7DTD Overhaul Mod Server Spec Planner
Overhaul mods dramatically change 7 Days to Die's resource footprint - vanilla specs won't cut it. Pick your mod and player count to get minimum and recommended server requirements, EAC notes, and V2.x compatibility status. Only one overhaul mod can be installed at a time.
Select Your Overhaul Mod
Expected Player Count
4 playersEAC must be disabled for this mod
All 7 Days to Die overhaul mods include custom DLL files that are incompatible with Easy Anti-Cheat. You must launch the server and all clients with EAC turned off - otherwise the mod will not load. Step-by-step EAC setup guide →
Minimum Specs
- RAM
- 17 GB
- CPU
- 3.5 GHz quad-core
- Storage
- 40 GB SSD
- EAC
- Must be OFF
Functional but expect occasional lag spikes during horde nights or heavy mod events.
Recommended Specs
- RAM
- 21 GB
- CPU
- 4.0+ GHz quad-core
- Storage
- 50 GB SSD
- EAC
- Must be OFF
Smooth gameplay, comfortable headroom for mod events, map generation, and world saves.
RAM Breakdown
Admin Notes - Darkness Falls
- → Requires a DFalls-generated map (Plan L or XL) - do not use a vanilla map.
- → EAC must be OFF on both server and client.
- → Actively maintained and updated for 7DTD V2.x.
Overhaul Mod Quick Reference
| Mod | RAM Overhead | Storage | EAC | V2.x Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | - | ~25 GB | Optional | Stable (V2.x) ✅ |
| Darkness Falls | +6-8 GB | ~40 GB | Must be OFF | Stable (V2.x) ✅ |
| Undead Legacy | +8-12 GB | ~35 GB | Must be OFF | A21-based ⚠️ |
| War3zuk | +4-6 GB | ~30 GB | Must be OFF | Stable (V1.4/V2.x) ✅ |
| Ravenhearst | +6-8 GB | ~35 GB | Must be OFF | Verify before installing |
| War of the Walkers | +6-8 GB | ~35 GB | Must be OFF | Check current status |
Only one overhaul mod can be installed on a server at a time. Mixing overhauls is not supported.