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[[File:Character_creation_2.png|300px|thumb|right|Occupations]]
[[File:Character creation 2.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Occupations]]
'''Occupation''', previously known as ''profession'', is the [[player]]'s line of work prior to the beginning of the [[Knox Event]] and is chosen during [[Player#Character Creation|character creation]] — choosing a name, occupation and traits, which can be both positive and negative.
'''Occupation''', previously known as ''profession'', is the [[player]]'s line of work prior to the beginning of the [[Knox Event]] and is chosen during [[Player#Character Creation|character creation]] — choosing a name, occupation and traits, which can be both positive and negative.


Each occupation gives different advantages to the player which will allow them to excel in certain [[skills]] more so than others. Since [[Build 31]] this has became much more relevant as only characters who start with some previous experience in a skill will gain an experience boost, allowing them to level up that skill at a much faster rate. For example: a [[#Carpenter|Carpenter]] will pick up [[carpentry]] much faster than a [[#Farmer|Farmer]] for example, unless that Farmer also had a [[Traits#Hobby|hobby]] that involved carpentry.
Each occupation gives different advantages to the player which will allow them to excel in certain [[skills]] more so than others. Since [[Build 31]] this has become much more relevant as only characters who start with some previous experience in a skill will gain an experience boost, allowing them to level up that skill at a much faster rate. For example: a [[#Carpenter|Carpenter]] will pick up [[carpentry]] much faster than a [[#Farmer|Farmer]] for example, unless that Farmer also had a [[Traits#Hobby|hobby]] that involved carpentry.


'''Starting Skill Level and Experience Boost:'''
'''Starting skill level and experience boost:'''
*Level 0 - 25% (Default for all skills)
*Level 0 — 25% (default for all skills)
*Level 1 - 75%
*Level 1 — 75% [[File:greenblits.png]]
*Level 2 - 100%
*Level 2 — 100% [[File:greenblits.png]] [[File:greenblits.png]]
*Level 3+ - 125%
*Level 3+ — 125% [[File:greenblits.png]] [[File:greenblits.png]] [[File:greenblits.png]]


Major skill boosts can also be obtained by taking certain "Hobby" [[traits]].
Major skill boosts can also be obtained by taking certain "Hobby" [[traits]].


''Note that some Occupations put the player into negative starting points, requiring them to take negative traits, whereas others have points left to spend on positive traits.''
''Note that some occupations put the player into negative starting points, requiring them to take negative traits, whereas others have points left to spend on positive traits.''


==List of Occupations==
==List of occupations==
 
{| class="wikitable theme-red sortable" style="text-align: center;"
===Unemployed===
:A blank canvas with no previous experience. Ideal starting occupation for someone wanting to create their own completely custom character.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
 
:'''Starting Points:''' 8
 
 
===[[File:Fire_Officer.png‎|The Fire Officer icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Fire Officer===
:Fire Officers can carry more and run faster for longer periods of time.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 6
::Strength: 6
::Sprinting: 1
 
:'''Starting Points:''' 0
 
 
===[[File:Police_Officer.png‎|The Police Officer icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Police Officer===
:Police Officers are very effective with firearms, as such this profession is great if you want to face the hordes of the undead Guns Blazin'.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Aiming: 3
::Reloading: 2
::Nimble: 1
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -4
 
 
===[[File:Park_Ranger.png‎|The Park Ranger icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Park Ranger===
:Park Rangers, thanks to their skill boost are great for players who are looking to survive away from any town, deep in the wilderness. Park Rangers have a huge boost to speed while walking through forests.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Foraging: 2
::Trapping: 2
::Carpentry: 1
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -4
 
 
===[[File:Construction_Worker.png‎|The Construction Worker icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Construction Worker===
:While Construction Worker is no longer the best choice for those who want to build their own base, this profession definitely is the one to go with if you like fighting zombies with Blunt weapons.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Blunt Accuracy: 3
::Carpentry: 1
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -2
 
 
===[[File:Security_Guard.png‎|The Security Guard icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Security Guard===
:Security Guard is a good choice for those who enjoy moving from place to place without clearing the entire area. Characters with this profession need less sleep and stay more alert when they do. They can also evacuate much faster should things go south.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Sprinting: 2
::Lightfooted: 1
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitNightOwl.png|link=Traits#Hobies|Requires little sleep. Stays extra alert when sleeping]] Night Owl
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -2
 
 
===[[File:Carpenter.png|The Carpenter icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Carpenter===
:This occupation is great for those who are looking to build their own base. And nothing else.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Carpentry: 3
 
:'''Starting Points:''' 2
 
 
===[[File:Burglar.png|The Burglar icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Burglar===
:Burglars are the best choice for those who prefer to sneak past zombies rather than fight them.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Sneaking: 2
::Lightfooted: 2
::Nimble: 2
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -6
 
 
===[[File:Chef.png|The Chef icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Chef===
:Chefs are very good at handling various kitchenware and stabbing\cutting things with their kitchen knives. Choosing this profession ensures that you'll eat well even after the apocalypse.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Blade Accuracy: 1
::Blade Maintenance: 1
::Cooking: 3
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitCook.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Know cooking]] Cook
 
