Doghotel's Brainy Bots

⭐ ⭐ (201 endorsements) 📥 8,716 downloads 📌 v16-Nov-21 📅 7/18/2015
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Gravskrift · Modules

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/16/2021 📅 Created: 7/18/2015

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #58 of 534 Modules mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Improved melee AI, with kicking, better blocking, feinting, attack holds, kick avoidance and less idle time between attacks

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Features

(as of 16-Nov-21)

Kicking

Improved blocking

Block chance is based on weapon proficiency and varies from 70% for low-level bots up to 90% for high-level bots (configurable).

Feinting

Bots feint at random intervals of around a couple of seconds.

Attack holds

Attacks held at random for up to a second.

Faster attacks

The delay between attacks has been removed.

Kick avoidance

Bots backpedal when a player in front kicks at them or when a weapon with crush-through is swung overhead.

Integration

Merge Brainy Bots with other mods.

AI customization

Press F5 (configurable) to tweak the AI. Works in multiplayer for admins.

Duel server features (unreleased)

Duel bots

Training bots of different difficulty spawn on duel mode.

Duels between bots

Bots randomly initiate duels between themselves.

Duels cancel on sheath

Sheathe your weapon to cancel a duel you're in.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Doghotel's Brainy Bots is a gameplay module for 7 Days to Die that enhances melee AI, adding kicking, better blocking, feinting, attack holds, kick avoidance, and reduced idle time between attacks. With 201 endorsements and 8,716 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players seeking more challenging and realistic zombie combat.

✨ Key Features

Improved melee AI for zombies
Adds kicking and kick avoidance behaviors
Better blocking and feinting mechanics
Attack holds and reduced idle time between attacks

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 201 endorsements and 8,716 downloads
  • Tackles a common complaint: brain-dead melee AI
  • Adds depth to combat with feints and holds

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may not work with the latest game version
  • Only affects melee AI; ranged combat remains unchanged
🎯 Is This For You?
For 7 Days to Die players who want zombies to fight back smarter in melee. If you're tired of zombies just swinging wildly, this mod adds tactical depth. Skip if you prefer vanilla combat or want changes to ranged AI.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a module, place the files in the Mods folder in your 7 Days to Die directory.
  • Disable EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) if you're playing single-player or on a modded server, as mods require it to be off.
  • Test in a new game or after loading a save to ensure the AI changes take effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mbwarband Mods
Author
Gravskrift
Version
16-Nov-21
Downloads
8,716
Endorsements
201
Category
Modules
Created
7/18/2015
Updated
11/16/2021

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