2: Drinking Glass, requires Carlow Crystal Guide magazine.
Level 3: Glass Bottle, requires Bottle Making at Home magazine.
Level 5: Glass Jar creation, essential for canning food.
Level 7: Create Wine Glass and Lantern Glass, requires Murano Glass Manual.
Level 9–10: Unlocks Champagne Glass creation (auto-learnt).

Knapping

Traits with a bonus to Knapping:

Bushcrafter/Wilderness Knowledge - Can find medicinal herbs and craft poultices from them, and make simple stone and bone tools. +1 Knapping

Knapping is a very long and tedious skill to level, it is highly recommended that you pick the Wilderness Knowledge Trait if you wish to level Knapping faster.

Efficient Leveling Strategy

Level 0-1: Craft Sharp Flint Flakes from Flint Nodules (requires 30-40 nodules or 10-15 with book).
Level 1-2: Craft Stone Blades from the flakes generated above (requires roughly 30 flakes or 10 with book).
Level 2-3: Craft Stone Scythes (use Tree Branches or Medium Handles).
Level 3-4: Craft Flint Saws.
Level 4-6: Switch to Large Stone Axe Heads and Stone Maul Heads using Large Smooth Flat Stones, as they are easier to find than flint.

VHS
Knapping: The Ancient Art - (Knapping +75 XP)

- Activity/Item -------- Level ----------------- Base XP ---------------- Materials Needed ------

Knapping Milestones

Level 1: Sharp Flint Flakes from Flint Nodules. Craft Stone Blades and Stone Awls.
Level 2: Stone Blade Scythe (excellent for clearing foliage/early weapons).
Level 3: Flint Saw (useful for cutting wood without metal tools).
Level 4: Large Stone Axe Head (essential tool) and Stone Chisel.
Level 5: Stone Maul Head (used for breaking large stones into smaller ones).

Masonry

Occupations with a bonus to Masonry:

Construction Worker (+2)
Carpenter (+1)
DIY Expert (+1)
Engineer (+1)

Traits with a bonus to Masonry:

Mason (+2)
Handy Trait (+1)

Tips for Leveling Masonry:

Early Leveling: The fastest way to level from 0-1 is by breaking Large Stones and crushing limestone.
Best Early Grind: Break Large Stones into Stones (10 XP), then convert stones into Stone Blocks (20+ XP).

Tools Required: Pickaxe (to break large stones), Mason's Trowel, Chisel, and Hammer/Club Hammer.

Level - Action/Item Created - Material Needed - Tools Needed - (Base XP Gain)

0 - Crush Large Stone - Large Stone - Club Hammer/Sledge/Pickaxe - (10XP)
1 - Fire Pit (Stone) - Stones (x10) + Concrete - None - (10XP)
1 - Make Stone Block - Stone (x1) - Hammer + Masons Chisel - (20XP)
2 - Stone Doorframe - Stone Block (x6) + Cement - Trowel - (20XP)
2 - Stone Wall - Stone Block (x6) + Cement - Trowel - (20XP)
2 - Stone Wheel - Large Stone + Tools - Hammer + Chisel - (30XP)
2 - Stone Anvil - Large Stone + Tools - Hammer - (30XP)
2-5 - Brick Doorframe - Bricks (x4) + Cement - Trowel - (20-50XP)
2-5 - Brick Wall - Bricks (x4) + Cement - Trowel - (20-50XP)
6 - Chisel Stone Axe Head - Large Flat Stone - Hammer + Chisel - (60XP)
7 - Chisel Stone Maul Head - Large Flat Stone - Hammer + Chisel - (70XP)
8 - Make Stone Mace Head - Large Flat Stone - Hammer + Chisel - (80XP)

Other sources of XP

Stone Cabinet: 5 XP
Remove Mineral Deposit: ~5-10 XP
Stone Floor/Tile: 10 XP
Fire Pit (Stone Blocks): 20 XP

Masonry Milestones

Level 1: Break down large stones and create basic stone blocks for forge and furnace.
Level 2: Required for constructing basic stone/brick walls. Stone anvil.
Levels (1-3): Craft stone blocks and firepits.
Levels (4+): More complex structures, advanced walls
Level 6: Stone axe head

Mechanics

Mechanic - Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky. +3 Mechanics.

Vehicle Knowledge - Has a detailed knowledge of common and commercial vehicle models, and repairs. +1 Mechanics

Tips for Leveling Mechanics

Best Early Grind: Focus on removing/replacing headlights, taillights, radio, and battery on all vehicles.
Multiple Vehicles: To maximize efficiency, bring multiple "sacrificial" vehicles to your base to cycle through parts.
24-Hour Cooldown: You only gain XP for removing/installing the same part on the same car once every 24 hours.
Low Level Strategy: If you cannot remove a part, you can repeatedly try to uninstall it; even failing gives 0.25 XP.
"All Thumbs" Penalty: Avoid this trait as it makes taking parts off take much longer.

