Survival guide
Trader, shelter, food, tools, and a simple Blood Moon position for your first week.
Guides
7 Days to Die guides and Q&A.
Survival posts, Blood Moon basics, MOD help, server problems, tools, discussions, and Q&A.
Pinned
Pinned posts
Pick the topic closest to your problem: survive the first week, prepare for Blood Moon, install MODs, join a server, or use a tool.
MOD install help
Check version, install scope, dependencies, save risk, server rules, and rollback before adding files.
Can't join a server?
Branch mismatch, password, player cap, EAC, required MODs, ports, and restart state.
Server settings generator
Draft a serverconfig.xml file with readable controls before changing a live server.
Browse Posts
Guides and Q&A
Search survival guides, MOD help, server topics, tools, discussions, and Q&A.
SurvivalGuide
Survival guide
Start with trader access, shelter, food, tools, repair materials, and a simple Blood Moon position.
SurvivalQ&A
Blood Moon basics
Prepare a repairable fighting position, spare tools, ammo, escape route, and enough time to stop last-minute experiments.
SurvivalTalk
Early skill choices
Pick skills around the weapon, mobility, crafting, and trader loop you can actually support during the first week.
ServerQ&A
Safe multiplayer join steps
Check version branch, password, whitelist, player cap, EAC, required MOD files, and restart state before reinstalling anything.
MODGuide
Install MODs without risking your save
Do not treat popularity as safety. Check supported version, client/server scope, dependencies, save risk, and rollback.
MODQ&A
MOD conflict troubleshooting
Look for version mismatch, duplicate edits, missing dependencies, old-save residue, load-order symptoms, and server sync issues.
ServerGuide
Check serverconfig.xml before live changes
Back up first, record player-facing rule changes, review EAC and SandboxCode, and schedule restarts before changing a live server.
ToolsChecks
Build a server config file
Use the server settings tool before editing ports, player limits, EAC, world settings, or Blood Moon rules.
MODCreate
Simple modlet questions
Start with folder structure, ModInfo.xml, XPath risk, test saves, target version, and release notes.
TalkQ&A
Why do guides disagree?
Versions, world settings, server rules, MOD lists, and playstyle assumptions change the answer. Use reviewed notes with a clear scope.
TalkRoute
Where to go after first week?
Choose one next track: safer Blood Moon bases, MOD setup, multiplayer checks, server hosting, or tool-assisted file changes.
Survival Guide
First-week survival guide
Build a stable first-week loop before moving into MODs, servers, tools, or advanced mechanics.
Stabilize
Finish starter tasks, craft basic tools, locate a trader, mark water and food, and avoid night fights.
Gather
Collect wood, stone, cloth, pipes, medical items, repair materials, and safe POI routes.
Upgrade
Improve weapons, armor, storage, cooking, and movement. Keep a backup exit from the base.
Prepare
Build a simple Blood Moon position, repair gear, store ammo, and avoid risky new MODs before the horde.
Q&A
Common player questions
Quick answers for survival, MOD, server, and tool problems.
MODStart
Should I install MODs before my first Blood Moon?
Not as the default path. Finish the basic survival loop first, then check version support, install scope, save risk, and rollback.
TalkScope
Why do guides disagree?
7DTD advice changes with version, world settings, server rules, MOD lists, and playstyle. Prefer notes with scope, review date, and risk labels.
BoardRules
Where should I go next?
Use Guides for survival, MODs, servers, tools, discussion, and Q&A. Use Updates for patch notes and version impact.