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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 [[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==
 
===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 width=90px | Skills
! rowspan=2 width=100px | Traits
! rowspan=2 width=50px| Starting points
! rowspan=2 | Description
! colspan=4 | Spawn points
|-
! Muldraugh, KY
! Riverside, KY
! Rosewood, KY
! West Point, KY


==List of occupations==
{| class="wikitable theme-red sortable" style="text-align: center;"
! Occupation
! Skills
! Traits
! Starting points
! In-game description
|-
|-
| <span id="Unemployed">'''Unemployed'''</span>
| [[Unemployed]]
| -
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 8
| 8 free trait points
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 8
| ''"8 free trait points."''
|-
|-
| <span id="Fire Officer">[[File:Fire_Officer.png‎|Fire Officer]]<br>'''Fire Officer'''</span>
| [[File:profession_fireofficer2.png‎|Fire Officer]]<br>[[Fire Officer]]
| +1 Axe<br>+1 Fitness<br>+1 Sprinting<br>+1 Strength
| +1 [[Axe (skill)]]<br>+1 [[Fitness]]<br>+1 [[Sprinting]]<br>+1 [[Strength]]
| -
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 0
| -
| -
| -
| [[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>
| [[File:profession_policeofficer2.png|Police Officer]]<br>[[Police Officer]]
| +3 Aiming<br>+1 Nimble<br>+2 Reloading
| +3 [[Aiming]]<br>+1 [[Nimble]]<br>+2 [[Reloading]]
| -
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 0
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| -
| -
| -
| [[Riverside Suites]] <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#6371x5268 (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>
|-
|-
| <span id="Park Ranger">[[File:Park_Ranger.png‎|Park Ranger]]<br>'''Park Ranger'''</span>
| [[File:profession_parkranger2.png|Park Ranger]]<br>[[Park Ranger]]
| +1 Axe<br>+1 Carpentry<br>+2 Foraging<br>+2 Trapping
| +1 [[Axe (skill)]]<br>+1 [[Carpentry]]<br>+2 [[Foraging]]<br>+2 [[Trapping]]
| -
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| Allows much faster movement through forests and woodland.
| ''"Allows much faster movement through forests and woodland"''
| 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>
| 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>
| [[File:profession_constructionworker2.png|Construction Worker]]<br>[[Construction Worker]]
| +1 Carpentry<br>+3 Short Blunt
| +1 [[Carpentry]]<br>+3 [[Short Blunt]]
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -2
| -
| -
| 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>
| -
| -
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -2
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Security Guard">[[File:Security_Guard.png‎|Security Guard]]<br>'''Security Guard'''</span>
| [[File:profession_securityguard2.png|Security Guard]]<br>[[Security Guard]]
| +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=Night Owl]] [[Traits#Night Owl|Night Owl]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -2
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -2
| Requires little sleep. Stays extra alert when sleeping
| Shop <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#10840x9536 (map)]</sup></span>
| Bar <span class="plainlinks"><sup>[https://map.projectzomboid.com/?#5960x5423 (map)]</sup></span>
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Carpenter">[[File:Carpenter.png|Carpenter]]<br>'''Carpenter'''</span>
| [[File:profession_hammer2.png|Carpenter]]<br>[[Carpenter]]
| +3 Carpentry<br>+1 Short Blunt
| +3 [[Carpentry]]<br>+1 [[Short Blunt]]
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 2
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Burglar">[[File:Burglar.png|Burglar]]<br>'''Burglar'''</span>
| [[File:profession_burglar2.png|Burglar]]<br>[[Burglar]]
| +2 Lightfooted<br>+2 Nimble<br>+2 Sneaking
| +2 [[Lightfooted]]<br>+2 [[Nimble]]<br>+2 [[Sneaking]]
| -
| [[File:trait_burglar.png|Link=Burglar|Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window.]] [[Traits#Burglar|Burglar]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -6
| -
| ''"Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window."''
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Chef">[[File:Chef.png|Chef]]<br>'''Chef'''</span>
| [[File:profession_chef2.png|Chef]]<br>[[Chef]]
| +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=Cook|Know cooking]] [[Traits#Cook|Cook]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| -
| -
| [[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>
| [[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>
|-
|-
| <span id="Repairman">[[File:Repairman.png|Repairman]]<br>'''Repairman'''</span>
| [[File:profession_repairman2.png|Repairman]]<br>[[Repairman]]
| +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; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| -
| -
|-
| [[File:profession_farmer2.png|Farmer]]<br>[[Farmer]]
| +3 [[Farming]]
| -
| -
| 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>
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 2
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Farmer">[[File:Farmer.png|Farmer]]<br>'''Farmer'''</span>
| [[File:profession_fisher2.png|Fisherman]]<br>[[Fisherman]]
| +3 Farming
| +3 [[Fishing]]<br>+1 [[Foraging]]
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -2
| -
| -
|-
| [[File:profession_doctor2.png|Doctor]]<br>[[Doctor]]
| +3 [[First Aid]]<br>+1 [[Short Blade]]
| -
| -
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 2
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Fisherman">[[File:Fisherman.png|Fisherman]]<br>'''Fisherman'''</span>
| [[File:profession_veteran2.png|Veteran]]<br>[[Veteran]]
| +3 Fishing<br>+1 Foraging
| +2 [[Aiming]]<br>+2 [[Reloading]]
| -
