Big Metal Pole Fence
| Big Metal Pole Fence | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Building |
| Type | Metal Structure |
| Build Menu | Welding |
| Build Skill | Welding: 3 |
| Build XP | Welding: 30 |
| Health | 450 (+50 per skill level) |
| Learned From | Magazine: Welder Monthly - April 1993 |
| Location | Built |
The Big Metal Pole Fence is a tall fence of welded metal poles. It closes off a base perimeter while leaving a clear view of what is coming.
It belongs to Welding and comes in a single version. The in-game tooltip puts it plainly: at least the horde is seen before it breaks in. Pointy weapons can attack through it. Survivors can climb over this tall fence, while zombies stay on the far side. That gives a base a strong outer line with an escape route for the living. It is one of the sturdiest fences in the Welding menu. Low wire fences cost less but only slow zombies down.
How to Build Big Metal Pole Fence
This recipe must be learned first. The magazine Welder Monthly - April 1993 teaches it. It asks for Welding level 3. Each section gives 30 Welding XP.
Each section takes five Iron Pipe and two Scrap Metal. A Welding Torch and Welding Rods join the poles. Both are drawn down by the build.
Once built, the fence has 450 health. Each point of the builder's skill adds 50 more. A welder at a high level leaves a far tougher fence than a beginner.
Level 3 is an early welding level. That makes this fence a good way to train Welding while building something useful. Pair it with the Big Pole Fence Gate, which uses the same poles and the same level.
The Metal Big Pole Fence recipe builds the Big Metal Pole Fence. It needs Welding level 3. Building it gives 30 Welding XP. The recipe has to be learned first.
| Name | Image | Amount | Kept | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Torch | 
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5x | No | /additem Base.BlowTorch
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| Iron Pipe | 
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5x | No | /additem Base.MetalPipe
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| Scrap Metal | 
|
2x | No | /additem Base.ScrapMetal
|
| Welding Rods | 
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5x | No | /additem Base.WeldingRods
|
Learning
These can teach the build recipe for the Big Metal Pole Fence.
| Name | Image | Type | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine: Welder Monthly - April 1993 | 
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Magazine | /additem Base.MetalworkMag3
|
How to Use Big Metal Pole Fence
The fence blocks zombies and vehicles. Both sides can see through the gaps between the poles.
Defenders can shoot through it and strike with spears and other pointed weapons. This lets a group thin out zombies pressed against the fence without opening it.
Its health decides how long it holds when a crowd leans on it. Rebuild broken sections before the next wave arrives.
Notes
- The tooltip says pointy weapons can attack through this.
- Survivors can climb it, while zombies stay outside.
- Learn it from Welder Monthly - April 1993.
- The Big Pole Fence Gate matches it as an entrance.
- Building it at a higher Welding level adds health.
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