“Urban Combat Vol 2” is, as the name suggests, a skill book in a series themed around tactics for urban areas and POIs (abandoned facilities). Books of this type in 7 Days to Die are typically designed as a “series” where collecting multiple volumes stacks up combat-related bonuses, and this book is positioned as one volume in such a series.
What kind of effects can you expect?
Based on its internal naming and the title “Urban Combat,” you can expect effects that give you an edge in city fights—things like melee and gunfights inside buildings, or reduced damage taken and firepower bonuses during close-quarters combat. Since the specific numbers and unlocks differ from volume to volume, the surest approach is to check the breakdown on the actual perk screen once you pick one up.
How to get it and when to use it
- How to obtain: Books of this kind are basically found by scavenging (looting) bookshelves, mailboxes, office furniture, and the like around town. The more you explore urban areas, the more likely you are to come across them.
- How to use: Once you pick one up, don’t forget to read (use) it to register it. There’s no point in reading a volume you’ve already read, so the trick is to prioritize collecting the ones you haven’t read yet.
- Who it’s best for: This is a series that benefits players who make clearing POIs and exploring town their main battleground rather than holing up at their base. If you frequently storm into buildings crawling with zombies, it’s worth setting a goal of completing the entire series.
As a book for turning towns from “danger zones” into “profit spots,” this is an item worth collecting steadily as you explore.