Experts: Difference between revisions

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Experts are specialist locations in the City. Most begin with restoration work that unlocks their later services. Actions are shown below in the same order as their areas in-game, with the required items, result and completion time.

Vehicle Expert

The Vehicle Expert sells and manufactures vehicle upgrades, then unlocks fuel-container production and processing.

Restore the workshop

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Repair Mechanics Bench	1,000 × Steel	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours
Repair Jacks	2 × Advanced Tools	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours
Refill Supplies	500 × Car Parts	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours

Provide Power to the Generator

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Refill Backup Generator	10 × Fuel	N/A	Required to unlock further services	2 minutes

Experts Services

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Purchase Tires	None	$10,000	Tire × 1 (100%)	Instant
Purchase Turbo	None	$10,000	Turbo × 1 (100%)	Instant

Tire Manufacturing

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Manufacture Racing Tire	25 × Oil; 1 × Tire	N/A	Racing Tire × 1 (100%)	3 hours
Manufacture Robust Tire	25 × Oil; 1 × Tire	N/A	Robust Tire × 1 (100%)	3 hours

Turbo Manufacturing

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Manufacture Inline Turbo	350 × Car Parts; 1 × Turbo	N/A	Inline Turbo × 1 (100%)	3 hours
Manufacture Bulky Turbo	250 × Car Parts; 1 × Turbo	N/A	Bulky Turbo × 1 (100%)	3 hours

Construct an unloading bay

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Build Unloading Bay	1,250 × Car Parts; 5 × Advanced Tools	N/A	Required to unlock further services	1 day

Fuel Container Construction

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Construct Empty Fuel Container	75 × Planks; 25 × Car Parts	N/A	Empty Fuel Container × 1 (100%)	Instant

Fuel Processing

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Process Fuel Container	1 × Fuel Container	N/A	Fuel × 50 (100%)	4 hours

Equipment Expert

The Equipment Expert produces Defense Kits, analyses tools and provides durability upgrades.

Restore the workshop

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Repair Tooling Table	10 × Tin Plate	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours
Repair Power Tools	500 × Bolts	N/A	Required to unlock further services	1 day

Stronghold Defense Kits

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Fabricate Defense Kit	100 × Reclaimed Components	N/A	Defense Kit × 1 (100%)	1 hour

Provide Equipment for Analysis

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Low cost tool analysis	1 × Equipment	$15,000	3-6 Max Mods	30 seconds
Mid cost tool analysis	1 × Equipment	$50,000	6-9 Max Mods	30 seconds
High cost tool analysis	1 × Equipment	$100,000	8-11 Max Mods	30 seconds

Durability Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Harden Tool	1 × Equipment; 2 × Tin Plate	N/A	+0.85 Durability	1 hour
Reinforce Tool	1 × Equipment; 5 × Tin Plate	N/A	+1.15 Durability	1 hour
Temper Tool	1 × Equipment; 15 × Tin Plate	N/A	+1.3 Durability	1 hour

Armour Expert

The Armour Expert analyses and modifies armour. Its services cover durability, Speed, Agility, Defense and Strength upgrades. Completing the workshop restoration also unlocks Repair Armour, which restores eligible armour to full durability.

Restore the workshop

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Repair Loom	100 × Thread; 5 × Tape	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours
Build working area	1,000 × Planks; 750 × Bolts	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours

Provide armour for analysis

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Low cost armour analysis	1 × Body / Feet / Legs / Head	$15,000	4-8 Max Mods	30 seconds
Mid cost armour analysis	1 × Body / Feet / Legs / Head	$40,000	6-9 Max Mods	30 seconds
High cost armour analysis	1 × Body / Feet / Legs / Head	$200,000	8-11 Max Mods	30 seconds

Durability Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Extra Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread	N/A	+0.85 Durability	1 hour
Extra Padding	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 50 × Thread	N/A	+1.15 Durability	1 hour
Hardened Padding	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 100 × Thread	N/A	+1.25 Durability	1 hour

Speed Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Weak Light Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread	N/A	+0.1% Speed	1 hour
Lesser Light Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 30 × Thread	N/A	+0.2% Speed	1 hour
Greater Light Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread; 5 × Light Lining	N/A	+0.5% Speed	1 hour

Agility Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Weak Nimble Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread	N/A	+0.1% Agility	1 hour
Lesser Nimble Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 30 × Thread	N/A	+0.2% Agility	1 hour
Greater Nimble Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread; 5 × Nimble Lining	N/A	+0.5% Agility	1 hour

