Project Zomboid mods
Project Zomboid balance mods
Everything filed under balance by its own author, ordered by how much it is used.
AllBuild 412.9kMultiplayer1.6kBuild 421.6kRealistic1.3kItems1.0kBalance743Vehicles640Interface600Textures588Silly/Fun584Map541Models531Clothing/Armor492Military471Weapons412QoL406Pop Culture395Building330Framework268hardmode248Food226Language/Translation188Traits158Literature126Build 4099Skills56Audio40Animals32farming31tweak8
743 balance mods
- Common Senseby BravenIt's something so simple, but PZ lacks it sometimes. This mod solves this issue by adding many Quality of Life improvements to the game. I plan to continuously update this mod, adding more and more common sense to the game over time. Here is a summary of what the mod can do. Keep in mind there is...5.0M downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- Skill Recovery Journalby Chuckleberry FinnLore-friendly(ish) solution to the loss of a character. Craftable journals which allow the recovery of skills and recipes. Copyright 2026 Chuckleberry Finn. This item is not authorized for posting on Steam, except under the Steam account named Chuckleberry Finn. Workshop ID: 2503622437 Mod ID: Sk...3.9M downloadsupdated 24 d ago
- Proximity Inventory B42.20+ | We are so backby Mxswat FRV EnthusiastNow Updated to work with B42! Check out the new keybinds in the options! Proximity Inventory Are you tired of having to manually loot a pile of 300 zombies to find some damn cigarettes? Are you tired of getting lost in the 30th box of this damn warehouse to find a sledgehammer? Are you forgetting...2.8M downloadsupdated 13 d ago
- The Workshopby djvirusWelcome! This mod adds more crafting features to the game! With this mod you no longer have to drop your broken tools on the ground. Now you can disassemble them for scrap (screws, metal parts, wood) You can also disassemble any metallic vanilla item in the game to get small amounts of metal scra...2.8M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Repair Any Clothesby Johnny DollarMakes you able to repair any clothes you want, such as vests, bulletproof vests, jumpsuits, etc. Working for B42! Are you generous and thankful for the mod? Please consider to donate to animals in need! In 4 years and over 1.3 million concurrent subscribers, I have only earned 5 euros in that ent...2.6M downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- Scrap Weapons!by djvirusWelcome This mod adds a ton of new post apocalyptic / homemade melee weapons! These can be made with various recources and tools you find troughout the world. Most weapons are upgrades from vanilla weapons, so check the new "Weapons" tab in your crafting menu! UPDATE: Moved salvaged crowbar to th...2.4M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- [B42] I Don't Need A Lighterby FingbelWhy thoses updates ? What's new ? Isn't this vanilla now ? The b42 vanilla smoking mechanic has been removed and reworked because i'm not a big fan of the absence of proper TimedAction, Animation and Sound when using the vanilla stoves/car lighter methods added by the devs. Now every way of light...2.3M downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- 50% Wood Weightby KechnaNotice I intend to keep this mod simple, as I made it for Build 40/41 originally. I wasn't sure how to update it correctly for B42+, with all the complicated new items. I ended up making a separate version for B42+ that does a smarter and configurable change to many more items, as well as a mod t...2.3M downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- Clear description for Moodlesby 76561198432315715Updated language description for everyone! (Hello World!) Considering that "More Description for Traits" exists, I was surprised nobody made a mod for moodles. I figured it would be quite handy to have this mod alongside it. So I made this little QoL mod. Enjoy! This mod will display positive and...2.1M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Firearmsby HyzoOverall firearms overhaul. Adds several new guns: Glock 17 (9x19mm) Colt Single Action Army (.44-40 WCF) MP5 (9mm and 10mm variants as well as a suppressed MP5SD) UZI Carbine (9x19mm) Marlin 1894 (.44 Magnum) FN FAL (7.62x51mm) M60 (7.62x51mm) Ithaca 37 (12 ga) Remington 870 (12 ga) Ruger M77/22...2.0M downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Snow is water [B41.74 Legacy]by BuhorlInfo Snow is still water, so Rain Collectors and Metal Barrels will be filled when snowing, just at a slower rate (50%). It's a small mod that I created for myself for winter storm playthroughs. It works great paired with mods such as Cryogenic winter, Eternal Snow or Infinite Weather. The light...2.0M downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- [VFE] VANILLA FIREARMS EXPANSION (B41)by STENDO_CLIPThis upload will no longer be updated (I literally can't) but a B42 branch will happen when it's ready. I will keep this mod up for both B41 users and as a memorial. - Vilespring This mod replaces the models, textures and names of nearly all vanilla firearms, attachments, ammunition and magazines...2.0M downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- Scrap Armor!by djvirusWelcome! This mod adds some new post apocalyptic / homemade Armor! These can be made with various recources and tools you find troughout the world. To craft Armor, check the "Armor" tab in your crafting menu! UPDATE: Added bug fixes from WillowWisp! COMING SOON: More Content Armor crafting sounds...1.9M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Become Desensitizedby MonkeyB42 Version - Disclaimer and FAQs Mod is still in active development, so expect updates. Mod is tested in Singleplayer, Coop and Dedicated Server environments with multiple people. It works. Updates will be deployed on Mondays so it won't ruin anyone's weekend. Please use the respective discussio...1.9M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Working Masksby evocThis Mod attempts to make masks (such as gas masks) affect the sickness gain from corpses. It does not protect against engine fumes inside buildings. Condition of the mask is considered. Gas Masks offer full protection at 100% condition. Other specific masks as surgical masks half protection at 1...1.7M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Vehicle Recyclingby NoctisFalcoWant to trade-in your car for a new one? There is a little bit of a problem here. Utilization programs are not a thing yet and car dealerships are closed due to technical reasons. Looks like salvage and steel companies don't work too. Broken and useless cars are starting to clog up space around y...1.5M downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Scrap Gunsby djvirusWelcome to my second mod! Adds Handmade Guns, Grenades and Bugfixes to the game! Craftable with high Metalworking levels with various parts and Air Tanks after the recipe is unlocked. Ammo can be made out of Nails, Screws and Scrap Metal UPDATE: Edited the shrapnel shell icon. Major balance chang...1.5M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Fitness & Workout Overhaulby Codename280Tired of grinding fitness for hours? Want workouts that actually feel rewarding? This mod overhauls fitness/strength XP and adds 2 equipment-based exercises with realistic mechanics. ✅ SUPPORTED GAME VERSIONS 41.78.20 — legacy41 42.19.1 — 42.19 beta / old Build 42 saves 42.20.x — current Stable B...1.5M downloadsupdated 17 d ago
- [B41] More Simple Traits (MST)by 76561199005857620Mod contains three versions: Vanilla - balanced to play with base game/traits. Dynamic - balanced for playing with the Dynamic Traits mod. Mini - contains only traits with +1 to missing skills and balanced with base game/traits. You only need to choose one of them! Installing Dynamic Traits mod i...1.4M downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Sleep On Itby ArpyClarksonLife in the apocalypse got you down? Sleep On It! Most problems in life can be solved by sleeping them out- now you can sleep away those feelings of boredom and sadness just like you do in real life! Now when you sleep your boredom and sadness will slowly decrease; perfect for desensitized charac...1.4M downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Better Hand Wash (41.60+)by SunnyyyyholicCurrently, the amount of water for washing socks required 10 water. This is the same amount of water to wash a jacket. Besides, if very little blood splashes on your clothes, you need 10 water to wash it. I feels weird when I do wash clothes. and this is very annoying if you have hemophobic. so t...1.4M downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- [B41/B42SP] SOTO (Simple Overhaul: Traits and Occupations)by 76561199005857620FOR NOW MOD DOES NOT WORK FINE IN B42 MULTIPLAYER! PLEASE AVOID TO USE IT IN B42 MULTIPLAYER! FOR B42 SINGLEPLAYER MOD WORK COMPLETELY FINE Features: - Making vanilla occupations and traits viable. - Adds more than 40 new balanced and necessary traits. - Adds 26 new vanilla-friendly occupations:...1.3M downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Boredom Tweaksby JonSomething I found when playing Zomboid was that the Boredom moodle was always a bit frustrating to manage. The way it functions in vanilla, any time you are indoors you are slowly gaining boredom, and it is slightly slower while reading. If you are in multiplayer and speak in chat, this lowers it...1.3M downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Canteens And Bottlesby GrebAdds three types of Canteen, two types of drinking Flask, some Gym Bottles, some Waterskins, a Giant Water Bottle and some Jerry Cans to the game world. MILITARY CANTEEN: Olive Drab Army Green Military Canteen info: Weight when empty = 0.3 Weight when full = 0.7 Capacity = 16 Also has capacity fo...1.3M downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- [B41/B42] Faster Hood Openingby TehaGPFaster Hood Opening Makes the Hood Opening be almost instant instead of taking a few seconds. Last Tested On: B42.15.2 Workshop ID: 2584112711 Mod ID: FasterHoodOpening1.3M downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- Random Zombiesby beletteCompatible with version 41.76 (solo & multiplayer). This mod lets you customize how many zombies of each type (crawler, sprinter, smart, tough, etc.) appear in your game. Inspired by Customizable Zombies. Please make sure you've read the FAQ below before commenting if you have any issues. Feature...1.2M downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- Brutal Handworkby dhertSupports B41. Works in Multiplayer I know that B42 Multiplayer is out, but there is a CRITICAL BUG with the new animation system that breaks things. See the Fancy Handwork modpage for more information. A new save is not required A combat mod made from scratch for Project Zomboid. NOTE: This still...1.2M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Better Belts (41)by MayRum++Hooked bottles added. ++Belt options, you can choose how many slots the belt gives through a simple recipe. In addition, a holster recipe was added, and the option to change the holster side does not replace the previous one, so you can have for example: a pistol in 2, another in 7. ++ Added cd...1.2M downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Improved Build Menu [Build 41]by VaileasysThis is a quality of life mod with the main goal of tidying up the build menu for both Carpentry and Metalworking. Some new buildables from the base game are also added. Packaged with 3 versions Enable the appropriate version for your game. If unsure which to choose, enable "basic". Basic - requi...1.2M downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Better Flashlightsby EnobdercasPLEASE NOTE: You'll NOT see the light from other people's flashlight when on belt- this is a GAME issue, nothing a mod can change! If you want other people to see your light, hold it in your hand. Any further comment regarding this will not be answered anymore. Content This mod adds 18 new flashl...1.2M downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Sleep with Friends v2.1by SnugglesSleep With Friends v2.1 - Sleeping Solution for Multiplayer. Get a full nights rest in multiplayer in a fraction of the time! No more 20+ minute sleep times! No more fatigue-less games! No more organizing a server bedtime! v2.1 CHANGES Moved mod settings to dedicated tab, now also accessible via...1.1M downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- Slow Consumptionby PaddiSson_Slow Consumption Tired of constantly having to change the empty battery in your flashlight? Or finding a new soap or lighter to replace the empty one? Or even changing colored light bulbs too often? Because we've all done this too many times. This mod does all of these at once: 🔹 Reduces flashlig...1.1M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Snake's Mod Packby SnakeThis is a modpack that I'm developing for the build 41, for the moment it contains the next updated and in constant development mods: Alice Backpack: A new military backpack that can be upgraded with the proper objects, a new military canteen and a new military knife. Ammo Maker Reloaded: A new s...1.1M downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- [B41] Simple Overhaul: Melee Weapons (SOMW)by 76561199005857620There are currently no plans to update the mod for B42. Simple Overhaul: Melee Weapons (SOMW) For Project Zomboid ver. 41.78 . Works in both Singleplayer and Multiplayer. Included translations: EN, RU, CH, CN, IT, DE, KO, UA, TH, PTBR, ES, AR, JP, TR, PL. FEATURES: - New fresh models and textures...1.1M downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Maintenance improves repairby NeidmareWhat does this do? When you repair an item, the % repaired scales with your maintenance skill level Every level of maintenance adds 5% to the total amount repaired, up to a max of 25% additional repair. Gives a small amount of maintenance XP for each repair Which repair recipes are changed? All w...1.0M downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Vehicle Spawn Zones Expandedby fhqwhgadsThis mod adds new vehicle spawn zones and spawn lists around KY. These new spawn zones range from adding some vehicle spawns to areas that did not have any, to adding new themed spawn areas that provide a more specific set of vehicles. In total, there are over 1000 new spawn zones scattered aroun...998.