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Skills and traits

A rebuilt tree, not the 2023 screenshot guides.

On 10 Oct 2026 the developer posted a skill-tree and power-system pass. Technology is still the branch that gates the workbench in the older guides, and I have no sentence that says that gate moved. Gameoneer, writing in November, said the game has more than 60 skills across 20 paths. That count is the article's, not a tree I transcribed.

Traits show up in mod discussions more than in patch notes. I do not have an official trait list to sort, so there is no tier list and no build planner. The Korean search 서툰 주먹 has no English node I can attach it to. Until a post or a screenshot names the node, the phrase stays untranslated on the Korean page.

Pet skills are a different tree and live on the pet page, with the one redacted name left redacted.

A stat panel next to a modified gun
A stat panel next to a modified gun · ZED ZONE / Leven Liu, INDIECN
Production menu unlocked through Technology
Production menu unlocked through Technology · ZED ZONE / Leven Liu, INDIECN
skills from public sources. Versions below identify the source era, not a current-build stat check. Empty cells are unpublished.
NametreeeffectranksprerequisitesSource versionsStatus
Heavy StrikeMeleeHold attack to charge; release for a heavy blow; a full second-stage charge breaks zombie bones.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Deadly StrikeMeleeMelee attacks have a chance to land critical hits.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Ground SlamMeleeMelee attacks knock enemies back farther.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Polearm MasteryMeleeSpears reach farther.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Blade MasteryMeleeSlashing weapons swing faster.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
StaggerMeleeMelee critical hits stagger monsters; staggered low-health monsters can be executed.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
ExecutionerMeleeMonsters with more health left can be executed; executions cost less stamina.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Combo StrikeMeleeThe third swing in a combo becomes a finishing blow.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Roll CounterMeleeAttack right after a roll: first hit is a guaranteed critical and costs no stamina.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
AmbushMeleeSneak attacks on unaware monsters deal much more damage and do not alert nearby enemies.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Bloodlust / BloodthirstMeleeMelee kills trigger Bloodlust (damage + movement speed); Bloodthirst also restores health during it.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Bow Expert / Crossbow ExpertRangedIncreases bow and crossbow damage.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Arrow / Bolt PenetrationRangedArrows and bolts pierce multiple targets.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Steady Arm / Full DrawRangedDrawing a bow costs less stamina; a fully drawn aim costs no stamina.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Crossbow Fast ReloadRangedCrossbows reload faster.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Barrel CoolingRangedGuns cool faster and are less likely to overheat and jam.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Ranged Weapon MaintenanceRangedRanged weapons are more durable.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Carry CapacityPhysicalCarry more weight.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Max HealthPhysicalRaises maximum health.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Wound Care / Limb RecoveryPhysicalLess bleeding, less limb damage, faster injury recovery.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Tough BodyPhysicalNegative status effects affect you less.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Light StepPhysicalFootsteps carry less far; harder to detect.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Wilderness MetabolismPhysicalHunger and thirst rise more slowly.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Cold ResistancePhysicalLose body heat more slowly.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Solar PowerTechnologyBuild solar panels and energy storage modules; panels charge modules by day, modules discharge when power is short.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
AppliancesTechnologyBuild electric heaters and electric stoves.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field
Electric FenceTechnologyBuild high-voltage fences that shock anything touching them while powered.Not publishedSkill tree node; some nodes are mutually exclusive (Beta 0.9.80 perk rework)0.9.99.8.151 source per field

Questions

Where is the full tree?

Not published as a complete diagram. The October post is the outline I will cite.

What is 서툰 주먹?

A Korean search with no English skill name in the sources. I am not guessing.

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