Project Zomboid B42 Door Salvage: Pry, Smash, or Disassemble?

B42 Door Salvage

Disassemble when it works; pry or smash when B42 says “no.”

Quick-Start

Quick-Start

What’s happening? No “Disassemble” option “Disassemble” cancels instantly (bar blip) Metal door: no animation / no fuel use “Disassemble” works I need in now Copy Steps

1. Right-click the door and look for Disassemble.
2. If it’s missing: check tools, door type (security/armory), and positioning/pathing.
3. If it appears but does nothing: change sides, clear the tile, stop fast-forwarding.
4. If you need entry now: key, axe, sledge, or prying/lockpicking mods.

Quick Decision Tree

IF “Disassemble” shows AND action completes → Disassemble it (best salvage). ELSE IF “Disassemble” shows BUT action cancels → Reposition / clear tile / retry (no fast-forward). ELSE IF door is metal/security/armory and no option → Assume it’s restricted or finicky; use key/axe/sledge/crowbar mods. ELSE → Tools in main inventory + try a different angle; if still broken, treat as B42 jank and pivot.

Door-Type Cheat Sheet (B42 Reality Check)

Planning tool runs:

Pinned method

Click a method row to pin quick guidance here.

• Key (quiet, best outcome)
• Axe (fast, noisy)
• Sledge (instant, loudest, very final)
• Crowbar prying / lockpicking mods (cleaner than demolition)

Doorway tactics that save runs

XP & progression sanity check

B42 may not reward XP from disassembly the way you expect (varies by settings). If your goal is leveling, consider building/repair loops; if your goal is materials, disassemble is still king when it works.