JayZ's NML strategy compendium

FuriousMoldovan · May 2021

For newer players - you can find the list of commonly used terms with explanation in NML Glossary here:

https://forums.nextgames.com/walkingdead/discussion/47202/nml-glossary/p1

@JayZ hope you don't mind

JayZ · May 2021

FuriousMoldovan said:

For newer players - you can find the list of commonly used terms with explanation in NML Glossary here:

https://forums.nextgames.com/walkingdead/discussion/47202/nml-glossary

@JayZ hope you don't mind

Not at all! Will link it next time I update my guides.

Elsbeth · May 2021

Just wondering, there are so many Hunter weapons, have you rated them, and do you have a link to this info?

Your insights and explanations are helpful, clear, and on point. Who knew Sasha and Beta were two key players! Now I know, and it’s true.

Thank you.

Paste · May 2021

Elsbeth said:

Just wondering, there are so many Hunter weapons, have you rated them, and do you have a link to this info?
Your insights and explanations are helpful, clear, and on point. Who knew Sasha and Beta were two key players! Now I know, and it’s true.
Thank you.

At mid to high levels you basically only need these two (both with Lucky and never with Piercing):
* Winter Harpoon Gun (for using with Sasha)
* Festive Shotgun (for using with Shane and sometimes Sasha)

The Winter version of the Harpoon Gun is superior because it's completely silent (doesn't create threat), but there are no free versions of it, so if you need free then regular lucky harpoon gun works as a substitute in some cases.

There are a few others which are good in more niche cases. Shane's Shotgun is good for some challenge sets with pre-charged hunters. Devil's Torch used to be the only option for some missions on very high level too, but I think there are very few such cases left because of Shane and Yumiko adding alternatives.

Watch YouTubers like JayZ use these weapons and you'll understand why: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSePrANMyf_S_YKJyfJodg

Elsbeth · May 2021

Thank you.

JayZ · May 2021

Paste said:

Elsbeth said:

Just wondering, there are so many Hunter weapons, have you rated them, and do you have a link to this info?
Your insights and explanations are helpful, clear, and on point. Who knew Sasha and Beta were two key players! Now I know, and it’s true.
Thank you.

At mid to high levels you basically only need these two (both with Lucky and never with Piercing):
* Winter Harpoon Gun (for using with Sasha)
* Festive Shotgun (for using with Shane and sometimes Sasha)

The Winter version of the Harpoon Gun is superior because it's completely silent (doesn't create threat), but there are no free versions of it, so if you need free then regular lucky harpoon gun works as a substitute in some cases.

There are a few others which are good in more niche cases. Shane's Shotgun is good for some challenge sets with pre-charged hunters. Devil's Torch used to be the only option for some missions on very high level too, but I think there are very few such cases left because of Shane and Yumiko adding alternatives.

Watch YouTubers like JayZ use these weapons and you'll understand why: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSePrANMyf_S_YKJyfJodg

Thanks! Great answer.

My advanced guide to ranged survivors also describes specific scenarios for Hunter use, and you can see some of those weapons in action.

https://forums.nextgames.com/walkingdead/discussion/comment/395981/#Comment_395981

(Like everything else, it needs some updating to show how Shane can be used)

MichelWars · May 2021

@JayZalready have the update of this table?

Elsbeth · May 2021

So, I’m wondering, my festive shotguns only have piercing and none have lucky. Am I missing something? Is there a way to reroll weapon traits? I don’t recall a festive shotgun without piercing. Thanks.

Billbam · May 2021

Elsbeth said:

So, I’m wondering, my festive shotguns only have piercing and none have lucky. Am I missing something? Is there a way to reroll weapon traits? I don’t recall a festive shotgun without piercing. Thanks.

You have to buy it for cash in the shop.

Paste · May 2021

Billbam said:

Elsbeth said:

So, I’m wondering, my festive shotguns only have piercing and none have lucky. Am I missing something? Is there a way to reroll weapon traits? I don’t recall a festive shotgun without piercing. Thanks.

You have to buy it for cash in the shop.

No. Both versions are in the black market. Lucky one is in Shane's store and Piercing in Alphas.

Angelspit · May 2021

Just a tiny omission since a recent update: both Yumiko and Rick are listed as the best shooter.

Yumiko: Hands down the best Shooter in the game now.

Shooter Rick is now the most powerful Shooter in the game.

I haven't unlocked her yet, but from what I read, I suspect Rick is #2 now.

JayZ · May 2021

Angelspit said:

Just a tiny omission since a recent update: both Yumiko and Rick are listed as the best shooter.
Yumiko: Hands down the best Shooter in the game now.

Shooter Rick is now the most powerful Shooter in the game.
I haven't unlocked her yet, but from what I read, I suspect Rick is #2 now.

Thanks, updated! Also, I think Rick is #3 now. With the reworked leader trait for Aaron, he does massive damage with his charged attacks (especially with SR leading).

[Deleted User] · June 2021

someone has new numbers how many experience need to upgrade survivors starting from lvl 13?

