Buttstroke / Gun Stock Attack [B42]

Project Zomboid: Buttstroke – Turn Your Firearm into a Melee Weapon

Dealing with the relentless hordes in Project Zomboid can be a nail-biting experience. While firearms are essential for ranged combat, what happens when a zombie gets too close for comfort and you’re low on ammo or facing an overwhelming swarm? Introducing the Buttstroke / Gun Stock Attack mod, a simple yet incredibly effective modification that allows you to utilize the physical form of your firearm for close-quarters defense.

Unleash the Power of the Gun Stock

This mod enhances your combat options by enabling a brutal new attack: the gun stock bash. Instead of relying solely on a desperate, often ineffective, default counter-attack animation, Buttstroke replaces it with a powerful melee strike using the butt of your weapon. This not only provides a satisfying visual and auditory feedback loop, with new strike animations and accompanying sound effects, but also offers a viable way to create space and dispatch zombies that have breached your defenses.

Key Features of the Buttstroke Mod:

• **New Melee Attack:** Engage in close-quarters combat using the stock of your firearm.
• **Enhanced Counter-Attacks:** Replaces the default gun counter-attack animation with a more impactful move.
• **Immersive Sound Design:** Features new sound effects for both the attack and zombie reactions.
• **Customizable Damage:** Adjust the effectiveness of the stock attack through Project Zomboid’s sandbox settings to suit your playstyle.

How to Execute a Buttstroke Attack

Implementing this new combat maneuver is straightforward. To perform a buttstroke attack, simply hold down the right mouse button, initiating a defensive stance, and then press the space bar. This combination will trigger the powerful stock bash, giving you a crucial edge in desperate situations.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

While the mod is designed for a smooth experience, some users may encounter an occasional character freeze. If this occurs, the recommended solution is to ensure the “Buttstroke” mod is placed at the top of your mod list in the main menu. After repositioning the mod, restart your Project Zomboid game. This simple step has been found to resolve the freezing glitch, allowing you to get back to bashing zombies with your trusty firearm.

Add this mod to your Project Zomboid arsenal and experience a new layer of tactical depth in your fight for survival.