7 Days to Die (7DTD) has an incredibly rich selection of MODs, ranging from ones that make the UI a little more convenient to massive overhauls that rebuild the entire game. On this page, we’ve put together a list of recommended and handy MODs, organized by category, all covered here on our site. If you’re not sure which ones to install, start by picking a category that catches your eye.
If this is your first time, it’s a good idea to first go over the basics in How to Install MODs (the Mods folder, installation steps, and things to watch for when joining a server).
Read First: How to Install MODs
- How to Install MODs in 7 Days to Die … A beginner-friendly explanation of the Mods folder structure, installation steps, and common stumbling points like EAC and version mismatches.
Major Overhauls (Rebuild the Game From the Ground Up)
For those who want to settle in for an experience that feels like a whole different game. Be careful about the supported version when installing.
- Darkness Falls … One of the largest all-in-one overhauls in 7DTD, featuring a class system, staged progression, and demonic enemies. It’s tough enough to make vanilla feel gentle by comparison.
- Undead Legacy … A major overhaul that goes all-in on crafting and maintenance. Its intricate crafting system and reworked power and UI let you dig in for the long haul.
Convenience & QoL (Reliable Picks to Boost Comfort)
If you’re after “a little more convenient” or “less hassle,” start around here.
- Bigger Backpack & QoL Improvements … A go-to convenience MOD that reduces exploration stress with things like increased backpack capacity and extended timers on drop bags and corpses.
- QoL Mod (Tweaks) … An all-around QoL MOD packed with small comfort improvements for weapons, food, water, vehicles, and more.
- Everything is Sellable … Greatly expands the items you can sell to traders, letting you cash in on items that would otherwise just gather dust.
- Dont you dare disappear V3 … Prevents the loot bags dropped by defeated zombies from disappearing.
- GAZ Fading Zombies 3 … A lightweight MOD that automatically fades out zombie corpses to reduce the load on your server or PC.
Defense & Feature Additions
- 13erserk Steel Trap Set … A collection of steel traps to support your defenses in the mid-game and beyond. Great for handling the Blood Moon.
- TO’s Server Side Modlet Pack … A server-side assortment of small touches covering weapons, zombies, and convenience features.
Structures & Visuals
- ZZTong’s Custom POIs … A go-to structures MOD that adds a large number of POIs and tiles to the world, instantly giving you far more places to explore.
- MODs by Funukemaguro … “Additive” MODs that enhance the look of vanilla guns, refresh icons, and generally lift the atmosphere (made by a community member).
Our Server’s Original MOD
- White River Territory (WRT) MOD Guide … Our server’s original MOD that adds territory, national power, factions, jobs, and events. You can actually play it on our official server.
Find More: Nexus MOD Browser
For MODs we couldn’t cover here, you can browse them with Japanese summaries from our Nexus MOD List. Once you find a MOD that interests you, try installing it using How to Install MODs as your guide.