Build stronger. Survive the horde.
Beginner guidance, base designs, character builds, crafting, traders, vehicles, resources, and Blood Moon preparation for 7 Days to Die.
New survivor
Survive your first week
Follow the opening checklist from spawn through the first horde.
Fortify
Build a stronger base
Understand support, zombie routes, upgrades, and repair access.
Scavenge
Plan the next loot run
Choose POIs with the gear and materials you need next.
01 / Survival paths
What should you work on next?
Pick a guide for what you need now, whether that is finding food, building horde defenses, or getting a vehicle.
02 / Seven-day cycle
Prepare before the sky turns red
Days 1-2
Scavenge
Secure water, food, tools, weapons, and basic medicine.
Days 3-4
Establish
Choose a site, set up workstations, and collect building materials.
Days 5-6
Fortify
Reinforce the route, place supplies, and prepare an exit.
Day 7
Survive
Repair equipment, load weapons, use buffs, and hold the line.
After
Rebuild
Repair damage, study weak points, and prepare for the next horde.
03 / Base building
Build a base that can handle horde night
Learn where zombies will go, strengthen weak supports, and leave room to repair the blocks they hit during the fight.
04 / Command center
Blood Moon checklist
05 / Survivor builds
Pick a build that suits how you play
Spend early points on the weapons and perks you actually use. Compare the five attributes to find a build that fits your combat style and the jobs you do around the base.
06 / Mobility
Stop walking everywhere
Vehicles let you reach more towns and bring home more loot. Compare their storage, fuel needs, and repair costs before choosing your next upgrade.
07 / Live transmission
7 Days to Die on Twitch
Watch the top live 7 Days to Die channel on Twitch, from fresh starts and base projects to high-risk looting and Blood Moon defense.
08 / Verified channels
Official 7 Days to Die links
Trusted destinations for The Fun Pimps updates, game releases, patch information, support, and official community channels.
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