Realistic zombie melee range - A20-A21
7daystodie — Mods & Enhancements
Realistic zombie melee range is a gameplay mod for 7 Days to Die that reduces all zombies' melee range to 1 block, making combat more realistic. It is fully configurable and works on dedicated servers and single player. Tested on A20 and A21, it has 1,012 endorsements and 44,203 downloads.
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Downloads: 44,203💡 Notes
By Jerseyetr
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Back up your save files before installing any mod
Back up your save files before installing any mod.
If the default range feels too short, edit the XML file to i
If the default range feels too short, edit the XML file to increase it slightly.
Test the mod on a single-player world before applying it to
Test the mod on a single-player world before applying it to a server.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- High download count of 44,203 indicates community interest.
- Over 1,000 endorsements show user satisfaction.
- Configurable values allow players to adjust to their preference.
👎 Cons
- May make zombies too easy to outrange, reducing challenge.
- Requires manual file editing to adjust values, which may be intimidating for some.
- Only affects melee range, not other zombie behaviors.