Weapons and Blueprints Guide

Weapons and Blueprints Guide

In order to survive the undead-laden island of Banoi, you’ll need weapons. You’ll start with basic and even mundane types such as boat paddles, pipes, wooden planks, broomsticks etc. As you level up, your enemies will also level up to match you and you’ll immediately discover that these weapons won’t be enough to stop them. You’ll need even more effective weapons to fend off any undead trying to have a taste of you.

You also need to be aware of the weapon types your character is more efficient with. You’ll know the weapon types characters prefer by checking their skill trees. By using your character’s preferred weapon class, you can enjoy enhanced damage and beneficial effects by allocating skill points to the related skills.

Purna - Firearms, Sharp Weapons
Xian Mei - Sharp weapons
Sam B - Blunt weapons
Logan - Thrown weapons, firearms

Weapons have color coding, indicating their quality. Higher quality weapons have higher stats and must be really sought after. Weapons can be bought from vendors, acquired as quest rewards, dropped by enemies or found as loot.

White - Common
Green - Uncommon
Blue - Rare
Violet - Unique
Orange - Exceptional

Each weapon have their parameters. Take note that these stats are based on the weapon’s level. It is actually recommended to get at least a new weapon every 5-7 levels or so to keep up with the increasing health of enemies.

Damage
Indicates the damage done directly to the target’s health

Force
Indicates damage dealt to the target’s stamina

Handling
Indicates the difficulty of handling the weapon. Basically low handling stat will make you lose stamina more for every swing.

Durability
This stat shows the number of attacks this weapon can make before breaking down. And just so know, a completely trashed out weapon will just be as good as a wooden broomstick. It is recommended to maintain them since restoring them will take out massive amount of cash.

Accuracy
This stat is only used by firearms. It determines the default value of hitting anybody with bullets.

Reload Time
Determines how speed you can reload the weapon.

Repairing
Continuous use of a weapon will gradually wear it down. Without maintaining it, it will lose its effectiveness and won’t serve you any purpose other than being a dead weight. There are numerous workbenches scattered in the game and it is encouraged to use and abuse them. Keep in mind that repairing a weapon when its even at 80% is going to be a lot cheaper in the long run than restoring it from 0% in one go.

Upgrading
With the help of a workbench and some cash, you can further increase the parameters of your weapon up to three more times. You may want to upgrade higher quality weapons instead of the white common ones.

Creating
If you have the blueprint, materials and cash, it is possible for you create your own ammo and explosives. Your trusty sharp machete or devastating bludgeon may tear a small group of zombies apart but you can do much if you’re ultimately facing a horde. That’s where explosives come in. You can simply stand in the safety of an elevated fence or vehicle then lob a molotov in the amassing horde around you and watch them burn. It is recommended to carry at least one type of explosive with you all the time.

Modifying
This method allows you to further increase the effectiveness and lethality of your weapons. You can add extra effects like chance to set your targets on fire, electrocute them, force them to gag their insides out, paralyze them for a few seconds and many more. You can also apply these modifications to firearms as long as you have the necessary blueprints. Take note that these effects will only take effect if you manage to land a critical hit. Character skills can increase these chances, which is another reason why should stick to the weapons your character is most proficient in using.

First, you need to find Blueprints. These are crafting plans which contain instructions and requirements on how to complete the mod. They are mostly given as quest rewards but there are also a good number of them that you need to find, especially when exploring various areas.

Once you have the blueprints, you need to have the materials. Various materials can be found by looting bags, containers, crates and corpses. You can also buy them from vendors. You have to remember that vendors change their inventory every now and then so if you see them selling particular materials that you can’t easily find anywhere (e.g. algae, suicider meat, floater meat, detergent), buy as many as you can to. Don’t afraid to hoard materials; they don’t count to your inventory limit and you’ll never know when you’ll need them.

Next, you’ll need a base weapon, as described in the blueprint you want to make. Fortunately, each blueprint has an array of base weapons you can use. Finally, you need some cash and of course, a workbench to work on.

As a summary, you need:
1. Workbench
2. Blueprint
3. Material
4. Base weapon
5. Cash

MODS AND BLUEPRINTS
This section will just feature the mods that you need to pickup. A good number of mods can be acquired by completing quests, which I definitely recommend.

Molotov
Quest: Born to be Wild
In the second firewall room during the quest

Toxic Mod
Quest: Sacred Silence
In the room where you need to kill the thug to get the church bell key, on top of the desk

High Voltage Mod
Quest: Drowned Hope
In the control room, open the door to the left to find a small break room. The blueprint is on the table.

Shock Gun Mod
Quest: Let the Waters Flow
After opening the floodgate, check the newly opened room at the back.

Venom Mod
Quest: Let the Waters Flow
Once you've reached the second floodgate, you'll find a door leading to a workbench with this blueprint.

Barbed Wire Mod
Quest: Supermarket Journey
After entering the supermarket from the sewers, you'll find a room with a workbench. The blueprint is on the table beside it.

Striker Gun Mod
Quest: Supermarket Journey
After clearing the gang members in the stockroom, find the blueprint on top of a black crate near the workbench.

Magic Wand Mod
Quest: Bitter Return
After killing the infected mayor, find the blueprint on the mayor's table

Pride Shotgun Mod
Quest: Bitter Return
You can find this in the main hall, in the middle along with some debris.

Glazed Mod
Quest: Uninvited Guests
Inside Alicia's room, on her bed.

Shotgun Ammo
Quest: Matter of Justice
The door across the chief's office should now be open. Enter it to find the blueprint on top of the shelf.

Weighted Mod

If its your first time to go there, you may encounter Jose Garcia. Rescue him to receive some ammo and this bunker that was previously locked should be open. Go inside the find a workbench and another blueprint.

Blueprint

Pistol Ammo
(Quest: Lady in Trouble)
Found in the police station, 2nd floor inside the first locked room with a workbench inside.

Razor Mod
(Quest: A Voice From the Sky)
Jungle, bunker. In the same table as the satellite phone. Refer to the quest details for the complete walkthrough and location.

Phoenix Mod
(Quest: Soldier of Fortune)
Inside Afran's hideout/ dock. On the table by the boat.

Tesla Mod
(Quest: Power Slaves)
Inside the generator room, beside the lockers.

Shock Shotgun Mod
(Quest:A Tough Nut to Crack)
On the shelf, immediately visible as soon as you enter the abandoned house

Striker Rifle Mod
Quest: Full Metal Jacket
Inside the armory, on the table.