Vehicle Part - Action - Base XP Gain

Lightbulbs - Install/Uninstall - (0.25)
Radio - Install/Uninstall - (0.25)
Battery - Install/Uninstall - (0.25)
Door - Install/Uninstall - (~0.5 - 1.0) (More at higher levels)
Window - Install/Uninstall - (~0.5 - 1.0) (More at higher levels)
Seats - Install/Uninstall - (~1.0 - 1.5)
Tires - Install/Uninstall - (~1.0 - 1.5)
Brakes/Suspension - Install/Uninstall - (~1.5) (High difficulty)
Any Failed Action - Attempt - (0.25)

VHS
Carzone Episode 1: Tire Maintenance (Mechanics +75 XP)
Carzone Episode 2: Engines (Mechanics +75 XP)
Carzone Episode 3: Windows (Mechanics +75 XP)
OSCC '92 - (Mechanics +12.5 XP)
Z-Squad - S2.03 (Mechanics, Welding +12.5 XP)

Mechanics Milestones

Level 0–1: Removing/reinstalling lightbulbs, batteries, and radios.
Level 2 + Electrical Level 1: To allow Hotwiring vehicles.
Level 3-4: Ability to remove/reinstall doors and seats.
Level 5-6: Can remove/reinstall high-tier parts like suspensions, brakes, and engine parts.
Level 6: You can repair engines and no longer cause 1% damage to parts when removing them.

Pottery

Traits with a bonus to Pottery:

Artisan - Better at pottery and glass crafts. +1 Glassmaking +1 Pottery

Strategy for Efficient Leveling

Level 0-1: Craft clay bowls, mugs, or plates (15 XP each) on the Pottery Wheel to get to level 1 quickly.
Level 1+: Focus on crafting Large/Small Clay Crucibles (25 XP) or Glass Blowing Pipes (35 XP) to speed up leveling, as they are crucial for advanced metalworking.
Speeding Up: Using the Crafting XP Display mod can help identify the exact XP for any recipe.

Level - Item Crafted (Unfired) - Required Tool/Station - XP Gained

0 - Clay Bar Mold (Unfired) - Hand Press - 5
0 - Clay Mortar & Pestle (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel - 15
0 - Clay Sheet Mold (Unfired) - Pottery Bench -15
0 - Clay Pot (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel - 15
0 - Clay Pipe Segment (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel -15
0 - Clay Mug (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel - 15
0 - Clay Bowl (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel - 15
0 - Clay Blacksmith Anvil Mold - Hand Press - 20
1 - Small Clay Crucible (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel - 25
1 - Large Clay Crucible (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel - 25
2 - Glass Blowing Pipe (Unfired) - Pottery Bench - 35
3 - Smoking Pipe (Unfired) - Pottery Bench - 40
5 - Clay Jar (Unfired) - Pottery Wheel - 40

VHS
Pottery for Anyone: (Pottery +62.5 XP)
Working Clay at Home: (Pottery +62.5 XP)

Pottery Milestones

Level 0: Craft Clay Bowls. For making salads and stews from foraged or farmed food.
Level 1: Unlocks the ability to sculpt Crucibles (Small and Large) at a Pottery Wheel.
Level 2: Glass Blowing Pipe, essential for advancing into glass-related crafts.
Level 3: Advanced Kiln, which fires items more efficiently than the primitive version.
Level 5: Sculpt Ceramic Jars. For long-term food preservation.
Level 7+: Ceramic Blacksmith Anvil Mold. For high-tier metalworking.

Tailoring

Occupations and Traits with a bonus to Tailoring:

Tailor - +4 Tailoring. 166% Tailoring XP gain.

Sewer - +1 Tailoring. 100% Tailoring XP gain.

Tailoring experience is primarily gained by crafting clothing, accessories & armor. Applying padding/protection to garments and repair.

Strategy for Efficient Leveling

Level 0 to 1: Focus on crafting rag briefs or rag bandeaus using twine instead of thread.
Level 1 to 2: Neck guards are highly efficient, offering 2.5 XP for 6 rags and 2 thread. Disassembling gunny sacks is another rapid leveling method in later builds.
Level 2 to 4: Transition into more complex items or continue with neck guards.
At Level 3, you unlock the ability to craft with leather.

Level - Action - (Base XP Gain) - Details

0 - Add Padding/Patch - (0.25 - 0.5 XP) - Requires needle, thread, and fabric.
0 - Remove Patch - (0.5 - 1.0 XP) - Higher XP if the patch is recovered successfully.
1 - Obtain Thread - (0.25 XP) - Gain XP only when a thread is successfully found while ripping.
1 - Craft Neck Guard - (2.5 XP) - Costs 6 rags + 2 thread.
2+ - Assemble Armor - (10 XP) - Often requires Blacksmithing as well.

Knitting & Early Game
Knitting is a major addition for leveling, allowing you to use Yarn and knitting needles to gain consistent XP.

Level 0 - Rag Bandana - 2.0 XP - uses twine instead of thread
Level 1 - Neck Guard (Rags) - 2.3–2.5 XP
Level 1 - Beanie / Scarf / Doily - 9 XP
Level 2 - Wool Hat / Legwarmers / Socks - 13 XP
Level 3 - Balaclava (Open-Face) / Sweater Vest - 20 XP
Level 4 - Full Balaclava - 30 XP

Backpacks & Equipment
New survival gear recipes provide higher XP chunks but require more specialized materials.