| [[File:trait_desensitized.png|Link=traitDesensitized|Does not reach states of panic]] [[Traits#traitDesensitized|Desensitized]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -2
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -8
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Doctor">[[File:Doctor.png|Doctor]]<br>'''Doctor'''</span>
| [[File:profession_nurse.png|Nurse]]<br>[[Nurse]]
| +3 First Aid<br>+1 Short Blade
| +2 [[First Aid]]<br>+1 [[Lightfooted]]
| -
| -
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 2
| -
| -
| [[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/?#11935x6812 (map)]</sup></span>
|-
|-
| <span id="Veteran">[[File:Veteran.png|Veteran]]<br>'''Veteran'''</span>
| [[File:profession_lumberjack.png|Lumberjack]]<br>[[Lumberjack]]
| +2 Aiming<br>+2 Reloading
| +2 [[Axe (skill)]]<br>+1 [[Strength]]
| [[File:TraitDesensitized.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Does not reach states of panic]] Desensitized
| [[File:trait_axeman.png|Link=Axe Man|Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing.]] [[Traits#Axe Man|Axe Man]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -8
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 0
| Does not reach states of panic
| '"Allows slightly faster movement through forests and woodland."''
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Nurse">[[File:Nurse.png|Nurse]]<br>'''Nurse'''</span>
| [[File:profession_fitnessinstructor.png|Fitness Instructor]]<br>[[Fitness Instructor]]
| +2 First Aid<br>+1 Lightfooted
| +3 [[Fitness]]<br>+2 [[Sprinting]]
| -
| [[File:trait_nutritionist.png|Link=Nutritionist|Can see the nutritional values of any food.]] [[Traits#Nutritionist|Nutritionist]]
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -6
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Lumberjack">[[File:Lumberjack.png|Lumberjack]]<br>'''Lumberjack'''</span>
| [[File:profession_burgerflipper.png|Burger Flipper]]<br>[[Burger Flipper]]
| +2 First Aid<br>+1 Lightfooted
| +2 [[Cooking]]<br>+1 [[Maintenance]]<br>+1 [[Short Blade]]
| [[File:TraitAxeman.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing.]] Axe Man
| [[File:trait_cook.png|Link=Cook|Know cooking]] [[Traits#Cook|Cook]]
| style="color:#00E600;" | 0
| style="color: #00e600; font-weight: bold;" | 2
| Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing.
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Fitness Instructor">[[File:FitnessInstructor.png|Fitness Instructor]]<br>'''Fitness Instructor'''</span>
| [[File:profession_electrician.png|Electrician]]<br>[[Electrician]]
| +3 Fitness<br>+2 Sprinting
| +3 [[Electrical]]
| [[File:TraitNutritionist.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Can see the nutritional values of any food.]] Nutritionist
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| Can see the nutritional values of any food.
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| ''"Can operate generators."''
|-
|-
| <span id="Burger Flipper">[[File:BurgerFlipper.png|Burger Flipper]]<br>'''Burger Flipper'''</span>
| [[File:profession_engineer.png|Engineer]]<br>[[Engineer]]
| +2 Cooking<br>+1 Maintenance<br>+1 Short Blade
| +1 [[Carpentry]]<br>+1 [[Electrical]]
| [[File:TraitCook.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Know cooking]] Cook
| style="color:#00E600;" | 2
| Know cooking
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| ''"Can make traps and explosives."''
|-
|-
| <span id="Electrician">[[File:Electrician.png|Electrician]]<br>'''Electrician'''</span>
| [[File:profession_metalworker.png|Metalworker]]<br>[[Metalworker]]
| +3 Electrical
| +3 [[Metalworking]]
| -
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| Can operate generators
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -6
| ''"Can weld foraged metal to create items and barricades."''
|-
|-
| <span id="Engineer">[[File:Engineer.png|Engineer]]<br>'''Engineer'''</span>
| [[File:profession_mechanic.png|Mechanic]]<br>[[Mechanic]]
| +1 Carpentry<br>+1 Electrical
| +3 [[Mechanics]]<br>+1 [[Short Blunt]]
| -
| [[File:trait_mechanics.png|Link=Amateur Mechanic|Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky]] [[Traits#Amateur Mechanic|Amateur Mechanic]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -4
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| Can make traps and explosives
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|}
===Future occupations===
{{Future|section=true}}
{| class="wikitable theme-red sortable" style="text-align: center;"
! Occupation
! Skills
! Traits
! Starting points
! In-game description
|-
|-
| <span id="Metalworker">[[File:Metalworker.png|Metalworker]]<br>'''Metalworker'''</span>
| [[File:profession_smither.png|Blacksmith]]<br>[[Blacksmith]]
| +3 Metalworking
| +5 [[Fitness]]<br>+5 [[Strength]]<br>+3 [[Blacksmith]]
| -
| [[File:trait_blacksmith.png|link=Blacksmith (trait)|Use an anvil to create metal items]] [[Blacksmith (trait)|Blacksmith]]
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| style="color: #e60000; font-weight: bold;" | -4
| Can weld foraged metal to create items and barricades.
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| <span id="Mechanic">[[File:Mechanic.png|Mechanic]]<br>'''Mechanic'''</span>
| [[File:prof_Salesman.png|Salesman]]<br>[[Salesman]]
| +3 Mechanics<br>+1 Short Blunt
| Unknown
| [[File:TraitAmateurMechanic.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky]] Amateur Mechanic
| style="color:#E60000;" | -6
| Familiar with the maintenance and repair of all vehicle models on the roads of Kentucky.
| -
| -
| Unknown
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|}
|}
==Removed/Future Occupations==
===[[File:Blacksmith.png‎|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:''' [[File:TraitBlacksmith.png|link=Traits#Hobbies|Use an anvil to create metal items]] Blacksmith
:'''Starting Points''' -4


