A curated collection of the best mods for 7 Days to Die 1.0 and 2.0. This list includes quality-of-life improvements, content additions, and total conversion overhauls tested for compatibility and stability.
These mods improve the game experience without drastically changing gameplay.
| Mod | Description | Why You Need It |
|---|---|---|
| HUD Plus | Customizable HUD with food/water bars, compass enhancements | See vital stats at a glance without opening inventory |
| Loot Indicators | Color-coded indicators for nearby loot | Never miss hidden loot containers again |
| Bigger Backpack | Increases inventory slots (48/60/72 options) | Less inventory management, more gameplay |
| Craft Queue | Shows all items currently being crafted | Track multiple crafting stations |
| Mod | Description | Why You Need It |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Sort | One-click sorts items into nearby storage | Press Alt+0 to auto-deposit matching items |
| Stack Size Increase | Higher stack limits (10000, 30000 options) | Store more resources per slot |
| Lockable Inventory Slots | Lock hotbar slots from auto-stacking | Keep your loadout organized |
| Mod | Description | Why You Need It |
|---|---|---|
| Horns Open Doors | Vehicle horn opens nearby doors | Quick base entry when zombies chase you |
| Trader Quest Refresh | Manually refresh trader quest list | Don't wait 3 days for new quests |
| Stop Fuel Waste | Vehicles don't burn fuel when idle | No more returning to empty tank |
| Faster Walk/Run | Increase movement speed | Less travel time, more action |
Add new items, weapons, POIs, and gameplay elements.
| Mod | Description | Adds |
|---|---|---|
| Weapons of Destruction | New melee weapons pack | 22+ weapons: halberds, claymores, battle axes |
| Firearms Expansion | Additional firearms | Modern rifles, historical weapons, attachments |
| Mods Unbound | Remove mod slot restrictions | Put any mod on any weapon, stack mods |
| Mod | Description | Adds |
|---|---|---|
| ZZTong's Custom POIs | Massive POI expansion | 200+ new locations with vanilla compatibility |
| CompoPack | Community POI collection | Hundreds of community-made buildings |
| Wasteland Expansion | New wasteland content | New enemies, loot, and challenges |
| Mod | Description | Adds |
|---|---|---|
| Bdub's Vehicles | Vehicle variety pack | Helicopters, boats, ATVs, tanks |
| More Vehicle Storage | Increase vehicle inventory | Larger trunk space for all vehicles |
Improve FPS and reduce lag.
| Mod | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Despawn Zombies | Faster zombie corpse removal | Reduces entity count, improves FPS during hordes |
| Reduced Gore | Less blood particle effects | Better performance on lower-end systems |
| Optimized Textures | Compressed texture pack | Lower VRAM usage, minimal visual change |
Complete game transformations that change everything.
The most popular overhaul mod, adding a class system, new enemies, extended progression, and much more.
Best for: Experienced players wanting more challenge and content.
Hardcore survival with realistic mechanics.
Best for: Players who want realistic survival mechanics.
More content, same feel as vanilla.
Best for: Players who want vanilla+ experience.
Punishing difficulty and deep crafting systems.
Best for: Hardcore survival enthusiasts.
Mods specifically for server administration.
| Mod | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| CSMM | Server Manager | Web interface, Discord integration, economy |
| Botman | Chat bot + admin tools | Automated moderation, teleports, shops |
| Server Tools | Admin utility collection | Region resets, player management |
| Allocs Server Fixes | Bug fixes + API | Web map, player data API |
7 Days to Die/Mods/Recommended for total conversion mods - keeps original game files clean.
Note: Workshop selection is limited compared to other sources.
| Source | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus Mods | nexusmods.com/7daystodie | Largest mod collection |
| 7D2D Mods | 7daystodiemods.com | Curated, categorized |
| Official Forums | community.7daystodie.com | Dev-approved section |
| Steam Workshop | Steam client | Easy install, limited selection |
| GitHub | github.com | Open source mods |