:'''Starting Points:'''  -4
 
 
===[[File:Repairman.png|The Repairman icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Repairman===
:Repairman is a profession for those who want to use their tools for a little longer without them breaking and even then be able to repair them easily, if they have the right kind of glue or some duct tape.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Blunt Maintenance: 2
::Blade Maintenance: 2
::Carpentry: 1
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -4
 
 
===[[File:Farmer.png|The Farmer icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Farmer===
:Profession of choice for those who don't want to starve once the last can of tuna and pack of crisps are nothing but a memory.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Farming: 3
 
:'''Starting Points:''' 2
 
 
===[[File:Fisherman.png|The Fisherman icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Fisherman===
:Good starting profession for those who choose surviving in West Point as there isn't much water in Muldraugh.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Fishing: 3
::Foraging: 1
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -2
 
 
===[[File:Doctor.png|The Doctor icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Doctor===
:Doctors are much better at treating injuries than other people but are not too useful in a world where a single scratch from a zombie can mean death.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::First Aid: 3
 
:'''Starting Points:''' 2
 
 
===[[File:Veteran.png|The Veteran icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Veteran===
:Veterans never panic, no matter how bad it is they can stand their ground and deal out headshots to any zombies that made the mistake of trying to scare them.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Aiming: 2
::Reloading: 2
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitDesensitized.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Does not reach states of panic]] Desensitized
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -8
 
 
===[[File:Nurse.png|The Nurse icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Nurse===
:Like the Doctors, Nurses are good at treating injuries but that's it.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::First Aid: 2
::Lightfooted: 1
 
:'''Starting Points:''' 2
 
 
===[[File:Lumberjack.png‎|The Fitness Lumberjack icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Lumberjack===
:Lumberjacks are very effective with an axe. No matter if they're hacking away at a tree or a zombie. Lumberjacks have a minor boost to speed while walking through forests (Build 35.26).
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Blade Accuracy: 2
::Strength: 1
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitAxeman.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing.]] Axe Man
 
:'''Starting Points:''' 0
 
 
===[[File:FitnessInstructor.png‎|The Fitness Instructor icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Fitness Instructor===
:Fitness Instructors are very effective at running which means zombies usually aren't going to be a big problem for them.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Sprinting: 2
::Fitness: 3
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitNutritionist.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Can see the nutritional values of any food.]] Nutritionist
 
:'''Starting Points:''' -6
 
 
===[[File:BurgerFlipper.png‎|The Burger Flipper icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Burger Flipper===
:Good for those who want to eat well and play with sharp objects.
 
:'''Starting Skills:'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Blade Accuracy: 1
::Cooking: 2
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitCook.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Know cooking]] Cook
 
:'''Starting Points:'''  2
 
 
===[[File:Electrician.png‎|The Electrician icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Electrician===
:This profession will allow the player to use generators and maintain them by default.
 
:'''Starting Skills'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Electrical: 3
 
:'''Starting Points:'''  -4
 
 
===[[File:Engineer.png‎|The Engineer icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Engineer===
:The Engineer is able to craft different kinds of traps and powerful explosives, even some that cannot be learnt through [[Recipe Magazines|recipe magazines]].
 
:'''Starting Skills'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Electrical: 1
::Carpentry: 1
 
:'''Starting Points'''  -4
 
 
===[[File:Metalworker.png‎|The Metalworker icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Metalworker===
:The Metalworker is able to craft metal structures and furniture.
 
:'''Starting Skills'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Metalworking: 3
 
:'''Starting Points''' -6
 
 
===[[File:Mechanic.png‎||The Mechanic icon, as it appears on the character creation menu.]]Mechanic===
:The Mechanic can perform maintenance and repair on all vehicle models.
 
:'''Starting Skills'''
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Mechanics: 3
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitAmateurMechanic.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky]] Amateur Mechanic
 
:'''Starting Points''' -4
 
==Build 41==
{{Testing|build=[[Build 41]]}}
{| class="pztable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan=2 | Occupation
! rowspan=2 | Occupation
! rowspan=2 width=90px | Skills
! rowspan=2 width=90px | Skills
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! rowspan=2 width=50px| Starting points
! rowspan=2 width=50px| Starting points
! rowspan=2 | Description
! rowspan=2 | Description
! rowspan=2 | starting clothing
! rowspan=2 | Starting clothing
! colspan=4 | Spawn points
! colspan=4 | Spawn points
|-
|-
! Muldraugh, KY
! Muldraugh
! Riverside, KY
! Riverside
! Rosewood, KY
! Rosewood
! West Point, KY
! West Point
 