Defense Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Weak Reinforcement	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread	N/A	+0.1% Defense	1 hour
Lesser Reinforcement	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread	N/A	+0.2% Defense	1 hour
Greater Reinforcement	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread; 5 × Reinforced Lining	N/A	+0.5% Defense	1 hour

Strength Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Weak Double Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread	N/A	+0.1% Strength	1 hour
Lesser Double Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread	N/A	+0.2% Strength	1 hour
Greater Double Lining	1 × Head / Legs / Feet / Body; 10 × Thread; 5 × Double Lining	N/A	+0.5% Strength	1 hour

Weapons Expert

The Weapons Expert analyses weapons and provides durability, Attack and Accuracy upgrades. Analysis increases the number of modifications a weapon can hold.

Restore the workshop

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Repair Drill Press	500 × Bolts; 50 × Tin Plate; 5 × Tape	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours
Repair Reloading Bench	500 × Bolts; 5 × Tape	N/A	Required to unlock further services	12 hours

Provide weapons for analysis

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Low cost weapon analysis	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon	$25,000	4-8 Max Mods	30 seconds
Mid cost weapon analysis	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon	$50,000	6-11 Max Mods	30 seconds
High cost weapon analysis	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon	$250,000	8-11 Max Mods	30 seconds

Durability Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Harden Weapons	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 5 × Tin Plate	N/A	+0.85 Durability	1 hour
Reinforce Weapon	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 10 × Tin Plate	N/A	+1.15 Durability	1 hour
Temper Weapon	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 20 × Tin Plate	N/A	+1.25 Durability	1 hour

Attack Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Basic Attack Upgrade	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 5 × Tin Plate; 25 × Bolts	N/A	+1 Attack; -2 Accuracy	1 hour
Intermediate Attack Upgrade	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 10 × Tin Plate; 50 × Bolts	N/A	+2 Attack; -1 Accuracy	1 hour
Advanced Attack Upgrade	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 5 × Tape; 5 × Damage Kit	N/A	+3 Attack	1 hour

Accuracy Upgrades

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Basic Accuracy Upgrade	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 25 × Bolts	N/A	+1 Accuracy; -1 Attack	1 hour
Intermediate Accuracy Upgrade	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 10 × Tin Plate; 50 × Bolts	N/A	+2 Accuracy; -1 Attack	1 hour
Advanced Accuracy Upgrade	1 × Ranged Weapon / Melee Weapon; 5 × Tape; 5 × Accuracy Kit	N/A	+1 Accuracy	1 hour

Hunting Expert

The Hunting Expert provides specialist hunting jobs with supplies and resistance armour as possible rewards.

Hunting Supplies

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Hunting Supplies	25 × Boss Token	N/A	Zed Juice × 25-300 (71.08%); Flashbang × 2 (6.67%); Smoke Grenade × 3 (6.67%); Throwing Star × 10 (6.67%); Lingering Poison Suppressant × 1 (6.67%); Poison Suppressant × 1 (6.67%); ZedBull × 1-2 (24.89%); e-Cola × 2 (6.67%); Chocolate × 5 (6.67%); Small Med Kit × 1-2 (24.89%)	Instant

