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}}This page lists all '''skill books'''.


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==General Information==
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Skill books are usable items which apply an experience multiplier to a given skill. There are currently skill books in-game for all levels of nine character skills: [[Carpentry]], [[Cooking]], [[Electrical|Electricity]] [[Farming]], [[First Aid]], [[Fishing]], [[Foraging]], [[Mechanics]], [[Metalworking Guide|Metalworking]] and [[Trapping]] with a separate skill book applying to each level of the skill--Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and finally Master.  
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== Summary ==
Skill books are usable items which apply an experience multiplier to a given skill. There are currently skill books in-game for all levels of nine character skills: [[Carpentry]], [[Cooking]], [[Electrical|Electricity]] [[Farming]], [[First Aid]], [[Fishing]], [[Foraging]], [[Metalworking_Guide|Metalworking]] and [[Trapping]] with a separate skill book applying to each level of the skill--Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and finally Master.  


They can also be burnt in a fire as a consumable, but this is not recommended incase you wish to revisit the same world if your character dies.
They can also be burnt in a fire as a consumable, but this is not recommended incase you wish to revisit the same world if your character dies.
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== Using Skill Books ==
== Usage ==
# Put the skill book  in your main inventory.
# Put the skill book  in your main inventory.
# Right click the skill book and click "Read".
# Right click the skill book and click "Read".
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# Double check that all pages have been read (sometimes anywhere from 1-20 pages of the book will not have been read). If some pages have not been read, repeat step 2 & 3.
# Double check that all pages have been read (sometimes anywhere from 1-20 pages of the book will not have been read). If some pages have not been read, repeat step 2 & 3.
# Check your character's "Skills" page to verify you are now getting a boost to the appropriate skill. (There will be sequential arrows running from the skill name to the skill boxes and hovering over the skill box that is currently being worked on will show the multiplier that is being given.)
# Check your character's "Skills" page to verify you are now getting a boost to the appropriate skill. (There will be sequential arrows running from the skill name to the skill boxes and hovering over the skill box that is currently being worked on will show the multiplier that is being given.)
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Note: If at any point you are interrupted during reading, you do not lose the pages you've read; you can resume where you left off. So don't be afraid to kill a zombie or tend to your garden and then return to reading. The total amount of pages read so far will show up in the book's tooltip when hovered over. Depending on your situation, it may be best to spend a few hours a day (usually at night) over several days working through a skill book rather than attempting to read one straight through in one sitting (boredom, hunger, thirst, and unhappiness will all accrue while reading).
'''''Note:''''' If at any point the player is interrupted during reading, they do not lose the pages they have read; they will continue where they left off. Therefore, other matters can be attended to, such as killing a zombie or tending to a garden, before returning to the book. The total amount of pages read so far will show up in the book's tooltip when hovered over. Depending on the situation, it may be best to spend a few hours a day (usually at night) over several days working through a skill book rather than attempting to read one straight through in one sitting ([[boredom]], [[hunger]], [[thirst]], and [[unhappiness]] will all accrue while reading).
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'''WARNING:''' If your character says, "I don't get it" or other similar lines above their head, you are reading an incorrect book for your level. Even if you read the whole book, nothing will happen. Make sure you are reading the book that corresponds to the level you are currently working on (Beginner = Level 1 and 2, Intermediate = Level 3 and 4, Advanced = Level 5 and 6, Expert = Level 7 and 8, Master = Level 9 and 10). You cannot read books early.
'''''Note:''''' If the character says, "I don't get it" or other similar lines above their head, they are reading a book too complicated for their level. No progress will be made or multiplier applied, when reading a book too complicated. Make sure they are reading the book that corresponds to the level they are currently working on (Beginner = Level 1 and 2, Intermediate = Level 3 and 4, Advanced = Level 5 and 6, Expert = Level 7 and 8, Master = Level 9 and 10). Books cannot be read early.
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== Skill Book Benefits ==
=== Benefits ===
Reading a skill book even partially will give your character a multiplier on any points gained for a given skill. For example, if sawing wood normally gives 3 XP and you've read all of the level 1 (Beginner) skill book, you will now gain 9 XP each time you saw wood until you reach level 2. This will dramatically decrease the time required to learn a skill. In most cases, it is not worth wasting resources to grind out a level in a skill unless you have fully read the skill book and have the maximum multiplier.  
Reading a skill book even partially will give your character a multiplier on any points gained for a given skill. For example, if sawing wood normally gives 3 XP and you've read all of the level 1 (Beginner) skill book, you will now gain 9 XP each time you saw wood until you reach level 2. This will dramatically decrease the time required to learn a skill. In most cases, it is not worth wasting resources to grind out a level in a skill unless you have fully read the skill book and have the maximum multiplier.  
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Higher-tier skill books have more pages and take longer to read. Upon accruing enough experience to finish that skill level (even if you don't use a skill point to level it up), the multiplier is removed and experience gain returns to 1.0x until the next proficiency level book has been read for that skill. You can have as many active multipliers as you want simultaneously (i.e. four skills being boosted at the same time).
Higher-tier skill books have more pages and take longer to read. Upon accruing enough experience to finish that skill level (even if you don't use a skill point to level it up), the multiplier is removed and experience gain returns to 1.0x until the next proficiency level book has been read for that skill. You can have as many active multipliers as you want simultaneously (i.e. four skills being boosted at the same time).
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=== Maximum Multipliers ===
====Maximum multiplier====
# Beginner - x3
# Beginner - x3
# Intermediate - x5
# Intermediate - x5
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# Mastery - x16
# Mastery - x16