Level 2 - Belt / Crude Tarp Backpack - 4.0 XP
Level 5 - Simple Framepack / Tarp Framepack - 55 XP
Level 6 - Framepack - 75 XP
Level 7 - Large Framepack - 90 XP

Accessories & Armor

Level 1 - Animal Skull Necklaces / Bone Jewelry - 9 XP
Level 1 - Divide Shoulder Pads - 9 XP
Level 1 Tailoring / Level 2 Carving - Wooden Forearm Armor - 2.8 XP
Level 4 - Bone Choker - 7.5 XP

Tailoring 2, Blacksmithing 4 - Metal Shin Armor - 10 XP
Tailoring 2, Blacksmithing 4 - Metal Forearm Armor - 10 XP
Tailoring 3, Blacksmithing 6 - Metal Body Armor - 10 XP
Tailoring 4, Blacksmithing 8 - Full Metal Forearm - 10 XP

Level 5:

Bulletproof Forearm Armor: +45 XP
Bulletproof Shin Armor: +45 XP
Bulletproof Thigh Armor: +45 XP

VHS
A Stitch in Time: (Tailoring +75 XP)
Granny Nani: (Tailoring +75 XP)
Tailoring 101: (Tailoring +75 XP)

Essential Leveling Changes

No XP for Shortening: You no longer gain XP for shortening jeans, skirts, or shirts.
Thread Supply: You no longer get thread from simply ripping clothes. You must use a needle to "pick thread" from rags (unlocked at Level 1) or find alternatives like dental floss and fishing line, which now act as thread.
Patching XP: Applying or removing a patch still yields 0.5 XP.

Tailoring Milestones

Level 1: Unlocks the ability to pick thread from rags via the crafting menu.
Level 3: Unlocks crafting recipes involving leather.
Level 4: Unlocks roughly 70–80% of all useful tailoring crafts, including prerequisites for metal plate armor.
Level 8: Grants the ability to completely repair holes in clothing, restoring original condition and insulation rather than just adding a patch.
Level 10 : Padding adds the following protection to each spot on a garment:

Ripped Sheet Padding: 0% Bite Defense, 5% Scratch Defense.
Denim Padding: 5% Bite Defense, 10% Scratch Defense.
Leather Padding: 10% Bite Defense, 20% Scratch Defense, 10% Bullet Protection.

Welding

Occupations with a bonus to Welding:

Welder - +4 Welding. 166% Welding XP gain

Welding XP (Metalworking) is primarily gained by dismantling metal objects or crafting metal items using a Propane Torch and Welder Mask.

Welding Actions and XP Gains

Required Level - Item Crafted / Action - Approx. XP Gain

2-4 - Cut Bar (Small) - (~10 XP) per 1 torch unit
3 - Metal Wall (Basic) - (~30 XP)
3-4 - Make Scrap Metal Knife - (~20 XP) per 4 torch units
4-6 - Crafting Scrap Armor - (~10 XP) per piece
5 - Make Metal Sheet - (~25 XP) per 2 torch units
5 - Cut 4 Small Metal Sheets - (~25 XP) per 2 torch units
5 - Metal Wall (Advanced) - (~50 XP)

Car Wrecks: Highest XP source (~17 XP per 10 torch uses).
Dumpsters/Large Shelves/Baths: High XP (approx 5 XP per action).
Metal Door/Bins/Cabinets: Medium XP (approx 2.5 XP per action).

VHS
Adefope Fencing Special - (Welding + 112.5 XP)
no 9 - (Welding +100 XP Make Metal Fences)
nof vid - (Welding +100 XP Make Metal Walls)
Home Welding Guide - (Welding + 75 XP)
Z-Squad - S2.03 (Welding, Mechanics +12.5 XP)

------- Item -------------------------- Base XP Gained ----------------- Where to find -------

Welding Milestones

Level 3: Unlocks Metal Frames, foundation for metal walls. Barricade windows/doors.
Level 4: Metal Crates. More storage capacity than wooden crates.
Level 5: Big Wired Fence. Cut metal sheet.
Level 7: Pole Fence Gate and Big Wired Fence Gate.
Level 8: Metal Walls (Level 2), Big Double Fence Gate, large enough for vehicle access.

Farming Skills

Agriculture

Occupations and Traits with a bonus to Agriculture:

Farmer: +4

Gardener Trait: +1

Focus on harvesting healthy plants to maximize your XP output.
You only earn experience upon harvesting a crop you planted yourself.
Routine actions like plowing, sowing, watering, or weeding do not award any XP.

Harvest XP Calculation

The XP earned from a harvest is based on the plant's health and quality at the moment of collection.

Formula: (Crop Health at Harvest / 2).

Quality Bonus/Penalty:

Good condition: +25 XP.
Badly cared-for: -15 XP.
Cap: The maximum XP you can gain from a single crop tile is 100 XP.