Armour Drops

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Fire Resistance Armour	250 × Boss Token	N/A	Swim Shorts × 1-3 (13.62%); Cloth Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Shirt × 1-3 (13.62%); Tracksuit × 1-3 (13.62%); Sandals × 1-3 (13.62%); Running Shoes × 1-3 (13.62%); Army Helmet × 1-4 (23.08%); Padded Vest × 1-3 (13.62%); Leather Jacket × 1-3 (13.62%); Trekking Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Desert Boots × 1-4 (23.08%); Knee Pads × 1-3 (13.62%); Jeans × 1-3 (13.62%); Cargo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Hat × 1-3 (13.62%); Hazmat Jacket × 1 (1.59%); Combat Pullover × 1 (1.59%); Heavy Sweater × 1 (1.59%); Body Vest × 1 (1.59%); Soldier Boots × 1 (1.59%); Hazmat Boots × 1 (1.59%); Armoured Pants × 1 (1.59%); Kevlar Pants × 1 (1.59%); Bronze Mask × 1 (1.59%); Gas Mask × 1 (1.59%)	Instant
Poison Resistance Armour	250 × Boss Token	N/A	Swim Shorts × 1-3 (13.62%); Cloth Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Shirt × 1-3 (13.62%); Tracksuit × 1-3 (13.62%); Sandals × 1-3 (13.62%); Running Shoes × 1-3 (13.62%); Army Helmet × 1-4 (23.08%); Padded Vest × 1-3 (13.62%); Leather Jacket × 1-3 (13.62%); Trekking Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Desert Boots × 1-4 (23.08%); Knee Pads × 1-3 (13.62%); Jeans × 1-3 (13.62%); Cargo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Hat × 1-3 (13.62%); Hazmat Jacket × 1 (1.59%); Combat Pullover × 1 (1.59%); Heavy Sweater × 1 (1.59%); Body Vest × 1 (1.59%); Soldier Boots × 1 (1.59%); Hazmat Boots × 1 (1.59%); Armoured Pants × 1 (1.59%); Kevlar Pants × 1 (1.59%); Bronze Mask × 1 (1.59%); Gas Mask × 1 (1.59%)	Instant
Stun Resistance Armour	250 × Boss Token	N/A	Swim Shorts × 1-3 (13.62%); Cloth Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Shirt × 1-3 (13.62%); Tracksuit × 1-3 (13.62%); Sandals × 1-3 (13.62%); Running Shoes × 1-3 (13.62%); Army Helmet × 1-4 (23.08%); Padded Vest × 1-3 (13.62%); Leather Jacket × 1-3 (13.62%); Trekking Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Desert Boots × 1-4 (23.08%); Knee Pads × 1-3 (13.62%); Jeans × 1-3 (13.62%); Cargo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Hat × 1-3 (13.62%); Hazmat Jacket × 1 (1.59%); Combat Pullover × 1 (1.59%); Heavy Sweater × 1 (1.59%); Body Vest × 1 (1.59%); Soldier Boots × 1 (1.59%); Hazmat Boots × 1 (1.59%); Armoured Pants × 1 (1.59%); Kevlar Pants × 1 (1.59%); Bronze Mask × 1 (1.59%); Gas Mask × 1 (1.59%)	Instant
Physical Resistance Armour	250 × Boss Token	N/A	Swim Shorts × 1-3 (13.62%); Cloth Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Shirt × 1-3 (13.62%); Tracksuit × 1-3 (13.62%); Sandals × 1-3 (13.62%); Running Shoes × 1-3 (13.62%); Army Helmet × 1-4 (23.08%); Padded Vest × 1-3 (13.62%); Leather Jacket × 1-3 (13.62%); Trekking Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Boots × 1-3 (13.62%); Desert Boots × 1-4 (23.08%); Knee Pads × 1-3 (13.62%); Jeans × 1-3 (13.62%); Cargo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Pants × 1-3 (13.62%); Camo Hat × 1-3 (13.62%); Hazmat Jacket × 1 (1.59%); Combat Pullover × 1 (1.59%); Heavy Sweater × 1 (1.59%); Body Vest × 1 (1.59%); Soldier Boots × 1 (1.59%); Hazmat Boots × 1 (1.59%); Armoured Pants × 1 (1.59%); Kevlar Pants × 1 (1.59%); Bronze Mask × 1 (1.59%); Gas Mask × 1 (1.59%)	Instant

Scrap Expert

The Scrap Expert exchanges Scrapnotes for useful items. Up to 150 Scrapnotes can be spent during each reset period; the remaining allowance and reset time are shown in-game.

Redeem your scrapnotes

Action	Items required	Cash cost	Result	Time
Exchange for 1 Vodka	30 × Scrapnote	N/A	Vodka × 1 (100%)	Instant
Exchange for 2 Tin Plate	50 × Scrapnote	N/A	Tin Plate × 2 (100%)	Instant
Exchange for 1 Splicer	15 × Scrapnote	N/A	Splicer × 1 (100%)	Instant
Exchange for 50 Car Parts	50 × Scrapnote	N/A	Car Parts × 50 (100%)	Instant
Exchange for 10 Oil	60 × Scrapnote	N/A	Oil × 10 (100%)	Instant
Exchange for 3 Flux	1 × Scrapnote	N/A	Flux × 3 (100%)	Instant

