Window
window
Entry point. Unbarricaded windows are zombie weak points — barricade or curtain windows facing streets first.
Variants
| Variant | Tier | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Plain | Flimsy | — |
| Barricaded (2) | Light | 2 planks, 4 nails |
| Barricaded (4) | Medium | 4 planks, 8 nails |
| Metal Bars | Medium | 3 steel rods |
| Metal Sheet | Heavy | 1 steel sheets |
About the window
Windows are one of the most common ways zombies get into a building, since an open or broken window lets them climb through just like a survivor can. In base planning, every street-facing window is a weak point that needs to be barricaded, curtained, or barred, and managing them well is often the difference between a quiet base and a constant breach.
Placement & defense tips
- ▸Prioritize barricading windows that face roads, parking lots, or zombie spawn directions first; interior-facing or fenced-yard windows are lower risk.
- ▸Hang curtains (or sheets) on any window you'll have lights or activity behind so zombies passing by are less likely to spot you and start banging.
- ▸Keep one or two windows on a quiet side lightly secured or curtained-only as a deliberate scouting or escape point rather than sealing the building completely.
- ▸Pair an upper-floor window with a sheet rope as an emergency exit, and don't fully bar that window or you lose the escape route.
- ▸Remember you can still climb through your own barricaded windows after dismantling, so plan which ones stay as your in/out path.
Choosing a variant
- ▸Plain (Flimsy) windows offer essentially no protection; treat any unmodified window as an open door for zombies.
- ▸Barricaded (2 planks, Light) is fast and cheap early protection that buys time but can be torn down by a sustained group.
- ▸Barricaded (4 planks, Medium) roughly doubles the planks for noticeably more durability and is a solid standard for perimeter windows once you have lumber.
- ▸Metal Bars (Heavy) are tough and never block your view the way three or more planks or a metal sheet do, but a metal-sheet barricade is sturdier; bars take three steel rods plus a propane torch and welding mask, so reserve them for windows you need to watch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaving windows plain because the doors are barricaded, forgetting zombies climb through windows just as easily.
- ✕Barricading every window solid, then having no quick exit when the ground floor is overrun.
- ✕Ignoring curtains and running lights at night, which attracts zombies to the glass even on an otherwise secure house.
Frequently asked
How do I stop zombies from climbing through windows?
Barricade them with planks and nails (up to four per side) for layered protection, or use a metal sheet for the toughest single barricade and metal bars if you need to keep seeing out. Curtains alone hide you but don't physically block entry.
Do I need to barricade from inside or outside?
Plank barricades can be applied to a window, and adding planks from both sides increases total durability. More planks means more hits a zombie must land to break through.
Can I still see out of a barricaded window?
Fully planked windows block your view, while metal bars and curtains behave differently. Many players leave one window curtained-only so they can peek at the street before going out.