7 Days to Die Blood Moon Guide
What is the Blood Moon?
Every 7 days (by default) the Blood Moon Horde arrives — a massive zombie wave that attacks your base.
Preparation
Days 1–3: Basics
- Craft tools and weapons
- Find a starting base (POI recommended)
- Secure food and water
Days 4–6: Strengthen Your Base
- Build reinforcements (Cobblestone → Concrete)
- Place traps (spikes, electric traps)
- Stockpile ammo
Day 7: Blood Moon Night
- All traps activated
- Enough ammo ready
- Repair materials on hand
- Backup plan (escape route)
Base Designs
| Design | Difficulty | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch Base | Easy | High for beginners |
| Tower Base | Medium | Good against hordes |
| Corridor Base | Medium | Trap-based |
| Underground | Hard | Very effective |
Trap Guide
Basic:
- Wood Spikes (cheap, weak)
- Iron Spikes (standard)
Advanced:
- Blade Trap (very effective)
- Electric Fence (slows enemies)
- Dart Trap (ranged)
- SMG Turret (automatic)
Server Settings for Blood Moon
<property name="BloodMoonFrequency" value="7"/>
<property name="BloodMoonRange" value="0"/>
<property name="BloodMoonWarning" value="8"/>
<property name="BloodMoonEnemyCount" value="8"/>
Tips
- Never fight on the ground – an elevated position is essential
- Molotovs are extremely effective in the early game
- Repair during the horde – keep Cobblestone Frames as spare building material
- Stamina potions should be ready