TV/VHS
Exposure Survival E3: (Agriculture +87.5 XP)
Tree Planting Guide: (Agriculture +75 XP)
Growing Fruit and Veg at Home 1: (Agriculture +62.5 XP)
Growing Fruit and Veg at Home 2: (Agriculture +62.5 XP)
Growing Herbs at Home: (Agriculture +62.5 XP)
Controlling Nasty Crop Pests and Diseases: (Agriculture +37.5 XP)

Harvest and Planting Times

Best Months to Plant: April, May, and June are generally optimal for most crops.
Winter: Crops do not grow well or at all in winter, and they can die instantly if planted out of season.
Year-Round: Some items like lettuce and spinach can be grown more flexibly, while root vegetables prefer warmer seasons.
XP is only gained on harvest. Crops take time to mature (reach Phase 6), which determines how quickly you can earn XP.
Harvesting at the "Seed-bearing" (blooming) stage takes longer but ensures you get seeds back for replanting.

You can check the exact hours until the next phase by right-clicking on a sown furrow and looking at the tooltip.

Common crops and their base growth times in days.

Radish: 30 days
Cabbage: 60 days
Broccoli: 60 days
Bell Pepper: 60 days
Cauliflower: 60 days
Potato: 90 days
Tomato: 90 days
Carrot: 90 days
Corn: 90 days
Onion: 90 days
Winter Wheat: 108 days
Barley: 108 days
Leek: 150 days
Rosemary: 180 days
Garlic: 240 days
Hops: 240 days

Factors Affecting Growth

Seasons: Each crop has a Best Month for planting (e.g., September for Barley) that may offer yield bonuses, and Bad Months where growth may be stunted or the crop may die immediately.
Water: Plants require specific water levels. Under-watering results in slow growth or disease, while severe lack of water kills them.
Fertilizer/Compost: Using fertilizer on young plants can reduce growth time by roughly 20-30+ hours, but over-fertilizing will kill them.
Skill Level: A higher Farming skill allows you to see more information about the plants' needs.
Spacing: Do not plant crops directly next to each other. Leaving space helps prevent the spread of diseases like Mildew, Pest Flies, or Aphids.

Agriculture Skill Milestones

Level 0–1: Can see the name of the crop and its current growth stage.
Level 2: Can see the plant's health (Healthy, Flourishing, or Sick) and its hydration level.
Level 4: Gain the ability to see a numerical representation of the water level (0–100),
and if the plant is infected with a specific disease (Mildew, Aphids, or Pest Flies).
Level 5: Can see the exact remaining time until the next growth phase.
Level 6: Learn recipes for Mildew Spray and Pest Flies Spray.

Animal Care

Occupations with a bonus to Animal Care:

Rancher: +4 bonus
Farmer: +1 bonus

The Animal Care skill is leveled by interacting with domesticated animals like cows, sheep, chickens, pigs, and rabbits.
Animal Care increases resource yields (milk, wool, eggs) and helps you learn more about your animals.

Primary Animal Care XP Sources

Cleaning: Routine cleaning of chicken hutches.
Collecting Eggs: Picking up eggs from chicken hutches.
Feeding/Watering: Directly providing food and water to animals (not just via troughs) can provide experience, especially when using the "Give Water" or "Feed" options in the context menu.
Milking Cows: Milking female cattle produces dairy and grants Animal Care XP.
Petting Animals: Right-click an animal and select "Pet." This works on all livestock and can be done once per day per animal.
Picking up Small Animals: Picking up rabbits or rats increases animal acceptance and XP.
Shearing Sheep: Shearing sheep for raw wool.
Quantity Matters: More animals mean more opportunities for daily petting, making it one of the faster skills to level.

Butchering animals for meat is separate and belongs to the Butchering Skill, not Animal Care.

VHS
A Day on the Farm: (Animal Care +75 XP)
The Petting Zoo: (Animal Care +75 XP)

Key Leveling Benefits

As your Animal Care level increases, you gain better insight into your livestock's health and improved productivity.

Information Access: Higher levels allow you to view detailed stats like pregnancy stages and precise stress levels.
Resource Yield: Increases the amount of milk, wool, and eggs harvested from animals.
Safety: Reduces the chance of stressed animals "breaking" (becoming hostile or unmanageable) during milking or shearing.

Animal Care XP & Leveling Milestones

Level 1-2: Basic interactions; daily petting provides significant early XP.
Level 3-4: Milking and shearing become faster, can harvest more resources (milk, wool).
Level 5-6: Animals are less likely to become stressed by your presence.
Level 8+: Allows milking even highly stressed animals.
Level 10: Maximum efficiency in animal management and resource harvesting.

Butchering

Occupations with a bonus to Butchering:

Rancher: +3
Chef: +2
Fishing Guide: +1

Traits with a bonus to Butchering:

Hunter: +1
Keen Cook: +1

The Butchering Skill is primarily levelled by processing animal carcasses and filleting fish. The experience gained is generally proportional to the amount of meat harvested.

Butchering XP Gains

Butcher Hook: Using a butcher hook provides more meat and unprocessed animal leather, and is generally faster for leveling.
Animal Parts: Collecting bones from carcasses provides a "giant chunk" of extra experience.
Alternative XP: You may also gain Cooking or Carving experience when processing meat and bones, depending on the specific update.
Step-by-Step Processing: For larger animals, you gain XP for each sub-action: removing blood, removing the head, skinning for leather, and finally harvesting the meat. Butchering the head further to obtain brains also provides additional XP.