[Deleted User] · June 2021

from 13 to 14 lvl - - - - - - - 243k

from 14 to 15 lvl - - - - - - - 292k

from 15 to 16 lvl - - - - - - - 360k

from 16 to 17 lvl - - - -- - - 534k

from 17 to 18 lvl - - - - - - - 720k

from 18 to 19 lvl - - - - - - 873k

from 19 to 20 lvl - - - - - - 995k

4 017 000 for 1 hero

from 20 to 21 lvl - - - - - - -

from 21 to 22 lvl - - - - - - -

from 22 to 23 lvl - - - - - - -

from 23 to 24 lvl - - - - - -

from 24 to 25 lvl - - -

from 25 to 26 lvl - - -

from 26 to 27 lvl - - -

from 27 to 28 lvl - - -

[Deleted User] · June 2021

from 20 to 21 lvl - - - - - - - 1.97 million

from 21 to 22 lvl - - - - - - - 2.21 million

from 22 to 23 lvl - - - - - - - 2.46 million

from 23 to 24 lvl - - - - - - 2.72 million

from 24 to 25 lvl - - - 2.92 million

from 25 to 26 lvl - - - 3.11 million

from 26 to 27 lvl - - - 3.32 million

Sorry, but I’m not sure about lvl 27 to 28. I still need to upgrade my training grounds to see that, or someone else can say the xp requirement.

FuriousMoldovan · June 2021

27 > 28 = 3.62 million.

Oh vey... You're looking at 26.347 millions per survivor 😬

Burmeliinis · June 2021

	1000 XP
Level	Upgrade Cost
2	0
3	1
4	2
5	4
6	8
7	14
8	23
9	35
10	49
11	71
12	129
13	189
14	243
15	292
16	360
17	534
18	720
19	873
20	995
21	1 968
22	2 207
23	2 456
24	2 718
25	2 912
26	3 112
27	3 319
28	3 623

m4s · June 2021

Something wrong @Burmeliinis

	XP Millions	Hours:Min

LEVEL UP 12	0,129	02:15
LEVEL UP 13	0,189	02:42
LEVEL UP 14	0,243	03:14
LEVEL UP 15	0,292	03:53
LEVEL UP 16	0,36	04:40
LEVEL UP 17	0,534	05:35
LEVEL UP 18	0,72	06:42
LEVEL UP 19	0,873	08:00
LEVEL UP 20	0,995	09:38
LEVEL UP 21	1,97	10:40
LEVEL UP 22	2,21	12:08
LEVEL UP 23	2,46	12:45
LEVEL UP 24	2,72	13:23
LEVEL UP 25	2,91	14:30
LEVEL UP 26	3,11	16:00
LEVEL UP 27	3,32	16:00
LEVEL UP 28	3,62	16:00

Burmeliinis · June 2021

It was the same, just that my figures were "level up cost from level x" while your showed the maybe more logical "level up cost to level x", so I changed the offset of my figures.

Dazzler · November 2021

My suggestions to update to your Shooters guide,

Ideal weapons - some of these are only available in Guild Wars

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6025874/uploads/editor/1m/kelo9f7y2h6z.jpg

Import .57 (Lucky, Destructive, Crippling) Infused Incendiary ideal for pinning walkers and letting them burn out

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6025874/uploads/editor/7c/1rzv41yaf0ui.jpg

Flare Gun (Charging, Gold Incendiary and Lucky) Infused with High Powered great for Yumiko & Hilltop Maggie

Winter Bow (Silver High Powered, Gold Destructive and Crippling) + Does not generate a threat good for Kill All Walkers

Ricks Alexandria Pistol (High Powered, Destructive, Crippling) Infused Lucky Great for use with SPY teams
Assassin Bow (High Powered, Destructive, Crippling) I dont own this one but is effectively a silenced high damage bow

You can see some of these in action on my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Nkq-eeI2r3bP9tGJqi4Vw

Is there any other Shooter weapons Im missing?

WellyLuga · November 2021

Get with the times Jeff! @JayZ

ATLAS-Z · November 2021

The only reason I never made any printed guides for this game is some player coming to tell me my shit is out of date lol

Eff that haha

@JayZ don't retire you scrub.

And ps... This guide has helped many players over the years, and J is the man.

ghost_pepper · December 2021

He'll dunk on you then block your spike.

imini5 · December 2021

What is the highest level a player can have? Is it 76, 77 or 78???

Dazzler · December 2021

I think its likely to be 77. I have a few more things to upgrade and need to farm tomatoes

FuriousMoldovan · December 2021

78 is the new max player lvl so far.

Angelspit · January 2022

It's very unfortunate that with JayZ's retirement this excellent compendium will become outdated eventually. I wish someone could take over.

Arqueue · January 2022

the one who should take over his compendium for the sake of new players is none other than NG itself. at the rate they introduce new heroes, new weapons, new traits, new modes etc, the current compendium needs to be updated frequently. totally, not worth the effort

Winston457 · January 2022

Arqueue said:

the one who should take over his compendium for the sake of new players is none other than NG itself. at the rate they introduce new heroes, new weapons, new traits, new modes etc, the current compendium needs to be updated frequently. totally, not worth the effort

I don't think we would want NG to take over, it should be a user. So much of the knowledge is from playing the game everyday, grinding, sharing ideas through the forums/Discord/guild/etc., and trying new things to see if they work.

NG would never pay someone to do the work required to recreate and then do the day-to-day leg work to keep it up to date. I also wouldn't trust that a corporation would share all the best info, especially if it was something that helped people spend less on the game.

Has to be a true user, and hopefully someone will pickup the torch. Even if they start a new thread by copy/pasting the current guide (with Jayz's permission) and editing it from there.

JayZ · January 2022

Anyone interested in taking over has my full permission to do so! My apologies for not being able to update it in the last few months. The game meta has been changing very quickly, and it was unfortunately too hard for me to keep up with it in this post.

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