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Sheet 1

🧟 Special Zombies - Priority & Quick Counters

⚠️ ALWAYS KILL IN THIS ORDER: Screamer → Gasbag → Bull → Infector → Lurker → Bomber
Special Priority Audio Cue Weakness NEVER DO
😱 Screamer HIGHEST High-pitched whine 1-2 headshots, fragile Ignore the audio cue
🤢 Gasbag HIGH Gurgling/belching Headshots only safe Fire/explosives/melee
🐂 Bull HIGH Heavy stomping, roar Back unarmored, sidestep charge Stand in charge path
🧟 Infector MEDIUM Retching sounds Can't move while spitting Ignore infected teammates
👻 Lurker MEDIUM Low growl before pounce Dies quickly, audio warning Isolate from team
🎯 Bomber LOW Beeping (speeds up) Headshot instant kill Body shots

Universal Counters

Stun/Flash: Stops all specials
Masking Gas: Makes you invisible
Height Advantage: Easier headshots
Explosives: Clear groups (not Gasbag!)
Silenced Weapons: Prevent Screamer alerts
Team Focus Fire: Quick elimination
World War Z: Aftermath - 2024/2025
Sheet 2

🎭 Class Quick Guide - Roles & Key Perks

Class Role Core Ability Best For Key Perks to Get
🏥 Medic Healer/Support Stim Pistol Team survival Combat Medic, Efficiency, Fighting Fit
🔧 Fixer Ammo Supply Supply Bags Resource management Explosive Ammo, Armory, Please Stand Up
🔫 Gunslinger DPS Gun Expertise Sustained damage Front Line Supply, Power Nap, Welcoming Committee
🔥 Exterminator Crowd Control Molotov Swarm defense Pyromaniac, Home Guard, Scorched Earth
🗡️ Slasher Melee Tank Stun Gun Frontline control Rooted, All Elbows, Samurai
💥 Hellraiser Explosives C4 Charges Area damage Directed Blast, Free Refill, Welcome Mat
🤖 Dronemaster Drone Support Quadrocopter Automated help Buddy System, Overload, Sky Guard
🛡️ Vanguard Shield Tank Electric Shield Team protection Fortified, Chain Lightning, Juggernaut

Team Composition Tips

Essential:
  • 1 Medic (always)
  • 1 Fixer (ammo support)
  • 2 DPS/Control classes
Strong Combos:
  • Hellraiser + Fixer (infinite explosives)
  • Vanguard + Medic (unkillable tank)
  • Exterminator + Hellraiser (area denial)
Perks subject to balance changes
Sheet 3

🎮 Controls - All Platforms

Combat Controls

PC
Fire: LMB
Aim: RMB
Reload: R
Melee: V
Equipment: G
Sprint: Shift
Xbox
Fire: RT
Aim: LT
Reload: X
Melee: RS
Equipment: LB
Sprint: LS
PlayStation
Fire: R2
Aim: L2
Reload: □
Melee: R3
Equipment: L1
Sprint: L3

Quick Actions

Action PC Xbox PlayStation Note
Switch Weapon Q Y △ Quick swap
Interact E X □ Hold for some
Class Ability Q RB R1 When available
Toggle View V RS Click R3 Click 1st/3rd person
💡 Tip: Rebind melee to Mouse4/5 on PC for easier access during combat!
Sheet 4

📊 Difficulty Settings & Rewards

Difficulty Friendly Fire Specials Resources XP Bonus Supply Bonus
Easy 0% Rare Abundant ×0.5 ×0.5
Normal 0% Some Plentiful ×1.0 ×1.0
Hard 10% Common Limited ×1.5 ×1.5
Insane 25% Frequent Scarce ×2.0 ×2.0
Extreme 50% Constant Minimal ×3.0 ×3.0

Progression Tips

Optimal Path:
  1. Start on Normal (learn basics)
  2. Move to Hard at level 5+
  3. Insane at level 15+ with perks
  4. Extreme at Prestige 4+
Currency Priority:
  1. Class perks first
  2. Main weapon to Tier 3
  3. Secondary weapon
  4. Save for prestige (30k)
⚠️ Explosives ALWAYS deal 100% friendly fire regardless of difficulty!
Sheet 5

🌊 Swarm Defense Checklist

Pre-Swarm Setup (30 seconds before)

During Swarm

Priority Targets:
  1. Screamers (always first!)
  2. Pyramid bases
  3. Special zombies
  4. Climbers
  5. Regular horde
Emergency Actions:
  • Masking grenade if overrun
  • Explosive at pyramid base
  • Call for help early
  • Fall back if breached
  • Save heavy weapons for crisis

Defense Kit Placement Priority

Kit Type Best Location Purpose
Auto-Turret High ground, wide coverage Continuous fire support
Mortar Behind defensive line Pyramid destruction
Electric Grid Fence/climb points Stop climbing
Barbed Wire Choke points Slow advance
Sheet 6

