Kenshi May 2026

: Always carry at least one First Aid Kit. Assign a "Medic" job by shift-clicking a kit so your characters automatically heal themselves and allies after a fight.

: Early on, you cannot win most fights. Your Athletics skill increases by running, so keep your weight low to maintain enough speed to escape hungry animals or slavers. 2. Earning Your First "Cats" Currency (Cats) is essential for food, recruits, and gear. kenshi

: Hang around town gates and wait for guards to fight off bandits or animals. Once the dust settles, loot the bodies for gear and meat. : Always carry at least one First Aid Kit

: Locate copper or iron nodes near a safe town like The Hub or Squin. Copper sells for more, while iron is better for early base-building materials. Use the Kenshi Wiki Mining Guide to optimize your labor. Your Athletics skill increases by running, so keep

: Every time you survive a beating, your Toughness stat increases, allowing you to take more damage and lowering your "KO point".