
Project Zomboid Sledgehammer Guide: Where to Find, Stats, & Best Uses
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The Sledgehammer in Project Zomboid is one of the game’s most versatile pieces of equipment. It can be used as a tool to break through barricades and walls. Otherwise, it's also very effective as a weapon to smash zombie brains. So, continue reading to know where to find the Sledgehammer and how to use it properly.
Find the Sledgehammer in Project Zomboid by searching warehouses, construction sites, hardware stores, and industrial facilities. You may also find it on the road, particularly near a pothole or beside some traffic cones. Some homes may also have a Sledgehammer in them. However, the chances of finding a Sledgehammer in the open or one of the abandoned houses are slim, so if you're in desperate need, stick to the higher density locations.
As a weapon, the Sledgehammer in Project Zomboid has one of the highest attack damages compared to other melee weapons. However, it also has the longest swing time, making its user vulnerable to attacks while in this animation.
The Sledgehammer’s stats are the following:
Where To Find The Sledgehammer in Project Zomboid

Sledgehammer Stats and Usage

- Weight: 6
- Equipped: Two-handed
- Weapon Type: Blunt
- Attack Speed: 4
- Range: 0.7 to 1.35 tiles
- Damage: 2 to 3
- Knockback: 1
- Knockdown: 3
- Breaking barricades and doors
- Chopping trees
- Destroying tiles
- 2x Wood Glue: 100% chance of success, repairs up to 55% (also needs Carpentry Level 2)
- 2x Duct Tape: 95% chance of success, repairs up to 20%
- 3x Glue: 95% chance of success, repairs up to 10%
- 4x Adhesive Tape: 95% chance of success, repairs up to 10%
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