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'''''Where do you start, and what can you expect?'''''
'''Zed City''' is a free-to-play, ad-free browser-based zombie survival MMORPG with no download required. Begin as a vulnerable survivor, build a productive [[Stronghold]], scavenge and craft essential gear, fight the infected, trade in a player-driven economy, and work with other survivors in a persistent online world.
==Welcome==


Welcome to the world of the living dead. A barren wasteland of opportunity for those who survived the worst of it. You find yourself alone and weak in the city of zombies, Zed City. Use your stronghold to build up a secure and industrious homestead. Explore, scavenge and hunt for survival in this bleak unforgiving world.
There is no fixed class or single route to victory. Your skills grow through the activities you choose, whether you become a feared Zed hunter, expert crafter, resource trader, explorer, faction specialist, or a survivor who can do a little of everything. Progress is designed for long-term play, with new goals emerging as your character, equipment, buildings, and alliances develop.


==Core Stats==
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Your core stats act as your main pool of resources for performing activities, for example you will expend Energy when training in the gym. If you're hurt within the game it will effect your Health pool and so on. It is important to track your Core Stats and try to improve them. There are many consumable which can refill or bolster your core stats, such as Zed Bull and Beer.
== Choose your own path ==


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Zed City is an open-ended survival game rather than a fixed campaign. The activities you enjoy can become your specialization, and each path supports the wider world.
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! If you enjoy... !! Where to start
'''Level'''
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| Building and production || Develop your [[Stronghold]], discover blueprints, craft equipment, and process raw materials.
Your player level dictates which stronghold buildings you can build. You can level it up by earning XP in all activities such as hunting and scavenging.
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| Gathering and specialization || Train [[Skills]] through [[Scavenging]], mining, fishing, woodcutting, farming, and other jobs.
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| Zombie combat || Hunt [[Zeds]], improve your combat stats, refine your equipment, and prepare for harder enemies.
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| Exploration || Build a [[Garage|vehicle]], travel beyond the city through [[Explore]], and establish [[Outposts]].
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| Trading and collecting || Find a niche in the [[City]] economy, compare [[Items]], and collect equipment and [[Trophies]].
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| Stories and objectives || Follow [[Quests]] for narrative, useful direction, and concrete challenges.
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| Social and cooperative play || Join a [[Faction]], take a specialist role, and complete shared [[Activities]].
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| Competition || Enter [[PVP|PvP]], raid rival strongholds, and compete for position as your survivor grows stronger.
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== Start your survival story ==
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https://www.zed.city/images/wiki/stat_energy.png
You begin with limited resources, basic abilities, and a stronghold that has room to grow. The game introduces systems gradually, so you do not need to understand everything on your first day. Follow your [[Quests]], gather what you need for the next objective, and invest in the kind of survivor you want to become.
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'''Energy'''
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! First destination !! Why it matters
Energy is used for all hard physical activity that takes a toll on your body, this includes hunting and fighting Zeds and training in the gym.
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| [[Quests]] || Clear objectives introduce the world and reward early progress.
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| [[Stronghold]] || Your home base for training, recovery, crafting, processing, vehicles, and long-term development.
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| [[Inventory]] || Equip weapons, armour, and tools; use supplies; and manage what you carry.
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| [[Scavenging]] || Find essential materials while training gathering skills.
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| [[Hunting]] || Fight Zeds for player XP and loot once your equipment and Health are ready.
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== Game menu ==
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'''Immunity'''
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Your radiation level decreases when exploring the City, your radiation exposure goes down slightly after most scavenging and exploring attempts. It will regenerate 1 every 40 seconds. This can be increased with clothing and perk points.
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The wiki follows the main game menu so you can jump directly to the system you want to understand. Some entries only appear when they become relevant to your character.
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'''Morale'''
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As you explore the world and try new things, this will take a toll on your mentality and effect your Morale stat. All activities will decrease your morale depending on how experienced you are with the activity. Doing an activity for the first time will decrease Morale by about 2x the Rad/Energy cost, and decrease to 1 Morale over time.
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! Menu item !! What you use it for
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| [[Stronghold]] || Buildings, Gym training, recovery, crafting, processing, vehicles, and home-base development.
'''Health'''
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| [[Survivors]] || Rescue and manage survivors who can work for you.
Health is your pool of life, as you hunt and attack Zeds any incoming damage will affect your health pool. If you lose all of your health you will be sent to the hospital for 2 minutes and enter a recovery state. You can heal yourself with various items including Med Kits, and you can increase your Health recovery time by upgrading the Medical Bay in your stronghold.
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| [[House]] || Your survivor's home and its household benefits.
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| [[Outposts]] || Capture and develop specialized bases away from the city.
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| [[Activities]] || Cooperative operations that you lead or join.
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| [[Faction]] || Members, shared work, storage, roles, and raids.
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| [[City]] || Shops, services, markets, other players, and faction discovery.
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| [[Inventory]] || Equipment, carried items, consumables, and loadout management.
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| [[Quests]] || Optional storylines, objectives, progress tracking, and rewards.
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| [[Trophies]] || Rare passive account bonuses and their guaranteed-claim objectives.
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| [[Hunting]] || Find and fight Zeds for experience and loot.
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| [[Scavenging|Scavenge]] || Search city locations for resources and train gathering skills.
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| [[Explore]] || Travel outside the city by vehicle and visit more demanding locations.
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| [[Skills]] || Review experience and bonuses across combat, gathering, and production skills.
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====Player Funds====
== Long-term progression ==


