actually kill armoured zeds too.

Learn about the five special techniques in State of Decay: Marathon, Combat Endurance, Ninja, Rage, and Focus Aim. Discover how to unlock them and their benefits.

In State of Decay, special techniques are powerful abilities that can be unlocked by reaching level 7 in a specific skill. Each survivor can only have one special technique. Here are the five available techniques:

Marathon

Unlocked at level 7 of Cardio. Reduces stamina loss from sprinting by 50%. Ideal for survivors who need to cover long distances, especially in the Breakdown DLC.

Combat Endurance

Unlocked at level 7 of Cardio. Reduces stamina loss from combat by 50%. Excellent for survivors specializing in melee weapons.

Ninja

Unlocked at level 7 of Wits. Allows survivors to open locked doors, search areas quickly and quietly, and sneak twice as fast. Particularly useful in higher levels of the Breakdown DLC to avoid attracting large hordes.

Rage

Available from the start. Grants a small amount of stamina back upon killing an enemy. Generally not recommended as the stamina gain is minimal unless performing specific powerful melee attacks.

Focus Aim

Unlocked at level 7 of Shooting. Slows down time, allowing for precise shots. Drains stamina while active, making it ideal for survivors with high stamina regeneration or those specializing in firearms.