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Visit a watchtower to unlock vision in this sector
– In-game description

Description[]

"Visit a watchtower to unlock vision in this sector"

Information[]

Watchtowers appear on the Global Map, and are used to unlock new areas of the map.

Currently there are 4 watchtowers in the game (as of Beta v.1.17.7)

1st Watchtower- Northern Watchtower[]


1st watchtower location

1st Watchtower location

Level 15 required.
– In-game description

Unlocks the Northern Regions and Winter Zones.

Commonly referred to as the “Northern Watchtower”.

Located on the left side of the Global Map, above Crooked Creek Farm.

Note: Location available from level 15

Repairing the Watchtower requires an Electric Generator.

The watchtower is located at the center of the map, surrounded by a steel fence. The gate is found at the southern end (lower right).

  • A Crowbar is needed to open the gate.

Enemies:[]

Once the Electric Generator is placed at the foot of the watchtower a wave of zombies will appear and attack the player.

As of season 3 update, you no longer need to kill the second wave in order to activate the computer, just place the generator and exit the location.

  • Tip: If you do not kill the wave of zombies and return to the location, know that the wave of zombies does not disappear. only after they are killed the location will be permanently cleared.
  • Tip: You can step in with a machine gun, Gatling gun, or a handgun. Gatling gun is the easiest way to do this. Step in, shoot one or two of the zombies, and step back out. You have a good chance of defeating them slowly.

If you've previously died at the Watchtower, then died somewhere else, your body stays (Unsure if this is a glitch or intentional).

Resources:[]

Tip: Iron Hatchet is required to cut down Oak Trees.

Drone Upgrade:[]

After starting the recalibration of the Watchtowers story, upon arriving the tower will by guarded by Raiders. Once the raiders have been killed, you are prompted to launch the drone. While the drone scans the tower, more raiders attack. When the drone has finished the scan, you will be prompted to head back to the Settlement to talk with Chris.

2nd Watchtower- Eastern/PD Watchtower[]


2nd watchtower location

2nd Watchtower location

Level 10 required
– In-game description

Unlocks Blackport PD location.

Commonly referred to as the “Eastern or PD Watchtower”.

Located on the right side of the Global Map, right of Bunker Alfa.

Note: Location available from level 10

The watchtower has a partially assembled Electric Generator which requires:

Enemies:[]

Resources:[]

Drone Upgrade:[]

After completing the drone, a main story prompts you to head to the Eastern Watchtower where you’re met by Chris. After talking to Chris and killing a Lurker, the weapon mod for the drone is provided. This starts a new story mission of recalibrating three Watchtowers.

3rd Watchtower- Swamp Watchtower[]


3rd watchtower location

3rd Watchtower location

An ATV has to be used on impassable terrain.
– In-game description

Unlocks the Swamp zones.

Commonly referred to as the “Swamp Watchtower”.

Located on the down left side of the Global Map, left of Crooked Creek Farm.

Traveling to the watchtower requires crafting and assembling the ATV.

A player can only drive to the Swamp watchtower, run or walk options are not available, on the return trip all option will be available.

  • Tip: to save fuel, it is possible to fill the ATV just above the empty fuel line and drive to the watchtower. after the fuel runs out, a walk or run option will become available.

The watchtower has a partially assembled Electric Generator which requires:

The watchtower is located at the center of the map, surrounded by a concrete and steel fence. The gate is found at the southern end (lower right).

  • A Crowbar is needed to open the gate.
  • Tip: a half durability crowbar can be found in the car trunk.

Enemies:[]

The Butcher has 1200 health, deals 100 dmg (without armor) and has 2 scream abilities:

  • Small scream ability - stuns you for 2 seconds if you are in its radius.
  • Large scream ability - stuns you for 2 seconds if you are in its radius and summons 4 Swamp Zombies.
  • Tip: It is possible to fix the watchtower without clearing the area from zombies, in order to do so you need to lure the zombies far away from the gate, run back to the watchtower, fix it and exit the zone.
  • Tip: Exiting the area while fighting with the Butcher and re entering will result in the Butcher regenerating his health to full.

Resources:[]

Tip: Iron Hatchet is required to cut down Ash Trees.

Drone Upgrade:[]

After opening the gate with a crow bar and attempting to launch the drone, you will be informed of no signal. Not far from the tower is a broken signal amplifier. You must bring the following items to fix the amplifier:

  • 20 Rubber
  • 5 Wrenches
  • 40 Bolts
  • 10 Iron Rod
  • 20 Copper Wire
  • 5 Antenna

4th watchtower- Island Watchtower[]


4th watchtower location

4th Watchtower location

This area is unreachable by foot, you need a boat.
– In-game description

Unlocks Dead Island and Oil Rig locations.

Referred to as the “Island Watchtower” in game description.

Located on the upper left side of the Global Map, above the Port.

Traveling to the watchtower is only possible from the port location.

Traveling to the watchtower requires crafting and assembling the Motorboat.

A player can only drive to the Island Watchtower, run or walk options are not available, on the return trip all option will be available.

  • Tip: to save fuel, it is possible to fill the Motorboat just above the empty fuel line and drive to the watchtower. after the fuel runs out, a walk or run option will become available.

The watchtower has a partially assembled Electric Generator which requires:

After fixing the Electric Generator and interacting with the computer a massage will appear: “To restore the watchtower, fix the Lighthouse first.”.

After fixing the Lighthouse and interacting with the computer a “New data loaded” massage will appear.

Enemies:[]

Pirates (same as Raiders) are equipped with:

After fixing the watchtower, Sailors and Midshipmen will spawn and attack the player.

Resources:[]

Drone Upgrade:[]

The zone will be protected by the usual Pirates. After you attempt to scan the tower by launching the drone, a notification that something is interfering with the signal. After shutting down the interference from the device on the boat, you will be attacked by Sailors and Midshipmen. Once the drone scans the tower, you can return to Chris at the Settlement.

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