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Obvious Collectingby BravenCollecting! From the creator of common sense, comes obvious collecting! The mod that lets you pick up stones, twigs, garbage bags and other stuff that is literally right in front of you! How does it work? Have you ever been in need of a stone or garbage bag and saw one just standing there but you...948.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Dynamic Traits and Expanded Moodles [B41 & B42]by 76561198856518799Your character changes with the way you play. Dynamic Traits and Expanded Moodles expands Project Zomboid's trait, profession and moodle systems with traits that can be gained or lost during a playthrough, new gameplay effects, profession rebalancing and additional survival mechanics. Build 42 —...925.7k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- [B42]Project RV Interiorby Mickey KnoxInspired on the mod by Maxwelt, RobRendell, and AuD; credit to them. 📜✍ Do you enjoy the nomadic lifestyle? Then this is the mod for you! This mod adds interior environments to industrial vehicles. It lets you enter and exit whenever you want, store your items, and furnish the space however you l...918.3k downloadsupdated 18 d ago
- Kept you waiting, huh?by 76561198440928318Website: www.emhadax.com Discord: Hey hey everybodiah. I'm still alive if you're curious. Waiting for Build 42 stable to come out. After stable comes out I'll be making mods once more from this account Take it easy :p -Madax WorkshopID: 2492565135 ModID: Max907.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- [DEPRECATED, CHECK THE DESCRIPTION] The Only Cureby MrBountySUPERSEDED BY The Only Cure - Rebuilt. THIS VERSION IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED898.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Disassemble Container With Itemsby 76561199017028476You can take apart the container that contains the item. Workshop ID: 2835852387 Mod ID: Disassemble Container With Items Mod ID: Disassemble Container With Items891.5k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- Boots Expanded 11 for B41 and B42 (42.15 quickfix)by Mark IVVersion 11 for B41 and 0.5b BETA for B42 - Quickfixed for 42.15 Adds 3D models to all vanilla shoes, plus adding many different new shoes and skins, including very rare boots that deals massive stomp damage. Tried to keep everything consistent with the kind of shoes and sneakers that you would se...886.9k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Neat Crafting [B42]by 76561199485575276Build Support: B42.9 to B42.20.x SP/MP — Build 42 only Neat Crafting replaces the default Build 42 crafting menu with a cleaner, faster, and more compact interface. It is designed to make recipe browsing easier, with clearer categories, better input/output panels, recipe-chain navigation, improve...883.1k downloadsupdated 11 d ago
- KATTAJ1 Clothes Core [B41/B42MP]by 76561198958138845Description KATTAJ1 Clothes Core is a library that stores 3D models and logic used for all KATTAJ1 clothing mods and can be used as API by community for creating their clothing mods without taking models and files out from this mod. How to use is for creating your own clothing mods? Simply add KA...876.1k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Fencing Kits!by EVIL SKELETON KILL YOU!!!!!1!Fencing Kits! : A solution to a really overpriced fence building cost! Tired of permanently staining your world by disassembling every appliance in a 5 mile radius, just to build two fences? Would you like to avoid using unappealing wooden walls? Do you wish you had more friends? Well here's a an...829.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Essential Craftingby spoonThis mod addresses the need for vanilla friendly crafting additions - such as refilling lighters, improvised can opening/rock crushing/fire making, weapon fixing, making raw tailoring materials, carving, tailoring and many others quality of life methods to make long term survival in a low loot en...813.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Better Batteriesby Dreamwalker_DoeBetter Batteries is a mod that overhauls the built-in battery management system in Project Zomboid. This mod is no longer supported, as it is rather old and buggy. I have moved onto other projects, apologies! Features: Ability to remove dead batteries out of compatible electrical tools. Electrica...789.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago

