Massive (Challenging) Hordes -Tier -Variants
⚪ Last updated 2021This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 159 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Came by into Days Gone modding nexus looking for this mod but there wasnt any :( .
Had to learn in Days Gone modding ( Thanks Helios for helping out , and somewhat discord mod community :) )
So after alot of digging up info about hordes - and game files-testing managed to do it.
Came to conclusion not just boosting numbers but keep a Devs idea about it so here it is -
Tier 0 200 ( Little Bear Lake Horde - Because obvious its smallest original and sleep in very small house :) , gonna look redicilous as it is (sleep outside hous or on top of heads others)
Tier 1 ( Cascade Region ) 280 (boss horde - 320) Grotto Caves Horde
Tier 2 360 (Belknap Region) (boss horde - 400) Patjens Lakes Horde
Lost Lake Tier 3 (Lost Lake Region) 440 (boss horde - 480) Metolius Lava Cave Horde
Tier 4 (Highway 97 Region ) 520 (boss horde - 580) Lobert Draw Ridge Horde
Tier 5 (Crater Lake Region ) 600 (boss horde - 670) Mt. Bailey Horde
Ill post a screen of what horde numbers was before :) .
Added 330, 500, 750 and 999 hordes everywhere versions. Maybe yur a hardcore player or dont wanna follow path devs intented . Or its a NGplus for ya.
Anyways to prevent 999 diff versions of this mod spreading here some more options.
_ It takes time to learn modding for a game- an idea of mod,digging into game files - reading & changing alot in database (especially with current tools state). Wanted to clarify if you feel like doing simpleton almost everything mod replica (even name -_- ) with slightly different numbers, at least ask an author.
It feels opposite to endorsing. I might have my "optional files" for mod half-ready or almost ready. And releasing an 1 option mod just becasue i felt like the sooner the better to share this mod with community and make ppl happy with it :) . _
Why so little gratitude shown wtih "cough" endorsements , u dont like it? :)
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__Got a feedback about that a bug might happen after death loading u might get vanilla horde size so exit to main menu and load up from there.
For me, to make it work I had to START A NEW GAME . Also might work without a new game if yur early into game and most hordes not spawned yet.
Resetting jobs (hordes) from game pause menu after 100% completion also works.
Ive got a feedback that - It does work so far as the player has not explored new areas and discovered the horde prior to the mod.
No need to start a new game if you're in early stages or maybe even midway.
Might work Debug option world- player reset spawns, (or smthing like that, my guess it repeats reset hordes and everything after 100% completion) need testing, tell me if worked for ya.
It was only assumption and debug seems not working. Didnt find anything in there that helped and didnt get any reports about it.
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This gameplay mod for 7 Days to Die increases horde sizes across the board, with variants ranging from approximately 280 to 600 zombies, plus boss hordes slightly larger. Additional versions offer 330, 500, 750, and 999 horde sizes everywhere. Popular with 1,680 endorsements and nearly 90k downloads, it's for players seeking more intense horde nights.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,680 endorsements and nearly 90k downloads.
- Multiple difficulty tiers let you pick your preferred chaos level.
- Simple concept that directly addresses the desire for bigger hordes.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in June 2021 — may be outdated for current game versions.
- Only affects horde sizes; no other gameplay tweaks included.
For 7 Days to Die players who find vanilla hordes too easy and want a straightforward difficulty spike. Great for groups looking for chaotic blood moon battles. Skip if you prefer balanced or story-driven mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes horde sizes, expect performance hits on lower-end PCs; consider lowering graphics settings.
- If you're using other gameplay mods, test for conflicts by loading a save after installing.
- Start with the 330 version if you're new to increased hordes, then work your way up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Daysgone Mods
- Author
- Aigmir
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 89,792
- Endorsements
- 1,680
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/4/2021
- Updated
- 6/18/2021
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