Carpenter C
The bus-builder's starter kit. The Carpenter spawns you with a hammer and a stack of wood every single run, so you can board up windows and repair the bus from minute one instead of hunting for materials.
750 Tickets 🎟️ · Tier C · Reviewed 2026-09-13
In-game ability
Provides a supply of wood and a hammer at the start of every run.
- Spawn with a hammer and 15 wood.
- Spawn with a hammer and 20 wood.
- Spawn with a hammer and 30 wood.
Transcribed from the in-game class panel. Level 1 is available immediately; levels 2 and 3 unlock as the class levels up.
Strengths
- Cheapest utility class (750 Tickets)
- Start every run with a hammer and 15–30 wood for instant repairs
- Pairs well with Driver for a journey-focused build
Weaknesses
- Value fades once the bus is fully upgraded
- Little impact on combat checkpoints
- Tier C — most players outgrow it quickly
How to play Carpenter
A fine first purchase for solo players who keep losing buses early. Prioritize welding the bus before looting buildings, and transition to a combat class once your rides consistently survive the early road.
How to unlock Carpenter
Buy from the rotating class shop for 750 Tickets.
Need Tickets? Redeem the working codes (1,500 free right now) and read theTickets farming guide. Estimate your grind in theClass Picker.
Carpenter agency quests
Two quests unlock Carpenter's Level 2 and 3 upgrades. They are assigned automatically while the class is equipped, complete on their own once the target is met, and progress saves across runs — but switching classes cancels them. Full system rules on thequests & challenges page.
| Quest | Objective | Upgrade cost | Unlock effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Framing L2 | Craft 75 items | 300 🎟️ | Spawn with a hammer and 20 wood. |
| Master Joiner L3 | Craft 225 items | 600 🎟️ | Spawn with a hammer and 30 wood. |
Is Carpenter worth it?
At tier C, Carpenter is a situational pick — fine early, but most players graduate past it. Compare it against the rest on the September 2026 tier list.
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