What Is This MOD?
In 7 Days to Die, the “Dew Collector” is a go-to way to secure a steady supply of drinking water. The vanilla Dew Collector, however, requires a 3×3 block footprint to place, so your base’s water setup can end up taking more room than you’d expect.
This MOD appears to shrink that Dew Collector’s footprint down to 2×2. As the “Working 3.0” in the name suggests, it’s been updated to work with game version 3.0, and according to the author’s comments it also works on the 2.0 line.
Key Features
- Space Savings: It appears to shrink the Dew Collector’s footprint from 3×3 down to 2×2.
- Operating Requirement: For the Dew Collector to function, it reportedly needs one block of open space above it. The author explains that “the block directly above the ‘P’ on the Pass-n-Gas sticker” must be clear. If no water accumulates after placement, it seems wise to check that the space directly above isn’t blocked.
- Category: This appears to be a small Gameplay-type tweak MOD that modifies the specs of the existing Dew Collector.
Installation Tips
The general procedure is likely to download the file from Nexus MODs and extract it into the server/client Mods folder. Since this is a MOD that affects placement size and functionality, in multiplayer it’s reassuring to check in advance whether it needs to be installed on both the server and client side. If you’re adding it to an existing save, we recommend making a backup first, just in case. It’s also worth keeping an eye out for conflicts with other water-related or block-modifying MODs.
Who Is This For?
- People who want to keep their base’s water setup compact
- Building-focused players who prefer tight bases or tidy plumbing layouts
- People who want to keep a vanilla-leaning experience while improving just the small quality-of-life details
Rather than changing the game in a big way, this seems to be a “scratches just the right itch” tweak MOD that simply improves how efficiently the Dew Collector can be placed. If you’re aiming for space-saving water production, it looks like it could be worth a try.