Hunting Rifle ranged
The Hunting Rifle reaches out and ends threats — and Build 42 finally gives it a job beyond zombies.
Weapon Overview
A high-damage long-range firearm. With Build 42 hunting systems it doubles as a genuine food-gathering tool.
Durability
Durable mechanically; ammunition is rare and worth hoarding.
Damage
Very high per shot, with the range to engage threats long before they reach you.
Noise
Very high — a rifle shot travels far and draws a wide response.
Endurance Cost
Low physical cost; high noise cost.
Multi-Target Potential
Single-target precision; not a crowd tool.
Repairability
The rifle lasts; rifle ammunition is among the scarcer firearm resources.
Skill Synergies
Best Situations
Worst Situations
- Project Zomboid Steam Store — Used for the official game description and broad feature categories.
- Official Project Zomboid Blog — Used for developer updates and roadmap context.
- Project Zomboid Wiki (community) — Cross-referenced for trait, skill, weapon and map details.
Note: Build 42 systems are still changing between unstable patches. Treat exact numbers, recipes and requirements as patch-dependent.
- Type
- Ranged
- Class
- Firearm