|-
|-
| <span id="Unemployed">'''Unemployed'''</span>
| <span id="Unemployed">'''Unemployed'''</span>
| -
| -
| -
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 8
| style="color: #00e600;" | '''8'''
| 8 free trait points
| '''In-game description:''' ''"8 free trait points."''
| -
| -
| -
| -
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| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Fire Officer">[[File:Fire_Officer.png‎|Fire Officer]]<br>'''Fire Officer'''</span>
| <span id="Fire Officer">[[File:profession_fireofficer2.png‎|Fire Officer]]<br>'''Fire Officer'''</span>
| +1 Axe<br>+1 Fitness<br>+1 Sprinting<br>+1 Strength
| +1 Axe<br>+1 Fitness<br>+1 Sprinting<br>+1 Strength
| -
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| style="color: #00e600;" | '''0'''
| Fire Officers can carry more and run faster for longer periods of time.
| [[File:TrousersFireman.png|link=Firefighter Pants|Firefighter Pants]][[File:TshirtRed.png|link=T-Shirt|Red Fireman T-shirt]][[File:TshirtRed2.png|link=T-Shirt|DarkRed Fireman T-shirt]][[File:TshirtBlue.png|link=T-Shirt|Blue Fireman T-shirt]][[File:TshirtGeneric.png|link=T-Shirt|White Fireman T-shirt]]
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| [[Fire department]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8144x11739 (map)]</sup></span>
| -
| [[Fire Station]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8144x11739 (map)]</sup></span>
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Police Officer">[[File:Police_Officer.png‎|Police Officer]]<br>'''Police Officer'''</span>
| <span id="Police Officer">[[File:profession_policeofficer2.png|Police Officer]]<br>'''Police Officer'''</span>
| +3 Aiming<br>+1 Nimble<br>+2 Reloading
| +3 Aiming<br>+1 Nimble<br>+2 Reloading
| -
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 0
| style="color: #e60000;" | '''-4'''
| -
| Police Officers are very effective with firearms, as such this profession is great if you want to face the hordes of the undead with guns.
| -
| [[File:TshirtBlue.png|link=T-Shirt|Blue Police T-shirt]][[File:TshirtGeneric.png|link=T-Shirt|White Police T-shirt]][[File:TrousersPoliceBlue.png|link=Police Trooper Pants|Police Trooper Pants]]
| -
| -
| [[Riverside Suites]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6371x5268 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Riverside Suites]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6371x5268 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Gated community]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/#6802x5370 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Police Station]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8073x11730 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Police station]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8073x11730 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Town Hall]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11946x6885 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Knox Bank]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11906x6916 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Police Station]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11908x6949 (map)]</sup></span>
| Town hall <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11946x6885 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Knox Bank]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11906x6916 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Police station]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11908x6949 (map)]</sup></span>
|-
|-
| <span id="Park Ranger">[[File:Park_Ranger.png‎|Park Ranger]]<br>'''Park Ranger'''</span>
| <span id="Park Ranger">[[File:profession_parkranger2.png|Park Ranger]]<br>'''Park Ranger'''</span>
| +1 Axe<br>+1 Carpentry<br>+2 Foraging<br>+2 Trapping
| +1 Axe<br>+1 [[Carpentry]]<br>+2 [[Foraging]]<br>+2 [[Trapping]]
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| Allows much faster movement through forests and woodland.
| -
| -
| style="color: #e60000;" | '''-4'''
| Park Rangers, thanks to their skill boost are great for players who are looking to survive away from any town, deep in the wilderness. Park Rangers can move at 75% speed while walking through forests. They also have a bonus to search mode, allowing them to find items easily while in search mode. <br><br>'''In-game description:''' Allows much faster movement through forests and woodland.
| [[File:TshirtGreen.png|link=T-Shirt|Green Ranger T-shirt]][[File:TshirtBrown.png|link=T-Shirt|Brown Ranger T-shirt]][[File:TrousersRanger.png|link=Ranger Pants|Ranger Pants]]
| House near forest <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10940x9374 (map)]</sup></span>
| House near forest <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10940x9374 (map)]</sup></span>
| -
| -
| House with Garden <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8342x11749 (map)]</sup></span><br>House near forest <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8441x11811 (map)]</sup></span>
| House with garden <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8342x11749 (map)]</sup></span><br>House near forest <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8441x11811 (map)]</sup></span>
| Small House <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11367x6875 (map)]</sup></span>
| Small house <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11367x6875 (map)]</sup></span>
|-
|-
| <span id="Construction Worker">[[File:Construction_Worker.png‎|Construction Worker]]<br>'''Construction Worker'''</span>
| <span id="Construction Worker">[[File:profession_constructionworker2.png|Construction Worker]]<br>'''Construction Worker'''</span>
| +1 Carpentry<br>+3 Short Blunt
| +1 [[Carpentry]]<br>+3 Short Blunt
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -2
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #e60000;" | '''-2'''
| While Construction Worker is no longer the best choice for those who want to build their own base, this profession definitely is the one to go with if you like fighting zombies with Blunt weapons.
| [[File:ShirtDenimBlue.png|link=Denim Shirt|Denim Shirt]][[File:ShirtDenimLightBlue.png|link=Denim Shirt|Light Denim Shirt]][[File:ShirtDenimLightBlack.png|link=Denim Shirt|Dark Denim Shirt]]
| -
| -
| Construction Site<span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6738x5244 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Filling Station|Fossoil]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6071x5323 (map)]</sup></span><br>Bar <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#5960x5423 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Riverside Suites]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6371x5268 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Construction site]]<span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6738x5244 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Fossoil]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6071x5323 (map)]</sup></span><br>Bar <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#5960x5423 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Riverside Suites]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6371x5268 (map)]</sup></span>
