Project Zomboid mods
Project Zomboid balance mods
Everything filed under balance by its own author, ordered by how much it is used.
743 balance mods, most downloaded first · newest update 1 Nov 2026
AllBuild 412.9kMultiplayer1.6kBuild 421.6kRealistic1.3kItems1.0kBalance743Vehicles639Interface600Silly/Fun581Textures580Map541Models530Clothing/Armor489Military471Weapons410QoL406Pop Culture393Building330Framework268hardmode247Food226Language/Translation188Traits158Literature126Build 4099Skills56Audio40Animals32farming31tweak8
743 balance mods
- [B41]MachinesIIby RussoAngry: Elyon: Norby: Do not repost the mod without permission Workshop ID: 3372547930 Mod ID: Machines15206.6k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- Standardised Experienceby albionThis mod is an updated version of Conqueror Koala's Standardized XP series for B41 multiplayer. Standardised Aiming XP: Removes the vanilla aiming XP nerf after level 4 Standardised Reloading XP: Removes the vanilla reloading XP nerf after level 4, and has options to make reloading XP less random...205.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- [J&G] MARPAT Camo Uniform [B42/41]by JordanalMARPAT Camo Uniform! How To Get! Can be earned by crafting or finding an infected in military areas! Additional information! Spawn rates of infected can be adjusted in sandbox settings! Default is 0.04% so extremely rare. I couldn't decide on final textures! So I left both the bland flatter colou...204.0k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Monkey's Start Scenario - Biker Nomadby MonkeyAnswers for FAQs Mod is tested only in Singleplayer. It may only work in Singleplayer. No, I don't intend to make this MP compatible. Bugs with motorcycles are not because of this mod. People who ask about motorcycle related bugs will be ignored. Refer to the relevant mod page of the bike you're...203.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Lone Wanderer's Saving Graceby SlenderGreenThis is a mod consists mainly of Tailoring, Carpentry, Medical, Welding and other handy survival recipes, which in my opinion should be in game. Would you like to make your own Matches? Carve your own Baseball Bats? Cast your own Glass Jars? Make your own Gun Slings, Recoil Pads, and Holsters? St...203.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Vanilla Crafting Expanded [B41]by JonhaloDescription: Adds additional recipes to help with crafting many of the items used in Project Zomboid without making the recipes overpowered. Recipes: General: Variety of Items + Paint Bucket of Water = Different Colors of Paint (Check crafting recipes in game) 10 Stone + Hammer + Mortar & Pestle...203.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Occupations Expertises & Balanceby OnkeenContext Long-time players, we realized while playing last version in MP that there was very little unique to our characters after a few months surviving. We also found several issues with balancing of professions, traits and skills. Balance is based on our experience combined with calculations. T...203.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Bow and Arrow Addonby Satuis AburdaTiny tweaks to the main mod to improve the quality of life, as the main developer is busy with their life and other tasks. Changes include: Bundles of arrows and bows now generate inside camping gear containers, and gunstore displays, instead of not appearing in the world at all. Bundles of arrow...203.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Propane Tank Fixby TeregXThis mod was created to increase the number of uses of propane tanks in combination with "41.78+ Propane Torch Fix" also changes propane tanks in mod "The Workshop" . Detailed changes: Propane Tank - had 2 uses with delta 0.01 became 10 Industrial Propane Tank(The workshop) - had 5 uses with delt...201.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- [B41/B42] Toughness Skillby FishLordAdds a new skill in the survival category called toughness. This is your character's mental resilience to the hardships of the apocalypse, with each level reducing the amount of panic, pain and discomfort they'll feel. Toughness XP can be earned by killing zombies. It will take about 4450 total z...199.7k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- Serving Plates: Make your plates useful for Build 42by 76561198977867533B41 : This mod allows players to transfer food from Stir Fry Pans, Roasting Pans, Griddle Pans, and Forged Pans onto plates, just like stew, soup, rice, and pasta can be served in bowls. It also works with the new Ceramic Plates introduced in Build 42. Eating food from a plate provides a happines...198.7k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- [B41 Only] Gun Suicideby SegasideThis is a reupload of the original mod that mysteriously disappeared. All credits go to the original author for the animations and mechanics back in 2022. Remember that it's just a video game. This mod is not to advocate nor endorse the content at hand. But to simply bring realism. Nothing more....197.