Mods / Balance

• SSmokes and Gunsby InverseFluxKentucky, 1993, had a strong tobacco culture, with cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and rolling supplies being common in many households. Kentucky also had a strong firearm culture, with stockpiles of daily used ammo for various non-nefarious purposes. This mod enhances realism by adjusting loot tabl...179.0k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• [[42.20+]BetterBeltsB42by will-linkMost of the content in the mod now supports B42 Now, you can hang your walkie-talkie, water canteen, and CD player on the extended belt slot and hang Box on back Regarding B42 MP, this mod works normally in multiplayer games. However, if you are a server administrator and enable debug mode. When...179.0k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• SSteam Powered Generatorby [TECT$ECore] OliproTired of constantly having to fetch gasoline to keep your generator going? Want something a little bit more "Steampunk" to keep your things running? Well look no further! Introducing the all-new Steam-powered Electricity generator! It burns logs, boils water, the steam pushes a dynamo, the dynamo...178.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AArmor Makes Senseby DeharathMultiplayer compatible. Safe to add to existing saves. Armor Makes Sense replaces vanilla armor discomfort with realistic physical costs: endurance drain, heat buildup, breathing restriction, muscle strain, and worse sleep recovery. No stress penalties. Just physics. Why This Exists I spent days...178.5k downloadsupdated 13 d ago
• NNo Mo Culling (Formerly known as Zombie Fix)by MopopNo Mo' Culling (AKA "I want persistent zombies on my server") Requires manual install (do not just activate the mod in-game! it will do nothing!) You may or may not have noticed, but your server has forever been plagued with disappearing zombies… Well say "No Mo!" What this does This mod fixes AL...178.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• [[B42] Repair Wallby 76561198348138562Works with 'More Builds' and 'Improved building menu' too! WARNING! Repair Wall might not work for current patch (42.13) due to some code changes, I didn't test it yet, so if you encounter any problem with it let me know. I'll keep you updated on this case. Try it or wait for updated version. To...178.4k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
• RRefuel Propane in All Convenient Waysby 76561199090520622The dream of any metalworker. This mod allows you to refuel your propane cylinders and propane torches using fuel cans or at a gas station (this means that you no longer need to look for propane cylinders and propane torches that become unusable after running out) Thanks to this, you can disassem...177.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SStandardized Nimble XPby ConquerorKoalaBuild 41.56 Project Zomboid uses a random number generator (RNG) to determine if a player gets Nimble XP. This mod changes this to a new method in which the player gets consistently rewarded XP for combat walking, every X (configurable) time for Y (configurable) bonus XP. This means that you can...177.8k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• TTraits Purchase Systemby hakcenterSurviving is great, but there does not seem to be any end-game. This mod provides a path to continue to purchase Traits based on XP earned through the Traits perk. Purchase new positive traits OR pay to remove negative traits Features: Single player Multiplayer player Trait block list Passive Tra...177.4k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• OOUTDATED Become Brave [B42]by MonkeyUpdated Version: Compatible Mods Become Desensitized Exhausted from your character always panicking when they see a zombie even though they slaughtered countless zombies? Then this mod is for you. What It Does After you kill 350 (Modifiable through Sandbox Options) zombies through melee or gun co...177.0k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
