Challenges

This article is considered accurate for the current version (Version 2.1).

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Challenges are objectives to complete that reward Experience when redeemed. Each challenge in a group can be completed in any order. Once all Challenges in a group are completed and redeemed, a reward item can be redeemed at any Trader.

The Challenges window is accessed with the Y key by default.

Basics

Basics of Survival

This group must be completed in order to unlock all other challenges.

• Tutorial Challenge
  • Objective: None (Redeemable by default)
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Gather Resources
  • Objectives:
    • Gather 10x Plant Fibers
    • Gather 10x Wood
    • Gather 5x Small Stone
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Craft Tools
  • Objective: Craft Stone Axe
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Stone Axe Harvesting
  • Objectives:
    • Harvest 10x Wood with a Stone Axe
    • Harvest 5x Small Stone with a Stone Axe
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Craft Armor
  • Objective: Craft Primitive Outfit
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Wear Armor
  • Objective: Wear Primitive Outfit
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Craft Club
  • Objective: Craft Wooden Club
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Craft Bow
  • Objective: Craft Primitive Bow
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Craft Arrows
  • Objective: Craft Stone Arrow
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Redeem Rewards
  • Objective: Complete all other Challenges in this group
  • Reward: 100 XP and 4 skill points

Completion Reward: 500 XP

Reward Choices

Stone Shovel

Total Experience Reward: 1500 XP

Homesteading

• Craft Land Claim Block
  • Objective: Place a Land Claim Block
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Craft Bedroll
  • Objective: Place a Bedroll
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Craft Building Blocks
  • Objective: Craft Building Block
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Place Building Blocks
  • Objective: Place a Building Block
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Upgrade Blocks
  • Objective: Upgrade a Building Block to a Wood Block with a Stone Axe
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Place Door
  • Objective: Place a Wood Door
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Place Storage Container
  • Objective: Place a Wood Storage Crate
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Place Torch
  • Objective: Place a Torch
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Place Spike Trap
  • Objective: Place Wood Spikes
  • Reward: 100 XP
• Upgrade To Cobblestone
  • Objective: Upgrade a Wood Block to a Cobblestone Block with a Stone Axe
  • Reward: 100 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 2000 XP

Advanced Survival

• Spend Skill Point
  • Objective: Spend 1 skill point
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Hunt Animals
  • Objective: Kill 2 Animals
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Harvest Animals
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Raw Meat with a Bone Knife
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Place Campfire
  • Objective: Place a Campfire
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Craft Charred Meat
  • Objective: Cook 2x Charred Meat
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Eat Charred Meat
  • Objective: Eat 2x Charred Meat
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Drink From Water Source
  • Objective: Drink directly from a water source
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Place Dew Collector
  • Objective: Place a Dew Collector
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Kill Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 5 Zombies
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Craft Farm Plot
  • Objective: Place a Farm Plot
  • Reward: 500 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 6000 XP

Crafting

• Read a Magazine
  • Objective: Read a Crafting Skill Magazine
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Scrap Items
  • Objective: Scrap any 5 items
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Place Forge
  • Objective: Place a Forge
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Craft Forged Iron
  • Objective: Craft 100x Forged Iron
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Place Workbench
  • Objective: Place a Workbench
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Craft Pipe Bombs
  • Objective: Craft 20x Pipe Bomb
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Place Cement Mixer
  • Objective: Place a Cement Mixer
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Craft Concrete Mix
  • Objective: Craft 100x Concrete Mix
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Place Chemistry Station
  • Objective: Place a Chemistry Station
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Craft Gas Can
  • Objective: Craft 100x Gas Can
  • Reward: 5000 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 24500 XP

