In 7 Days to Die, from the mid-game onward, the amount of ammo you burn through fighting and preparing for hordes keeps climbing. “(V3) Oakraven Ammo Press” is a MOD that adds a compact workbench dedicated to exactly that kind of ammo crafting. It is credited to Oakraven (model and code) and arramus (code and quality control).
What kind of MOD is it?
In a word, it appears to be a gameplay MOD that adds a dedicated ammo crafting station. The defining feature is that ammo you would normally make at a workbench can instead be handed off in bulk to this dedicated press.
According to the author’s description, you unlock it by learning “Advanced Engineering” at level 36 and reading the “Forge Ahead Magazine.” That places it within reach right around the time your mid-game arsenal starts coming together.
Key features
- Mass-produce ammo in half the time … You can craft Ammo Bundles in roughly half the time it takes at a workbench.
- Supports standard, HP, and AP rounds … It handles standard, hollow-point, and armor-piercing rounds. However, bolt-type ammo (arrows and bolts) is not covered.
- Category display organized by ammo type … The layout appears designed to make it easy to find which round you want to craft.
- Space-saving design … Its compact appearance means it takes up little room in your base.
- Roughly 5-second pickup … It is easy to remove and relocate after placement.
- Low heat output … It is designed to generate less heat, making it less likely to summon screamers.
It is easiest to think of this as a “quality-of-life (QoL)” MOD that lightens the load on the player in charge of keeping the base supplied with ammo.
Installation tips
Because this MOD includes custom assets (models and the like), it needs to be installed not only on the server but also in the Mods folder of every participating player. For multiplayer, it’s reassuring to confirm in advance that everyone has the same MOD installed.
The general procedure is to place the downloaded folder inside each player’s 7 Days to Die/Mods/ and restart the game. Since compatibility with different versions and EAC (anti-cheat) settings can vary by environment, it’s recommended to first confirm it works in a single-player or test environment before rolling it out to your live setup. Support is also apparently available through the author’s Discord.
Who it’s good for
- Players who burn through ammo heavily on horde defense and the like and want to cut down on production effort
- Players who are in charge of ammo crafting at their base and want to keep the supply stable
- Players who want a low-heat workbench as a countermeasure against screamers
- Players who want to keep operations space-saving without making their crafting setup too elaborate
Conversely, if your playstyle centers on bows and crossbows and mainly uses bolt-type ammo, the benefit may be slim. The higher a player’s ammo demand and the more firearm-focused they are, the more they’re likely to feel the effect of this MOD.
※This article is an introduction based on information posted on Nexus Mods. Since specifications may change depending on the version, please check the distribution page for the latest information.
Nexus MOD page: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/5105