Project Zomboid offers you a massive map to explore, filled with numerous exciting points of interest and loads of loot. You can spend hours discovering various locations and searching for valuable items. To help you avoid wandering aimlessly through Knox Country, we’re providing you with some of the best hotspots in this article. To sufficiently prepare for a long life in the zombie apocalypse, you’ll naturally need a variety of essential items. From food to weapons, we hope this list will prepare you well for survival! If you’re searching for specific locations, we recommend checking out the PZ map.
Discover Top Loot at GigaMart
Sufficient food is probably the first thing you need. A large supermarket is your best bet for stocking up on food. Additionally, you should loot as many GigaMarts as possible before the power is cut off. After that, most 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 you’d visit during a zombie apocalypse. However, there’s surprisingly good loot hidden here if you take a closer look. You can find 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 colors allow you to mark multiple symbols on your map. Comics or magazines are a great way to pass the time! In libraries, you’ll find actual books to improve your skills. You can also disassemble all the tables to quickly enhance your crafting abilities. Occasionally, you might even find small pistols in the former students’ lockers.
Schools in Knox Country:
- Riverside
- West Point
- Rosewood (elementary school)
Weapons and Protection in Police Stations
A police station sounds like a place that could be useful for survival. While there are no police officers left, there’s plenty of loot to help you survive battles against the undead! Weapons are, of course, the most important, ranging from various firearms to practical melee weapons like the baton. Bulletproof vests can also be found here and may prove more useful with the upcoming NPCs.
Each station on the map is designed differently and offers varying amounts of loot. The larger the town, the more there is to find. It’s worth finding multiple 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 Gear for Maximum Protection
Similar to the police, you should also check out the fire department. Particularly useful are the powerful axes, which are great for melee combat. If you want to learn more, check out our article (The Best Melee Weapons in Project Zomboid) about it! You’ll also find the best gear against zombie attacks here, as firefighter clothing provides excellent protection against bites, scratches, and other injuries.
Fire Stations in Knox Country:
- 3x Louisville
- Rosewood
Essential Tools at the Hardware Store
No good zombie apocalypse is complete without a trip to the local hardware store! Here, you can find so many useful items that you probably won’t get far without. From essential tools that can also be used as weapons, to building materials, fishing gear, seeds for your farm, and books, you can find everything you need to survive.
Hardware stores can be found in almost every town on the map, often under different names. Some are known as “E.P. Tools,” while others go by “Nails & Nuts Tool Store” or “Zac’s Hardware.” Hardware stores become especially useful if you primarily stay in the wild and want to build your own cabin.
Hardware Stores in Knox Country:
- Louisville
- Fallas Lake
- Riverside
- Valley Station
- West Point
Entertainment in Video Stores
For us, video stores are now relics of the past, but in the 1990s, when Project Zomboid is set, they were found on almost every street corner. Here, they’re known as “Hit Vids!” and give you the opportunity to catch up on old shows from before the apocalypse.
VHS tapes can serve both as entertainment and for learning new skills. Since TV and radio programs go off the air on day 9, you’ll need to rely on them sooner or later. There are hundreds of VHS tapes to find, so your character will surely never get bored!
Video Stores in Knox Country:
- 3x Louisville
- Riverside
- Muldraugh
Books for Entertainment and Skills
If you prefer reading, there are wonderful options here as well. You’ll find both textbooks and those for entertainment. Additionally, books can serve as excellent kindling after you’ve read them. Whether it’s a large library or a small bookstore, you’ll find plenty in almost every town in Knox Country to stock up on books.
Libraries in Knox Country:
- Muldraugh
- Louisville
- West Point
- Riverside
- Rosewood
Military Checkpoint for Heavy Equipment
A military checkpoint has been set up outside the big city of Louisville to control the hordes of zombies. If you dare to enter the city, be sure to check it out! If you’re coming from the south, you’ll have to pass through the checkpoint.
Here, you’ll find a variety of weapons and ammunition, first aid kits, many vehicles, portable radios, and numerous tents. You’ll also find equipment to protect your character from the zombie horde. Loot as much as possible before venturing into the city.
Conclusion
With a map as large as Knox Country, having some important reference points is extremely helpful. The right loot can make life in the zombie apocalypse significantly easier and prepare you well for the upcoming battles with the undead. Rent your own Project Zomboid server with us and explore the game’s vast map together with your friends. Whether it’s a police station, library, or the dreaded checkpoint outside Louisville, you should visit everywhere at least once and stock up on the most important items!