Traders/Quests

• Meet Rekt
  • Objective: Talk to Trader Rekt
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Meet Jen
  • Objective: Talk to Trader Jen
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Meet Bob
  • Objective: Talk to Trader Bob
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Meet Hugh
  • Objective: Talk to Trader Hugh
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Meet Joel
  • Objective: Talk to Trader Joel
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Buy items from Traders
  • Objective: Buy 5 items from any Trader
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Sell items to Traders
  • Objective: Sell 5 items to any Trader
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Complete Quests
  • Objective: Complete 2 Quests
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Complete a Quest Tier
  • Objective: Complete a tier of Quests
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Open a Trade Route
  • Objective: Complete an Open Trade Routes Quest
  • Reward: 1000 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 22000 XP

Harvesting

• Harvest Honey
  • Objective: Harvest 5x Jar of Honey from Tree Stumps
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Harvest Cobblestone
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Cobblestone Rocks from Tarped Pallets
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Harvest Pipes
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Short Iron Pipes from Sinks
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Harvest Polymers
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Scrap Polymers
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Harvest Leather
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Leather
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Rotting Flesh
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Rotting Flesh
  • Reward: 500 XP
• Harvest Car Parts
  • Objectives:
    • Harvest 3x Engine
    • Harvest 3x Lead Car Battery
    • Harvest 4x Brass Radiator
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Harvest Mechanical Parts
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Mechanical Parts
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Harvest Forged Steel
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Forged Steel
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Harvest Electrical Parts
  • Objective: Harvest 10x Electrical Parts
  • Reward: 2500 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 13500

Advanced

Gathering

• Gather Wood
  • Objective: Harvest 2000x Wood
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Clay
  • Objective: Harvest 1000x Clay Soil
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Sand
  • Objective: Harvest 1000x Crushed Sand
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Stone
  • Objective: Harvest 2000x Small Stone
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Iron
  • Objective: Harvest 1000x Iron
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Lead
  • Objective: Harvest 1000x Lead
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Coal
  • Objective: Harvest 1000x Coal
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Nitrate
  • Objective: Harvest 1000x Nitrate Powder
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Oil Shale
  • Objective: Harvest 1000x Oil Shale
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather Precious Elements
  • Objectives:
    • Harvest 20x Silver Nugget
    • Harvest 20x Gold Nugget
    • Harvest 20x Raw Diamond
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 20000 XP

Farmer

• Farming Goldenrod
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Goldenrod Flower
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Chrysanthemum
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Chrysanthemum Flower
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Coffee Beans
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Coffee Beans
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Yucca
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Yucca Fruit
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Aloe Leaves
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Aloe Vera Leaf
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Blueberries
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Blueberries
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Hops
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Hops Flower
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Pumpkins
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Pumpkin
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Corn
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Ear of Corn
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Farming Potatoes
  • Objective: Harvest 50x Potato
  • Reward: 2000 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 21000 XP

Healer

• Craft Splint
  • Objective: Craft 10x Splint
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Craft First Aid Bandage
  • Objective: Craft 10x First Aid Bandage
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Heal Bleeding
  • Objective: Cure Bleeding 25 times
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Heal Infection
  • Objective: Cure Infection 10 times
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Heal Dysentery
  • Objective: Cure Dysentery 10 times
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Heal Broken Leg
  • Objective: Cure Broken Leg 10 times
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Heal Broken Arm
  • Objective: Cure Broken Arm 10 times
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Heal Concussion
  • Objective: Cure Concussion 10 times
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Heal Fatigued
  • Objective: Cure Fatigue 10 times
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Heal Laceration
  • Objective: Cure Laceration 10 times
  • Reward: 5000 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 37000 XP

Survivor

• Enter Burnt Forest
  • Objective: Enter the Burnt Forest
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Enter Desert
  • Objective: Enter the Desert
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Enter Snow
  • Objective: Enter the Snow
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Enter Wasteland
  • Objective: Enter the Wasteland
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Survivor Short
  • Objective: Survive for 7 real-time hours
  • Reward: 2500 XP
• Survivor Medium
  • Objective: Survive for 14 real-time hours
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Survivor Long
  • Objective: Survive for 21 real-time hours
  • Reward: 10000 XP
• Survive 1 Blood Moon
  • Objective: Survive 1 Blood Moon Horde
  • Reward: 2000 XP
• Survive 5 Blood Moons
  • Objective: Survive 5 Blood Moon Hordes
  • Reward: 5000 XP
• Survive 10 Blood Moons
  • Objective: Survive 10 Blood Moon Hordes
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Completion Reward: 1000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Total Experience Reward: 46000 XP

