Research - Skill Magazine Crafting (A21)
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #66 of 191 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This mod adds a new Craftable Workstation - The Research Bench - where you can craft you very own skill magazines using Research Data, a new resource obtained by scrapping Skill Magazines, Books, and Schematics. The amount of Research Data extracted depends on the type, Books yielding the most.
PLEASE NOTE THE VALUES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN FUTURE UPDATES FOR BALANCING
The Research Bench recipe is available from the start of the game and requires:
- 25 Scrap Iron
- 5 Mechanical Parts
- 100 Paper
- 10 Wood///////////////////////////// INSTALLATION /////////////////////////////Download the mod manually.
Extract the contents of the zip folder into: \Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Mods\
If a Mods folder doesn't exist - make one.
*FOR SERVERS, ALL CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE MOD INSTALLED
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PATCH Patched for SMX - By Sirillion. (Thanks to Abbyssal0)
Requires main mod file, any version.
1. 2 Added Categories to Research Bench UI.
Adjusted the amount of Research Data acquired from scrapping.
Fixed Output window not showing up on SMX UI.
1. 1 Added 3 difficulty variations that affect Resource Cost and Craft Time.
Pick ONE of the three files based on your preference.
Thanks for checking out this mod, I'd love to hear any feedback or suggestions :D
This gameplay mod for 7 Days to Die adds a craftable Research Bench workstation, allowing players to craft skill magazines using Research Data obtained from scrapping magazines, books, and schematics. It includes UI categories, difficulty variations, and SMX compatibility patches. The mod has 328 endorsements and 19,899 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 328 endorsements indicate community approval.
- 19,899 downloads show significant usage.
- Regular updates with version 1.2 and SMX patch demonstrate active maintenance.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires all clients to install the mod on servers, which may be inconvenient.
- Values are subject to change for balancing, so gameplay may shift.
- Multiple difficulty files require choosing one, adding a small decision step.
This mod is for 7 Days to Die players who want more control over skill progression by crafting magazines from scrapped materials. It suits players who enjoy resource management and crafting mechanics. Those who prefer vanilla progression or dislike additional workstations may skip it.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Scrap books for the most Research Data.
- Choose a difficulty variation that matches your preferred resource cost and craft time.
- Ensure all players on a server install the mod to avoid issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- 7 Days To Die Mods
- Author
- P4TTO
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 19,899
- Endorsements
- 328
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/13/2023
- Updated
- 7/14/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install 7 Days to Die Mods
Use Vortex or manual. Most mods go in /Mods/ folder.
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