Description[]
"BASIC SKILL. Used to be shooting was just a hobby (sic). Now it's a daily requirement."
This basic skill determines a survivor's proficiency in handling firearms. Improved Shooting skill provides various bonuses, including reduced weapon recoil and increased accuracy. At shooting level 4, a character can choose to specialize in a Firearm type; at level 7, the skill unlocks a Special Technique.
Training[]
"One in the head, you know they're dead. And you get better at Firearms."
- Shooting, as well as Gun Specialization, is improved by killing zombies with firearms.
- Player receives XP boost when performing a "Multikill"—killing 2 or more zombies with a single shot (easy to do with Rifles and Shotguns), or a Headshot Streak—scoring at least 5 headshots in a row (i.e no missed shots in between).
There are two ways to gain increased Shooting XP
- Use a character with Eagle-Eyed trait.
- Activate Shooting Platform's Firearms Training ability.
Notes[]
- When aiming a firearm, any zombies that die near the player will give shooting experience, including those killed by mines, thrown weapons or outposts.
- According to game file, each single kill gives 10 point to Shooting, Multi Kill and Headshot Streak each gives a bonus of 20 points.
Shooting level details[]
Notes
- The "points" part is data taken from game file (presumably XP requirement). Needs more testing.
- For each gained level of Shooting, the player gains 1 Fame.
| Level | Points | Description | Benefits |
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| 2 | 100 |
"The trick is to squeeze the trigger, not jerk it" |
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| 3 | 200 |
"I've learned how to move quicker while aiming." |
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| 4 | 200 | "It's all about staying calm under pressure. I reload my guns a lot faster now." |
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| 5 | 300 | "Anything else is a waste of time. I can lock onto a zombies head from farther away now." |
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| 6 | 300 | "My guns don't wear out nearly as quick, and when they do jam I clear them faster." |
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| 7 | 400 | "I'm faster while aiming, I reload quicker, and I can lock in on a zombie's head from even farther away." |
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Skills | |
|---|---|
| Basic Skills | Cardio • Wits • Fighting • Shooting |
| Personal Skills (Field) | Powerhouse • Reflexes • Leadership • Jurisprudence |
| Personal Skills (Facilities) | Chemistry • Construction • Cooking • Counseling • Fitness Guru • Horticulture • Medicine • Research • Tattoo Artist |
| Personal Skills (joke) |
Arts and Crafts • Beer Pong • Computer Skills • Etiquette • Gossip • Hoarding • Literature • Modeling • Reality Show Trivia • Sales • Sexting • Soap Opera Trivia • Sports Trivia • Sudoku |
| Specialization Skills | Edged Weapon • Blunt Weapon • Heavy Weapon • Pistol • Revolver • Rifle • Assault Weapon • Shotgun • Special Attack • Special Technique • Utility Skill • Defensive Skill |