Hunter

• Hunt Rabbits
  • Objective: Kill 50 Rabbits
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Chickens
  • Objective: Kill 50 Chickens
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Coyotes
  • Objective: Kill 50 Coyotes
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

The Hunter's Journal Vol. 3

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Deer
  • Objective: Kill 50 Does or Stags
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

The Hunter's Journal Vol. 5

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Snakes
  • Objective: Kill 50 Snakes
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Boars
  • Objective: Kill 50 Boars or Grace
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Wolves
  • Objective: Kill 50 Wolves or Dire Wolves
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

The Hunter's Journal Vol. 2

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Mountain Lions
  • Objective: Kill 50 Mountain Lions
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

The Hunter's Journal Vol. 4

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Bears
  • Objective: Kill 50 Bears, Little Bears, or Zombie Bears
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

The Hunter's Journal Vol. 1

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

• Hunt Animals
  • Objective: Kill 500 of any Animal
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Crafting Skill Magazine (2)

Mod Schematic

Perk Book

Completion Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Box of Iron Arrows (5)

Box of 9mm Ammo (5)

Box of Shotgun Shells (5)

Box of 7.62mm Ammo (5)

Box of Robotic Turret Ammo (5)

Total Experience Reward: 110000 XP

Zombie Slayer

• Kill Any Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 500 Zombies
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Iron Arrow (150)

9mm Ammo (300)

Shotgun Shell (150)

7.62mm Ammo (150)

Robotic Turret Ammo (1000)

• Kill Zombie Vultures
  • Objective: Kill 50 Zombie Vultures
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Steel Arrow (150)

AP 9mm Ammo (300)

Shotgun Slug (150)

AP 7.62mm Ammo (150)

AP Robotic Turret Ammo (1000)

• Kill Lumberjack Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 50 Zombie Lumberjacks
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Molotov Cocktail (20)

Grenade (25)

Contact Grenade (25)

Timed Charge (10)

Air Filter Land Mine (10)

• Kill Spider Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 50 Spider Zombies
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Cigar

Helmet Light Mod

Bandolier Mod

Armor Triple Pocket Mod

Impact Bracing Mod

• Kill Big Mama Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 50 Zombie Big Mamas
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Cripple Em Mod

Silencer Mod

Shotgun Tube Extender Mod

Drum Magazine Mod

Rad Remover Mod

• Kill Tourist Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 50 Zombie Tourists
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Stealth Boots Mod

Water Purifier Mod

Armor Quad Pocket Mod

Treasure Hunters Mod

Night Vision Mod

• Kill Mutated Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 50 Mutated Zombies
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Perception Mod

Strength Mod

Fortitude Mod

Agility Mod

Intellect Mod

• Kill Cop Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 50 Cop Zombies
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Water Filter

Super Corn Seed Recipe

Solar Cell (3)

Crucible

Legendary Parts (4)

• Kill Wights
  • Objective: Kill 50 Feral Wights
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Legendary Steel Spear Crafting Bundle

Legendary Steel Club Crafting Bundle

Legendary Steel Knuckles Crafting Bundle

Legendary Machete Crafting Bundle

Legendary Baton Crafting Bundle

• Kill Demolition Zombies
  • Objective: Kill 50 Demolition Zombies
  • Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Legendary Rifle Crafting Bundle

Legendary Shotgun Crafting Bundle

Legendary Machine Gun Crafting Bundle

Legendary Pistol Crafting Bundle

Legendary Robotics Crafting Bundle

Completion Reward: 10000 XP

Reward Choices

Box of Steel Arrows (5)

Box of AP 9mm Ammo (5)

Box of Shotgun Slugs (5)

Box of AP 7.62mm Ammo (5)

Box of AP Robotic Turret Ammo (5)

Total Experience Reward: 110000 XP

Biomes

Burnt Survival

• Find or Build Shelter
  • Objective: Take shelter in the Burnt Forest
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Mushrooms
  • Objective: Harvest 5x Mushrooms in the Burnt Forest
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Craft Black Lung Serum
  • Objective: Craft Black Lung Serum
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Use Black Lung Serum
  • Objective: Use Black Lung Serum
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Kill Burnt Forest Biome Zombies
  • Objectives:
    • Kill 5 Burnt Zombies in the Burnt Forest
    • Kill 5 Zombies in the Burnt Forest
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Nitrate Powder
  • Objective: Harvest 250x Nitrate Powder in the Burnt Forest
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather items for Smoke Gear
  • Objectives:
    • Gather 1x Armor Crafting Kit
    • Gather 20x Scrap Polymers
    • Gather 20x Cloth Fragment
    • Gather 10x Leather
    • Gather 50x Coal
  • Reward: 1000 XP

Completion Reward: 10000 XP

• Smoke Gear recipe unlocked

Total Experience Reward: 17000 XP

Desert Survival

• Find or Build Shelter
  • Objective: Take shelter in the Desert
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Aloe Leaves
  • Objective: Harvest 5x Aloe Vera Leaf in the Desert
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Craft Sunstroke Tonic
  • Objective: Craft Sunstroke Tonic
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Use Sunstroke Tonic
  • Objective: Drink Sunstroke Tonic
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Kill Desert Biome Zombies
  • Objective:
    • Kill 5 Plague Spitters in the Desert
    • Kill 10 Zombies in the Desert
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Oil Shale
  • Objective: Harvest 250x Oil Shale in the Desert
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather items for Desert Gear
  • Objectives:
    • Gather 1x Armor Crafting Kit
    • Gather 20x Scrap Polymers
    • Gather 20x Cloth Fragment
    • Gather 10x Leather
    • Gather 2x Scope Lens
  • Reward: 1000 XP

Completion Reward: 10000 XP

• Desert Gear recipe unlocked

Total Experience Reward: 17000 XP

Snow Survival

• Find or Build Shelter
  • Objective: Take shelter in the Snow
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Blueberries
  • Objective: Harvest 5x Blueberries in the Snow
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Craft Scorcher Stew
  • Objective: Craft Scorcher Stew
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Use Scorcher Stew
  • Objective: Eat Scorcher Stew
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Kill Snow Biome Zombies
  • Objectives:
    • Kill 5 Frost Claws in the Snow
    • Kill 15 Zombies in the Snow
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Coal
  • Objective: Harvest 250x Coal in the Snow
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather items for Snow Gear
  • Objectives:
    • Gather 1x Armor Crafting Kit
    • Gather 20x Scrap Polymers
    • Gather 20x Cloth Fragment
    • Gather 10x Leather
    • Gather 50x Cotton
  • Reward: 1000 XP

Completion Reward: 10000 XP

• Snow Gear recipe unlocked

Total Experience Reward: 17000 XP

Wasteland Survival

• Find or Build Shelter
  • Objective: Take shelter in the Wasteland
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Radiated Mushrooms
  • Objective: Harvest 5x Radiated Mushrooms in the Wasteland
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Craft Fallout Flush
  • Objective: Craft Fallout Flush
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Use Fallout Flush
  • Objective: Use Fallout Flush
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Kill Wasteland Biome Zombies
  • Objectives:
    • Kill 5 Mutated Zombies in the Wasteland
    • Kill 20 Zombies in the Wasteland
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Harvest Lead
  • Objective: Harvest 250x Lead in the Wasteland
  • Reward: 1000 XP
• Gather items for Radiation Gear
  • Objectives:
    • Gather 1x Armor Crafting Kit
    • Gather 20x Scrap Polymers
    • Gather 20x Cloth Fragment
    • Gather 10x Leather
    • Gather 10x Forged Steel
  • Reward: 1000 XP

Completion Reward: 10000 XP

• Radiation Gear recipe unlocked

Total Experience Reward: 17000 XP