Professions (Loadouts)

Professions are your starting loadouts in Last State. Each loadout sets your opening attributes, skill focus, and gear package.

This page is aligned with the current loadout set: 18 loadouts total.

Quick Comparison

Profession	Focus	Attributes	Primary Skill	Secondary Skill
Balanced	Well-rounded survivor	4 Str, 4 Agi, 4 End, 4 Int	Balanced	Balanced
Fisher	Aquatic resources	3 Str, 4 Agi, 5 End, 4 Int	Fishing	Gathering
Hunter	Predator	5 Str, 5 Agi, 3 End, 3 Int	Hunting	Tracking
Tracker	Wilderness reading	3 Str, 6 Agi, 3 End, 4 Int	Tracking	Hunting
Gatherer	Foraging expert	4 Str, 3 Agi, 4 End, 5 Int	Gathering	Crafting
Trapper	Snare specialist	3 Str, 4 Agi, 3 End, 6 Int	Crafting	Tracking
Carpenter	Builder/constructor	6 Str, 3 Agi, 4 End, 3 Int	Carpentry	Crafting
Survivalist	Jack of all trades	5 Str, 3 Agi, 5 End, 3 Int	Crafting	Gathering
Herbalist	Medicine expert	3 Str, 3 Agi, 3 End, 7 Int	Gathering	Cooking
Mountaineer	High altitude specialist	4 Str, 4 Agi, 5 End, 3 Int	Tracking	Mining
Ranger	Patrol veteran	4 Str, 5 Agi, 4 End, 3 Int	Hunting	Crafting
Scout	Fast observer	3 Str, 6 Agi, 4 End, 3 Int	Tracking	Stealth
Farmer	Soil and crop specialist	4 Str, 3 Agi, 5 End, 4 Int	Farming	Gathering
Mechanic	Repair and maintenance	4 Str, 3 Agi, 4 End, 5 Int	Crafting	Carpentry
Medic	Field treatment and care	3 Str, 4 Agi, 3 End, 6 Int	First Aid	Cooking
Electrician	Power systems specialist	3 Str, 4 Agi, 3 End, 6 Int	Crafting	Gathering
Cook	Food and morale specialist	3 Str, 4 Agi, 5 End, 4 Int	Cooking	Butchering
Miner	Extraction specialist	4 Str, 3 Agi, 5 End, 3 Int	Mining	Crafting

Detailed Loadouts

1. Balanced

Attributes: STR 4 | AGI 4 | END 4 | INT 4
Role: Safe all-round opener for flexible progression
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Hatchet, Knife, Saw, Pot, Fishing kit, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x10), Snare wire (x8)

2. Fisher

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 4 | END 5 | INT 4
Role: Stable food economy through fishing loops
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Knife, Saw, Pot, Fishing kit, Gill net, Hatchet, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x10)

3. Hunter

Attributes: STR 5 | AGI 5 | END 3 | INT 3
Role: Fast transition into hunting and combat pressure
Starting Equipment: Bow, Ferro rod, Knife, Hatchet, Pot, Saw, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x10)

4. Tracker

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 6 | END 3 | INT 4
Role: Route control, stealth movement, and target tracking
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Hatchet, Knife, Saw, Pot, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x12), Snare wire (x10)

5. Gatherer

Attributes: STR 4 | AGI 3 | END 4 | INT 5
Role: Early plant and utility resource acceleration
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Knife, Pot, Foraging bag, Saw, Hatchet, Fishing kit, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x12)

6. Trapper

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 4 | END 3 | INT 6
Role: Passive food/material generation through trap networks
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Hatchet, Knife, Saw, Pot, Fishing kit, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Snare wire (x16), Paracord (x12)

7. Carpenter

Attributes: STR 6 | AGI 3 | END 4 | INT 3
Role: Rapid shelter and infrastructure scaling
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Carpenter hammer, Hand saw, Hand plane, Hatchet, Knife, Pot, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

8. Survivalist

Attributes: STR 5 | AGI 3 | END 5 | INT 3
Role: Strong safety margin in hard conditions
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Multi-tool, Hatchet, Knife, Pot, Water filter, First aid kit, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x10)

9. Herbalist

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 3 | END 3 | INT 7
Role: Medical and utility dominance via plant systems
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Herbalist kit, Mortar, Knife, Foraging bag, Pot, Field guide, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

10. Mountaineer

Attributes: STR 4 | AGI 4 | END 5 | INT 3
Role: Terrain-specialized high-risk expedition opener
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Ice axe, Climbing rope, Knife, Pot, Pitons (x8), Carabiners (x6), Tarp, Sleeping bag, Insulated jacket

11. Ranger

Attributes: STR 4 | AGI 5 | END 4 | INT 3
Role: Patrol-style hunting and map control
Starting Equipment: Bow, Rifle sling, Ferro rod, Binoculars, Knife, Hatchet, Pot, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x10)

12. Scout

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 6 | END 4 | INT 3
Role: Visibility, route scouting, and low-risk exploration
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Compass, Map, Binoculars, Knife, Light pack, Pot, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x12)

13. Farmer

Attributes: STR 4 | AGI 3 | END 5 | INT 4
Role: Early transition into crop and settlement stability
Starting Equipment: Hoe, Watering can, Garden shears, Hatchet, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

14. Mechanic

Attributes: STR 4 | AGI 3 | END 4 | INT 5
Role: Crafting-heavy progression with repair focus
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Wrench, Screwdriver set, Hatchet, Knife, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

15. Medic

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 4 | END 3 | INT 6
Role: Injury recovery and condition control
Starting Equipment: Knife, Pot, Foraging bag, Herbalist kit, First aid kit, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

16. Electrician

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 4 | END 3 | INT 6
Role: Energy and technical system progression
Starting Equipment: Headlamp, Multimeter, Pliers, Screwdriver set, Knife, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

17. Cook

Attributes: STR 3 | AGI 4 | END 5 | INT 4
Role: Food conversion and morale sustain
Starting Equipment: Ferro rod, Chef's knife, Pot, Mortar, Foraging bag, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

18. Miner

Attributes: STR 4 | AGI 3 | END 5 | INT 3
Role: Resource extraction and ore-focused progression
Starting Equipment: Pickaxe, Mining hammer, Headlamp, Knife, Pot, Hatchet, Tarp, Sleeping bag, Paracord (x8)

Selection Tips

Pick for your first 3 days, not your final build
If you are learning systems, start with Balanced or Survivalist
If you want safe exploration, use Tracker or Scout
If you want fast base growth, use Carpenter, Farmer, or Mechanic
Pair loadout strengths with perks that patch weaknesses

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