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Security Guard">[[File:Security_Guard.png‎|Security Guard]]<br>'''Security Guard'''</span>
| <span id="Security Guard">[[File:profession_securityguard2.png|Security Guard]]<br>'''Security Guard'''</span>
| +1 Lightfooted<br>+2 Sprinting
| +1 Lightfooted<br>+2 Sprinting
| [[File:TraitNightOwl.png|link=Traits#Hobies|Requires little sleep. Stays extra alert when sleeping]] Night Owl
| [[File:trait_nightowl.png|link=Traits#Night Owl|Requires little sleep. Stays extra alert when sleeping]] [[Night Owl]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -2
| style="color: #e60000;" | '''-2'''
| Requires little sleep. Stays extra alert when sleeping
| Security Guard is a good choice for those who enjoy moving from place to place without clearing the entire area. Characters with this profession need less sleep (recover from tiredness quicker) and stay more alert when they do. They can also evacuate much faster should things go south.
| -
| -
| Shop <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10840x9536 (map)]</sup></span>
| Shop <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10840x9536 (map)]</sup></span>
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Carpenter">[[File:Carpenter.png|Carpenter]]<br>'''Carpenter'''</span>
| <span id="Carpenter">[[File:profession_hammer2.png|Carpenter]]<br>'''Carpenter'''</span>
| +3 Carpentry<br>+1 Short Blunt
| +3 [[Carpentry]]<br>+1 Short Blunt
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #00e600;" | '''2'''
| This occupation is great for those who are looking to build their own base. And nothing else.
| [[File:ShirtLumberjackYellow.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Yellow Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackBlue.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Blue Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackRed.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Red Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackGrey.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Grey Lumberjack Shirt]]
| -
| -
| -
| -
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Burglar">[[File:Burglar.png|Burglar]]<br>'''Burglar'''</span>
| <span id="Burglar">[[File:profession_burglar2.png|Burglar]]<br>'''Burglar'''</span>
| +2 Lightfooted<br>+2 Nimble<br>+2 Sneaking
| +2 Lightfooted<br>+2 Nimble<br>+2 Sneaking
| -
| [[File:trait_burglar.png|link=Traits#Burglar|Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window.]] [[Burglar]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| style="color: #e60000;" | '''-6'''
| -
| Burglars are the best choice for those who prefer to sneak past zombies rather than fight them. They can, however, move quickly while in combat, making them very versatile. Burglars can also [[Vehicles#Hot-wiring|hotwire]] vehicles without the necessary character skills. <br><br>'''In-game description:''' ''"Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window."''
| -
| -
| -
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| -
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| <span id="Chef">[[File:Chef.png|Chef]]<br>'''Chef'''</span>
| <span id="Chef">[[File:profession_chef2.png|Chef]]<br>'''Chef'''</span>
| +3 Cooking<br>+1 Maintenance<br>+1 Short Blade
| +3 [[Cooking]]<br>+1 Maintenance<br>+1 Short Blade
| [[File:TraitCook.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Know cooking]] Cook
| [[File:trait_cook.png|link=Traits#Cook|Know cooking]] [[Cook]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| style="color: #e60000;" | -4
| -
| Chefs are very good at handling various kitchenware and stabbing\cutting things with their kitchen knives. Choosing this profession ensures that you'll eat well even after the apocalypse and use the most out of ingredients.
| -
| [[File:TrousersChef.png|link=Chef Pants|Chef Pants]]
| [[Burgers]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10606x9474 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Diner]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10624x10533 (map)]</sup></span><br> [[Spiffo's]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10629x9658 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Burgers]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10606x9474 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Diner]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10624x10533 (map)]</sup></span><br> [[Spiffo's]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10629x9658 (map)]</sup></span>
| Park Restaurant <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6179x6374 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Riverside Suites]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6371x5268 (map)]</sup></span>
| Park restaurant <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6179x6374 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Riverside Suites]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6371x5268 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Buffet]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8085x11512 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Buffet]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#8085x11512 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Burgers]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#12077x7080 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Pizza Whirled]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11655x7084 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Spiffo's]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11982x6805  (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Crystal Pie]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11903x6865 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Burgers]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#12077x7080 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Pizza Whirled]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11655x7084 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Spiffo's]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11982x6805  (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Crystal Pie Place]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11903x6865 (map)]</sup></span>
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| <span id="Repairman">[[File:Repairman.png|Repairman]]<br>'''Repairman'''</span>
| <span id="Repairman">[[File:profession_repairman2.png|Repairman]]<br>'''Repairman'''</span>
| +1 Carpentry<br>+2 Maintenance<br>+1 Short Blunt
| +1 [[Carpentry]]<br>+2 Maintenance<br>+1 Short Blunt
| -
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| style="color: #e60000;" | -4
| Repairman is a profession for those who want to use their tools for a little longer without them breaking and even then be able to repair them easily if they have the right kind of glue or some duct tape.