Base XP Gains per Action

Activity - Base XP Gain - Requirements/Tools

Butcher Small Animal - (10 XP) - Sharp knife or meat cleaver; Crafting surface
Slice Fish Fillet - (10 XP) - Sharp knife or meat cleaver
Collect Bones - ("Giant chunk") - Often cited as a significant source of immediate XP
Complete Butchering - (~20–30 XP (Variable) - Rabbit, Sharp Knife
Large Animal Processing - (Proportional) - Requires a Butcher's Hook for optimal meat and XP.
Generally yields higher XP based on the high meat output (a single deer can produce 24-48 units of venison).

Butchering Milestones

Level 0–1: High chance of wasting meat; harvested items may appear as "scrappy bits" or low-quality cuts.
Level 3: Ability to build a Butcher Hook (requires Carpentry 3) to process large livestock.
Level 7+: Significant increase in yield for rare resources like animal brains (used for Tannin in leatherworking) and high-quality prime cuts.

Survival Skills

First Aid

Occupations with a bonus to First Aid:

Doctor: +6
Nurse: +3
Park Ranger: +1

Traits with a bonus to First Aid:

First Aider : +1
Former Scout: +1

First Aid experience is gained by performing medical actions on yourself or on other players.

XP Gains by Medical Action

Burns and fractures grant significant XP when treated.

Treating another player gives double the experience compared to self-treatment.

Broken Glass Method: Take off shoes and socks, walk on broken glass to get shards in feet, then use tweezers to remove them repeatedly. This is the fastest way to level First Aid.
Dirty Bandage Swap: Apply a dirty bandage to a wound, then replace it with a clean one repeatedly.

VHS
Combat Wound Management: (First Aid +87.5 XP)
RMFA (Rosewood Medical): (First Aid +75 XP)
Emergency First Aid: (First Aid +75 XP)

First Aid does not increase healing speed for common wounds (scratches/lacerations), only for broken bones.

Essential Healing

Comfrey Poultice - Reduces recovery time of a fracture by 50%.
Plantain Poultice - Will increase the healing rate of a wound by 40%.
Wild Garlic Poultice - Used to recover from a wound infection.

Black Sage - Reduces pain by 7 when consumed. Natural alternative to Painkillers.
Common Mallow - Reduces a Cold by 5 when consumed. The only item that directly reduces the level of a cold.
Ginseng - Reduces exhaustion by 2 when consumed. The only item that directly reduces exhaustion.
Lemongrass - Reduces sickness by 12 when consumed. It can stop death if the player has drunk tainted water, eaten rotten or untreated food or gained a corpse sickness.

First Aid Milestones
As your level increases, you gain the following benefits:

Faster Medical Actions: The time taken to bandage, stitch, or disinfect wounds decreases.
Bandage Longevity: At higher levels (up to Level 10), bandages and poultices stay clean roughly twice as long.
Fracture Recovery: At Level 0 fractures heal at 50% speed; this increases by 50% per level (reaching 550% healing speed at Level 10).
Reduced Penalties: Higher levels reduce the movement and swing speed penalties caused by limb injuries.

Fishing

Occupations and Traits with a bonus to Fishing:

Fisherman: +3
Angler Trait: +1

Fishing experience is gained primarily by catching fish, with larger fish providing more experience than smaller ones. XP is also awarded for failed attempts and for checking fishing nets.

Fishing XP Gains

Action / Catch Type - (Base XP) - Information

Big Fish - (7 XP) - Based on weight; provides the most XP per single action.
Medium Fish - (5 XP) - Standard mid-range catch.
Small Fish - (3 XP) - Lower reward but more common at early levels.
Trash / Failed Attempt - (1 XP) - Awarded for catching items like socks or failing a bite roll.
Checking Fishing Net - (0.25 XP) - Gain for simply checking a trap.
Successful Net Catch - (0.5 XP) - Total gain when a net contains a small bait fish.

The amount of XP gained is affected by Skill level and Traits.
The base XP for a successful catch is determined by the fish's size category.

XP Multipliers and Boosts

Day/Night: Fishing at dawn (4 am – 7 am) or dusk (6 pm – 9 pm) increases the chance to catch fish by roughly 10%.
Deep Water: Standing on a pier at least 7 tiles in or being at least 7 tiles from shore, reduces bite time by half and increases the likelihood of catching larger, higher-XP fish.

Fastest Ways to Gain Fishing XP

Spear Fishing: Crafted Spears are the fastest method for generating attempts (5–10 in-game minutes).
Live Bait on Rod: Using worms, cockroaches, or small bait fish on a rod provides consistent, high-rate catches (8–11 in-game minutes).

