Ultimate Dead Rails Bond Farming Guide, All You Need to Know!

In Dead Rails, Bonds serve as your in-game currency that you can use in the lobby to purchase essential items such as rifles, ammo, armor, and med kits at the start of each round. This guide will show you exactly how to farm Bonds efficiently by targeting banks during your train journey.

What Are Bonds?

Bonds appear on the left side of your screen and are used to buy items in the lobby. They are vital for gearing up before each game—think rifles, rounds, and various consumables like armor and meds.

Step-by-Step Guide to Farming Bonds

1. Prepare and Jump into the Game

• Start Equipped: When you enter a game, you’ll begin with basic gear purchased using Bonds. This typically includes a rifle with a couple of rifle rounds and your Game Pass weapons.
• Get on Your Train: Your journey begins by boarding your train and setting off towards the next town.

2. Locate a Town and Find the Bank

• Town Landmarks: Towns generally appear every 75,000 meters along your route, though sometimes more frequently (about every 10,000 meters in some cases).
• Identify the Bank: Look for the distinctive red building, which is usually the bank. Be cautious—banks and furniture stores can look similar, especially at night.

3. Approach the Bank

• Watch for Fuel and Enemies: As you approach a town, your fuel may be low, so be prepared to refuel later. Also, remain vigilant as enemies might be lurking around.
• Enter the Bank: Once you find the bank, head over to it and locate the bank teller (the NPC with a hat).

4. Unlock the Vault

• Defeat the Bank Teller: Kill the bank teller to obtain a numeric code drop. (The code is random each time—for example, it might be “45125” or “14465.”)
• Input the Code: Drag the digits into the correct order as prompted. Make sure the numbers align properly to unlock the vault.

5. Collect Your Bonds

• Loot the Vault: After the vault opens, quickly collect the Bonds. Banks typically contain about three Bonds.
• Increase Your Balance: Press the interaction key (usually E) on each Bond to add them to your total currency, which will later show up in the lobby.

6. Move to the Next Town

• Keep Rolling: Once you’ve looted the bank, head back to your train and continue your journey. Bonds spawn in about 50% of the towns, so if one town doesn’t have a bank, simply drive to the next.
• Additional Loot: While banks are your primary target for Bonds, don’t forget to check out other buildings in town—like doctor’s offices for meds, Sheriff’s stations, and gunsmith shops for extra gear.

Tips for Efficient Bond Farming

• Use Your Rifle: Your rifle is highly effective for quickly taking down zombies. Aim for headshots to ensure instant kills, keeping your progress smooth.
• Stay Alert at Night: At night, distinguishing between banks and furniture stores can be tricky. Make sure you double-check the building’s features (look for the bank teller) before attempting to unlock the vault.
• Plan Your Route: Since towns are spaced out along your journey, plan to stop at each one if possible. Even if one town doesn’t have a bank, the next likely will.
• Watch Your Fuel: Monitor your fuel levels closely; running out mid-town can leave you vulnerable.

Farming Bonds in Dead Rails is all about timing and precision. By following these steps—boarding your train, locating a town’s bank, defeating the teller to get the unlock code, and looting the vault—you can steadily increase your Bond balance. These Bonds will then allow you to purchase crucial items in the lobby, giving you a significant advantage at the start of each round.