Earning HellDrinx Coins (In-Game)
The primary way to earn coins in Project Zomboid is by killing zombies. Each kill awards coins based on the zone you're in
Kill Zombies
Every zombie kill earns HC. The amount is multiplied by your current zone's difficulty. Very Hard zones give 2x, Easy zones give 0.5x
Combat XP Boost
Zone multipliers also apply to combat skill XP: Aiming, Reloading, Nimble, Sprinting, Strength, Fitness, Axe, Long Blade, Short Blade, Long Blunt, Short Blunt, Spear, Maintenance
Transfer from Discord
Use /sendcointogame on Discord to transfer your Discord HC balance to your in-game shop balance. Must be online.
All Zones & Difficulty
The world is divided into zones with difficulty ratings. Your HUD widget shows your current zone, coin multiplier, and XP multiplier in real-time
| Zone | Coins | XP |
|---|---|---|
| Very Hard — High risk, high reward | ||
| Raccoon City | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Raven Creek | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Peace Town | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Louisville Airport | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Louisville Mall | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Louisville Trainyard | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Muldraugh Military Base | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Rosewood Prison | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Yanghu Town | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Uncle Bunker | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Lilypool | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Foxtrot Warehouse | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Joy City | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Hard — Challenging with good rewards | ||
| GreenRiver | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Anruisi Town | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Cathal Valley | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Fort Waterfront | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Tikitown | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Black Stone | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Military Zone | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Medium — Standard gameplay | ||
| Louisville (general) | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Muldraugh | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| West Point | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Chinatown | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Daisy County | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Estate 39 | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Hartburg | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Maplewood | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Nettle Township | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Begonia | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Greenleaf | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Easy — Safe for new players | ||
| Rosewood | 0.5x | 0.5x |
| Floatopia | 0.5x | 0.5x |
| Chestown | 0.5x | 0.5x |
| Iris Eyot | 0.5x | 0.5x |
| Asakusa Lake Town | 0.5x | 0.5x |
| Safe Zone — Protected areas | ||
| Kentucky (Spawn) | 0.5x | 0.5x |
| Shop Zones | 0.5x | 0.5x |
Sprinters & Loot by Zone
Each difficulty level determines how many sprinters you encounter and the quality of loot that spawns. Higher risk means faster zombies but better gear
| Difficulty | Sprinter Chance | Loot Level |
|---|---|---|
| Very Hard | 30% – 100% | Very Hard Loot (best gear) |
| Hard | 10% – 25% | Hard Loot |
| Medium | 5% – 15% | Medium Loot |
| Easy | 3% – 6% | Easy Loot (basic only) |
| Safe Zone | 0% | Easy Loot |
Night & Full Moon
Sprinter chances increase at night. During full moon events, even safe areas can have aggressive zombies. Stay indoors or prepare for a fight
Very Hard Warning
In Very Hard zones, up to 100% of zombies can be sprinters. Every zombie runs at full speed. Only enter with proper gear, weapons, and an escape plan
Horde Siege Events
Server-wide horde events trigger massive zombie waves. During active hordes, all multipliers stack on top of zone bonuses
In-Game HellDrinx Shop
Access the server shop in-game to buy items with your earned coins. The shop has 3,600+ items across multiple categories
Categories & Price Ranges
| Category | Price Range | Items |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles (Sports, Military, SUV, Pickup, Bus, RV, Trailers) | 15,000 – 210,000 HC | 315 |
| Appliances (Fridges, Ovens, Washers, Grills) | 6,000 – 12,000 HC | 100+ |
| Electronics (TVs, Computers, Arcades, Speakers) | 6,000 – 12,000 HC | 70+ |
| Storage (Cabinets, Shelves, Lockers) | 7,000+ HC | 280+ |
| Decor (Statues, Neons, Fireplaces, Fountains) | 1,500 – 200,000 HC | 1,000+ |
| Wall Art (Paintings, Posters, Frames) | 600 – 140,000 HC | 400+ |
| Estate 39 Exclusive (Anime-style furniture) | 5,000 – 55,000 HC | 89 |
| Tables, Seating, Lighting, Bathroom, Plants | 1,000 – 9,000 HC | 800+ |
Withdraw Coins to Discord
You can send coins back from the in-game shop to your Discord balance. Open the shop widget and use the Withdraw HC button. Coins transfer instantly.
Player Vending Machines
Set up your own automated shop using vending machines. Other players can buy from your stock while you're offline
How It Works
Place a vending machine in your safehouse. Stock it with items and set prices. Other players interact with the machine to purchase. You earn HC passively
Ownership
Only the machine owner can restock and change prices. Machines are protected — other players cannot pick them up or destroy them
Revenue
Revenue from sales is split: portion goes to you (the owner) and a small admin fee goes to the server economy. Check your earnings in the machine UI
Info Hub (In-Game)
The HellDrinx Shop has a built-in Info Hub accessible from the shop widget. It contains:
- How Claims work (safehouse claiming system)
- Padlock system (lock doors, share with faction)
- How to earn and spend HellDrinx Coins
- Zone multiplier explanation
- Vending machine setup guide
- How to send coins to/from Discord