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Traits]]
*[[Traits]]
* [[Skills]]
*[[Skills]]
*[[Moodles]]


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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.pngGreenblits.png
  • Level 3+ — 125% Greenblits.pngGreenblits.pngGreenblits.png

Major skill boosts can also be obtained by taking certain 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 In-game description
Unemployed - - 8 "8 free trait points."
Fire Officer
Fire Officer
+1 Axe (skill)
+1 Fitness
+1 Sprinting
+1 Strength
- 0 -
Police Officer
Police Officer
+3 Aiming
+1 Nimble
+2 Reloading
- -4 -
Park Ranger
Park Ranger
+1 Axe (skill)
+1 Carpentry
+2 Foraging
+2 Trapping
- -4 "Allows much faster movement through forests and woodland"
Construction Worker
Construction Worker
+1 Carpentry
+3 Short Blunt
- -2 -
Security Guard
Security Guard
+1 Lightfooted
+2 Sprinting
Link=Night Owl Night Owl -2 -
Carpenter
Carpenter
+3 Carpentry
+1 Short Blunt
- 2 -
Burglar
Burglar
+2 Lightfooted
+2 Nimble
+2 Sneaking
Can hotwire vehicles, less chance of breaking the lock of a window. Burglar -6 "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 -
Repairman
Repairman
+1 Carpentry
+2 Maintenance
+1 Short Blunt
- -4 -
Farmer
Farmer
+3 Farming - 2 -
Fisherman
Fisherman
+3 Fishing
+1 Foraging
- -2 -
Doctor
Doctor
+3 First Aid
+1 Short Blade
- 2 -
Veteran
Veteran
+2 Aiming
+2 Reloading
Does not reach states of panic Desensitized -8 -
Nurse
Nurse
+2 First Aid
+1 Lightfooted
- 2 -
Lumberjack
Lumberjack
+2 Axe (skill)
+1 Strength
Better at chopping trees. Faster axe swing. Axe Man 0 '"Allows slightly faster movement through forests and woodland."
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Instructor
+3 Fitness
+2 Sprinting
Can see the nutritional values of any food. Nutritionist -6 -
Burger Flipper
Burger Flipper
+2 Cooking
+1 Maintenance
+1 Short Blade
Know cooking Cook 2 -
Electrician
Electrician
+3 Electrical - -4 "Can operate generators."
Engineer
Engineer
+1 Carpentry
+1 Electrical
- -4 "Can make traps and explosives."
Metalworker
Metalworker
+3 Metalworking - -6 "Can weld foraged metal to create items and barricades."
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 -

Future occupations

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Occupation Skills Traits Starting points In-game description
Blacksmith
Blacksmith
+5 Fitness
+5 Strength
+3 Blacksmith
Use an anvil to create metal items Blacksmith -4 -
Salesman
Salesman
Unknown - Unknown -

See also