Carpentry
Overview
Carpentry governs barricades, walls, floors, stairs, furniture and rain collectors — the entire physical fabric of a base.
Why It Matters
A base is only as safe as its construction skill. Higher Carpentry means stronger barricades and walls that take more hits before a horde breaks through. It is the difference between a base and a building you happen to be standing in.
Fastest XP Methods
Dismantle furniture for early XP and free materials, then build and disassemble simple structures like crates and walls in a loop. Reading the Carpentry skill books first multiplies every point of XP you earn.
Best Books
The Carpentry book series, tiered 1 through 5. Always read the next tier before grinding into its level range.
VHS Priority
Carpentry-related home-improvement VHS tapes give a one-time XP boost — useful but secondary to the books.
Common Mistakes
Build 42 Changes
Build 42 reworks crafting broadly. Verify exact recipes and material costs against your current build rather than trusting older guides.