Bonds are the premium currency in Dead Rails, used to unlock powerful weapons, upgrades, and cosmetics. If you’re looking for the fastest ways to farm Bonds without hacks, this guide covers legit methods, tricks, and optimal routes (updated for August 2025).
1. Complete Daily & Weekly Challenges
📌 Fastest Method – Rewards 50-200 Bonds/day
| Challenge Type | Bond Reward | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Missions | 10-30 Bonds each | Complete all 3 for bonus 50 Bonds |
| Weekly Raids | 100-200 Bonds | Team up for faster clears |
| Special Events | 50-150 Bonds | Check the Event Board in HQ |
✅ Pro Tip: Log in daily—streaks give extra Bond bonuses!
2. Farm Elite Zombies (Best Solo Method)
🔫 Drops: 5-20 Bonds per kill (higher in Nightmare Mode)
Best Elite Zombie Locations (2025 Spawns)
| Zone | Zombie Type | Avg. Bonds/Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Metro | Toxic Brute | 80-120 |
| Ruined Downtown | Necro Sniper | 100-150 |
| Flooded District | Riot Charger | 120-200 (with squad) |
⚠️ Warning: Higher zones require Level 30+ gear.
3. Sell Rare Loot to NPC Vendors
💰 Convert unwanted gear → Bonds
| Item Type | Bond Value | Best Farming Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Weapons | 25-50 Bonds | Boss Drops (Rail Demon) |
| Legendary Mods | 75-150 Bonds | Locked Crates |
| Exotic Materials | 10-30 Bonds | Scavenger Runs |
💡 Strategy: Hoard loot from Public Events, then bulk-sell.
4. AFK Farm in Private Servers (Low Effort)
🔄 Passive Income: 30-60 Bonds/hour
How to Set Up:
- Create a Private Server (costs 100 Bonds, but pays back fast)
- Camp at a Defense Point (e.g., Bunker 7-12)
- Let Zombies Spawn → Turrets Kill Them
- Collect Dropped Bonds Every 10-15 Mins
🎮 Best Class for AFK: Engineer (auto-turrets).
5. Exchange Rail Tokens for Bonds
🔁 1 Token = 5 Bonds (Unlocks at Level 20)
Fastest Token Sources:
- Rail Rush Mode (10 Tokens/win)
- Supply Drops (1-3 Tokens each)
- Achievements (One-time rewards)
Bond Glitches? (August 2025 Status)
🚫 Patch Notes: The infinite Bond dupe (via Storage Chests) was fixed in the July patch. Current exploits are scams—avoid Discord “free Bonds” links!
Final Tips to Maximize Bonds
- Priority: Dailies > Elite Zombies > Selling Loot
- Squad Bonus: +15% Bond drops in groups
- Double Bond Events (Every Weekend—check Twitter @DeadRailsGame)
⚠️ Avoid: Buying Bonds from 3rd-party sites (instant ban risk).