| [[File:ShirtDenimBlue.png|link=Denim Shirt|Denim Shirt]][[File:ShirtDenimLightBlue.png|link=Denim Shirt|Light Denim Shirt]][[File:ShirtDenimLightBlack.png|link=Denim Shirt|Dark Denim Shirt]]
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| Construction Site <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6738x5244 (map)]</sup></span><br>[[Filling Station|Fossoil]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6071x5323 (map)]</sup></span><br>Bar <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#5960x5423 (map)]</sup></span>
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| <span id="Farmer">[[File:Farmer.png|Farmer]]<br>'''Farmer'''</span>
| <span id="Farmer">[[File:profession_farmer2.png|Farmer]]<br>'''Farmer'''</span>
| +3 Farming
| +3 [[Farming]]
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| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
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| style="color: #00e600;" | 2
| Profession of choice for those who don't want to starve once the last can of tuna and pack of crisps are nothing but a memory.
| [[File:ShirtLumberjackYellow.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Yellow Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackBlue.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Blue Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackRed.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Red Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackGrey.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Grey Lumberjack Shirt]]
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| <span id="Fisherman">[[File:Fisherman.png|Fisherman]]<br>'''Fisherman'''</span>
| <span id="Fisherman">[[File:profession_fisher2.png|Fisherman]]<br>'''Fisherman'''</span>
| +3 Fishing<br>+1 Foraging
| +3 [[Fishing]]<br>+1 [[Foraging]]
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| style="color:#E60000;" | -2
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| style="color: #e60000;" | -2
| Good starting profession for those who choose to survive in the wilderness with a massive bonus to fishing and a slight bonus to foraging. They also have a bonus to search mode, allowing them to find items easily while in search mode.
| [[File:ShirtLumberjackYellow.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Yellow Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackBlue.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Blue Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackRed.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Red Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackGrey.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Grey Lumberjack Shirt]]
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| <span id="Doctor">[[File:Doctor.png|Doctor]]<br>'''Doctor'''</span>
| <span id="Doctor">[[File:profession_doctor2.png|Doctor]]<br>'''Doctor'''</span>
| +3 First Aid<br>+1 Short Blade
| +3 [[First Aid]]<br>+1 Short Blade
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| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
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| style="color: #00e600;" | 2
| Doctors are much better at treating injuries than other people but are not too useful in a world where a single scratch from a zombie can mean death.
| [[File:TrousersSuitBlack.png|link=Suit Pants|Suit Pants]]
| [[Cortman Medical]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10876x10028 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Cortman Medical]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10876x10028 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Pharmahug]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6472x5271 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Pharmahug]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6472x5271 (map)]</sup></span>
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| [[Pharmahug]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11935x6812 (map)]</sup></span>
| [[Pharmahug]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#11935x6812 (map)]</sup></span>
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| <span id="Veteran">[[File:Veteran.png|Veteran]]<br>'''Veteran'''</span>
| <span id="Veteran">[[File:profession_veteran2.png|Veteran]]<br>'''Veteran'''</span>
| +2 Aiming<br>+2 Reloading
| +2 Aiming<br>+2 Reloading
| [[File:TraitDesensitized.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Does not reach states of panic]] Desensitized
| [[File:trait_desensitized.png|link=Traits#traitDesensitized|Does not reach states of panic]] [[Traits#traitDesensitized|Desensitized]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -8
| style="color: #e60000;" | -8
| Does not reach states of panic
| Veterans never panic, no matter how bad it is they can stand their ground and deal out headshots to any zombies that made the mistake of trying to scare them.
| [[File:TshirtRed.png|link=T-Shirt|Red Veteran T-shirt]][[File:TshirtGreen.png|link=T-Shirt|Green Veteran T-shirt]][[File:TrousersCamoGreen.png|link=Military Camo Shorts|Military Camo Shorts]]
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| <span id="Nurse">[[File:Nurse.png|Nurse]]<br>'''Nurse'''</span>
| <span id="Nurse">[[File:profession_nurse.png|Nurse]]<br>'''Nurse'''</span>
| +2 First Aid<br>+1 Lightfooted
| +2 First Aid<br>+1 Lightfooted
| -
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| style="color: #00e600;" | 2
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| Nurses treat wounds better than others except for Doctors. They also have a slight bonus to Lightfooted, allowing them to move a bit quieter, but that's about it.
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| <span id="Lumberjack">[[File:Lumberjack.png|Lumberjack]]<br>'''Lumberjack'''</span>
| <span id="Lumberjack">[[File:profession_lumberjack.png|Lumberjack]]<br>'''Lumberjack'''</span>
| +2 First Aid<br>+1 Lightfooted
| +2 Axe<br>+1 Strength
| [[File:TraitAxeman.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing.]] Axe Man
| [[File:trait_axeman.png|link=Traits#Axe Man|Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing.]] [[Axe Man]]
| style="color:#00E600;" | 0
| style="color: #00e600;" | 0
| Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing.
| Lumberjacks are very effective with an axe. No matter if they're hacking away at a tree or a zombie. Lumberjacks swings their axe 25% faster (chopping trees and combat), they deal 50% bonus damage to trees and move at ~59% speed while walking through forests. They also have a bonus to search mode, allowing them to find items easily while in search mode. <br><br>'''In-game description:''' ''"Allows slightly faster movement through forests and woodland."''
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| [[File:ShirtLumberjackYellow.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Yellow Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackBlue.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Blue Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackRed.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Red Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackGrey.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Grey Lumberjack Shirt]]