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-'''Experts''' are specialist multi-zone locations reached from the [[City]]. Their zones contain combinations of enemies, scavenging or transformation actions and gates. A locked zone displays its requirement. Where enemies are present, defeat them all before the zone's other actions become available.
+'''Experts''' are specialist locations in the [[City]]. Most begin with restoration work that unlocks their later services. Actions are shown below in the same order as their areas in-game, with the required items, result and completion time.
-Check each job card for exact item costs, rewards, energy use, skill requirements and success chance.
 == Vehicle Expert ==
-The '''Vehicle Expert''' focuses on [[Vehicles]], fuel and vehicle-related trades. Complete its actions and gates to progress through the zones.
+The '''Vehicle Expert''' sells and manufactures [[Vehicles|vehicle upgrades]], then unlocks fuel-container production and processing.
-=== Scavenging and trades ===
+{{#zed_list:expert|vehicle_expert}}
-{{#zed_list:room_scavenge|vehicle_expert}}
-=== Gates ===
-{{#zed_list:room_gates|vehicle_expert}}
 == Equipment Expert ==
-The '''Equipment Expert''' provides equipment analysis and improvement actions.
+The '''Equipment Expert''' produces Defense Kits, analyses tools and provides durability upgrades.
-=== Equipment transformations ===
-{{#zed_list:room_item_transform|equipment_expert}}
-=== Scavenging ===
-{{#zed_list:room_scavenge|equipment_expert}}
-=== Gates ===
+{{#zed_list:expert|equipment_expert}}
-{{#zed_list:room_gates|equipment_expert}}
 == Armour Expert ==
-The '''Armour Expert''' provides armour analysis, modification and repair. Completing '''Zone 1''' unlocks '''Repair Armour''', which restores eligible damaged armour to 100% condition for the displayed cost.
+The '''Armour Expert''' analyses and modifies armour. Its services cover durability, Speed, Agility, Defense and Strength upgrades. Completing the workshop restoration also unlocks '''Repair Armour''', which restores eligible armour to full durability.
-=== Armour transformations ===
+{{#zed_list:expert|armour_expert}}
-{{#zed_list:room_item_transform|armour_expert}}
-=== Gates ===
-{{#zed_list:room_gates|armour_expert}}
 == Weapons Expert ==
-The '''Weapons Expert''' provides weapon analysis and modification. Inspect the selected weapon and resulting statistics before committing an action.
+The '''Weapons Expert''' analyses weapons and provides durability, Attack and Accuracy upgrades. Analysis increases the number of modifications a weapon can hold.
-=== Weapon transformations ===
-{{#zed_list:room_item_transform|weapons_expert}}
-=== Gates ===
+{{#zed_list:expert|weapons_expert}}
-{{#zed_list:room_gates|weapons_expert}}
 == Hunting Expert ==
-The '''Hunting Expert''' contains advanced hunting encounters. Prepare suitable combat equipment and compare each hunt's requirements before beginning.
+The '''Hunting Expert''' provides specialist hunting jobs with supplies and resistance armour as possible rewards.
-=== Hunts ===
+{{#zed_list:expert|hunting_expert}}
-{{#zed_list:job_hunting_expert|hunting_expert}}
 == Scrap Expert ==
-The '''Scrap Expert''' exchanges Scrapnotes through specialist trade actions. Its page displays the amount remaining from the current 150 Scrapnote spending limit and the time until that limit resets.
+The '''Scrap Expert''' exchanges Scrapnotes for useful items. Up to '''150 Scrapnotes''' can be spent during each reset period; the remaining allowance and reset time are shown in-game.
-=== Trades ===
+{{#zed_list:expert|scrap_expert}}
-{{#zed_list:room_scavenge|scrap_expert}}

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Experts: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 00:08, 20 September 2026

Contents

Vehicle Expert

Restore the workshop

Provide Power to the Generator

Experts Services

Tire Manufacturing

Turbo Manufacturing

Construct an unloading bay

Fuel Container Construction

Fuel Processing

Equipment Expert

Restore the workshop

Stronghold Defense Kits

Provide Equipment for Analysis

Durability Upgrades

Armour Expert

Restore the workshop

Provide armour for analysis

Durability Upgrades

Speed Upgrades

Agility Upgrades

Defense Upgrades

Strength Upgrades

Weapons Expert

Restore the workshop

Provide weapons for analysis

Durability Upgrades

Attack Upgrades

Accuracy Upgrades

Hunting Expert

Hunting Supplies

Armour Drops

Scrap Expert

Redeem your scrapnotes