7 Days To Die: Best Survivalist Builds

Key Takeaways

Full Hunter Build focuses on tracking and hunting for maximum damage to enemies.
Scavenger Build excels in looting and gathering resources, essential in multiplayer sessions.
Spotter Build is ideal for PvP, emphasizing stealth, surveillance, and long-range attacks.

As a seasoned survivor of the post-apocalyptic wasteland that once was our home, I’ve had my fair share of trials and tribulations. But one thing’s for certain – the key to survival isn’t just brute strength or quick reflexes; it’s knowing when to adapt, improvise, and overcome. That’s why I’m here to guide you through these intricate builds that have served me well in my journey.

7 Days to Die offers a tough test even for seasoned survivalists, as the game has undergone significant changes since its full release. In this article, we’ll explore the top Builds for those aiming to survive and thrive, while also cultivating a self-sustaining lifestyle in the harsh badlands. Survivalist Builds are unique blends of PVP (Player vs Player) and PVE (Player vs Environment) skills, often concentrating intensely on tasks such as gathering food, loot, or ambushing opponents.

This list has some of the strongest survivalist builds for this zombie apocalypse game, with special emphasis on scavenging, hunting, looting, scouting, getting more resources, and helping your team build the best possible base. But beware, 7 Days players will have to defend their homes from the frenzied Blood Moon Zombies, so better go prepared.

4 Full Hunter Build

Able To Track Anything That Can Be Eaten

Strengths: Good at hunting and foraging for food
Weaknesses: Bad at PvP

In the debut of the 7 Days To Die 1.0 release, the dynamics of the game, particularly in servers adhering to Vanilla and Hardcore regulations, have undergone a significant shift. While solo players may adjust the quantity of loot that falls from containers, multiplayer engagement introduces additional challenges. Players must not only vie for limited resources with other participants, but they also need to manage hunger and confront zombies simultaneously. This constructive guide emphasizes Tracking, Hunting, and maximizing meat yield from all animals, as well as effective strategies for inflicting greater damage upon some of the most menacing creatures inhabiting the post-apocalyptic world. Initiate by allocating points in the Agility Attribute, ensuring access to Archery Level 2, Hidden Strike Level 2, and From the Shadows Level 1.

To inflict substantial Stealth Damage on creatures unaware of your presence, focus on enhancing your Sneak Attack capabilities. Upgrade your Perception skill to Level 2 and acquire Animal Tracker at the same level for efficient tracking of game or predators. Subsequently, invest in five tiers of Fortitude followed by Fully Hydrated Level 2, The Huntsman, Rule 1: Cardio, and Living Off The Land. These perks will enable you to extract more meat from hunted animals, regain stamina quickly for continuous hunting, and collect edible plants in greater quantities from the wilderness to replenish energy while on the hunt.

3 Scavenger Build

The Designated Looter Of The Party

Strengths: Good At Looting and Defending Itself
Weaknesses: Poor Defense Against Hordes

As I dive into a Multiplayer session of 7 Days to Die, it’s quite common to encounter predefined roles for each team member within the survivor squad. Typically, someone takes on the role of The Scavenger, whose main job is to gather all the loot, while the rest of us focus on securing the area from Zombies and rival players. In this game build, the benefits are geared towards improving our loot hauls and speeding up our progress. To excel in this role, it’s crucial to prioritize Perception (max it out by spending 15 Attribute points), followed by Lucky Looter, Lock Picking, Salvage Operations. If you’re playing on a Player-versus-Player server, don’t forget to select The Infiltrator as well, to dodge traps set by other players and maintain the cornerstone of our party’s success.

Players should additionally use the Scavenger Set because it combines well with the Lucky Looter Perk. This combo significantly boosts the rewards players get from opening containers, making it a worthwhile risk. Furthermore, players ought to amass as many Lucky Looter Perk Books as they can for additional loot gains. The Great Heist also offers beneficial bonuses for this setup. However, the most crucial aspect: Always keep Lockpicks and Jail Breaker candies in your inventory. These candies offer a 100% chance of opening any lock. Additionally, carrying Eye Kandy will boost the Loot Tier by 5, so consider stocking up on these buff items.

2 The Spotter Build

Every Team Needs A Scout

Strengths: Great at PvP, Lethal At Long Distance
Weaknesses: Bad at Close Quarters Combat

This construct is tailored for PvP servers, but it’s also effective in private play sessions among friends due to the numerous hazards that arise when survivors attempt to loot a structure. The Spotter excels in stealth and employs a Robotic Drone to identify threats and neutralize them covertly before the adversaries gain the upper hand. It’s a costly setup demanding optimal levels of Agility, Perception, and Intellect, but it proves its value over time. Players should prioritize Hidden Strike, From the Shadows, and Parkour from the Agility tree since they will require stealth and agility to traverse rooftops and swiftly escape if surrounded by enemies.

From Intellect, players should take Yeah, Science, and Robotics Inventor, which will allow them to create the Robotic Drone and other useful implements, like the Pressure Plate Mines, something they need to lay traps for ambushing players. From the Perception build, they should go and pick all perks related to Rifles and Sniping, since they will mostly be doing Recon and spotting enemies. Now, it is imperative to build the drone as a Healing Drone, with the corresponding Mod, and fill it up with Healing Items, especially Med Kits. When other players target the Spotter, they will probably shoot them and miss the drone entirely, since it has a tricky hitbox and it’s not always possible to make the shot in the distance. This will ensure the Spotter can flee the first shots and hide, while the drone quickly heals them. Then give enough time to warn the party about the ambushing team. For equipment, use Action Lever Rifles with Silencer and x8 Scope, then the Commando Set for more recovery speed and damage resistance. It’s the ultimate Urban Combat build: expensive, but worth the price.

1 The Ambusher Build

Because Sometimes, The Best Way To Survive Is To Steal From Others

Strengths: Powerful surprise attacks, crowd control
Weaknesses: Overwhelmed by Explosive Damage, and vulnerable to snipers

The Ambusher thrives primarily on two crucial aspects: its stealthy nature and trap-making prowess. This blend of Agility, Intellect, and Strength transforms the Ambusher into an optimal build for Player versus Player (PvP) encounters, with a focus on catching unsuspecting groups of opponents off guard and eliminating them either individually or by luring them into strategically placed traps that strike before they realize what’s happening.

With Intellect at level 5, pick the Robotics Inventor up to level 3, and craft a Hammer Turret. From Strength pick up Boomstick as high as possible, craft a couple of two-barrell shotguns, and have them loaded at all times. Ideally, the setup can be finished by spending some time crafting spike traps, and trap floor, replacing certain strategic choke points with the trap floor, and placing spikes below. Then, lie waiting behind doors with the Hammer Turret on standby, just enough time to let unsuspecting looters search for the major loot in the PoIs. Then it is all about taking them by surprise. They will never see this coming, and if they try to retreat, the spike traps will ensure they stay put until they’re finished. And there we have it: Free Loot for the taking. Pairing this build with the Assassin’s Armor or the Enforcer Set is a good way to get some extra sneak damage or resistance, either choice is fine.

2024-11-13 09:33