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* '''Level''' represents broad account progress and is earned through many different activities.
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* '''Skills''' improve through use, rewarding the areas in which you choose to specialize.
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* '''Perks''' are permanent bonuses purchased with Skill Points earned while leveling. Read the [[Perks]] guide before committing Skill Points.
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* '''Equipment''' changes what you can carry, gather, and fight with. Compare gear in [[Items]] and watch its durability.
'''Money'''
* '''Stronghold buildings''' turn raw materials into useful supplies and steadily expand your options.
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* '''Trade, factions, and cooperative activities''' allow your specialization to benefit other real players.
Money is used when purchasing upgrades for the Stronghold. You can gain more money by selling items in the shops or the player Market.
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== Core resources ==
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'''Zed Coin'''
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Zed Coin is the premium currency within the game. Players get Zed Coin for supporting the game development and helping cover infrastructure/development costs. You can spend Zed Coin on upgrades for your stronghold and refilling your Energy or Radiation.
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==Making Cash==
Your current resource values are shown in the [[Information Panel]].


In the City almost everything has value and forms part of a supply chain somewhere, [[Logs]] become [[Planks]], [[Iron Ore]] becomes [[Iron Bar]] and so on. There are many different items and resources to collect and craft. Once you have hoarded enough supplies to last you should head over to the [[City]] and sell some of your spare supplies.
* '''[[Energy]]''' powers strenuous actions such as combat and Gym training.
* '''[[Rad Immunity]]''' protects you while working in irradiated areas.
* '''[[Morale]]''' is spent by many activities and represents mental stamina.
* '''[[Health]]''' is lost in combat. At zero Health you become injured and must recover or heal.
* '''[[Money]]''' is earned by selling goods and used for purchases and upgrades.
* '''[[Zed Coin]]''' is the optional premium currency used for selected conveniences and upgrades.


==Things to Do==
Resources recover in different ways and can also be restored with appropriate items. The game shows costs and requirements before you commit to an action.


Zed City is a survival simulator with a focus on survival aspects such as [[Scavenging]] and [[Hunting]] for survival. You can also get a car and start to [[Explore]] the world further away from the city.
== Join the community ==


As you progress further into the game you can join a [[Faction]]. If you have enough spare supplies you can build you own [[Outposts]] on the out-skirts of the city.
Zed City is built around a community of survivors who trade, cooperate, compete, share strategies, and help shape the game through feedback. Join the [https://discord.gg/GwD9K88EPB Zed City Discord] to meet players, find a faction, ask for help, and follow development updates.


==Joining/Starting a Faction==
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Your faction begins with a '''Base''', which displays the faction rank, number of members, and amount of respect earned through raids.
To access the members list, go to the '''Camp'''. There, you will find information on each member's current level and role within the faction.
You can add items such as barley seeds, dirty water, and water via the '''Store'''. Additionally, the faction '''Farm''' and '''Distillery''' are located here.
Second in line is '''Raids''', which improve your faction's standing and respect.
'''Activity''' lists the faction's goings-on, including the outcomes of raids.


==Getting Help==
== Explore the wiki ==
===Discord===
The discord server is the number one spot for help and instant feedback when you have issues, there are many players waiting to help! Just click here: [https://discord.gg/MFMbSdsBvY https://discord.gg/MFMbSdsBvY]


===Forum===
* Want to build and craft? Read [[Stronghold]] and browse [[Items]].
Our Zed City meeting place for players to both add and comment on posts. Which can be anything from discussions about Zed City to players talking about their shared interests. We've
* Looking for combat information? Visit [[Hunting]], [[Zeds]], and [[PVP|PvP]].
included a handy how-to guide on making your forum posts stand out with little Syntax tips and tricks. And for the none tech savvy myself included, Syntax in this context means to make things bold, italic or both etc.
* Planning to leave the city? Read [[Garage]], [[Explore]], and [[Outposts]].
* Interested in cooperative progression? Visit [[Faction]] and [[Activities]].
* Have a question? Use wiki search, ask in the in-game Forums, or visit Discord.

