Project Zomboid offers you a vast map to explore, filled with many exciting “Points of Interest” and plenty of loot. You can spend hours discovering different locations and searching for valuable items. To help you avoid wandering aimlessly through Knox Country, we provide you with some of the best hotspots in this article. To adequately prepare you for a long life in the zombie apocalypse, you will need all sorts of important 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
Sufficient food is probably the first thing you need. A large supermarket is your best bet to stock up on food. Additionally, you should loot as many GigaMarts as possible before the power goes out. After that, most of the food stored there will spoil and become unusable.
GigaMart in Knox Country:
- Riverside
- West Point
- 3x Louisville
- The Grand Ohio Mall
Hidden Treasures in Schools
At first, a school might seem like the last place to visit in a zombie apocalypse. However, surprisingly good loot is hidden here if you take a closer look. You can find backpacks here, which are extremely important at the beginning and allow you to carry more loot.
Besides 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 for your skills. Additionally, you can disassemble all the desks to quickly improve your crafting skills. Occasionally, you can also find small pistols in the lockers of former students.
Schools 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. There may be no more officers, but there’s plenty of loot to help you survive fights against the undead! Weapons are, of course, the most important, from various 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 designed differently and offers varying amounts of loot. The larger the town, the more there is to find. It’s worth visiting 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 Equipment for Maximum Protection
Similar to the police, you should also visit the fire department. Particularly useful are the powerful axes, which are great for melee combat. If you want to know more, check out our article (The Best Melee Weapons in Project Zomboid) on the subject! Additionally, you’ll find the best equipment against zombie attacks here, as firefighting clothing provides excellent protection against bites, scratches, and other injuries.
Fire Departments in Knox Country:
- 3x Louisville
- Rosewood
Essential Tools in the Hardware Store
No good zombie apocalypse is complete without a visit 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’ll find everything you need to survive.
Hardware stores can be found in almost every city 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 especially practical if you mainly spend time in the wilderness 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 a relic of the past for us, but in the 1990s, when Project Zomboid is set, they were found on nearly every street corner. Known here as “Hit Vids!”, they give you the chance to catch up on old shows from before the apocalypse.
VHS tapes can serve both as entertainment and as a means to learn new skills. And since TV and radio programming will cease on day 9, you’ll have to rely on them sooner or later. There are hundreds of VHS tapes to find, so your character won’t get bored!
Video Stores in Knox Country:
- 3x Louisville
- Riverside
- Muldraugh
Books for Entertainment and Skills
If you prefer reading, there are wonderful opportunities here too. You’ll find both textbooks and ones for entertainment. Additionally, books can be used as flammable material once you’ve read them. Whether it’s a large library or a small bookstore, you’ll find something in nearly every town in Knox Country and can stock up on plenty of books.
Libraries in Knox Country:
- Muldraugh
- Louisville
- West Point
- Riverside
- Rosewood
Military Checkpoint for Heavy Equipment
A military checkpoint has been set up before the city of Louisville to control the hordes of zombies. If you dare to enter the city, make sure to stop by! If you’re coming from the south, you won’t be able to avoid passing through the checkpoint.
Here, in addition to various weapons and ammunition, you’ll find first aid kits, many vehicles, portable radios, and plenty of 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
With such a large map as Knox Country, it’s extremely helpful to have some important points of interest. The right loot can make life in the zombie apocalypse much 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 and stock up on the essential items!