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===Reading speed===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Real-time spent reading books on normal speed
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! Skill Rank !! Pages !! Fast  Reader Trait !! No traits !! Slow Reader
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| 1-2 || 220 || 12m50s || 18m20s || 23m50s
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| 3-4 || 260 || 15m10s || 21m40s || 28m10s
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| 5-6 || 300 || 17m30s || 25m || 32m30s
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| 7-8 || 340 || 19m50s || 28m20s || 36m50s
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| 9-10 || 380 || 22m10s || 31m20s || 41m10s
|}


== Skill Book Item List ==
==Types==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"  
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:60%"  
|-  
|-  
! Item
! style="width:20%" | Item
! class="unsortable" | Description
! style="width:10%" | Weight
! style="width:10%" | Skill
! style="width:10%" | Page No.
! class="unsortable" style="width:30%" | Effect
! style="width:10%" | Base ID
|-
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|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]
 
Carpentry for Beginners
| [[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]<br>Carpentry for Beginners
|A basic [[Carpentry]] skill boosting book meant for first-time carpenters. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Carpentry]]
| 220
| 3x experience for levels 1-2 in [[Carpentry]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCarpentry1}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]
 
Carpentry for Intermediates
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]<br>Carpentry for Intermediates
|An intermediate-level [[Carpentry]] book that teaches more difficult concepts for experienced carpenters. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Carpentry]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Carpentry]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCarpentry2}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Carpentry
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Carpentry
|An advanced [[Carpentry]] book that teaches complex concepts meant for learned carpenters. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Carpentry]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Carpentry]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCarpentry3}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Carpentry
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Carpentry
|A highly advanced [[Carpentry]] book meant for exemplary carpenters. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Carpentry]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Carpentry]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCarpentry4}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]
 
Master Carpentry
|[[File:CarpentrySkillbook.png]]<br>Master Carpentry
|A [[Carpentry]] book meant for adept carpenters. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Carpentry]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Carpentry]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCarpentry5}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]
 
Cooking for Beginners
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]<br>Cooking for Beginners
|A basic [[Cooking]] book meant for new cooks. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Cooking]]
| 220
| 3x experience for levels 1-2 in [[Cooking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCooking1}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]
 
Cooking for Intermediates
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]<br>Cooking for Intermediates
|An intermediate-level [[Cooking]] book meant for cooks with a small degree of experience. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Cooking]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Cooking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCooking2}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Cooking
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Cooking
|An advanced [[Cooking]] book meant for experienced cooks. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Cooking]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Cooking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCooking3}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Cooking
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Cooking
|A highly advanced [[Cooking]] book meant for exemplary cooks. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Cooking]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Cooking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCooking4}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]
 
Master Cooking
|[[File:CookingSkillbook.png]]<br>Master Cooking
|A [[Cooking]] book meant for adept cooks. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Cooking]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Cooking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookCooking5}}
|-
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|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]
 
Electricity for Beginners
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]<br>Electricity for Beginners
|An [[Electrical|Electricity]] book for new electricians. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Electrical]]
| 220
| 3x experience for levels 1-2 in [[Electrical]]
| {{ID|Base.BookElectrician1}}
|-
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|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]
 
