Short answer
How do I set the blood moon frequency?In the serverconfig.xml via BloodMoonFrequency. Default is 7 (every 7 days). Lower = more often.
7 Days to Die Server — Zombie Survival with Friends
7 Days to Die combines survival, crafting and tower defense. A dedicated server lets you fight the zombie hordes together — with your own settings for difficulty, loot and the infamous Blood Moon horde.
Mind the version: 7D2D regularly receives big alpha updates. Make sure the server and all players are running the same version.
Setting Up the Server
Basic settings in serverconfig.xml
The most important parameters:
World settings
Choose between pre-made maps (Navezgane) or randomly generated worlds (Random Gen). Random Gen offers more variety, Navezgane is the developers' handcrafted map.
Adjusting Loot and Difficulty
| Setting | Casual | Standard | Hardcore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 1 (Adventurer) | 2 (Nomad) | 4-5 (Warrior/Insane) |
| Loot abundance | 150-200% | 100% | 50-75% |
| Blood Moon | Every 10-14 days | Every 7 days | Every 3-5 days |
| Day length | 90 min | 60 min | 40-50 min |
| Zombie speed (day) | Walk | Walk | Jog/Run |
Installing Mods
7D2D supports mods via the Mods folder. Popular mods:
- Darkness Falls: Complete overhaul mod with new classes, zombies and crafting
- Undead Legacy: More realistic survival with vehicles and electricity
- War of the Walkers: New weapons, vehicles and crafting recipes
Overhaul mods: Big mods like Darkness Falls change the game completely. All players need the same mods and the server needs more RAM.
Tips
Prepare for the first Blood Moon: Make sure your group has a defensible base by day 7.
Back up regularly: Create backups before Blood Moon nights and updates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set the blood moon frequency?
Can I install Darkness Falls on the server?
Personal support for our customers
Rent a 7 Days to Die server with us and you get real people, not a ticket system. Sebbo and Langnesi help you personally on Discord — with setup, mods and troubleshooting. We run these servers ourselves every day, so we know the pitfalls.
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Rent 7 Days to Die ServerLast updated: 2026-02-19 · Written by the Agrar Chaoten team