Books
Books are effect items that apply to the entire compound. They can be either temporary or permanent, with temporary books typically having larger effects.
Most books can be scavenged in the dead zone, but some are only available in the shop or in supply boxes.
The books are color-coded as determined by their category, and unless a "How To Specialize in" book is equipped, only one book of each color can be equipped at a time. A compound can equip up to four books.
In addition to the book slots, the player can also equip a Tactics Manual that allows for fine-tuning how their survivors perform. They usually increase one aspect of survivor performance while sacrificing another. Tactics Manuals can be crafted using components obtained by recycling unwanted books.
Combat Books
As their name suggests, Combat Books apply effects on missions, raids, and compound defense. They are represented by the color ...
General Books
General Books apply effects mainly to passive compound affairs, such as morale or compound defense. They are represented by the...
Mission Books
Mission Books apply effects on missions such as quality loot chance or noise effects. They are represented by the color green.
Resource Books
Resources Books apply effects to both passive and active resource procurement, including fuel. They are represented by the colo...
Survival Books
These books mainly alter which kinds of resources are looted while scavenging in the dead zone. They are represented by a tan c...
Tactics Manual
Tactics Manuals are temporary items that gives the compound's survivors temporary boosts, much like books. Unlike books however...