Unlocking Bonds in Roblox: Dead Rails Guide

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Dead Rails has become a major hit on Roblox, blending action, strategy, and survival into an engaging experience. With regular updates introducing fresh content, players remain hooked as the game constantly evolves.

Set against an expansive desert backdrop, Dead Rails pushes players to maintain their train while collecting vital resources that can be exchanged for weapons, upgrades, and healing supplies. One of the game’s most prized currencies is Bonds, crucial for unlocking new equipment, making important purchases, and ensuring survival in the harsh game environment.

What Are Bonds?

In Dead Rails, Bonds are the central in-game currency, essential for both advancement and survival. They are used for buying various items in the lobby, including weapons, ammo, and upgrades. Bonds feature a distinctive, vintage aesthetic with sepia and red colors, setting them apart from standard in-game currency. Unlike regular coins, Bonds are seen as the game’s premium currency due to their rarity and value. Players can earn Bonds during their gameplay or buy them directly using Robux.

What Are Bonds Used For?

Bonds can be exchanged for a wide range of essential items in the game’s lobby, allowing players to secure weapons, ammunition, armor, supplies, and even different character classes.

Items Available for Purchase With Bonds

In the game lobby, players can acquire various items and gear using Bonds to aid in their next expedition across the desert in Dead Rails. These purchases can streamline progress by providing critical survival items, weapons, and resources.

Item	Cost	Description
Bandages	1 Bond	For healing and reviving teammates.
Snake Oil	2 Bonds	Grants a temporary speed boost and health regeneration.
Helmet	7 Bonds	Provides head protection, mitigating incoming damage.
Chest Armor	10 Bonds	Grants additional defense against attacks.
Coal	2 Bonds	Keeps the train operational by refilling the engine.
Molotov Cocktail	3 Bonds	Fire-based explosive effective for crowd control.
Rifle	5 Bonds	A mid-range weapon suitable for dealing with bandit threats.
Rifle Ammo	2 Bonds	Needed to reload the rifle (12 rounds).
Shotguns	3 Bonds	Close-range weapon effective against groups of enemies.
Shotgun Shells	2 Bonds	Required ammo for shotguns (12 rounds).
Revolver	3 Bonds	Reliable firearm ideal for quick shots.
Revolver Ammo	2 Bonds	Extra bullets for revolvers (24 rounds).

Note: All items purchased in the lobby will only last for one run. If you die, you’ll lose everything and have to buy them again. Plan your purchases carefully.

Classes Available With Bonds

In Dead Rails, players can access different classes by visiting the Tailor’s Hut. Each class offers unique skills that provide various tactical benefits, allowing for specialization in different roles. Unlike items, classes can persist through multiple runs but are generally pricier, requiring careful investment.

Class	Cost	Description
High Roller	50 Bonds	Collects double moneybags but has a higher risk of lightning strikes.
Survivalist	75 Bonds	Increases damage when injured.
Ironclad	100 Bonds	Strong defense but slower moving speed.
Arsonist	20 Bonds	Deals double fire damage and starts with Molotov cocktails.
Doctor	15 Bonds	Possesses healing items and can revive teammates.
Vampire	75 Bonds	Increased speed and melee damage but vulnerable to sunlight.
Conductor	50 Bonds	Drives the train faster but has less health and no melee weapon.
Miner	15 Bonds	Starts with coal and a headlamp for illumination.
Priest	75 Bonds	Immune to lightning strikes.
Cowboy	35 Bonds	Spawns with a revolver and a horse.
Zombie	75 Bonds	Can consume bodies for health but loses access to some healing items.

Different Ways to Earn Bonds

In Dead Rails, players have multiple opportunities to earn Bonds. The gameplay isn’t easy, making it essential to seize every chance for survival.

Team Play: Towns and castles can be perilous thanks to their enemy occupation. Working with a team can make these loots faster and mitigate risk.
Nighttime Opportunities: Night brings challenges but also chances to collect valuable resources by selling enemy remains and finding fuel.

At The Town Bank

As you navigate Dead Rails, you’ll encounter key locations, including towns filled with dangers like zombies. Banks in these towns are crucial spots for acquiring Bonds, but accessing them typically requires defeating specific enemies to obtain security codes.

At The Castle

Around 40,000m into the game, you’ll encounter a large castle filled with high-value items but also high dangers. It holds a wealth of Bonds and weapons for players brave enough to secure it.

Exploring the Desert

While traversing the desert, Bonds can occasionally be found in random spots, though this method is less reliable. Instead, focus on structured strategies like looting towns or raiding castles for more consistent rewards.

Ending the Game

At the conclusion of your journey, you will find the Bandit Hideout, the final challenge where you can collect many Bonds. Be prepared as this area is tough; bringing items that boost your movement speed will help maximize your chances.

In-Game Challenges

The latest update introduced a challenge system that allows players to earn Bonds in various ways. Located near the Daily News Post, the Challenges Board lists tasks that reward Bonds, encouraging exploration and engagement with the game’s mechanics.

Challenge	Requirement	Reward
Tame a Unicorn	Saddle a wild unicorn or find a tamed one.	5 Bonds, 1 Star
Escape the Game	Travel 80Km and successfully lower the bridge.	5 Bonds, 1 Star
Bounty Hunter	Kill 5 outlaws and return their bounties.	5 Bonds, 1 Star
New Sheriff	Defeat 50 outlaws in a single game.	15 Bonds, 3 Stars
Werewolf Hunter	Kill 100 werewolves in one game.	15 Bonds, 3 Stars
Zombie Hunter	Kill 200 zombies in one game.	15 Bonds, 3 Stars
Unkillable	Complete the game without player deaths.	30 Bonds, 9 Stars
Pacifist	Finish without any player killing enemies.	30 Bonds, 9 Stars
Pony Express	Finish without using the train.	30 Bonds, 9 Stars

Each challenge is designed to inspire players to explore different facets of gameplay, leading to a steady influx of Bonds for future runs.

Purchasing Bonds with Robux

If you’re in a hurry for Bonds, you can buy them using Robux. Here are current rates:

5 Bonds – 49 Robux
10 Bonds – 79 Robux
20 Bonds – 129 Robux
50 Bonds – 199 Robux

This option is perfect for players looking for immediate access, but for those who prefer earning them through gameplay, raiding towns, looting the castle, and exploring will always be the best free methods.