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
- Tailor Overhaulby Stellar HarbourOverhauls tailoring, right now adds twines, threads and needles to loot tables of houses. Also allows convert ripped sheets to sheet rope and vice versa. Sheet = 6 ripped sheets + needle + twine/thread Thread = 8 ripped sheets + scissors Twine(5 units) = 15 units of thread | 4 units of twine = 10...121.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Zombemic - Special Infectedby BravenBiohazard! This mod adds a new type of special zombie to the game that spreads Knox infection to any survivors that come close. Remember to wear protective gear around them, and kill them for some sweet loot! How does it work? The new zombie can be found naturally or spawned manually by players....121.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Write on Worldby BravenLabels! We label everything in the real world, so why not in PZ? This mod allows you to write custom text labels on top of literally any square in the game, Vanilla or modded. How does it work? Simply right click a square, and click the option "Add label". You can then input whatever text you wan...120.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Trolleys in Storagesby ChampyAdds a chance to spawn trolleys (from Zupercarts mod) in storages, factories, and warehouses. Requires "Item Stories" and "Zupercarts - Carts and Trolleys" to work. Workshop ID: 3038476940 Mod ID: ItemStories_ZupercartsTrolleys120.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Colorful Lifeby PaddiSson_Tired of not finding colored light bulbs throughout your journey? Color your life before you die! Because life is more beautiful in color, this mod does this: 🔹 Adds more spawns for all colored light bulbs without overriding other important items 🔹 Increases the number of all colored light bulbs...120.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Self_MaterialWeightReductionby 76561199042815149Personal,80%off. Included:metal, strips,key,nail,stone,wood,etc. byw,firewood is not included.(for better burning time) Workshop ID: 3624494799 Mod ID: Self_MaterialWeightReduction Mod ID: Self_MaterialWeightReduction119.8k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- Cosplay Costumeby 76561199032379328New Changes 1. You can make clothes from objects. In Mod: CosplayCostume_Make(build). 2. Cancel in next version Mod: CosplayCostume_SupportExchange. You can't exchange moneys for clothes. Make "Cosplay Material Box", "Wig" and "Tape" are needed to make Codplay Clothes.You can find these materials...119.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Kink It Up! Extraby GanydeBielovzkiThis mod has been improved for B42. All of the clothing items are in Frockin' Splendor! Volume 1, 3 and 4. They can be found here. This mod requires Retrad_'s Kink It Up! to function. Make sure this mod is loaded ***AFTER*** Kink It Up! as part of this mod overrides some functions of Kink It Up!....119.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Eggon's Worthwhile Cars (obsolete - use EWC 2.0)by EggonDear subscribers! This mod is OBSOLETE. Please use the new available version of EWC: Eggon's Worthwhile Cars 2.0! It offers: 1) Full optionality of features via Sandbox Settings! 2) Option to adjust rate of capacity loss, not only block it. 3) Option to adjust trunk capacities themselves - starti...118.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- ZomBoss - Special Infectedby BravenZomBoss! Why are there no boss zombies we can face in Project Zomboid? This mod changes that! ZomBoss introduces a custom, special zombie to the game to enhance your experience! Characteristics This mod works both on Singleplayer and Multiplayer. The ZomBoss is completely customizable, being able...118.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- More Repair Recipes [B41]by CakeDayZAdds repair recipes for Katana, Crowbar, Nightstick, and many other vanilla items that are un-repairable. Comment below if there are other vanilla weapons and tools you want to be able to repair and I will add them. Workshop ID: 2954521171 Mod ID: MoreRepairRecipes Mod ID: MoreRepairRecipesKB117.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Standardized Passive XPby ConquerorKoalaBuild 41.56 Works on old saves, just be sure to enable it for that save. This mod allows the player to alter the XP rates of passive skills Fitness and Strength. This does not alter XP gained from training (excercise), as there is a lot of mods which do that already. This alters only the passivel...117.1k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- buffy's infinite generatorsby buffyThis mod has reached End of Support (EOS) and will not be updated for the upcoming Build 42 Update. For Build 42 Roleplay Servers, Check out the Total Immersive Chat System by johngood! You do not need to start a new save to use this mod This mod works in Singleplayer and Multiplayer. Description...117.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Common Sense B42.21 - Community Compatibility Fixby 76561199176596343Common Sense - Community Compatibility Fix Compatibility target: Project Zomboid Build 42.21 Mod version: 3.5.5 Mod ID: BB_CommonSenseFix Single Player and Multiplayer About This Version Community compatibility and maintenance release based on the original Common Sense mod by Braven. The original...117.0k downloadsupdated 16 d ago
