¶ How to Barricade a Window in Project Zomboid
Barricading windows in Project Zomboid is important to keep the zombies out of your living space. Windows that are not barricaded can be easily broken by zombies, so that they can start slipping in one by one until you're completely overrun by zombies. Here's how you can barricade your windows so that no zombies can sneak up on your while your cooking in your kitchen or watching TV.
¶ Steps:
1. First, you'll need to acquire the materials to build the barricade. For a plank barricade, these consist of the following, which can be found all over the map:
- Nails
- Hammer
- Planks
2. Once you have acquired the materials, you can right click any window, and you'll have an option to barricade it.
There are several types of barricades you can make. Each having their own benefits:
- Plank Barricades - Cheap and easy to set up.
- Metal Sheet Barricades - requires a welders mask, propane torch, and a sheet of metal per window. No visibility but maximum defense.
- Metal Bars - As durable as metal sheets and provide visibility to outside enemies. However, they can also see you.
Keep in mind that barricades can be placed both inside and outside of windows to provide maximum protection. Zombies, in great numbers, will be able to easily break through barricades . So be sure to stay armed, even in your base.