• WWoodcutting Skillby ChampyWhat's happening here is not contained... These... things, keep coming endlessly. What, zombies? No, I'm talking about TREES ! Woodcutting Skill This mod adds a Woodcutting skill that makes chopping trees and removing bushes easier and more efficient. At level 0, nothing changes from vanilla. The...175.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SStandardized Sprinting XPby ConquerorKoalaBuild 41.56 Unmodded Project Zomboid gives the player Sprinting XP based on a random number generator, which provides slow trickles of unreliable XP. This mod creates a new method of XP gain, in which sprinting fills up an invisible bar, which once full will grant the player Sprinting XP and then...174.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• MMore Paint and Plaster+by KechnaMore Paint and Plaster+ Changes the amount of uses for paint cans, plaster buckets and buckets of concrete until they are depleted from 10, 4 and 4 (respectively) to 20. Affected items: Bucket of Plaster 4 uses -> 20 uses Bucket of Concrete 4 uses -> 20 uses Black Paint 10 uses -> 20 uses Blue Pa...171.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• WWesch's Better Wringing 42.20by 76561198373824062Functional in 42.20.4 - 42.12 Singleplayer What does this mod do? After wringing wet clothes it will automatically re-equip previously equipped clothing so you don't have to manually re-equip your clothing every time you wring them, additionally it also adds an extra option to wring out all wet c...170.3k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• AA hotwire nerf modby nigelHotwired cars may now stall when starting the engine or driving at high speed(especially offroad). There's a very small chance the hotwire comes loose and must be done again from scratch. This is separate from the multiple times required to start a car, when the car engine is damaged. This will e...170.2k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• [[B41 & B42] Close The Trunkby LaChipsClose your trunk when you drive or things might fall from it. Works in singleplayer and multiplayer (B41 for the multiplayer ofc) . Should work with most modded cars. Please upvote the mod if you like it and check out my other mods! - Louisville Airport Spawn - Spawn in Louisville Airport. Added...169.2k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• MMonkey's Start Scenario - Semi Truck Trailer 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, do some roleplay on character creation an...169.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• RRebalanced Calorie Burningby Chuckleberry FinnAdd more calorie burning conditional on players' actions. Additional code/contribution by Diakon5 This mod adds ONTO the base game's calorie burning. - Carrying items burns more calories. - Sitting down burns less than standing still. Copyright 2026 Chuckleberry Finn. This item is not authorized...166.9k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
• ((Reduce Lag)RenderLessZombieby 76561199193863491This mod can optimize game lag When there are too many zombies, they will be rendered as texture animations The original version only works with a maximum limit of 510 zombies This mod provides different levels of options (1,25,50,75100150) Players who don't like file overwriting can leave becaus...166.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTrain Carpentryby GoDziOSince other skills allow using up resources to train said skill, i thought to add the same functionality to carpentry. Features Train carpentry using planks and scrap wood as materials. You need a saw, and either a hammer or screwdriver as tools. Has a random chance of keeping materials after, an...166.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• GGrow Medicinal Herbsby pieandcheese647It always bothered me how I could forage for the medicinal plants in the woods but I couldn't take them home to grow in my garden. This mod fixes that. All the medical herbs (Black Sage, Comfrey, Common Mallow, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Plantain, and Wild Garlic) will give you some seeds when you fora...166.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• [[B41] Slower Sprinters (25%/50%/75%)by 76561199090520622Hallelujah, you can now customize your sprinters to your liking! The mod allows you to adjust the speed of sprinters to your liking, you no longer have to suffer or get by with slow zombies There are three options (you need to choose one): 1. 25% - This option is closer to the original, but never...163.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• CCordyceps Spore Zonesby BravenFungus! Yes, that's the usual response. Never thought they'd spread everywhere did you? This mod introduces Cordyceps spore zones into the game, just like in The Last of Us! How does it work? The first time you enter any non player built building after activating this mod, there is a chance the b...161.