Strength
Overview
Strength governs melee damage, knockback, carry weight and melee stamina efficiency.
Why It Matters
Strength makes fights end faster and safer — more damage and stronger shoves mean more zombies on the ground. It also decides how much loot you can carry without the encumbrance moodle crippling you.
Fastest XP Methods
Strength rises through melee combat and through exercise routines. Unlike Fitness it levels comparatively faster, but it is still a long-term project worth a head start.
Best Books
Like Fitness, Strength is built through activity and exercise rather than reading.
VHS Priority
Strength-oriented exercise VHS tapes provide real training value.
Common Mistakes
Ignoring carry weight and constantly fighting the encumbrance moodle; assuming Strength alone wins fights without the endurance to back it up.
Build 42 Changes
Melee and exercise tuning shifts between builds; verify against your version.