In Project Zomboid, securing your shelter involves more than just finding a good location; it requires robust defenses against the undead hordes. One fundamental method is barricading windows, a simple yet effective way to bolster your base's security. This guide details how to achieve this.
How to Barricade Windows in Project Zomboid
To barricade a window, you'll need a wooden plank, a hammer, and four nails. Once you've gathered these, right-click the target window. Your character will automatically begin securing the plank. Each window can accommodate up to four planks for enhanced protection.
Hammers and nails are typically found in locations like toolboxes, garages, sheds, and closets. Planks are commonly located at construction sites, or can be salvaged by breaking down wooden furniture in a pinch. Administrators can utilize the "/additem" command to spawn these items.
Barricaded windows significantly hinder zombie entry attempts. The more planks used, the greater the resistance. To remove planks, right-click them and select "Remove," requiring a claw hammer or crowbar.
Note that large furniture items (bookshelves, refrigerators, etc.) cannot be effectively used as window barriers; characters and zombies will pass through them. While these items are useless for defense, knowing how to move furniture is still a valuable skill for interior arrangement.
More robust barricades can be constructed using metal bars or sheets, but this requires sufficient Metalworking skill.
