Perks

Perks are a survivor attribute that affects the character's starting equipment and stats. Some perks grant unique abilities to the character.

All perks can be "leveled up" to make them more effective by purchasing upgrades with Zombo Points from the main menu. There are three levels to each perk, and each level up contributes additional stat boosts or starting items. As of an update, eight new perks were added that can be purchased in Zombo Town.

^{Perks marked with an asterisk (*) are not available by default and must be unlocked.}

Perk	Base Benefits	Level Up
Athlete	An athletic past translates well into zombie survival. Start with a random sports weapon Gain 1 point in fitness Gain 1 point in strength (Weapon may be a Tennis Racket, Baseball Bat, Golf Club, Cricket Bat, Hockey Stick, or an Oar)	Level 2 +1 fitness Level 3 +1 strength
Big Bruiser	Moves slow, hits real hard, takes a beating! Start with a better unarmed attack. Take one more hit than normal Slower walking speed Gain 1 point in strength	Level 2 +1 strength Level 3 +1 strength
Car Nut	Being a car enthusiast is practically a superpower now! Start with a nicer car Gain 1 point in mechanical (Car may be a Bug, Grandpa Car, Hotrod, Muscle Car, or Station Wagon. Default car if starting without a buddy.)	Level 2 +1 mechanical Level 3 +1 mechanical
Ex-Wrestler*	Was top dog before a tragic mishap in the ring! Pick up downed zombies, then throw or slam them Penalty to maximum shooting, strength, and fitness Gain 1 point in fitness	Level 2 +1 strength Level 3 +1 fitness
Explorer	Some people have a really good sense of direction when driving! One extra location choice during ABL events	Level 2 Less gas for ABL rerolls Level 3 Much less gas for ABL rerolls
Fighter	This person has always been a real fighter. Start with a hatchet Gain 1 point in strength Gain 1 point in shooting	Level 2 +1 strength Level 3 +1 shooting
Friend of Dog	This person loves dogs, and tends to run into them! Angry dogs may become friendly (Can use "Dog Psychology" on trader dogs and Panda)	Level 2 35% extra chance for recruit to be a dog Level 3 70% extra chance for recruit to be a dog
Gun Collector	You knew hoarding all those guns would be useful! Eventually. You just knew it! Start with a pistol and bullets Gain 1 point in shooting	Level 2 +1 shooting rifle and rounds Level 3 +1 shooting shotgun and shells
Gungineer	Good with anything mechanical, and guns are mechanical. Start with a crowbar Gain 1 point in shooting Gain 1 point in mechanical	Level 2 +1 shooting Level 3 +1 mechanical
Health Care	Jerks get bit by zombies all the time. Better be prepared! Start with 4 medical supplies Gain 1 point in medical	Level 2 +1 medical Start with 5 medical supplies Level 3 Start with 7 medical supplies
Hidden Potential*	Looks unassuming but can exceed others with training! Gain a point in either strength or fitness at random, it can then go 1 over the maximum	Level 2 +1 point in the other skill Level 3 +1 fitness or strength
Martial Artist	No weapons? No problem! Start with a powerful two-hit unarmed attack Refuses to shoot firearms Gain 1 point in fitness, 1 in strength	Level 2 +1 fitness Level 3 +1 fitness Fitness can go one point over the maximum
Mechanic	The car is life! Not necessarily a COMPETENT mechanic. Start with a wrench Gain 1 point in mechanical Gain 1 point in fitness	Level 2 +1 mechanical Level 3 +1 fitness
Megabuff	Possibly too swole to control. Handy for picking up and throwing heavy furniture! Start with a metal pipe Gain 2 points in strength	Level 2 +1 strength Level 3 +1 strength
Natural Shot*	A natural at shooting! Just needs more training and maybe even a gun and ammo! Gain 1 point in shooting Shooting can go 1 point over the usual maximum	Level 2 +1 shooting Level 3 Shooting can go two points over the maximum
Pathfinder*	Hiking experience helps avoid forest terrors! Removes a penalty event from the first walking day, every time you lose the car	Level 2 60% chance to skip penalty for next walking day Level 3 75% chance to skip penalty for next walking day
Shield of Hope*	Keeps going through sheer willpower! Protects against fatal hits if morale is over 2 Will still die to some instant-kill events You lose 4 morale each time you evade death	Level 2 Lose 3 morale instead Level 3 Only lose 2 morale
Surgeon	Has a good intuition of anatomy and a real steady hand. Start with a cleaver Gain 1 point in medical Gain 1 point in shooting	Level 2 +1 medical Level 3 +1 shooting
T*S*T*C*	Definitly too swole! REFUSES to do cardio! Starts at full strength May train strength 6 times over the maximum Can't raise fitness	Level 2 Fitness rises to 1 Level 3 Fitness rises to 2
Top Seller*	Good salesmanship still has its own niche! Gets 1-5 extra food when selling to a weapons buyer No morale penalty when paying bandit tolls with food	Level 2 Bandit tolls are less Level 3 Even smaller tolls
Trademark Weapon*	Stands out from the crowd, with a signature weapon! Starts with an aluminum bat by default. This weapon may change depending on trait! Can not drop this weapon, even in death. Trademark weapon differences for traits: Electric Guitar: Civilized Fire Axe: Fierce Tempered, Warrior Hunting Rifle: Calm Under Fire Nightstick: Inventive, Frantic Whiner Ninja Katana: Anime Fan Parking Meter: Grappler, BERSERK! Sledgehammer: Hero Type, Resilient Type Sturdy Cleaver: Gourmand, Nurturing, Travel Light Sturdy Machete: Specialist	Level 2 +1 fitness Level 3 +1 shooting
Ultrafit	All that yoga really paid off! Start with granola bars (+2 food) Gain 2 points in fitness	Level 2 +1 fitness Level 3 +1 fitness