- [RE-UPLOAD] Katanas and Machetes on Back or Beltby 76561199310235509IMPORTANT UPDATE WITH SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES 1. Users/Clients need to unsubscribe from the mod, and then resubsubscribe when connecting, to avoid file mismatch errors in MP. 2. Servers needs to delete installed files before restarting the server to avod file mismatch errors in MP. What it says on th...116.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Udderly No Combat Loggingby 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! This mod adds a 5 second (configurable) timer before responding to the "QUIT" or "QUIT TO DESKTOP" buttons to prevent combat logging t...116.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Vehicle Class Overhaulby somewhatfrogThis mod automatically adjusts and sorts all vehicles into three distinct categories to emphasize the gameplay specific use The goal is to make every vehicle class feel good to have Quiet - The explorers choice, so quiet that barely anyone will know about your presence. Can reach good speeds, tho...115.8k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Brita's Armor REVAMPEDby 76561198348128025The New Complete Revamp of Brita's Armor pack has come INTO LUA! SP/MP ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⠀⠀▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⠀⠀▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ☰ THIS MOD CHANGES EVERY STAT REGARDING THE ORIGINAL MOD ! ! ☰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⠀⠀▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⠀⠀▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ BRAND NEW UPDATE WE MIGRATED FROM .txt to .lua bois! What does that mean!? It means it...115.7k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- 75% Less Food Lootby ChampyThis contains 4 mods. PICK ONE. -75% FOOD Loot: decreases the food loot by 75% (1 roll per table, same as the mod "Ridiculously Rare") -50% FOOD Loot: decreases the food loot by 50% (2 rolls per table) -25% FOOD Loot: decreases the food loot by 25% (3 rolls per table) Zero FOOD Loot: removes almo...114.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- [J&G] British DPM Uniform [B42/41]by JordanalBritish DPM 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 am aware this is similar to vanilla pz woodland camo, that was the style...113.9k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- More Lock - key and lock management systemby AuDMore Lock Management offers a real management system for building and cars’ locks/keys, all this in a realistic and immersive way. You will be able to : Copy cars/buildings/padlocks’ keys in different ways. Take off/Restore cars' Neiman. Take off/Replace a car door's lock. Take off/Replace houses...113.6k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- [B42] Post Soviet Armoryby HephaistosPost-Soviet Armory for Build 42 is the continuation of the original PSA project by Lemes and Bigman for Build 41, rebuilt and expanded for the new era of the game. Most of the mod was reworked from the ground up. Code, balancing, weapon handling, and progression were redesigned with one goal in m...112.7k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Project Fallout: Scientific Armouryby MereelThis mod adds in Power Armor and their variants from the Fallout game series and universe. Anyone is capable of putting on and wearing the armor without training, but you're pretty much just wearing a oversize metal suit that limits your characters agility skills. Ones with actual training find t...112.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- RV Interior - '87 Ford F700 Box Truckby 76561199064092208Patch for KI5's '87 Ford F700 Box Truck to have its own RV Interior The mod already has its own interior's for the busses but the box truck does not have it by default I tested it in singleplayer, not yet in multiplayer but it should work ^w^ Workshop ID: 3438003785 Mod ID: 87fordF700BoxInterior110.9k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- Tailored Sacksby CollideWith tailoring level 3 you can craft an empty sack from 25 ripped sheets and a spool of thread. No magazines are needed to learn, just common sense. That's pretty much it. I spent more time on the steam poster than the code itself. Workshop ID: 2852415914 Mod ID: TailoredSacks110.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Retroactive Skill Booksby JSDescription This mod allows you to regain XP you missed out on by training skills while you hadn't yet read a skill book. I like Project Zomboid's approach to skill books, but don't like how strict it can feel--feeling like I should drop everything to go read the next skill book immediately upon...110.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- SCP - Foundation packby HephaistosWelcome to our SCP side-project. Whispers spread among survivors: shadowy figures moving in strange uniforms, their origins unclear, their purpose unknown. No one knows why they are here, only that their presence lingers at the edge of every story. This mod brings those rumors to life with: New S...110.2k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Restore Engine Quality [B42]by ivmakkRestore your vehicle's engine quality with a Wrench, Spare Engine Parts, and Mechanical skill 4+ Unlike vanilla engine condition (which affects durability), engine quality determines starting reliability, fuel efficiency, and cold weather performance. This mod lets you restore quality from any pe...110.2k downloadsupdated 23 d ago
- Customizable Wood Weight (B42)by KechnaCustomizable Wood Weight (B42) ✅ Singleplayer ✅ Multiplayer ✅ Safe to add/remove mid game ❌ Vibe coded Reduce weight of all wooden (parts of) items by a certain amount. Level of reduction can be customized via a sandbox setting. Defaults to 50% reduction. Want the same, but for metal or stone? In...109.8k downloadsupdated 22 d ago
- Bricks Wants Fish [Build 41]by bricksMod makes the following changes: - Fish size chance now scales off fishing level > High fishing levels have a better chance of catching bigger fish > Small fish become nonexistant past Fishing level 5 - Added new fish size: Prize > 50% larger than Big fish - Adjusted Fish size chance distribution...109.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Break Big Rocks - Enhanced Mining & Craftingby 76561199116881450Break Big Rocks – Enhanced Mining & Crafting Update Break massive rocks, gather valuable resources, and experience a deeper and more immersive mining system in Project Zomboid. Giant Rock Crusher turns heavy tools into true mining equipment, introducing a balanced survival-focused mining loop bui...109.5k downloadsupdated 5 d ago