Life and Living TV (Exposure Survival):
Day 1 (6:00 AM): (Fishing +75 XP)
Day 1 (6:00 PM): (Fishing +62.5 XP)
Day 3 (6:00 PM): (Fishing +75 XP)

VHS
Exposure Survival E1 (Fishing): (Fishing +50 XP)
Exposure Survival E2 (Bait): (Fishing +75 XP)
Better Fishing With Jason Master: (Fishing +75 XP)

Fishing Milestones

Level 0–1: Allows for basic subsistence.
Level 3: Attainable at start with the Fisherman Occupation or by taking the Angler trait.
Level 4: Considered a threshold for improved success; Some reports indicate smaller catches.
Level 7–8: Threshold for using higher-level fishing techniques efficiently.
Level 9–10: Necessary to consistently catch larger, more filling fish.

Foraging

Occupations with a bonus to Foraging:

Park Ranger: +2
Fisherman: +1

Traits with a bonus to Foraging:

Bushcrafter: +1
Former Scout: +1
Hiker: +1

The following also improve Foraging:

Angler
+5% insects
Bushcrafter
+0.4 radius
-13% weather effect
-5% darkness effect
+5% animals
+5% berries
+5% mushrooms
+5% medicinal plants
+5% wild plants
+5% firewood
+5% stones
Cat's Eyes
+0.4 radius
Eagle Eyed
+1.0 radius
Former Scout
+0.7 radius
13% to ignore weather
3% to ignore darkness
Gardener
+0.4 radius
-13% weather effect
+5% fruits
+5% vegetables
+5% crops
+3% medicinal plants
Hearty Appetite
+3% bonus to packaged foods, mushrooms, berries, and animals.
Herbalist
+0.2 radius modifier. Identify poisonous wild food.
Hiker
+0.7 radius
13% to ignore weather
3% to ignore darkness
Hunter
+0.5 radius
-13% weather effect
-5% darkness effect
+5% animals
+3% berries
+3% mushrooms
+3% medicinal plants
Keen Cook
+0.2 radius
+5% animals
+5% berries
+5% mushrooms
+3% medicinal plants
+5% wild plants
+5% packaged food
Nutritionist
+0.2 radius. See the nutritional values of any food.
Outdoorsy
+0.4 radius
-13% weather effect
-5% darkness effect
+5% animals
+5% berries
+5% mushrooms
+5% medicinal plants
+5% wild plants
Whittler +30% firewood

Foraging XP Gain Actions

Finding an Item: You gain XP immediately when a spotted item appears (the icon appears above your head).
Interacting with Items: You gain additional XP by picking up or choosing to discard an item.
Discarding vs. Picking Up: Both options reward the same amount of experience.
Area Depletion: Even when a zone is depleted to 0%, you can still gain experience, though it is more efficient to find areas with higher density.

XP values for every individual item aren't fixed and rarer items generally grant more XP.

Tips for Faster XP

High-Density Areas: Deep forests provide the best opportunities for finding multiple items quickly.
Check Locations: Specific locations (like trash piles for trash/metal or roads for stones) help with finding items more often.
Materials vs. Food: "Materials" like stones, twigs, and tree branches can be found at Level 0 and provide a baseline for early leveling. Edible food (berries, mushrooms) typically yields more XP than these materials.

Foraging is one of the faster skills to level, and you can significantly raise your level within a single in-game week by consistently foraging and utilizing the appropriate skill books.

TV/VHS

Exposure Survival
Episode 5: (Foraging +12.5 XP)
Episode 7: (Foraging +87.5 XP)

Foraging Milestones

Level 1-3: You will mostly find basic items such as twigs, stones, and common berries.
Level 4: You can begin finding more useful items, including medicinal herbs (with the Herbalist trait) and better resources, making it easier to sustain hunger.
Level 5+: A significant increase in item rarity occurs. You can start consistently finding items like valuable medicines, better food sources (frogs, birds), and more diverse materials to survive.
Level 8-10: You can find high-calorie items like grapefruits, nuts, and diverse seeds. Foraging becomes efficient enough for full-time survival, even during winter months (though items are much rarer).

Tracking

Traits with a bonus to Tracking:

Hunter Trait: +1

The Tracking Skill is used to find and follow wild animals like deer and rabbits. Experience is primarily gained through environmental interaction in Search Mode and proximity to live animals.

At Level 0, you often cannot interact with tracks directly. Find an area with small game (like rabbits), enable Search Mode, and toggle the setting to Tracking. Walk near any yellow tracks that appear to gain passive experience until you reach Level 1, where more active interaction options unlock.

Tracking XP Gains and Actions

Inspecting Tracks (Footprints/Poo/Broken Sticks): Gained by entering search mode, selecting "Animal Tracks," and right-clicking yellow-highlighted tracks.
Sneaking near Deer/Rabbits: Passive XP is gained when in crouch/sneak mode in close proximity to spotted wildlife.
Locating "Nature's Gift": Finding and examining the animal's feeding/resting spot provides XP and directional info.
Grinding Method: Setting up a "fence trap" (a 3x3 box with an opening) to keep an animal nearby allows for rapid XP gain by repeatedly sneaking near it.