📢 Essential Callouts & Communication

Special Zombie Callouts

Immediate Priority:
  • "SCREAMER LEFT!" - Direction critical
  • "Bull charging!" - Get ready to dodge
  • "Gasbag close!" - Headshots only
Awareness Calls:
  • "Lurker behind" - Check six
  • "Infector on roof" - Watch for spit
  • "Bomber in crowd" - Don't body shot

Tactical Communication

Situation Callout Team Response
Pyramid forming "Pyramid left wall!" Focus fire base / Use explosive
Out of ammo "Need ammo!" Fixer drops bag / Cover player
Low health "Need healing!" Medic prioritizes / Find medkit
Pinned "Help!" / "Pinned!" Immediate rescue
Breach "They're through!" Fall back / Reinforce

Quick Chat Wheel (Console/PC)

Hold Up on D-Pad (Console) or Z (PC) for quick commands:
  • Thanks
  • Sorry
  • Yes/No
  • Follow me
  • Wait
💡 Clear, brief callouts save lives. Direction + Threat = Good callout!
Sheet 7

🔫 Weapon Categories - Quick Selection Guide

Category Best For Pros Cons Top Picks
Scout Rifles Long range High damage, penetration Slow fire rate Extreme Sniper
Assault Rifles Versatility Balanced stats Jack of all trades ARK-103, Assault Carbine
SMGs Mobility Fast fire, quick reload Low damage Compact SMG, Geist
Shotguns Close range Massive damage Limited range Assault Shotgun
Battle Rifles Mid-range DPS Good damage Recoil Bullpup Rifle
Heavy Weapons Specials/Swarms Extreme damage Limited ammo RPG, MGL

Weapon Upgrade Priority

Tier 1→3 First:
  • Your main weapon
  • Cheaper early upgrades
  • Big stat improvements
Tier 4-5 Later:
  • Expensive upgrades
  • Smaller stat gains
  • After class perks
🔇 Silenced weapons prevent Screamer alerts and reduce aggro!
Sheet 8

⭐ Prestige Guide - When & How

Requirements

Should You Prestige?

Prestige Level Worth It? Why Yellow Coins Needed
0 → 1 YES First red perk huge boost ~15,000
1 → 2 YES Core red perks ~15,000
2 → 3 YES Major power spike ~15,000
3 → 4 YES 4 red perks optimal ~15,000
4 → 5 MAYBE Weapon skin unlock ~20,000
5 → 9 OPTIONAL Completionist/new perks ~25,000 each

Prestige Strategy

💡 BEST APPROACH: Save 60,000 yellow coins → Prestige straight to 4 → Buy essential perks back
Before Prestige:
  1. Farm yellow coins
  2. Learn which perks you love
  3. Note perk costs
  4. Have 60k+ saved
After Prestige:
  1. Buy cheapest perks first
  2. Get core build online
  3. Fill remaining columns
  4. Save for next prestige
Sheet 9

♾️ Horde Mode XL - Wave Strategy

Economy Management

Wave Priority Purchase Save For Avoid
1-5 Basic defenses, ammo Wave 10 defenses Heavy weapons
6-10 Electric grids, turrets Wave 15 crisis Cosmetic upgrades
11-15 Mortar, heavy weapons Wave 20 boss Solo purchases
16-20 Team upgrades Wave 25+ Wasting on death
21+ Everything useful Nothing Hoarding

Defense Setup

Essential Positions:
  • 2 players high ground
  • 1 player each flank
  • Rotate for ammo
  • Fallback plan ready
Wave Markers:
  • Wave 5: First boss
  • Wave 10: Multiple specials
  • Wave 15: Chaos mode
  • Wave 20: Double boss
🏆 Team coordination > Individual skill in Horde Mode!
Sheet 10

❌ Top 20 Mistakes to Avoid

Combat Mistakes

  1. Body shooting Bombers
  2. Using fire on Gasbags
  3. Ignoring Screamer audio
  4. Standing still while shooting
  5. Not checking behind (Lurkers)
  6. Wasting heavy weapons
  7. Friendly fire with explosives
  8. Melee against groups
  9. Reloading during swarms
  10. Poor pyramid targeting

Tactical Mistakes

  1. No defensive setup
  2. Hoarding equipment
  3. Solo play mentality
  4. Bad positioning
  5. No communication
  6. Ignoring objectives
  7. Wrong difficulty choice
  8. Not using class ability
  9. Forgetting defense kits
  10. Running ahead alone

Quick Fixes

If This Happens... Do This!
Team is wiping repeatedly Lower difficulty, add Medic
Running out of ammo Add Fixer, use melee more
Overrun by swarms Better positioning, use equipment
Can't kill specials fast Focus fire, call out targets
Dying to friendly fire Spread out, communicate more
Learn from mistakes - they make you better!