Rosewood, Kentucky: The Beginner's Choice
Rosewood is widely considered the best spawn for new players. It is small, easy to navigate, and contains high-value loot buildings right next to each other.
Difficulty: Low
Lowest zombie population of all spawn towns. Very few dense urban areas.
Loot Density: Medium
Excellent weapon loot (Fire/Police), but lacks large industrial warehouses for tools.
Base Potential: Very High
The Fire Station is arguably the single best pre-built base in the game.
Key Loot Locations
- The Fire Department (8148x11730): The crown jewel. Contains Fire Axes (best weapon), Crowbars, and heavy protective clothing.
- The Police Station (8083x11733): Directly across from the Fire Dept. Contains an Armory, Locker Room (Body Armor), and Vending Machines.
- BookNaked (8087x11500): A dedicated book store on the main street. Crucial for finding Skill Multiplier books early.
- Kentucky State Prison (West of Town): A massive fortress teeming with thousands of zombies. High risk, immense reward (Armory).
Best Base Locations
1. The Fire Station
It has tall fences on three sides, a garage large enough for 3 cars, a kitchen, dormitory, and roof access. You only need to build a double gate at the front to make it 100% secure.
2. The Gated Community (NorthWest)
Five large houses surrounded by unbreakable high fences. If you blockade the entrance road, you secure a massive area for farming and cars.
3. The Apartments (Main Street)
Located above the shops (Book Store/Supermarket). Destroy the stairs with a sledgehammer and use sheet ropes for access. Completely zombie-proof.
Warning: While the town is easy, the nearby Prison and "Secret Military Base" (deep in the woods to the south) are end-game deathtraps. Do not wander into the forest without a map.
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