Tips for Maximizing Tracking XP

Animal Behavior: Higher tracking skill levels allow for identifying the direction of animals, increasing the likelihood of successful tracking.
Locate Animal Trails: Look for yellow track highlights specifically in forest and field edges, as well as near treelines in farmland.
Observe Before Inspection: If you cannot immediately click a track, it is likely you need to be in search mode or be closer to it.
Use Mods: To see the exact numbers, use the Show Skill Xp Gain mod, which shows trackers for all skill gains.

Tips for Efficient Tracking

Ideal Locations: Animal tracks are most abundant in Grasslands and Farmland; they are significantly rarer in dense forests.
Zigzag Search: Use a zigzag or "S" pattern while in Search Mode to cover more ground and trigger the yellow track highlights.
Environment Boosts: Crouching while in Search Mode increases your search radius, making it easier to spot tracks from further away.

Tracking Milestones

Levels 1-2: Ability to identify simple animal droppings and footprints, often limited to rabbits.
Levels 3-4: Improved spotting distance and ability to identify more complex tracks, such as deer tracks, allowing you to follow trails with more accuracy.
Levels 5-6: Increased success in following tracks through dense forest. You can more effectively determine the freshness of tracks and direction of animal movement.
Levels 7-8: You can pick up trails from a greater distance and see more detailed information about the animal's behavior.
Levels 9-10: Maximum tracking radius and accuracy, making it easier to pinpoint animal locations and habits for hunting.

Trapping

Occupations and Traits with a bonus to Trapping:

Park Ranger +1

Trapping XP is gained by successfully retrieving an animal from a trap.
The amount of XP received is based on the hunger reduction value of the animal caught.

Key XP & Leveling Information

The "Bird Grind": For beginners, Stick Traps baited with worms (easily dug from the ground) are considered the most reliable way to power-level because they work at any hour and in almost any zone.
Mouse Trap Method: Using mouse traps with cheese or peanut butter in built-up areas is effective for early, cheap XP.
Distance Requirement: Traps must be at least 75 tiles away from you to work properly and catch animals.
Best Time: Rabbits and Squirrels are primarily caught between 6 PM and 6 AM.

Average XP per Animal Catch

Animal - (Average XP Gained) - Best Trap Type - Recommended Bait

Rabbit - (21.66) - Trap Box, Cage Trap - Carrots, Cabbage
Squirrel - (11.66) - Trap Box, Trap Crate - Peanuts, Cereal
Bird - (5.66) - Stick Trap - Worms, Cereal, Bread
Rat - (5.00) - Mousetrap - Cheese, Peanut Butter
Mouse - (~5.00) - Mousetrap - Cheese, Peanut Butter

TV/VHS
Exposure Survival Episode 6: (Trapping +125 XP)

Trapping Skill Milestones

As you level up, you automatically unlock the ability to craft new traps. If you find The Hunter Magazine volumes, you can often build these traps even before reaching the required level.

Skill Level - Unlockable Item - Description & Target Animals

Level 0 - Stick Trap - Small trap used to catch birds (bait with worms/crickets).
Level 1 - Snare Trap - Medium trap for catching squirrels and rabbits.
Level 2 - Box Trap - More durable trap for squirrels and rabbits (requires Carpentry 1).
Level 3 - Cage Trap - High-tier trap for squirrels and rabbits.
Level 4 - Trap Crate - Large, effective trap for rabbits.

Trapping Recipes XP (Crafting)

Box Trap: (+1 Carpentry XP)
Crate Trap: (+0.75 Carpentry XP)
Snare Trap: (+0.25 Carpentry XP)

Physical Skills

Fitness

Fitness experience is gained by performing fitness exercises, hitting zeds with melee attacks while not overexerted, and at random intervals while Running or Sprinting, with an equal chance of receiving either fitness or running experience whenever experience is gained this way.

The following Occupations determine initial skill levels.

Firefighter (+1)
Fitness Instructor (+3)
Nurse (+1)
Rancher (+1)

Lightfooted

Lightfooted determines the loudness of footsteps across all types of movement.
It stacks with the loudness reduction from Nimble. Unlike Nimble, Lightfooted also gives a bonus to Sneaking, increasing the likelihood of zeds ignoring footsteps entirely.

The following Occupations determine initial skill levels.

Burglar (+2)
Nurse (+1)
Security Guard (+1)

Nimble

Nimble affects the movement speed while in "combat stance," allowing one to safely retreat while fighting. It also reduces footsteps' loudness, stacking with Lightfooted.

The footstep loudness reduction of Nimble affects all movement types, not just while in combat stance. Much like the Lightfooted skill, the footstep noise reduction of the Nimble skill is particularly noticeable when sprinting behind zeds.

The following Occupations determine initial skill levels.

Burglar (+2)
Police Officer (+1)

Running (Sprinting)

The Running Skill affects how fast a character runs and sprints, including running while Sneaking.
The speed increase is added to movement speed and may not stack intuitively with other effects.

Running Experience is gained in random intervals while Running and Sprinting. If the player is too overexerted or overencumbered they may simply "power-walk" instead, but they can still gain sprinting experience while doing so.
Zeds do not need to be nearby for the player to gain running experience.

The following Occupations determine initial skill levels.