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• [[J&G] Neon Vandals Uniform [B42/41]by JordanalNeon Vandals Uniform! How To Get! Can be earned by crafting or finding an infected in general areas. Additional information! Spawn rates of infected can be adjusted in sandbox settings! A Special Thank You! Xaphane for making the thumbnail! Tabz for the amazing textures! Update and status of mod!...161.3k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• RRandom Clothing [B41/B42.20]by NikDo you ever just wander around the internet, stumble upon an artwork or picture of an outfit, and think, "I wish I could wear this in my favorite game?" I do. That's why this mod was created Pictures show some of clothing choices, there is more and even more to come This mod brings a diverse coll...160.7k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• FFirst Aid Expandedby BravenHeal & Survive! Revitalize your first aid experience in PZ! Explore an enhanced and immersive healing system like never before. This mod expands the wound infection mechanic, adds more realism to bullet wounds and healing! How does it work? This mod tweaks several things about the game's first ai...160.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMultiplayer Weight Limit Breaker[42.21]by 76561198327185242This mod is acts as a patch to ensure capacity expansion mods function correctly in MP mode. Compatible containers include: furniture, backpacks, and vehicle trunks. Currently Compatible Capacity Expansion Mods: 1. Expand Furniture Capacity 2. Building Craft 3.Vehicle Container Expansion 4. Backp...160.2k downloadsupdated 11 d ago
• SSmokers Delight 1.1 [Update 41]by Мерге ВертикесUpdate 42 Since new update 42 have cigars and cigar boxes this mode becomes kinda obsolete. It depends if cigars are a craftable item now. Maybe mod will be updated and with proper code when stable version of 42 is released. Description Mod adds cigars devided by 3 most common colours (From Claro...160.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• ZzRe SWAT ARMOR by kERHUSby kERHUSCREATED By: kERHUS and Krolldar! Special for Hea! Work in SP/MP. Added SWAT zombies in spawn. Sandox setting exist. Has specific with this mods: zRe ARMOR ABSORB SYSTEM: - For repair armor and absorb system! Susceptible - Overhaul: - For compatibility with Susceptible mod and Suspectible trait! Y...158.1k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• RRealistic durabilitiesby HisuUpdated for Build 41. Not compatible with Build 40. Get Build 40 version here: Come on. Solid steel hammers don't break from cracking open a hundred skulls. This is a text/overwrite mod that doesn't work retroactively, so if it broke an item, that item stays broken forever; after updating, you wi...157.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• ZzRe ARMOR PACK by kERHUSby kERHUSBased on KP Armory, USMC Armory, old good Brita helmet, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., PMC - HEAVY (COD MW), Evolving Traits World (exo func)! Big thanks to Krolldar - author of models! Work in SP/MP. Set PALADIN: Jacket and Pants in 7 variations (Gorka, Green, Black, Olive, Camo Green/Black/Olive); Altyn helme...156.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• EEquip Items While Runningby 76561199581786860Updated for B42 Stable. This mod allows you to equip any items while running in a realistic way! Like many games, you can equip and unequip any item you want either from your inventory or your hotbar in exchange of a short speed penalty during the equipping and unequipping action! Now with multip...156.4k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• NNight Vision Googles [B41/B42MP]by 76561198958138845Description The mod adds night vision goggles to Project Zomboid. There are 4 night vision goggles in the mod. Each item available in black and tan colors Night vision goggles can be worn on the helmet and on the head strap B42 now includes Sandbox options to configure Night Vision Spawns Require...155.6k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• [[B42/B41]Fire Damage Rebalanceby AnimeTiddyFanImportant Tested on b41 and b42. Should work on multiplayer. Can be added or removed mid-game. Summary Simply makes fire do 6 times more damage to zombies and halves the damage to players. Description This feels much more fair, fun and realistic in my testing. Burning zombies still live long enou...154.6k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