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| <span id="Fitness Instructor">[[File:FitnessInstructor.png|Fitness Instructor]]<br>'''Fitness Instructor'''</span>
| <span id="Fitness Instructor">[[File:profession_fitnessinstructor.png|Fitness Instructor]]<br>'''Fitness Instructor'''</span>
| +3 Fitness<br>+2 Sprinting
| +3 Fitness<br>+2 Sprinting
| [[File:TraitNutritionist.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Can see the nutritional values of any food.]] Nutritionist
| [[File:trait_nutritionist.png|link=Traits#Nutritionist|Can see the nutritional values of any food.]] [[Nutritionist]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| style="color: #e60000;" | -6
| Can see the nutritional values of any food.
| Fitness Instructors are very effective at running and have a high starting regularity for all exercises which means zombies and exercise fatigue usually aren't going to be a big problem for them.
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| [[File:ShortsLongAthleticBlue.png|link=Long Sport Shorts|Long Sport Shorts]][[File:ShortsLongAthleticGreen.png|link=Long Sport Shorts|Long Sport Shorts]][[File:ShortsLongAthleticRed.png|link=Long Sport Shorts|Long Sport Shorts]][[File:ShortsLongAthleticYellow.png|link=Long Sport Shorts|Long Sport Shorts]][[File:ShirtAthleticBlue.png|link=T-Shirt|Sport T-Shirt]][[File:ShirtAthleticGreen.png|link=T-Shirt|Sport T-Shirt]][[File:ShirtAthleticRed.png|link=T-Shirt|Sport T-Shirt]]<br>[[File:ShirtAthleticYellow.png|link=T-Shirt|Sport T-Shirt]]
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| <span id="Burger Flipper">[[File:BurgerFlipper.png|Burger Flipper]]<br>'''Burger Flipper'''</span>
| <span id="Burger Flipper">[[File:profession_burgerflipper.png|Burger Flipper]]<br>'''Burger Flipper'''</span>
| +2 Cooking<br>+1 Maintenance<br>+1 Short Blade
| +2 [[Cooking]]<br>+1 Maintenance<br>+1 Short Blade
| [[File:TraitCook.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Know cooking]] Cook
| [[File:trait_cook.png|link=Traits#Cook|Know cooking]] [[Cook]]
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| style="color: #00e600;" | 2
| Know cooking
| Good for those who want to eat well and play with sharp objects.
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| [[File:TshirtGeneric.png|link=T-Shirt|Spiffo T-Shirt]]
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| <span id="Electrician">[[File:Electrician.png|Electrician]]<br>'''Electrician'''</span>
| <span id="Electrician">[[File:profession_electrician.png|Electrician]]<br>'''Electrician'''</span>
| +3 Electrical
| +3 [[Electrical]]
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| Can operate generators
| -
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| style="color: #e60000;" | -4
| This profession will allow the player to use generators and maintain them by default.<br><br>'''In-game description:''' ''"Can operate generators."''
| [[File:ShirtLumberjackYellow.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Yellow Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackBlue.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Blue Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackRed.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Red Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackGrey.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Grey Lumberjack Shirt]]
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| <span id="Engineer">[[File:Engineer.png|Engineer]]<br>'''Engineer'''</span>
| <span id="Engineer">[[File:profession_engineer.png|Engineer]]<br>'''Engineer'''</span>
| +1 Carpentry<br>+1 Electrical
| +1 [[Carpentry]]<br>+1 [[Electrical]]
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| Can make traps and explosives
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| style="color: #e60000;" | -4
| The Engineer is able to craft different kinds of traps and powerful explosives, even some<sup>[[Aerosol_Bomb|(1)]][[Fire_Bomb|(2)]][[Pipe_Bomb|(3)]]</sup> that can't be learned through [[Recipe magazines|recipe magazines]].<br><br>'''In-game description:''' ''"Can make traps and explosives."''
| [[File:TrousersSuitBlack.png|link=Suit Pants|Suit Pants]]
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| <span id="Metalworker">[[File:Metalworker.png|Metalworker]]<br>'''Metalworker'''</span>
| <span id="Metalworker">[[File:profession_metalworker.png|Metalworker]]<br>'''Metalworker'''</span>
| +3 Metalworking
| +3 [[Metalworking]]
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| Can weld foraged metal to create items and barricades.
| -
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| style="color: #e60000;" | -6
| The Metalworker is able to craft metal structures and furniture. <br><br>'''In-game description:''' ''"Can weld foraged metal to create items and barricades."''
| [[File:ShirtLumberjackYellow.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Yellow Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackBlue.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Blue Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackRed.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Red Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackGrey.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Grey Lumberjack Shirt]]
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| <span id="Mechanic">[[File:Mechanic.png|Mechanic]]<br>'''Mechanic'''</span>
| <span id="Mechanic">[[File:profession_mechanic.png|Mechanic]]<br>'''Mechanic'''</span>
| +3 Mechanics<br>+1 Short Blunt
| +3 [[Mechanics]]<br>+1 Short Blunt
| [[File:TraitAmateurMechanic.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky]] Amateur Mechanic
| [[File:trait_mechanics.png|link=Traits#Amateur Mechanic|Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky]] [[Amateur Mechanic]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| style="color: #e60000;" | -4
| Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky.
| Mechanics know how to fix all sorts of cars, if they have the right tools. They are also good with short blunt weapons. <br><br>'''In-game description:''' ''"Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky."''
| [[File:ShirtLumberjackYellow.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Yellow Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackBlue.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Blue Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackRed.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|=Red Lumberjack Shirt]][[File:ShirtLumberjackGrey.png|link=Lumberjack Shirt|Grey Lumberjack Shirt]]
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==Removed/Future Occupations==
==Future occupations==
===[[File:Blacksmith.png‎|The Blacksmith icon, as it appeared on the character creation menu.]]Blacksmith===
===<span id="Blacksmith">[[File:profession_smither.png|The Blacksmith icon, as it appeared on the character creation menu.]]Blacksmith</span>===
:The Blacksmith can make a range of metallic tools.
:The Blacksmith can make a range of metallic tools.
 
