7DTD Zombie Behavior Config Reference
Choose a server feel below or tune each speed independently. The tool shows you exactly what each value means and outputs a ready-to-paste serverconfig.xml block.
Quick Presets
Zombie Speed Settings
ZombieMove - zombie speed during daylight hours (default Walk)
ZombieMoveNight - zombie speed after dark (default Sprint)
ZombieFeralMove - speed of feral (glowing) zombies (default Sprint)
ZombieBMMove - horde zombie speed on blood moon night (default Sprint)
Additional Settings
EnemyDifficulty - set to 1 to make all zombies feral 24/7 (default 0)
EnemySpawnMode - set to false to disable all zombie spawning (default true)
MaxSpawnedZombies - maximum zombies alive in the world at once (default 64)
Speed Preview
Daytime
🚶
Walk
Low threat
Nighttime
⚡
Sprint
Very high
Feral
⚡
Sprint
Very high
Blood Moon
⚡
Sprint
Very high
serverconfig.xml Block
<property name="ZombieMove" value="0" /> <property name="ZombieMoveNight" value="3" /> <property name="ZombieFeralMove" value="3" /> <property name="ZombieBMMove" value="3" /> <property name="EnemyDifficulty" value="0" /> <property name="EnemySpawnMode" value="true" /> <property name="MaxSpawnedZombies" value="64" />
Paste these lines inside the <ServerSettings> element in your serverconfig.xml.
Speed Value Reference
| Value | Name | Description | Threat Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Walk | Shambling pace - easy to outrun, forgiving for new players. | Low |
| 1 | Jog | Casual threat - manageable in the open, watch your stamina. | Moderate |
| 2 | Run | Dangerous - hard to outrun without a vehicle, requires active combat. | High |
| 3 | Sprint | Very dangerous - default night speed; demands solid defenses and planning. | Very High |
| 4 | Nightmare | Terrifying - maximum speed; even veteran players will struggle to survive. | Extreme |
Setting Reference
| Property | Default | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| ZombieMove | 0 (Walk) | Zombie speed during daytime. Most servers keep this low so daytime exploration is safer. |
| ZombieMoveNight | 3 (Sprint) | Zombie speed after dark. Raising this above daytime creates a strong day/night tension. |
| ZombieFeralMove | 3 (Sprint) | Speed of glowing feral zombies, which appear in POIs and at night. Applies any time of day. |
| ZombieBMMove | 3 (Sprint) | Speed of all horde zombies on blood moon night. Overrides ZombieMoveNight for that night. |
| EnemyDifficulty | 0 (Normal) | Set to 1 to make every zombie behave as a feral at all times. Significantly raises difficulty. |
| EnemySpawnMode | true | Set to false to disable all zombie spawning. The world becomes safe - ideal for build servers. |
| MaxSpawnedZombies | 64 | Global cap on alive zombies in the world at once. Raise for more populated servers, lower for performance. |