Increase or Decrease Freaks

⭐ ⭐ (145 endorsements) 📥 7,164 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 11/3/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By mgdc · Spawns

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/22/2023 📅 Created: 11/3/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #7 of 63 Spawns mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Installation:

Mod Manager: Extract ZIP, drag & drop the pak file

Steam/Epic: %LocalAppData%\StateOfDecay2\Saved\Paks

Windows: %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft. Dayton_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Local\StateOfDecay2\Saved\Paks

Description:

Choose ONE of these difficulties: 0. 5x | 2x | 3x

  • []Hordes and Ambient-Spawns are modified.

    []Spawns scale with your Community Standing

    []2x & 3x have Reduced Standing Rewards for Freak-Kills

    I'm open for commissioned mods, write me on discord: hellfire0

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Increase or Decrease Freaks is a lightweight spawn-rate tweaker for 7 Days to Die that lets you adjust Freak and Horde spawn rates from 0.5x to 3x. It's a simple, community-tested mod (145 endorsements) for players who want to fine-tune difficulty without overhauling the game.

✨ Key Features

Adjusts spawn rates for Freaks and Hordes from 0.5x to 3x.
Simple configuration to increase or decrease spawn frequency.
Lightweight mod with no extra dependencies.
Active community support with 145 endorsements and 7,164 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 145 endorsements and over 7k downloads.
  • Easy to tweak difficulty for solo or co-op play.
  • No bloat—just spawn rate control, nothing else.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest game versions.
  • Limited to Freaks and Hordes—doesn't affect other spawn types.
  • Potential conflicts with other spawn overhaul mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For 7 Days to Die players who want to crank up the horror or tone down the chaos without installing a full overhaul. Perfect for those who find default spawn rates too easy or too overwhelming. Skip if you're looking for deeper spawn customization or gameplay changes beyond frequency.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to disable EAC if you're playing on a dedicated server, as mods require it off.
  • Back up your save before changing spawn rates—extreme values can make horde nights brutal.
  • Test the mod on a new world first to see how the spawn changes feel before committing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stateofdecay2 Mods
Author
mgdc
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
7,164
Endorsements
145
Category
Spawns
Created
11/3/2023
Updated
11/22/2023

🔧 How to Install State of Decay 2 Mods

Download from Nexus Mods.

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