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- [B42] Horticultureby BalanceAgriculture Crafting Expansion Compatible with B42.20+ Features: Cut Hemp for Stalks, Leaves, & Buds Cure Buds in a Jar Grind Cured Buds Roll Hemp Cigarettes & Cigars Make Flies Cure from Hemp Press CBD Oil Make Simple Syrup Make Chewing Tobacco Make Mould and Deckle Make Pot of Caustic Pulp Make...196.9k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- [42][DEPRECATED] RAF - Real Automatic Firerateby MarzRAF - Real Automatic Firerate This mod simulates automatic firerate as close as Zomboid permits to real-life weapons' Rounds Per Minute. New Burst fire mode is out! I have patched the Assault Rifle to use the new mode. As I kept experimenting and learning with the game, I was surprised to see aut...196.5k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- [J&G] Caution Uniform [B42/41]by JordanalCaution Gear Uniform! How To Get! Armour for Caution clothing. Can be obtained by crafting or finding an infected near medical areas with adjustable spawnrates! Additional information! Spawn rates of infected can be adjusted in sandbox settings! A Special Thank You! Xaphane for making the thumbna...196.0k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Hypothermia Killsby spoonGetting hypothermia in vanilla will slowly start to drain your health - it can drop to very low levels but won't kill you. I give you two options to change that : Main Version - gives that final touch at the end to kill you. It is randomised so it may take 10 minutes to several hours(in-game time...196.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Tree Chop Bug Fixby UndefinedFixes a bug that causes your weapon to lose condition up to 2x faster when using the "Cut Down Tree" option. When chopping a tree using the "Cut Down Tree" option, the game rolls twice to lower your weapon's condition. This mod fixes that. If you don't feel like downloading this mod, you can avoi...195.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- [J&G] Firefighter Uniform [B42/41]by JordanalFirefighter Uniform!! How To Get! Can be earned by crafting or finding an infected in firestation areas. Additional information! Spawn rates of infected can be adjusted in sandbox settings! A Special Thank You! Xaphane for making the thumbnail! Galodor for the amazing textures as always! Update a...194.9k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Multiplayer Three Zones: PVE, PVPE, PVPby iBrRusDescription There will now be 3 zones in multiplayer: PVE - players cannot attack each other. PVPE - players can attack each other only if both players have PVP mode enabled. PVP - PVP mode is automatically enabled for all players. Features PVPE mode is enabled by default on the entire map. A new...194.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Monkey's Start Scenario - Jaap Nomadby MonkeyAnswers for FAQs Mod is tested only in Singleplayer. It may only work in Singleplayer. No, I don't intend to make this MP compatible. I won't add sandbox options. I won't change trait points. It's balanced for my liking. If you feel the traits are too OP (2 points for a Jaap), do some roleplay on...193.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Detailed Skill Tooltipsby EurymachusDetailed Skill Tooltips (Build 42.x) Thanks to Champy for the Original Idea - Descriptive Tooltips for Skill Levels Crystal-clear, data-rich skill tooltips for Project Zomboid. See exactly what each level does - no need to tab out. What it does Data-rich tooltips for every supported skill: shows...192.4k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Eliaz Fitness & Strength Books B41by 76561198350754370Built for version 41.55, working with 41.65 and MP This mod add new training books to the game, 5 for Strength and 5 for Fitness, from beginner to master (like others training books) Are you tired to spend all your time to train yourself for almost nothing ? Are you tired to take off your backpac...191.9k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- More Spawnsby NekoThis mod enables more vanilla spawn locations. Included spawns are: - Dixie Trailer Park - Fallas Lake - March Ridge - Louisville - Riverwood (Abandoned town near Riverside) - Valley Station How to add these spawn locations to a server You will need to include the Workshop ID, Item ID, Map ID (ca...191.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Washing Menus Improved [B42]by 76561199133259679Build Support: B42.12.3–B42.21.0 • SP / MP Cleaner washing menus. Smarter batching. Less micromanagement. Washing Menus Improved reorganizes Project Zomboid's washing actions into clearer submenus and makes large cleaning jobs much easier to manage. Wash yourself, inventory items, equipment, item...191.4k downloadsupdated 26 d ago
