Project Zomboid: Barricading Windows for Survival

Securing your shelter in the zombie-infested world of Project Zomboid requires more than just finding a suitable location; it demands robust defenses. This guide focuses on a fundamental yet effective method: barricading windows.

How to Barricade Windows in Project Zomboid

To effectively board up your windows, you'll need specific materials: one wooden plank, a hammer, and four nails. Once gathered, right-click the target window. Your character will automatically begin securing the plank. Each window supports up to four planks for enhanced protection.

Resource Acquisition: Hammers and nails are typically found in toolboxes, garages, sheds, and closets. Wooden planks are commonly located at construction sites, or can be salvaged by dismantling wooden furniture (shelves, chairs, etc.). Administrators can utilize the "/additem" command for item spawning.

Barricaded windows significantly hinder zombie entry. The more planks applied, the greater the resistance. To remove planks, right-click the boards and select "Remove." Note: a claw hammer or crowbar is required for removal.

Larger furniture items (bookshelves, refrigerators) are ineffective as barricades; characters and zombies will pass through them. However, understanding furniture manipulation remains valuable for interior arrangement.

While stronger barricades can be constructed using metal bars or sheets (requiring sufficient Metalworking skill), this method provides a readily accessible initial defense strategy.