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[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...167.2k downloadsupdated 29 d ago
Monkey'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...166.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
Grow 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...165.5k downloadsupdated 4 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...165.0k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
Rebalanced 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...164.9k downloadsupdated 6 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...164.9k downloadsupdated 3 y 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...164.7k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
Train 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...164.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
[B42.20]GaelGunStore 1.5 - Firearms packby Pen-Pen PirulinWelcome to Gael Gun Store 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: med...164.1k downloadsupdated 16 d 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...163.9k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
Traits 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...163.3k downloadsupdated 2 mo 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...162.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
Somewhat Traitsby somewhatfrogAdds 16 positive, 16 negative and expands 14 vanilla traits (and optional "bonus to skill" traits module) The information below is for the most recent version of the game, older versions might slightly differ. This is Multiplayer focused mod. Though it should work fine overall in Single Player It...161.8k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
Cordyceps 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...161.4k downloadsupdated 3 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...161.3k downloadsupdated 15 d ago
Smokers 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...159.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
First 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...159.7k downloadsupdated 3 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...158.8k downloadsupdated 29 d ago
Smokes 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...158.0k downloadsupdated 6 mo 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...157.9k downloadsupdated 18 d ago
Realistic 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...157.3k downloadsupdated 4 y 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...157.2k downloadsupdated 18 d ago
zRe 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...156.6k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
zRe 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...155.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
Equipment UI – STABLE +by TwisTonFireEquipment UI – Build 42.20 This Workshop item provides a maintained Build 42.20 continuation of Equipment UI, originally created by Notloc. It contains three variants: Equipment UI – Standalone – recommended and actively maintained. Equipment UI – Standalone for TETRIS – special override using th...150.9k downloadsupdated 30 d ago
Random 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...150.3k downloadsupdated 28 d ago
Scoop 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...149.8k downloadsupdated 3 y 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...149.8k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
Armor 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...149.3k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
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...149.2k 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...148.8k 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...147.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
B42/41 Wheelbarrow from Hydrocraft v3.2by 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...147.3k downloadsupdated 27 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 Workshop ID: 3294034402 Mod ID: MDXmwp146.9k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
Supermarket 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_Zupercarts146.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
Wesch's Better Wringing 42.20by 76561198373824062Functional in 42.20.3 - 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...146.7k downloadsupdated 18 d ago
Unique Weapon Variants - Find Unique Weapons!by Mr SunshineHave you ever wanted to find special loot after exploring a unique building? Do you want to get your hands on new, sharp and shiny weaponry that'll put your stash of vanilla weapons to shame? Have you ever wanted to show off and wield powerful unique weapons you've found? Well now you can! ------...142.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
Better Repair Countby NoirSandbox options to tweak how repair count works based on your Maintenance perk level Default values are Maintenance level (resets repair count) = 10 Maintenance level (stops repair count) = 8 Stop repair count chance = 10 out of 100 This means: At maintenance level 10 your item repair count will...141.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
Standardized Reloading XPby ConquerorKoalaBuild 41.56 Works on old saves. Workshop ID: 2663479131 Mod ID: STRELOAD141.7k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
Immersive Barricaded Start [b41 & 42]by ChampyUpdated for b42 Unstable b41 files are still there so it still works with b41. This mod barricades the house/building you spawn in, and hangs sheets on the windows, just like the autorities told you to do. It also spawns a few items on the ground (low chance) or on furnitures(high chance). Most o...141.5k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
Craft Nails From Scrap Metalby DooM GirlReally simple mod that allows you to craft nails from scrap metal using a hammer. Might add more depth later such as having to use a specific (new) tool or something. This is intended to be used on servers where loot is very scarce to give the power to craft something that you will only find very...141.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
B42/41 Fire trail of fuel v1.9 - pour gasoline actionby ReifelPour Gasoline while walking and Light it Up! with chain reaction (when intersects), external fire can triggers too, useful clean huge amount of corpses free html game that i made in lua for play on any wait time (without use phone storage) SOLONE infinite enemies, brutal powerups. How long can yo...141.1k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
Armguardsby TenGMRenArmguards! Protect your arms! This mod adds 4 craftable armguards. Simple Armguard : only protect LowerArm Recipe: 1 Magazine/Book, 5 RippedSheets, 1 Scotchtape, 2 units Glue. Regular Armguard : protect LowerArm and UpperArm Recipe: Scissors, Tailoring=2, 3 Aluminum, 5 DenimStrips, 2 units DuctTa...140.3k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
Hephas 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...140.2k downloadsupdated 30 d ago
Ridiculously Rareby totally confused11/12/22 Description The mod will reduce a total amount of the vanilla items. How to use Download the mod and enable it in your game. Workshop ID: 2258586198 Mod ID: ridiculouslyrareb4171orabove Mod ID: ridiculouslyrareb4173orabove Mod ID: ridiculouslyrareevenworseb4171orabove Mod ID: ridiculousl...140.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
Monkey's Start Scenario - Dodge Caravan 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...140.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
Night 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...139.7k downloadsupdated 6 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...138.8k downloadsupdated 29 d ago