Top 10 Rules for Surviving a Zombie Outbreak
If zombie movies have taught you anything, it's that rules matter more than luck. Sure, dumb luck might get you through a narrow alley swarming with the undead once or twice. But luck runs out. Brains, planning, and a strict no-nonsense approach to survival? That stuff sticks around.You've seen the horror stories unfold. A bite ignored. A friend trusted one day, turning rabid the next. A trigger-happy idiot wasting bullets on torso shots while the real threat keeps lurching forward. In a world gone rotten, mistakes aren't learning experiences. They're one-way tickets to becoming dinner.
It's not just about blasting zombies either. It's about managing your resources, spotting lies in desperate eyes, and figuring out who's a fellow survivor and who's just waiting to stab you in the back over a can of beans. Every rule here is written in blood, sweat, and the collective memory of countless zombie fiction disasters.
So here's your shot to weigh in. What rules really deserve a permanent spot in the survival guide? Which ones should every last man, woman, and bunker-dwelling prepper live by?
It's common knowledge that destroying the brain is the fastest way to kill a zombie.
Every bullet counts during an outbreak. It's never a good idea to go out guns blazing. There is nothing worse than being surrounded by zombies and having no ammo.
Zombies are relentless. Staying in shape is the best way to live a longer life. The fat and the slow are the first to go.
Unless it's The Walking Dead, and they're slow.
It doesn't matter who they are - a family member, a friend, or a loved one. Once a person is bitten, there's no avoiding it. They will turn into a zombie. Kill them before they kill you.
Too many people in movies and games have made the mistake of allowing an afflicted person to live.
It's always important to know who not to trust. Some people might seem helpful at the time but will betray you by stealing your supplies or leaving you behind.
Oh yeah, about that, you don't want to get betrayed.
Anything and everything that isn't nailed down can be used as a weapon.
Zombies tend to hang out in dark places such as train tunnels and abandoned houses.
If you enter a dark place, a zombie might be lurking in the shadows.
When picking a safe house, make sure there is an emergency exit. While hiding in the basement may seem like a good idea, when zombies break through the door, there's no way out.
Night of the Living Dead taught us that teamwork is important for surviving a zombie attack. Not working together always ends in disaster.
If you ever need to travel, it's always wise to check the backseat of the car. Zombies are known for hiding there and jumping out when you least expect them to.
That should be number one! It would be awful if you got in your car and then a zombie came out of nowhere and killed you!
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You should've gone for the head.
Guns are powerful and long-ranged, but will eventually run out of ammo. Keep something like a sword, as well as a low-ranged melee weapon with you at all times to ensure protection during dangerous situations.
Wham bam shazam! No, really, why would anyone do that?
Pow pow pow, it's really reasonable to pull the trigger.
Electric cars are good, and so are hybrids.
If you do well, sacrifice is not always the best.
Because they won't recognize you're a human.
Commandeer a boat and sail away. Zombies can't swim, and even if they could, the sharks would get them.
Preferably a hot air balloon or a helicopter, since they don't require a long runway to land safely.