• BB42/41 Wheelbarrow from Hydrocraft v3.3by Reifela craftable wooden wheelbarrow, to move items around, using both hands, useful to a ton of items, or using both hands to increase item weight capacity, useful to carry logs, wood free html game that i made in lua for play on any wait time (without use phone storage) SOLONE infinite enemies, bruta...152.9k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• [[J&G] Alpine Uniform [B42/41]by JordanalAlpine 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! A Special Thank You! Xaphane for making the thumbnail! Update and status of mod! Build 42 stable! If you'd like...151.7k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• SScoop Da Waterby opsedarScoop Da Water Grab your bucket & scoop em! Problem Farming in zomboid get tedious once your water depleted and need a refill. Filling water from barrels, lake & river feels the same with all water containers. Even containers like bucket or bowl where in real life we can just scoop em! Solution T...151.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• [[B41] Simple Overhaul: Melee Weapons (SOMW) - Customizable Materials Weightby 76561199005857620Addon for Simple Overhaul: Melee Weapons (SOMW) mod. This addon will allow you to change the weight of wooden and metal materials in Sandbox Options. Can be safely added and removed from the game anytime. EVEN IF YOU REDUCE WEIGHT OF ITEMS, WEAPONS WILL STILL CONSUME ORIGINAL ENDURANCE AMOUNT. Fi...150.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SStaircast | B41/B42by 465950hLets you see upstairs in a normal way. Compatible game versions: 41.78 and above; 42.13 and above Installation Subscribe and make sure you have ZombieBuddy installed properly. Q/A Why ZombieBuddy is required? This is a Java mod and ZombieBuddy is a Java mod loader. What this mod does is not achie...149.7k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
• [[B41] Destroyable World Fencesby PaoDestroyable World Fences Just updated! You can customize how zombies behave near fences now! Is the game too easy to cheese? Stop being a casual and make your life harder. You won't be safe anymore inside those fancy walls. Fences have different stats, but most will resist for a very long time. B...149.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• [[B41] Simple Vitamins Changeby 76561199005857620The mod simply makes using Vitamins less annoying without affecting the overall balance. Vanilla: 10 pills in bottle -2 fatigue each = -20 fatigue in result. Mod: 2 pills in bottle -10 fatigue each = -20 fatigue in result. Can be added mid game and removed any time. For PZ 41.48+ Works in MP and...149.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• CCombat Traitsby somewhatfrogThis mod adds 13 attack speed traits Descriptions Bladesmith - More efficient with short blades. Less delay between attacks. Whac-a-moler - More efficient with short blunts. Less delay between attacks. Blademaster - More efficient with long blades. Less delay between attacks. Cleaver - More effic...148.6k downloadsupdated 9 d ago
• HHephas Occupations and Traitsby HephaistosWhile playing with various occupation mods, I noticed they were often overpowered and the traits mods lacked essential combat skills for proper weapon skill boosts and overall detailed customization. That's why I decided to create my own occupations and traits mod centered around the theme of "ye...148.6k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• DDrink Smart [B42]by 76561199133259679Compatible with Project Zomboid Build 42.12 – 42.21 Drink only what you need. Drink Smart adds a “0% Thirst” option to the drink context menu, letting your character drink only the exact amount needed to fully quench thirst instead of wasting extra liquid. Version 1.6.6 also adds an optional cons...148.2k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• KKept 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 Workshop ID: 3294034402 Mod ID: MDXmwp148.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• LLong Term Preservation Extended [42.20+]by [NKD] SyCO PRiNCESSIntended For Players Who Prefer More Frequent Updates. Single Player & Multiplayer Build 42.20+ Supported Extends & Overhauls "Long Term Preservation" By "Skittles". DEDICATED SERVERS Please Use: "Long Term Preservation Extended [42.20+]" Which Updates @ End Of Month. For Less Update Interuptions...148.0k downloadsupdated 5 d ago
• SSupermarket Carts in Storesby ChampyAdds a chance to spawn supermarket carts (from Zupercarts mod) in stores. Biggest chance in Gigamarts. I'm open to feedback to balance the spawns. Requires "Item Stories" and "ZuperCart - Carts & Trolleys" to work. Workshop ID: 3038108150 Mod ID: ItemStories_Zupercarts147.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• CCheat Menu: Reloaded [B42 Fixed]by Stoneboi🎮 Cheat Menu: Reloaded ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The ultimate all-in-one cheat and admin utility for Project Zomboid Build 42, fully fixed and working for Singleplayer, Co-op, and Dedicated Multiplayer servers. Based on the original Cheat Menu: Reloaded / Cheat Menu Phoenix series...144.8k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago

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