Electricity for Intermediates
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]<br>Electricity for Intermediates
|An [[Electrical|Electricity]] book for electricians with some experience. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Electrical]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Electrical]]
| {{ID|Base.BookElectrician2}}
|-
|-
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Electricity
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Electricity
|An [[Electrical|Electricity]] book. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Electrical]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Electrical]]
| {{ID|Base.BookElectrician3}}
|-
|-
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Electricity
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Electricity
|An [[Electrical|Electricity]] book. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Electrical]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Electrical]]
| {{ID|Base.BookElectrician4}}
|-
|-
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]
 
Master Electricity
|[[File:ElectricitySkillbook.png]]<br>Master Electricity
|An [[Electrical|Electricity]] book. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Electrical]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Electrical]]
| {{ID|Base.BookElectrician5}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]
 
Farming for Beginners
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]<br>Farming for Beginners
|A basic [[Farming]] book meant for people who have not grown crops before. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Farming]]
| 220
| 3x experience for levels 1-2 in [[Farming]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFarming1}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]
 
Farming for Intermediates
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]<br>Farming for Intermediates
|An intermediate-level [[Farming]] book meant for people who have grown a few crops before. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Farming]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Farming]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFarming2}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Farming
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Farming
|An advanced [[Farming]] book that teaches advanced farmers new tricks. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Farming]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Farming]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFarming3}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Farming
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Farming
|A highly-advanced [[Farming]] book that teaches exemplary farmers even more new tricks. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Farming]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Farming]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFarming4}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]
 
Master Farming
|[[File:FarmingSkillbook.png]]<br>Master Farming
|A [[Farming]] book that teaches the tricks of the most proficient farmers. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Farming]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Farming]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFarming5}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]
 
First Aid for Beginners
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]<br>First Aid for Beginners
|A [[First Aid]] book for new doctors. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[First Aid]]
| 220
| 3x experience for levels 1-2 in [[First Aid]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFirstAid1}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]
 
First Aid for Intermediates
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]<br>First Aid for Intermediates
|A [[First Aid]] book. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[First Aid]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[First Aid]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFirstAid2}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced First Aid
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced First Aid
|A [[First Aid]] book. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[First Aid]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[First Aid]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFirstAid3}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]
 
Expert First Aid
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]<br>Expert First Aid
|A [[First Aid]] book. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[First Aid]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[First Aid]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFirstAid4}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]
 
Master First Aid
|[[File:FirstaidSkillbook.png]]<br>Master First Aid
|A [[First Aid]] book. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[First Aid]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[First Aid]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFirstAid5}}
|-
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|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]
 
Fishing for Beginners
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]<br>Fishing for Beginners
|A basic [[Fishing]] book meant to teach the basics of catching fish. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Fishing]]
| 220
| 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in [[Fishing]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFishing1}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]
 
Fishing for Intermediates
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]<br>Fishing for Intermediates
|An intermediate-level [[Fishing]] book meant for people who have already started catching fish. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Fishing]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Fishing]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFishing2}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Fishing
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Fishing
|An advanced [[Fishing]] book that teaches experienced fishermen new tricks. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Fishing]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Fishing]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFishing3}}
|-
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|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Fishing
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Fishing
|A highly-advanced [[Fishing]] book that teaches skilled anglers. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Fishing]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Fishing]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFishing4}}
|-
|-
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]
 
Master Fishing
|[[File:FishingSkillbook.png]]<br>Master Fishing
|A [[Fishing]] book that teaches secrets for the best of anglers. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Fishing]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Fishing]]
| {{ID|Base.BookFishing5}}
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|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]
 
Foraging for Beginners
|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]<br>Foraging for Beginners
|A [[Foraging]] book. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Foraging]]
| 220
| 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in [[Foraging]]
| {{ID|Base.BookForaging1}}
|-
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|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]
 
Foraging for Intermediates
|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]<br>Foraging for Intermediates
|A [[Foraging]] book. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Foraging]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Foraging]]
| {{ID|Base.BookForaging2}}
|-
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|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Foraging
|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Foraging
|A [[Foraging]] book. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Foraging]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Foraging]]
| {{ID|Base.BookForaging3}}
|-
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|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Foraging
|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Foraging
|A [[Foraging]] book. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Foraging]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Foraging]]
| {{ID|Base.BookForaging4}}
|-
|-
|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]
 
Master Foraging
|[[File:ForagingSkillbook.png]]<br>Master Foraging
|A [[Foraging]] book. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Foraging]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Foraging]]
| {{ID|Base.BookForaging5}}
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|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]
 