Firefighter (+1)
Fitness Instructor (+2)
Security Guard (+2)

Sneaking

Sneaking Experience is gained by crouching (pressing C) near zombies while undetected. Experience can be gained even when in the combat stance, provided the player was crouching beforehand.

Walking/running while Sneaking has a default 20% sound radius multiplier and a 40% detection chance multiplier.

The following determine initial skill levels.

Burglar (+2)
Hunter Trait (+1)

Strength

Strength experience is gained by performing strength exercises, carrying more than 50% of the player's weight capacity, and Running. Strength experience is also granted when hitting zeds with melee attacks, and cutting trees.

The following Occupations determine initial skill levels.

Firefighter (+1)
Fitness Instructor (+1)
Lumberjack (+1)
Farmer (+1)

Life & Living Channel

6:00AM (The Cooking Show) ------- 12:00PM (Woodcraft) ------- 6:00PM (Survival Exposure)

Magazines and Recipes

VHS

Carzone Episode 1: Tire Maintenance (Mechanics +75)
Carzone Episode 2: Engines (Mechanics +75)
Carzone Episode 3: Windows (Mechanics +75)

Dead Wrong - (Aiming & Reloading +12.5)

Exposure Survival Episode 1: Fishing (Fishing +50 Make Fishing Rod)
Exposure Survival Episode 2: Bait (Fishing +75)
Exposure Survival Episode 3: Farming (Agriculture +87.5)
Exposure Survival Episode 4: Fire (Carpentry +75)
Exposure Survival Episode 5: Camping (Carpentry +50 Foraging: +12.5)
Exposure Survival Episode 6: Trapping (Trapping +125 Make Wooden Box Trap)
Exposure Survival Episode 7: Foraging (Foraging +87.5)
Exposure Survival Episode 8: Water Collection (Carpentry +87.5)

Mother's Boy - (Short Blade +12.5)

The Cook Show Episode 1: Cake (Cooking +75 Make Cake Batter)
The Cook Show Episode 2: Soup (Cooking +100)
The Cook Show Episode 3: Stew (Cooking +62.5)
The Cook Show Episode 4: Salads (Cooking +50)
The Cook Show Episode 5: Stir-Fry (Cooking +50)
The Cook Show Episode 6: Sandwiches (Cooking +62.5)
The Cook Show Episode 7: Pie (Cooking +75 Make Pie Dough)

Woodcraft Episode 1: Bookcases (Carpentry +62.5)
Woodcraft Episode 2: Flooring and Signs (Carpentry +50)
Woodcraft Episode 3: Frames and Walls (Carpentry +50)
Woodcraft Episode 4: Shelves and Fencing (Carpentry +75)
Woodcraft Episode 5: Doors (Carpentry +37.5)
Woodcraft Episode 6: Beds and Tables (Carpentry +62.5)
Woodcraft Episode 7: Stairs (Carpentry +62.5)

Z-Squad - S2.03 (Welding +12.5 Mechanics +12.5)

Home VHS

Basic Gun Handling - Officer Use Only - (Aiming +50 Reloading +75)
Combat Wound Management - (First Aid +87.5)
Grady v King - (Lightfooted +12.5)
Granny Nani - (Tailoring +75)
Mathematical Quadratics and Algebraic Configurations - (Long Blunt +12.5)
Muldraugh AV Club - (Electrical +75 Craft Makeshift Radio)
OSCC '92 - (Mechanics +12.5)
RMFA - (First Aid +75)
TV repair - (Electrical +75)
Tailoring 101 - (Tailoring +75)
Tree Planting Guide - (Agriculture +75)
no 9 - (Welding +100 Make Metal Fences)
nof vid - (Welding +100 Make Metal Walls)
stock cars - (Mechanics +12.5)

42.17 New Skills VHS

A Day on the Farm - (Animal Care + 75)
A Stitch in Time - (Tailoring + 75) Teaches advanced clothing and backpack upgrades.
Adefope Fencing Special - (Welding + 112.5) Unlocks Metal gate/fence recipes.
Better Fishing With Jason Master - (Fishing +75)
Controlling Nasty Crop Pests and Diseases - (Agriculture + 37.5)
Emergency First Aid - (First Aid + 75)
From Ore to Store - (Blacksmithing + 87.5)
Growing Fruit and Veg at Home 1 - (Agriculture + 62.5) Unlocks planting seasons for cabbage, potato, radish, carrot, onion, broccoli, strawberry, and tomato.
Growing Fruit and Veg at Home 2 - (Agriculture + 62.5)
Growing Herbs at Home - (Agriculture + 62.5) Shows pop-ups for growing herbs.
Unlocks planting seasons for basil, chives, cilantro, oregano, parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Home Welding Guide - (Welding + 75)
How Electricity Works - (Electrical + 75)
Knapping: The Ancient Art - (Knapping +75)
Knox Gun Owners Club's Guide to Guns - (Aiming + 37.5 Reloading +25)
Making Sushi at Home - (Cooking + 62.5) Make Sushi, Make Maki Rolls.
Pottery for Anyone - (Pottery + 62.5)
The Petting Zoo - (Animal Care + 75)
Working Clay at Home - (Pottery + 62.5)