Character & Tools
Occupations, traits, tier lists and character planning for the build you want to play.
![Project Zomboid Build 42 Occupations Guide — Blacksmith, Welder, Tailor & More [2026]](/img/pz/ss-4.jpg)
Build 42 Occupations — The Six New Jobs and Every Starting Bonus
Build 42 occupations guide: Blacksmith, Welder, Tailor, Rancher, Burger Flipper, Constru…
![Project Zomboid Build 42 Traits Guide — New, Renamed & Removed [2026]](/img/pz/ss-3.jpg)
Build 42 Traits — Every New Trait, What Was Removed, and Builds That Work
Build 42 traits guide: Crafty, Artisan, Inventive, Mason and the new list, removed trait…
![Project Zomboid Build 42 Traits Tier List — Best, Good & Traps [2026]](/img/pz/ss-1.jpg)
Build 42 Traits Tier List — S-Tier to Trap, With Point Costs
Build 42 traits ranked: S/A/B tiers for positives, which negatives are free points vs ru…
![Project Zomboid Build 42 First Week Checklist — Interactive [2026]](/img/pz/b42-shot-0.webp)
Build 42 First Week Checklist — Interactive Survival List
Interactive Project Zomboid Build 42 first-week checklist: tick off backpack, weapon, sa…
![Project Zomboid Build 42 Character Planner — Occupation & Traits [2026]](/img/pz/b42-shot-5.webp)
Build 42 Character Planner — Occupation, Traits & Point Budget
Interactive Project Zomboid Build 42 character planner: pick an occupation, toggle posit…