- For Science!by CosmicA mod to add more consistent ways to level First Aid and Electrical. For First Aid you can train from Level 0 to Level 4 by practicing bandaging yourself with a chance to dirty or lose bandages. After reaching Level 4 First Aid, you can then dissect zombie corpses to advance your First Aid. If yo...191.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Not Useless Things [B42]by ОРЕШНИК НА ШАЦКУЮFrom useless to useful! Workshop ID: 2785453858 Mod ID: NotUselessThings190.9k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- The Last of Us: Factions & Gear [B41/B42.12][DISCONTINUED]by NikI'd like to thank everyone who supported and played this mod. Honestly i did not anticipate that it would be as popular as it turned out to be. My appreciation for TLOU series remains unchanged, as i still love The game and show but with that being said This mod will not be receiving any more upd...190.6k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Jumpsuit with jacket [B42MP/SP]by RomaWorkshop ID: 2868828908 Mod ID: JWJ Still works with B42.19 both MP and SP, and below... Tiny mod that allows you to wear jumpsuits and coveralls with jackets. This only changes the following clothes: Boilersuit, Boilersuit_BlueRed, Boilersuit_Flying, Boilersuit_Prisoner, Boilersuit_PrisonerKhaki...189.9k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Starving Zombies [B42]by Ryuku---> B42 only! <--- What does this mod do? Attracts zombies to dead bodies (animals included), and makes them eat them. Attracts zombies to the player. How does this mod work? It simulates smell emitted by dead bodies. It simulates smell emitted by the player, blood that is on the player, and on...189.5k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Braven's Ice Creamby BravenIce Cream! You love it, I love it. So why can't we make it? Well now we can! This mod introduces the ability to craft hundreds of unique variations of ice cream for everyone to enjoy. How to make ice cream? You can craft ice cream as soon as your character joins the game, as it is a relatively si...189.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Scroob's Visible Generators and Corpses REUPLOADby Scroobles McDoodleThe original owner nuked their mod for reasons unknown. This is a re-upload in the name of preservation. All credits go to PlanetAlgol for creating the original mod. This is a re-upload because they deleted the original. If they want me to remove it, I will gladly do so. No further developments w...189.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- zRe ARMOR ABSORB SYSTEM by kERHUSby kERHUSWHAT DOES THE MOD DO?! Adds an absorption system to all armor: - If you take damage, your armor does not get damaged if it has an absorption charge, In this case, this charge is used up (like a armor plate)! - The amount of absorption charge depends on the type of armor (light, medium, heavy, etc...189.0k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Foraging Buff (Sandbox Setting Supported)by WindFly2022/01/06 UPDATE: Added Sandbox Setting. Now you can adjust the setting for item spawn multiplier and the minimal spotting distance, in the pre-game sandbox setting. If you change the sandbox setting mid-game, be sure to reload the game after the change. Reminder: Do not edit your save file and...188.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Loot Tables Fixed [41.78]by ChampyThis mods fixes many typos in the distributions. List of typos fixed : CrateCompactDisks -> CrateCompactDiscs BakeryDonuts -> BakeryDoughnuts CrateSandbags -> CrateSandBags SportsStoreSneakers -> SportStoreSneakers PlankStashWeapon -> PlankStashGun ElectronicStoreComputer -> ElectronicStoreComput...186.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- [B42] Extended Battery Lifeby PapachristosA simple mod that makes batteries last longer. The duration can be configured in sandbox settings. Compared to other mods, this one dynamically scans for items that accept batteries and sets the drain rate accordingly. As long as the item has an "InsertBattery" recipe, it will be affected. This m...186.5k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Pek1gn's FishingNetPlus!by Pek1gnSmall mod adding extra functionality to fishing nets. ============================================================ This is a very small mod that adds extra functionality to fishing nets by adding a chance for them to give you marine life other than tiny bait fish. Adds: Crayfish, Frogs and Shrimp...186.