Metalwork for Beginners
| [[File:Book11.png]]<br>Mechanics for Beginners
|A [[Metalworking_Guide|Metalworking]] book. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Mechanics]]
| 220
| 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in [[Mechanics]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMechanic1}}
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|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]
 
Metalwork for Intermediates
|[[File:Book11.png]]<br>Mechanics for Intermediates
|A [[Metalworking_Guide|Metalworking]] book. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Mechanics]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Mechanics]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMechanic2}}
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|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Metalwork
|[[File:Book11.png]]<br>Advanced Mechanics
|A [[Metalworking_Guide|Metalworking]] book. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Mechanics]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Mechanics]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMechanic3}}
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|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Metalwork
|[[File:Book11.png]]<br>Expert Mechanics
|A [[Metalworking_Guide|Metalworking]] book. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Mechanics]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Mechanics]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMechanic4}}
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|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]
 
Master Metalwork
|[[File:Book11.png]]<br>Master Mechanics
|A [[Metalworking_Guide|Metalworking]] book. 380 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Mechanics]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Mechanics]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMechanic5}}
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|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]
 
Trapping for Beginners
|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]<br>Metalwork for Beginners
|A [[Trapping]] book. 220 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Metalworking]]
| 220
| 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in [[Metalworking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMetalWelding1}}
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|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]
 
Trapping for Intermediates
|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]<br>Metalwork for Intermediates
|A [[Trapping]] book. 260 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Metalworking]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Metalworking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMetalWelding2}}
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|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]
 
Advanced Trapping
|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Metalwork
|A [[Trapping]] book. 300 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Metalworking]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Metalworking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMetalWelding3}}
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|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]
 
Expert Trapping
|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Metalwork
|A [[Trapping]] book. 340 pages long.
| 0.8
| [[Metalworking]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Metalworking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMetalWelding4}}
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|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]
Master Trapping
|A [[Trapping]] book. 380 pages long.
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===== Realtime spent reading books on normal speed =====
|[[File:MetalworkSkillbook.png]]<br>Master Metalwork
| 0.8
| [[Metalworking]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Metalworking]]
| {{ID|Base.BookMetalWelding5}}
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]<br>Trapping for Beginners
| 0.8
| [[Trapping]]
| 220
| 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in [[Trapping]]
| {{ID|Base.BookTrapping1}}
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! Skill Rank !! Pages !! Fast  Reader Trait !! No traits !! Slow Reader !
 
|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]<br>Trapping for Intermediates
| 0.8
| [[Trapping]]
| 260
| 5x experience for levels 3-4 in [[Trapping]]
| {{ID|Base.BookTrapping2}}
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| 1-2 || 220 || 12m50s || 18m20s || 23m50s ||
 
|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]<br>Advanced Trapping
| 0.8
| [[Trapping]]
| 300
| 8x experience for levels 5-6 in [[Trapping]]
| {{ID|Base.BookTrapping3}}
|-
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| 3-4 || 260 || 15m10s || 21m40s || 28m10s ||
 
|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]<br>Expert Trapping
| 0.8
| [[Trapping]]
| 340
| 12x experience for levels 7-8 in [[Trapping]]
| {{ID|Base.BookTrapping4}}
|-
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| 5-6 || 300 || 17m30s || 25m || 32m30s ||
 
|[[File:TrappingSkillbook.png]]<br>Master Trapping
| 0.8
| [[Trapping]]
| 380
| 16x experience for levels 9-10 in [[Trapping]]
| {{ID|Base.BookTrapping5}}
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| 7-8 || 340 || 19m50s || 28m20s || 36m50s ||
 
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| 9-10 || 380 || 22m10s || 31m20s || 41m10s ||
|}
|}
==See also==
*[[Recipe Magazines]]
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The Game World > Items > Literature > Skill books
Skill Book
Skill Book
General
Category Literature
Encumbrance
Heavy Load
 0.8
Consumed False
Total pages 220-380 pages
Technical details
Base ID See Types

This page lists all skill books.

General Information

Skill books are usable items which apply an experience multiplier to a given skill. There are currently skill books in-game for all levels of nine character skills: Carpentry, Cooking, Electricity Farming, First Aid, Fishing, Foraging, Mechanics, Metalworking and Trapping with a separate skill book applying to each level of the skill--Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and finally Master.

They can also be burnt in a fire as a consumable, but this is not recommended incase you wish to revisit the same world if your character dies.

