7DTD LCB Policy Builder

Configure your Land Claim Block rules below and instantly get a formatted Discord post and a ready-to-paste serverconfig.xml snippet. No more writing rules from scratch every wipe.

Server Type

LCB Settings

Max LCBs per player

serverconfig: LandClaimCount (default 3)

Claim zone radius (blocks)

serverconfig: LandClaimSize (default 41)

Claim expiry (days offline)

serverconfig: LandClaimExpiryTime (default 7)

Online durability modifier

serverconfig: LandClaimOnlineDurabilityModifier (default 4)

Offline durability modifier

serverconfig: LandClaimOfflineDurabilityModifier (default 4)

Min distance from traders (blocks)

Server-enforced admin rule (common: 200). Set 0 to disable.

Placement & Build Rules

Ban LCBs on POIs

Prevents players claiming inside high-tier POIs

Floating bases

Bases with no ground contact or pillar support

Drop mining / tunneling ban

Prevents lag-inducing excavations inside claims

Server Rules Text (Discord markdown)

**Land Claim Block (LCB) Rules**
*Server type: PvE*

• Each player may place up to **3** active LCBs.
• Protected zone radius: **41 blocks** (83 × 83 block footprint).
• LCBs may **not** be placed within **200 blocks** of any Trader.
• LCBs may **not** be placed on or inside POIs of tier **4** or higher.
• Floating bases are **not permitted**. All structures must have ground contact or fully supported pillars.
• Drop mining and tunnels larger than **5×5×5 blocks** are not permitted inside claimed areas.
• LCBs expire after the owner is offline for **7 days**. Log in to refresh your claim.

*Violations of these rules may result in claim removal or a ban. Contact an admin with any disputes.*

serverconfig.xml Snippet

<!-- Land Claim Block settings -->
<property name="LandClaimCount"                    value="3" />
<property name="LandClaimSize"                     value="41" />
<property name="LandClaimOnlineDurabilityModifier"  value="4" />
<property name="LandClaimOfflineDurabilityModifier" value="4" />
<property name="LandClaimExpiryTime"               value="7" />

Paste these lines inside the <ServerSettings> block of your serverconfig.xml. Restart the server after saving.

LCB Radius Quick Reference

LandClaimSize	Zone footprint	Best for
31	63 × 63 blocks	Solo players, high-pop PvP
41	83 × 83 blocks	Default (most servers)
51	103 × 103 blocks	Small groups & PvE
71	143 × 143 blocks	Faction / clan servers
91	183 × 183 blocks	Large bases — use sparingly

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