Project Zomboid offers you a vast map to explore, with many exciting points of interest and plenty of loot. You can spend hours discovering different locations and searching for valuable items. To ensure you aren’t wandering aimlessly through Knox Country, we provide you with some of the best hotspots in this article. To prepare yourself for a long life in the zombie apocalypse, you’ll need various essential items. From food to weapons, we hope this list will prepare you well for survival! If you’re looking for specific locations, we recommend checking out the PZ map.
Discover Top Loot at GigaMart
Adequate food supply is probably the first thing you need. A large supermarket is therefore your best bet to stock up on food. Additionally, you should loot as many GigaMarts as possible before the power is cut off. After that, much of the stored food will spoil and become unusable.
GigaMart in Knox Country:
- Riverside
- Westpoint
- 3x Louisville
- The Grand Ohio Mall
Hidden Treasures in Schools
At first glance, a school might seem like the last place to visit during a zombie apocalypse. However, it hides surprisingly good loot if you take a closer look. Here you can find, among other things, backpacks, which are extremely important at the beginning and allow you to carry more loot.
In addition to backpacks, there are other cool things to find. Pens in various colours allow you to mark multiple symbols on your map. Comics or magazines are great entertainment! In libraries, you will find proper books for your skills. You can also disassemble all the tables to quickly improve your crafting skills. Occasionally, you might even find small pistols in the lockers of former students.
School in Knox Country:
- Riverside
- West Point
- Rosewood (Elementary School)
Weapons and Protection in Police Stations
A police station sounds more like a place you could use for survival. While there are no more police officers, there is plenty of loot to help you survive fights against the undead! Weapons are, of course, the most important, from all kinds of firearms to practical melee weapons like batons. Bulletproof vests can also be found here and might become more useful with the upcoming NPCs.
Each station on the map is different and offers more or less loot. The bigger the city, the more there is to find, of course. It’s worth finding several police stations and taking everything you can carry. And a police car isn’t a bad vehicle either!
Police Stations in Knox Country:
- West Point
- Rosewood
- Riverside
- 2x Louisville
- Fallas Lake
- Muldraugh
Firefighting Equipment for Maximum Protection
Similar to the police, you should also visit the fire department. Particularly useful are the powerful axes, which are very good for melee combat. If you want to know more about it, check out our article (The Best Melee Weapons in Project Zomboid) about it! Additionally, you will find the best gear against zombie attacks here, as firefighter clothing protects you extremely well against bites, scratches, and other injuries.
Fire Departments in Knox Country:
- 3x Louisville
- Rosewood
Essential Tools in Hardware Stores
No good zombie apocalypse is complete without a visit to the local hardware store! Here you can find many useful items without which you probably won’t get far. From essential tools that can also be used as weapons, building materials, fishing gear, seeds for your farm, to books, you can find everything you need for survival here.
Hardware stores can be found in virtually every town on the map, often under different names. Some are known as “E.P. Tools,” others as “Nails & Nuts Tool Store” or “Zac’s Hardware.” Hardware stores become particularly practical when you primarily stay in nature and want to build your own cabin.
Hardware Stores in Knox Country:
- Louisville
- Fallas Lake
- Riverside
- Valley Station
- West Point
Entertainment in Video Stores
Video stores may be relics of the past for us, but in the 1990s, when Project Zomboid is set, they could be found on almost every street corner. Known here as “Hit Vids!”, they give you the opportunity to catch up on old shows from before the apocalypse.
VHS tapes can be used for both entertainment and learning new skills. And since the television and radio programmes cease by day 9, you’ll have to rely on them sooner or later. There are hundreds of VHS tapes to find, so your character certainly won’t get bored!
Video Stores in Knox Country:
- 3x Louisville
- Riverside
- Muldraugh
Books for Entertainment and Skills
If you prefer reading, there are also wonderful opportunities here. You will find both textbooks and entertainment books. Additionally, you can use books as flammable material once you’ve read them. Whether it’s a large library or a small bookshop, you can find plenty of books in virtually every town in Knox Country and stock up.
Libraries in Knox Country:
- Muldraugh
- Louisville
- West Point
- Riverside
- Rosewood
Military Checkpoint for Heavy Equipment
A military checkpoint has been set up in front of the city of Louisville to control the hordes of zombies. If you dare to enter the city, be sure to stop by! If you’re coming from the south, you won’t be able to avoid passing through the checkpoint.
Here you can find not only a variety of weapons and ammunition but also first-aid kits, many vehicles, portable radios, and numerous tents. You’ll also find equipment to protect your character from the horde of zombies. Loot as much as possible before venturing into the city.
Conclusion
In a map as large as Knox Country, it’s extremely helpful to have some important waypoints. The right loot can make life in the zombie apocalypse significantly easier and prepare you well for the upcoming battle with the undead. Rent your own Project Zomboid server with us and explore the vast map of the game with your friends. Whether it’s a police station, library, or the dreaded checkpoint before Louisville, you should visit everywhere at least once and stock up on the most important items!
