Zombie talent tree
Each zombie has a tree of its own. Nodes are paid with the tech points that zombie has earned by working, not with yours, and each costs points of one colour. A node opens once every node it hangs from is learned, and a zombie can only hold fewer learned nodes than it has red skulls: with 5 red skulls it can learn 4. Take an organ out and the nodes learned last switch off until the skulls come back. See Zombies.
85 nodes · also see the keeper talent tree.
Building
| Node | Cost | Needs first | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Building mastery +1 (step 1) | 50 red tech points | — |
| Building mastery +1 (step 2) | 100 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Excavator The zombie has mastered the shovel. Increased speed when digging clay and sand. | 50 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Tailor The zombie has gotten better with fabric and thread: fewer scraps, more finished items. | 100 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Building mastery +1 (step 3) | 100 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Apprentice Carpenter The zombie has learned the difference between a log and a plank.
+2  when working with wood. | 200 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 2) |
| Building mastery +1 (step 4) | 200 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Logger The zombie figured out which end of the axe to hold. Woodcutting speed increased. | 200 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Quarryman The zombie has mastered the pickaxe. Quarrying speed increased. | 200 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 3) |
| Building mastery +1 (step 5) | 200 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Novice Stonemason The zombie realized the chisel is for the stone, not for gnawing.
+2 when working with stone. | 200 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Master Carpenter The zombie has learned to saw in a straight line.
+4 when working with wood. | 500 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Building mastery +2 (step 6) | 500 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Magpie’s Eye The zombie notices the shiny things in the mine, and can recover gems. | 500 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Factory Operative The zombie works better under the punishing conditions of conveyor production. | 500 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 5) |
| Building mastery +2 (step 7) | 500 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 5) |
 | Master Stonemason The zombie learned to control the force of its strikes.
+4 when working with marble. | 500 red tech points | Building mastery +1 (step 5) |
Smithing
| Node | Cost | Needs first | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Smithing mastery +1 (step 1) | 50 red tech points | — |
 | Zombie Miner The zombie works better in the poisonous fumes of the mine — unlike you. | 100 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Smithing mastery +1 (step 2) | 100 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Novice Blacksmith The zombie figured out which end of the hammer to hold.
+2  when working with bronze. | 100 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Smithing mastery +1 (step 3) | 100 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Puff Master The zombie puts what remains of its lungs to good use.
+3 when working with glass. | 200 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 2) |
| Smithing mastery +1 (step 4) | 200 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Advanced Blacksmith The zombie stopped hammering its own fingers.
+4 when working with iron. | 200 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Impaler The zombie gets that the sharp end points toward the enemy: higher spear damage. | 200 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 3) |
| Smithing mastery +1 (step 5) | 200 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Blindseye The zombie learned to draw the bow, rather than just throwing arrows by hand: higher bow damage. | 200 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 3) |
| Factory Operative The zombie works better under the punishing conditions of conveyor production. | 500 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Smithing mastery +2 (step 6) | 500 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Master Blacksmith The zombie figured out heat control.
+6 when working with steel. | 500 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Tin Can The zombie sees that armor is for wearing, not rattling around in a bag: higher defense. | 400 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 5) |
| Smithing mastery +2 (step 7) | 500 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 5) |
 | Undead Resilience The zombie remembered it's already dead, and stopped noticing minor wounds: higher health. | 400 red tech points | Smithing mastery +1 (step 5) |
Farming
| Node | Cost | Needs first | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Farming mastery +1 (step 1) | 50 green tech points | — |
| Farming mastery +1 (step 2) | 100 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Farmer I The zombie produces better seeds and bigger crops. | 100 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Miller The zombie pours wheat between the millstones instead of all over the floor: yields more flour. | 100 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Farming mastery +1 (step 3) | 100 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Novice Fisherman The zombie learned that bobbers float and sinkers sink: higher chance to catch common fish. | 200 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 2) |
| Farming mastery +1 (step 4) | 200 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Fertilizer Expert The zombie knows how to tell the different fertilizers apart.