Usage

  1. Put the skill book in your main inventory.
  2. Right click the skill book and click "Read".
  3. Wait for the progress bar to finish.
  4. Double check that all pages have been read (sometimes anywhere from 1-20 pages of the book will not have been read). If some pages have not been read, repeat step 2 & 3.
  5. Check your character's "Skills" page to verify you are now getting a boost to the appropriate skill. (There will be sequential arrows running from the skill name to the skill boxes and hovering over the skill box that is currently being worked on will show the multiplier that is being given.)

Note: If at any point the player is interrupted during reading, they do not lose the pages they have read; they will continue where they left off. Therefore, other matters can be attended to, such as killing a zombie or tending to a garden, before returning to the book. The total amount of pages read so far will show up in the book's tooltip when hovered over. Depending on the situation, it may be best to spend a few hours a day (usually at night) over several days working through a skill book rather than attempting to read one straight through in one sitting (boredom, hunger, thirst, and unhappiness will all accrue while reading).

Note: If the character says, "I don't get it" or other similar lines above their head, they are reading a book too complicated for their level. No progress will be made or multiplier applied, when reading a book too complicated. Make sure they are reading the book that corresponds to the level they are currently working on (Beginner = Level 1 and 2, Intermediate = Level 3 and 4, Advanced = Level 5 and 6, Expert = Level 7 and 8, Master = Level 9 and 10). Books cannot be read early.

Benefits

Reading a skill book even partially will give your character a multiplier on any points gained for a given skill. For example, if sawing wood normally gives 3 XP and you've read all of the level 1 (Beginner) skill book, you will now gain 9 XP each time you saw wood until you reach level 2. This will dramatically decrease the time required to learn a skill. In most cases, it is not worth wasting resources to grind out a level in a skill unless you have fully read the skill book and have the maximum multiplier.

Higher-tier skill books have more pages and take longer to read. Upon accruing enough experience to finish that skill level (even if you don't use a skill point to level it up), the multiplier is removed and experience gain returns to 1.0x until the next proficiency level book has been read for that skill. You can have as many active multipliers as you want simultaneously (i.e. four skills being boosted at the same time).

Maximum multiplier

  1. Beginner - x3
  2. Intermediate - x5
  3. Advanced - x8
  4. Expert - x12
  5. Mastery - x16

Reading speed

Real-time spent reading books on normal speed
Skill Rank Pages Fast Reader Trait No traits Slow Reader
1-2 220 12m50s 18m20s 23m50s
3-4 260 15m10s 21m40s 28m10s
5-6 300 17m30s 25m 32m30s
7-8 340 19m50s 28m20s 36m50s
9-10 380 22m10s 31m20s 41m10s

