Ready to jump into Dead Rails? This guide will walk you through every step from fueling your train to battling zombies—so you can play like a true pro. Follow along, and you’ll learn exactly how to survive the desert, earn money, and power your way to Mexico for the cure. Let’s begin!
Dead Rails Full Guide
1. Getting Started
- Sell the Gold Bar: At the very start, you’ll see a gold bar. Drag it to the trading area to earn $50.
- Buy Fuel (Coal): Fuel keeps your train moving. Coal is cheap, so stock up at the General Store. You can also use junk items or even zombie bodies as fuel—just toss them into the furnace!
- Tools and Guns: Consider buying a cheap gun (like a revolver) early on. Guns make killing zombies and wolves much easier than a basic shovel or axe.
2. Surviving Day and Night
- Daytime: This is the safest time. Stop at small houses or towns to loot items, find guns, and collect fuel. Watch out for zombies inside buildings—use walls or windows to attack them safely.
- Nighttime: Zombies and other monsters (like vampires or alpha wolves) spawn a lot. If possible, keep your train moving at night so you don’t get swarmed.
- Moon Events:
- Blood Moon: Vampires appear. They can teleport if you try to run, but their health is low, so they’re not too hard to kill.
- Full Moon: Alpha wolves spawn. They hit harder and run faster. If you kill them, their bodies sell for more money.
- Normal Night: Normal zombies spawn in large groups. If you stay on your train or in a fortress with turrets, you should be safer.
3. Important Checkpoints
- Every 10,000 meters, you’ll reach a checkpoint. You can buy and sell goods here:
- Trade Corpses: Vampire and wolf corpses can be sold for extra money.
- Sheriff’s Office: If you find outlaws, drag them here to claim a bounty.
- Gunsmith: Upgrade your weapons or buy ammo.
- General Store: Stock up on coal, healing items, and other supplies.
- Doctor: Buy bandages or snake oil. (Tip: Bandages no longer slow you down after the latest update.)
4. Best Loot Tips
- Snake Oil: Heals you to max and boosts your speed for a short time. It’s very powerful, so save some for tough fights.
- Guns and Ammo: Collect as many guns as you can carry. Having different weapon types (shotgun, rifle, etc.) helps you in different fights.
- Valuable Items: Gold bars or silver can earn you big cash at the trading post. Cash lets you buy better gear.
5. Horses and Train Upgrades
- Horses: You can now drag and weld horses to your train (new update feature). You might find them near farms. Some players prefer to ride them, but they can also be used for storage or fun.
- Metal Boards (Armor): Buy bulletproof metal sheets to protect yourself on top of the train. Outlaws and sprinter zombies can’t shoot or climb through metal barriers.
- Turrets: You can place a turret on your train to help fight off hordes. Turrets use ammo, so keep them stocked.
6. Handling Tough Fights
- Big Castle Raids: You may find large castles with tons of loot. Clear them by carefully luring enemies outside. Vampires and alpha wolves can get stuck in doorways, making them easier to shoot.
- Bandits and Sprinters: Near the final checkpoints, bandits and super-fast zombies appear. Build a “metal box” on top of your train to stay safe. They can’t climb in, and bullets won’t pass through the metal.
7. Final Tips
- Stay Fueled: Always have extra coal or junk items in your sack so you don’t run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere.
- Keep Moving at Night: Unless you’re at a safe fortress with turrets.
- Sell Corpses: Extra money helps you buy better gear.
- Team Up: It’s easier (and more fun) if you play with friends who can watch your back.
- Use Your Sack: Press F to store items quickly. You can carry up to 10 items without going back and forth.
Now you know the basics! Gather supplies, upgrade your gear, and outsmart every monster. Watch your back, protect your train, and make your way to Mexico for the cure. Good luck out there!