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- [B42.20]GaelGunStore 1.6 - Firearms packby Pen-Pen PirulinWelcome to Gael Gun Store 1.6 Firearms Pack FAQ – PLEASE READ GGS - Native red tracer presets (Build 42) Build 42 reads custom bullet tracer presets from the base game's media/effects directory instead of the mod overlay. Copy every file named: bullet_tracer_effectggs*_tracer.txt from this mod's:...185.9k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- Blackouts [B41]by 76561198384157927How it Works - Adds a small chance for power outages to occur randomly at any time of day, and for the power to come back on after a while. Customizable in sandbox settings. - Adds a 1 point cost trait that spawns you with a hand torch. - The permanent shutoff date still happens, based on the ran...185.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Def's Long Term Survival [b41]by DefbeatCZComplete overview is on the wiki In short: Food preservation, more foraging, simple metalwork, plastic recycling, kitchen sink chemistry, packaging, logistics, zombie loot, car trunks increased ... All based on real life! Please report any bugs so I can squish them! Workshop ID: 1962914415 Mod ID...185.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Unseasonal Weatherby 76561199116881450Unseasonal Weather – Dynamic Climate Events & Radio Forecasts Does the weather feel predictable after a few in-game weeks? Unseasonal Weather adds a layer of unpredictable, season-aware climate events on top of the vanilla system — now enhanced with an immersive radio-based weather awareness syst...184.1k downloadsupdated 28 d ago
- [B42] Exercise With Corpsesby lectExercise With Corpses Grabbing and dragging a corpse will gain you fitness/strength xp for every 1 square distance you move. Fitness and strength gains scale linearly with your current fitness/strength level. For example, at level 1 you're getting 10xp for each square you travel and at level 5 yo...183.9k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Server Messagesby The Reverend St. JamesWhat is the purpose of this mod? Sends a message in chat when a player connects to the server and when a player disconnects from the server. Message in chat will be sent from the player that is connecting/disconnecting. Adds Sandbox vars to enable or disable the join/leave messages. Tested on 41....183.8k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Stronger Furniture barricadesby PolyethyleneglykolTested in B42.21 Stable in Singleplayer. Multiplayer is not tested. This simple mod adds a simple Sandbox option to modify furniture health! Makes Furniture barricades as useful and strong as you want, even almost invincible if you so choose. The furniture is affected once you move or place it, t...182.4k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Improved Build Menu + Extra Buildingsby FallenThis is an updated version of the Improved Build Menu by Vaileasys so most of the credit goes to him. and was created for build 41.73. You can see the changes in the screenshots above and the additional buildings I've added below. Carpentry • High Wooden Gate • Wooden Gate • Brown Wooden Floor •...182.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Inventory Tetris Improvedby NotisMiCrempieSavegame compatible -===============- NEW UPDATE! VANILLA FRIDGES ARE HERE AND THEY ARE NOT JUST METAL BOXES ANYMORE! (See screenshots) -===============- IMPORTANT: If you playing sandbox (or somehow changed default settings) make sure you disabled "Search Mode" of original Inventory Tetris. It's...181.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Responsive Pivoting: Configurable Turn Speed [B42]by 76561198378787939Characters turn way too slowly in this game. Enabling this mod applies tweaked speed & angle variables that change how your character turns, overall buffing your mobility and combat. It is near-instant pivoting. This mod aims to increase the control given to the player. Overall it's pretty balanc...181.2k downloadsupdated 11 d ago
- Dynamic Miningby spoonYou can find several types of traces of ores in the deep forest, while picking them up they will automatically convert from your bag to ground where you are standing and then while investigating further - turn them into randomised ore deposits. These deposits are heavy and can't be moved. Works b...180.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Military Ponchos Expandedby UdderlyEvelynThis mod was made for the UdderlyRP server, find us on Discord at Want to run your own PZ server at a reasonable price with good support? 2 days free, click here! Requires the original Military Ponchos mod to function. Features Adds new colors of poncho: Red, Navy, White, and Brown (for now). Rar...180.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
743 balance mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.