+3  when making fertilizer. | 200 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Brewer The zombie learned to brew hops and honey without adding its own secret ingredients.
+3  at the brewery. | 200 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 3) |
| Farming mastery +1 (step 5) | 200 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Presser The zombie learned not to spill juice all over the floor.
+4 when pressing juice. | 200 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Veteran Fisherman The zombie learned to set the hook in time: higher chance to catch rare fish. | 500 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Farming mastery +2 (step 6) | 500 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Farmer II The zombie produces even better seeds and bigger crops. | 500 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Preserver The zombie learned to seal jars before their contents come alive.
+4 when making canned goods. | 500 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 5) |
| Farming mastery +2 (step 7) | 500 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 5) |
 | Winemaker The zombie has learned the winemaking process.
+5 when making wine. | 500 green tech points | Farming mastery +1 (step 5) |
Book writing
| Node | Cost | Needs first | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Book writing mastery +1 (step 1) | 25 blue tech points | — |
 | Novice Musician At least the rats seem to enjoy it. Slightly increases  when assigned to the choir or organ. | 10 blue tech points | — |
 | Dead Shakespeare Every zombie has a story. Most end in tragedy. The zombie writes better stories. | 25 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Book writing mastery +1 (step 2) | 50 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Dead printer The zombie produces more paper and newspapers. | 25 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Book writing mastery +1 (step 3) | 100 red tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Dead King The zombie writes everything faster: books, stories, and newspapers. | 25 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Skilled Musician Not bad for someone without a pulse. Increases when assigned to the choir or organ. | 25 blue tech points | Novice Musician |
 | Ghostwriter Nobody remembers the author anyway.
+4  when writing stories. | 50 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 2) |
| Book writing mastery +1 (step 4) | 100 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Dead tree society Dead tree, dead worker — a perfect match.
+4 when crafting paper. | 50 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 2) |
| Book writing mastery +1 (step 5) | 200 red tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Dead jeweler Diamonds are forever. So is this employee. The zombie creates jewelry faster. | 200 red tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Maestro Even the angels are taking notes. Greatly increases when assigned to the choir or organ. | 50 blue tech points | Skilled Musician |
 | Dead pen Writer's block isn't a problem if you don't have a brain.
+4 when working at the Writing Desk. | 100 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Book writing mastery +2 (step 6) | 200 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Dead press Extra! Extra! Nobody's actually alive to read it.
+4 when working at the Printing Press. | 100 blue tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 4) |
| Book writing mastery +2 (step 7) | 500 red tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 5) |
 | Corpse jeweler Zombie make a pretty!
+4 when working at the Jewelry Table. | 500 red tech points | Book writing mastery +1 (step 5) |
Anatomy
| Node | Cost | Needs first | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 1) | 25 blue tech points | — |
 | Dead distiller Even the cube seems impressed. The zombie gets more items from the Distillation Cube. | 50 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Anatomy mastery +1 (step 2) | 50 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Dead alchemist Sometimes recipes give a little extra. Don't ask how. The zombie sometimes gets more items from the Formulation Bench. | 50 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 1) |
| Anatomy mastery +1 (step 3) | 100 red tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 1) |
 | Holy corpse Even the church can't complain about free labor.
+4 when crafting church supplies. | 100 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 2) |
| Anatomy mastery +1 (step 4) | 100 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 2) |
 | Zombie alchemist Some ingredients are fresher than others.
+4 when crafting potions. | 100 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 2) |
| Anatomy mastery +1 (step 5) | 200 red tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Dead grave builder A beautiful grave is your last chance to make a good first impression. The zombie crafts gravestones and fences more quickly. | 200 red tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 3) |
 | Rotten distiller +4 when working at the Distillation Cube. | 200 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Anatomy mastery +2 (step 6) | 200 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 4) |
 | Mad necrochemist If it's bubbling, don't stand too close.
+4 when working at the Formulation Bench. | 200 blue tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 4) |
| Anatomy mastery +2 (step 7) | 500 red tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 5) |
 | Grave architect +4 when crafting gravestones and grave fences. | 500 red tech points | Anatomy mastery +1 (step 5) |