:'''Starting skills'''
:'''Starting Skills'''
::Fitness: 5
::Fitness: 5
::Strength: 5
::Strength: 5
::Blacksmith: 3
::Blacksmith: 3
 
:'''Trait:''' [[File:trait_blacksmith.png|link=Traits#Blacksmith|Use an anvil to create metal items]] [[Traits#Blacksmith|Blacksmith]]
:'''Trait:''' [[File:TraitBlacksmith.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Use an anvil to create metal items]] Blacksmith
:'''Starting points''' -4
 
:'''Starting Points''' -4
 


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Traits]]
*[[Traits]]
* [[Skills]]
*[[Skills]]
 
[[category:Player]]
[[category:Skills]]

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Occupations

Occupation, previously known as profession, is the player's line of work prior to the beginning of the Knox Event and is chosen during character creation — choosing a name, occupation and traits, which can be both positive and negative.

Each occupation gives different advantages to the player which will allow them to excel in certain skills more so than others. Since Build 31 this has become much more relevant as only characters who start with some previous experience in a skill will gain an experience boost, allowing them to level up that skill at a much faster rate. For example: a Carpenter will pick up carpentry much faster than a Farmer for example, unless that Farmer also had a hobby that involved carpentry.

Starting skill level and experience boost:

  • Level 0 — 25% (default for all skills)
  • Level 1 — 75% Greenblits.png
  • Level 2 — 100% Greenblits.png Greenblits.png
  • Level 3+ — 125% Greenblits.png Greenblits.png Greenblits.png

Major skill boosts can also be obtained by taking certain "Hobby" traits.

Note that some occupations put the player into negative starting points, requiring them to take negative traits, whereas others have points left to spend on positive traits.

List of occupations

Occupation Skills Traits Starting points Description Starting clothing Spawn points
Muldraugh Riverside Rosewood West Point
Unemployed - - 8 In-game description: "8 free trait points." - - - - -
Fire Officer
Fire Officer 		+1 Axe
+1 Fitness
+1 Sprinting
+1 Strength 		- 0 Fire Officers can carry more and run faster for longer periods of time. Firefighter PantsRed Fireman T-shirtDarkRed Fireman T-shirtBlue Fireman T-shirtWhite Fireman T-shirt - - Fire department (map) -
Police Officer
Police Officer 		+3 Aiming
+1 Nimble
+2 Reloading 		- -4 Police Officers are very effective with firearms, as such this profession is great if you want to face the hordes of the undead with guns. Blue Police T-shirtWhite Police T-shirtPolice Trooper Pants - Riverside Suites (map)
Gated community (map) 		Police station (map) Town hall (map)
Knox Bank (map)
Police station (map)
Park Ranger
Park Ranger 		+1 Axe
+1 Carpentry
+2 Foraging
+2 Trapping 		- -4 Park Rangers, thanks to their skill boost are great for players who are looking to survive away from any town, deep in the wilderness. Park Rangers can move at 75% speed while walking through forests. They also have a bonus to search mode, allowing them to find items easily while in search mode.

In-game description: Allows much faster movement through forests and woodland. 		Green Ranger T-shirtBrown Ranger T-shirtRanger Pants House near forest (map) - House with garden (map)
House near forest (map) 		Small house (map)
Construction Worker
Construction Worker 		+1 Carpentry
+3 Short Blunt 		- -2 While Construction Worker is no longer the best choice for those who want to build their own base, this profession definitely is the one to go with if you like fighting zombies with Blunt weapons. Denim ShirtLight Denim ShirtDark Denim Shirt - Construction site(map)
Fossoil (map)
Bar (map)
Riverside Suites (map) 		- -
Security Guard
Security Guard 		+1 Lightfooted
+2 Sprinting 		Requires little sleep. Stays extra alert when sleeping Night Owl -2 Security Guard is a good choice for those who enjoy moving from place to place without clearing the entire area. Characters with this profession need less sleep (recover from tiredness quicker) and stay more alert when they do. They can also evacuate much faster should things go south. - Shop (map) Bar (map) - -
Carpenter
Carpenter 		+3 Carpentry
+1 Short Blunt 		- 2 This occupation is great for those who are looking to build their own base. And nothing else. Yellow Lumberjack ShirtBlue Lumberjack ShirtRed Lumberjack ShirtGrey Lumberjack Shirt - - - -
Burglar
Burglar 		+2 Lightfooted
+2 Nimble
+2 Sneaking 		Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window. Burglar -6 Burglars are the best choice for those who prefer to sneak past zombies rather than fight them. They can, however, move quickly while in combat, making them very versatile. Burglars can also hotwire vehicles without the necessary character skills.

