Learn the essentials of crafting and resource management in 7 Days to Die. This guide covers basic building, survival tips, and game stages for new players.
This guide provides essential information for new players of 7 Days to Die, assuming a default Nomad difficulty setting. It covers basic crafting, resource gathering, survival mechanics, and game progression.
Terminology
- Zombies: Refers to all humanoid NPC enemies.
- Early Game: The initial phase of gameplay after starting in a world.
- Mid Game: The phase where a player has a secure base, resources, and adequate weaponry.
- Late Game: The phase where a player is nearly self-sufficient and can handle most threats.
- End Game: The phase where a player has a well-defended fortress and is completely self-sustained.
Controls
Controls can be customized in the Options menu. Basic controls include:
- WASD: Movement
- SPACE: Jump
- Left Shift: Run
- C: Crouch/Stealth (Hold)
- Left Control: Toggle Crouch/Stealth
- Left Click: Primary Action (use item, attack)
- Right Click: Secondary Action (power attack, aim, place block/item)
- E: Interact (Press & Hold for radial menu)
- R: Reload (Press & Hold for radial menu)
- Q: Drop item
- Tab: Open Crafting Window (Press & Hold for Main UI radial menu)
- B: Open Character Window
- M: Open Map Window
- Esc: Open Main Menu / Pause (single player)
Refer to the full Controls guide for more details.
First Steps
It is recommended to play on the prefab map Navezgane for beginners. Avoid spawn settings higher than 'Low' initially, as large zombie groups can quickly overwhelm new players.
The First Day
Begin immediately by gathering Small Stones.
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