Project Zomboid Zombie Horde Strategies

Introduction

• Facing zombies in Project Zomboid can be scary, especially in large groups.
• Hordes can evolve from terrifying to a manageable nuisance with experience.

Basic Overview of Zombie Threats

• Single zombies: Easy to handle.
• Groups of 5-10: Manageable but tiring.
• Group of 20+: Intimidating and dangerous.

Key Techniques for Dealing with Hordes

1. Thinning the Herd

• Method: Lure a few zombies away and eliminate them without alerting the rest.
  • Repeat to gradually decrease the horde size.
  • Set up a nearby camp for resting and supplies.
• Pros:
  • Safe if careful.
  • Efficient stamina management.
  • Increases combat skills.

2. Fence Fighting

• Method: Use fences to your advantage.
  • As zombies climb over, they fall and are easily defeated.
  • Repeat the process by creating distance between yourself and the zombies.
• Caution: Watch for lunging zombies.
  • Keep a safe distance to avoid being knocked back.
  • Best for experienced players, risky for beginners.

3. Run and Gun

• Method: Use firearms to lure zombies together for easier targeting.
  • Shotguns are particularly effective due to their spread and speed.
• Usage Timing: Best in mid to late game when ammunition is plentiful.
• Caution: Shooting is loud and attracts more zombies. Aim is crucial for effectiveness.

4. Molotov Mayhem

• Method: Use fire (e.g., Molotov cocktails) to deal massive damage to hordes.
  • Fire spreads; can eliminate many zombies at once.
• Risks:
  • Can cause extensive environmental damage.
  • High risk of losing all inventory if caught in flames.
  • Considered an easy, less honorable tactic by the speaker.

5. Moaning Salvation

• Method: Start by attracting zombies to a specific location, then lead them away.
  • Best used in early game when resources are scarce.
• Pros: Convenient and simple, requires practice to master.

Honourable Mentions

• Normal Method: Basic attack style, backpedaling while swinging.
  • High risk and energy inefficient.
• Door Method: Slide open and shut a door to handle one zombie at a time.
  • Ineffective against hordes, potentially dangerous if overwhelmed.
• Chain Fence Method: Attack zombies through a chain link fence with a spear or blade.
  • Requires specific circumstances and preparation.

Cheese Tactic: Car Cheese

• Method: Use your car to spin in reverse, hitting zombies continuously.
  • Avoids the typical back-and-forth method that damages your car significantly.
• Efficiency: Removes zombies rapidly while minimizing risk, as zombies can't attack while the car is moving.

Conclusion

• Each of the methods provides a unique way to handle hordes depending on the situation and player experience.
• Encouragement to explore different strategies, but caution against using destructive fire methods.
• Reminder to like the video as per humorous commentary from the speaker.