In-game description: "Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window." 		- - - - -
Chef
Chef 		+3 Cooking
+1 Maintenance
+1 Short Blade 		Know cooking Cook -4 Chefs are very good at handling various kitchenware and stabbing\cutting things with their kitchen knives. Choosing this profession ensures that you'll eat well even after the apocalypse and use the most out of ingredients. Chef Pants Burgers (map)
Diner (map)
Spiffo's (map) 		Park restaurant (map)
Riverside Suites (map) 		Buffet (map) Burgers (map)
Pizza Whirled (map)
Spiffo's (map)
Unnamed bakery (West Point) (map)
Repairman
Repairman 		+1 Carpentry
+2 Maintenance
+1 Short Blunt 		- -4 Repairman is a profession for those who want to use their tools for a little longer without them breaking and even then be able to repair them easily if they have the right kind of glue or some duct tape. Denim ShirtLight Denim ShirtDark Denim Shirt - Construction site (map)
Fossoil (map)
Bar (map) 		- -
Farmer
Farmer 		+3 Farming - 2 Profession of choice for those who don't want to starve once the last can of tuna and pack of crisps are nothing but a memory. Yellow Lumberjack ShirtBlue Lumberjack ShirtRed Lumberjack ShirtGrey Lumberjack Shirt - - - -
Fisherman
Fisherman 		+3 Fishing
+1 Foraging 		- -2 Good starting profession for those who choose to survive in the wilderness with a massive bonus to fishing and a slight bonus to foraging. They also have a bonus to search mode, allowing them to find items easily while in search mode. Yellow Lumberjack ShirtBlue Lumberjack ShirtRed Lumberjack ShirtGrey Lumberjack Shirt - - - -
Doctor
Doctor 		+3 First Aid
+1 Short Blade 		- 2 Doctors are much better at treating injuries than other people but are not too useful in a world where a single scratch from a zombie can mean death. Suit Pants Cortman Medical (map) Pharmahug (map) - Pharmahug (map)
Veteran
Veteran 		+2 Aiming
+2 Reloading 		Does not reach states of panic Desensitized -8 Veterans never panic, no matter how bad it is they can stand their ground and deal out headshots to any zombies that made the mistake of trying to scare them. Red Veteran T-shirtGreen Veteran T-shirtMilitary Camo Shorts - - - -
Nurse
Nurse 		+2 First Aid
+1 Lightfooted 		- 2 Nurses treat wounds better than others except for Doctors. They also have a slight bonus to Lightfooted, allowing them to move a bit quieter, but that's about it. - - - - -
Lumberjack
Lumberjack 		+2 Axe
+1 Strength 		Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing. Axe Man 0 Lumberjacks are very effective with an axe. No matter if they're hacking away at a tree or a zombie. Lumberjacks swings their axe 25% faster (chopping trees and combat), they deal 50% bonus damage to trees and move at ~59% speed while walking through forests. They also have a bonus to search mode, allowing them to find items easily while in search mode.

In-game description: "Allows slightly faster movement through forests and woodland." 		Yellow Lumberjack ShirtBlue Lumberjack ShirtRed Lumberjack ShirtGrey Lumberjack Shirt - - - -
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Instructor 		+3 Fitness
+2 Sprinting 		Can see the nutritional values of any food. Nutritionist -6 Fitness Instructors are very effective at running and have a high starting regularity for all exercises which means zombies and exercise fatigue usually aren't going to be a big problem for them. Long Sport ShortsLong Sport ShortsLong Sport ShortsLong Sport ShortsSport T-ShirtSport T-ShirtSport T-Shirt
Sport T-Shirt 		- - - -
Burger Flipper
Burger Flipper 		+2 Cooking
+1 Maintenance
+1 Short Blade 		Know cooking Cook 2 Good for those who want to eat well and play with sharp objects. Spiffo T-Shirt - - - -
Electrician
Electrician 		+3 Electrical - -4 This profession will allow the player to use generators and maintain them by default.

In-game description: "Can operate generators." 		Yellow Lumberjack ShirtBlue Lumberjack ShirtRed Lumberjack ShirtGrey Lumberjack Shirt - - - -
Engineer
Engineer 		+1 Carpentry
+1 Electrical 		- -4 The Engineer is able to craft different kinds of traps and powerful explosives, even some(1)(2)(3) that can't be learned through recipe magazines.

In-game description: "Can make traps and explosives." 		Suit Pants - - - -
Metalworker
Metalworker 		+3 Metalworking - -6 The Metalworker is able to craft metal structures and furniture.

In-game description: "Can weld foraged metal to create items and barricades." 		Yellow Lumberjack ShirtBlue Lumberjack ShirtRed Lumberjack ShirtGrey Lumberjack Shirt - - - -
Mechanic
Mechanic 		+3 Mechanics
+1 Short Blunt 		Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky Amateur Mechanic -4 Mechanics know how to fix all sorts of cars, if they have the right tools. They are also good with short blunt weapons.

In-game description: "Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky." 		Yellow Lumberjack ShirtBlue Lumberjack Shirt=Red Lumberjack ShirtGrey Lumberjack Shirt - - - -

Future occupations

The Blacksmith icon, as it appeared on the character creation menu.Blacksmith

The Blacksmith can make a range of metallic tools.
Starting skills
Fitness: 5
Strength: 5
Blacksmith: 3
Trait: Use an anvil to create metal items Blacksmith
Starting points -4

See also

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