Types

Item Weight Skill Page No. Effect Base ID
CarpentrySkillbook.png
Carpentry for Beginners 		0.8 Carpentry 220 3x experience for levels 1-2 in Carpentry Base.BookCarpentry1
CarpentrySkillbook.png
Carpentry for Intermediates 		0.8 Carpentry 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Carpentry Base.BookCarpentry2
CarpentrySkillbook.png
Advanced Carpentry 		0.8 Carpentry 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Carpentry Base.BookCarpentry3
CarpentrySkillbook.png
Expert Carpentry 		0.8 Carpentry 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Carpentry Base.BookCarpentry4
CarpentrySkillbook.png
Master Carpentry 		0.8 Carpentry 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Carpentry Base.BookCarpentry5
CookingSkillbook.png
Cooking for Beginners 		0.8 Cooking 220 3x experience for levels 1-2 in Cooking Base.BookCooking1
CookingSkillbook.png
Cooking for Intermediates 		0.8 Cooking 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Cooking Base.BookCooking2
CookingSkillbook.png
Advanced Cooking 		0.8 Cooking 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Cooking Base.BookCooking3
CookingSkillbook.png
Expert Cooking 		0.8 Cooking 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Cooking Base.BookCooking4
CookingSkillbook.png
Master Cooking 		0.8 Cooking 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Cooking Base.BookCooking5
ElectricitySkillbook.png
Electricity for Beginners 		0.8 Electrical 220 3x experience for levels 1-2 in Electrical Base.BookElectrician1
ElectricitySkillbook.png
Electricity for Intermediates 		0.8 Electrical 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Electrical Base.BookElectrician2
ElectricitySkillbook.png
Advanced Electricity 		0.8 Electrical 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Electrical Base.BookElectrician3
ElectricitySkillbook.png
Expert Electricity 		0.8 Electrical 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Electrical Base.BookElectrician4
ElectricitySkillbook.png
Master Electricity 		0.8 Electrical 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Electrical Base.BookElectrician5
FarmingSkillbook.png
Farming for Beginners 		0.8 Farming 220 3x experience for levels 1-2 in Farming Base.BookFarming1
FarmingSkillbook.png
Farming for Intermediates 		0.8 Farming 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Farming Base.BookFarming2
FarmingSkillbook.png
Advanced Farming 		0.8 Farming 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Farming Base.BookFarming3
FarmingSkillbook.png
Expert Farming 		0.8 Farming 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Farming Base.BookFarming4
FarmingSkillbook.png
Master Farming 		0.8 Farming 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Farming Base.BookFarming5
File:FirstaidSkillbook.png
First Aid for Beginners 		0.8 First Aid 220 3x experience for levels 1-2 in First Aid Base.BookFirstAid1
File:FirstaidSkillbook.png
First Aid for Intermediates 		0.8 First Aid 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in First Aid Base.BookFirstAid2
File:FirstaidSkillbook.png
Advanced First Aid 		0.8 First Aid 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in First Aid Base.BookFirstAid3
File:FirstaidSkillbook.png
Expert First Aid 		0.8 First Aid 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in First Aid Base.BookFirstAid4
File:FirstaidSkillbook.png
Master First Aid 		0.8 First Aid 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in First Aid Base.BookFirstAid5
FishingSkillbook.png
Fishing for Beginners 		0.8 Fishing 220 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in Fishing Base.BookFishing1
FishingSkillbook.png
Fishing for Intermediates 		0.8 Fishing 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Fishing Base.BookFishing2
FishingSkillbook.png
Advanced Fishing 		0.8 Fishing 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Fishing Base.BookFishing3
FishingSkillbook.png
Expert Fishing 		0.8 Fishing 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Fishing Base.BookFishing4
FishingSkillbook.png
Master Fishing 		0.8 Fishing 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Fishing Base.BookFishing5
ForagingSkillbook.png
Foraging for Beginners 		0.8 Foraging 220 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in Foraging Base.BookForaging1
ForagingSkillbook.png
Foraging for Intermediates 		0.8 Foraging 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Foraging Base.BookForaging2
ForagingSkillbook.png
Advanced Foraging 		0.8 Foraging 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Foraging Base.BookForaging3
ForagingSkillbook.png
Expert Foraging 		0.8 Foraging 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Foraging Base.BookForaging4
ForagingSkillbook.png
Master Foraging 		0.8 Foraging 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Foraging Base.BookForaging5
Book11.png
Mechanics for Beginners 		0.8 Mechanics 220 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in Mechanics Base.BookMechanic1
Book11.png
Mechanics for Intermediates 		0.8 Mechanics 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Mechanics Base.BookMechanic2
Book11.png
Advanced Mechanics 		0.8 Mechanics 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Mechanics Base.BookMechanic3
Book11.png
Expert Mechanics 		0.8 Mechanics 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Mechanics Base.BookMechanic4
Book11.png
Master Mechanics 		0.8 Mechanics 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Mechanics Base.BookMechanic5
MetalworkSkillbook.png
Metalwork for Beginners 		0.8 Metalworking 220 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in Metalworking Base.BookMetalWelding1
MetalworkSkillbook.png
Metalwork for Intermediates 		0.8 Metalworking 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Metalworking Base.BookMetalWelding2
MetalworkSkillbook.png
Advanced Metalwork 		0.8 Metalworking 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Metalworking Base.BookMetalWelding3
MetalworkSkillbook.png
Expert Metalwork 		0.8 Metalworking 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Metalworking Base.BookMetalWelding4
MetalworkSkillbook.png
Master Metalwork 		0.8 Metalworking 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Metalworking Base.BookMetalWelding5
TrappingSkillbook.png
Trapping for Beginners 		0.8 Trapping 220 3x multiplier for levels 1-2 in Trapping Base.BookTrapping1
TrappingSkillbook.png
Trapping for Intermediates 		0.8 Trapping 260 5x experience for levels 3-4 in Trapping Base.BookTrapping2
TrappingSkillbook.png
Advanced Trapping 		0.8 Trapping 300 8x experience for levels 5-6 in Trapping Base.BookTrapping3
TrappingSkillbook.png
Expert Trapping 		0.8 Trapping 340 12x experience for levels 7-8 in Trapping Base.BookTrapping4
TrappingSkillbook.png
Master Trapping 		0.8 Trapping 380 16x experience for levels 9-10 in Trapping Base.BookTrapping5

See also

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