Latest revision as of 05:04, 21 September 2026

Zed City is a free-to-play, ad-free browser-based zombie survival MMORPG with no download required. Begin as a vulnerable survivor, build a productive Stronghold, scavenge and craft essential gear, fight the infected, trade in a player-driven economy, and work with other survivors in a persistent online world.

There is no fixed class or single route to victory. Your skills grow through the activities you choose, whether you become a feared Zed hunter, expert crafter, resource trader, explorer, faction specialist, or a survivor who can do a little of everything. Progress is designed for long-term play, with new goals emerging as your character, equipment, buildings, and alliances develop.

Play Zed City free — create your survivor and start playing in your browser.

Choose your own path

Zed City is an open-ended survival game rather than a fixed campaign. The activities you enjoy can become your specialization, and each path supports the wider world.

If you enjoy... Where to start
Building and production Develop your Stronghold, discover blueprints, craft equipment, and process raw materials.
Gathering and specialization Train Skills through Scavenging, mining, fishing, woodcutting, farming, and other jobs.
Zombie combat Hunt Zeds, improve your combat stats, refine your equipment, and prepare for harder enemies.
Exploration Build a vehicle, travel beyond the city through Explore, and establish Outposts.
Trading and collecting Find a niche in the City economy, compare Items, and collect equipment and Trophies.
Stories and objectives Follow Quests for narrative, useful direction, and concrete challenges.
Social and cooperative play Join a Faction, take a specialist role, and complete shared Activities.
Competition Enter PvP, raid rival strongholds, and compete for position as your survivor grows stronger.

Start your survival story

You begin with limited resources, basic abilities, and a stronghold that has room to grow. The game introduces systems gradually, so you do not need to understand everything on your first day. Follow your Quests, gather what you need for the next objective, and invest in the kind of survivor you want to become.

First destination Why it matters
Quests Clear objectives introduce the world and reward early progress.
Stronghold Your home base for training, recovery, crafting, processing, vehicles, and long-term development.
Inventory Equip weapons, armour, and tools; use supplies; and manage what you carry.
Scavenging Find essential materials while training gathering skills.
Hunting Fight Zeds for player XP and loot once your equipment and Health are ready.

Game menu

The wiki follows the main game menu so you can jump directly to the system you want to understand. Some entries only appear when they become relevant to your character.

Menu item What you use it for
Stronghold Buildings, Gym training, recovery, crafting, processing, vehicles, and home-base development.
Survivors Rescue and manage survivors who can work for you.
House Your survivor's home and its household benefits.
Outposts Capture and develop specialized bases away from the city.
Activities Cooperative operations that you lead or join.
Faction Members, shared work, storage, roles, and raids.
City Shops, services, markets, other players, and faction discovery.
Inventory Equipment, carried items, consumables, and loadout management.
Quests Optional storylines, objectives, progress tracking, and rewards.
Trophies Rare passive account bonuses and their guaranteed-claim objectives.
Hunting Find and fight Zeds for experience and loot.
Scavenge Search city locations for resources and train gathering skills.
Explore Travel outside the city by vehicle and visit more demanding locations.
Skills Review experience and bonuses across combat, gathering, and production skills.

Long-term progression

  • Level represents broad account progress and is earned through many different activities.
  • Skills improve through use, rewarding the areas in which you choose to specialize.
  • Perks are permanent bonuses purchased with Skill Points earned while leveling. Read the Perks guide before committing Skill Points.
  • Equipment changes what you can carry, gather, and fight with. Compare gear in Items and watch its durability.
  • Stronghold buildings turn raw materials into useful supplies and steadily expand your options.
  • Trade, factions, and cooperative activities allow your specialization to benefit other real players.

Core resources

Your current resource values are shown in the Information Panel.

  • Energy powers strenuous actions such as combat and Gym training.
  • Rad Immunity protects you while working in irradiated areas.
  • Morale is spent by many activities and represents mental stamina.
  • Health is lost in combat. At zero Health you become injured and must recover or heal.
  • Money is earned by selling goods and used for purchases and upgrades.
  • Zed Coin is the optional premium currency used for selected conveniences and upgrades.

Resources recover in different ways and can also be restored with appropriate items. The game shows costs and requirements before you commit to an action.

Join the community

Zed City is built around a community of survivors who trade, cooperate, compete, share strategies, and help shape the game through feedback. Join the Zed City Discord to meet players, find a faction, ask for help, and follow development updates.

Ready to see what kind of survivor you can build? Play Zed City free.

Explore the wiki

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