- Shark's Trade Everything Rebalanced [41.68+ ]by ZangbixSell valuable Item with only one click,storage money by using dice and card. Locket, Dogtag and Watches can be sold now . You can open the wallet for money, each will give you 8 bucks . 41.66 update! Significantly increased the selling action speed. Wallets no longer acquire a knife to open. Conv...109.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- [B42/41] Automatic Stove Shutoffby 76561198993860470Works correctly in both single-player and multiplayer on 42.20 and 41.78.19 This is a mod that automatically turns off stoves when cooking is complete. In version 41, it works with oven s,microwaves, toasters, and coffee machines. In version 42, toasters and coffee machines were converted into cr...108.7k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- [B42.20] True RVs Onlyby EiiteWorking on B42.20.4 MP! My original B41 mod can be found here: Who is this for? You like the RVs from Filibuster Rhymes Used Cars, but you don't like all the other cartoony cars? You prefer KI5 vehicles and other high quality vehicle packs? Maybe you want Vanilla vehicles and just want a few RVs...108.5k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Propane Tanks in Garagesby ChampyAdds a chance to spawn propane tanks in garages. Requires "Item Stories" to work. Workshop ID: 3038100079 Mod ID: ItemStories_PropaneTanksInGarages108.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Skullys Lowerback Dufflebags, Chest Rigs + Fannypack, Container Rebalance [42.20]by Skully3 Main functionalities Each can be enabled through the mods menu, all optional, all separate but work well together: Modules are enabled separately as mods in your mods list. No sandbox options Equip on Lowerback / Duffles And Rigs: Duffel Bags can now be equipped on the Lower Back together with...106.7k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Extra Trait Effectsby 76561198361427460Ever felt some traits are just worthless? Are you looking for an excuse to stop using the same traits? Worry not, this problem is solved! Several traits have gained unique bonuses. This mod is compatible with any mods that add traits, and Dynamic Traits. Ones that change descriptions might not wo...106.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Time Decreases Car Conditionby ChampyB42 version : Update (May 2024) : - Radios no longer get removed, to avoid a bug when installing a new one HOW IT WORKS This mod adds a chance to greatly damage/remove vehicle parts CHECKED ONCE, WHEN THEY SPAWN. That chance will increase as time passes and can be customized in sandbox settings....106.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Exp Recovery for Skill Booksby 𝚅𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚗𝚢𝚊This mod is a must-have for players looking to optimize their exp gain. Mod automatically retrieves and saves missed perk exp in data for each skill book level. The missed exp cup size for each skill book level is also dependent on the maximum multiplier from the skill book, making it extremely a...106.3k downloadsupdated 11 d ago
- Pillows Upgrade Beds!by SerellanAdding a pillow on your bed or carrying in your inventory upgrades bed quality. Pillows upgrade Floors to Bad Beds, Bad Beds to Average, Average Beds to Good, and has a small bonus for Good Beds. Pillows in inventory upgrade sleeping in Vehicles and Tents. Can be added or removed from existing sa...106.1k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- TwisTonFire - DuffleBagby TwisTonFireDuffle Bag Lower Back Slot This mod allows vanilla duffle bags to be worn on a new Lower Back slot. If you are already wearing a duffle bag on your back and try to wear another backpack, the duffle bag will automatically move to the lower back. When the backpack is removed again, the duffle bag c...105.5k downloadsupdated 21 d ago
- STABLE Loot Fix [SP/MP]by 76561199379878099Tired of finding only empty cans, newspapers and beer bottles where there should be delicious loot? This mod fixes that problem. The mod corrects every room that was missing a proper loot distribution. Without this fix, containers use the generic "all" distribution, spawning random junk like empt...105.5k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Attack Interruption Actionby 76561198416175633In B42 version, actions during progress bars cannot be interrupted by attacking, often leading to unnecessary deaths. This MOD provides a solution to this issue. Feature List: []Feature 1: Attack interrupts all actions []Feature 2: Shove interrupts all actions The default hotkey for Shove is the...105.1k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- Night Vision [B.41/B.42]by Kaofan“Night Vision” is a mod for Project Zomboid that introduces an exciting new mechanic of night vision, enhancing immersion and survival difficulty in the dark world of the zombie apocalypse. With this mod, you'll be able to better spot threats in the darkness, but be cautious — the altered environ...104.1k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- [B41 & B42] Rope Towingby LaChipsTo tow a car, you need equipment, right? You can't just have a car and instantly have the ability to tow another one. So, with this mod installed, you'll need to have a rope or a chain (both vaniilla and from The Workshop) in your inventory. Some players have reported having issues regarding the...103.8k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Zombrexby BravenZombrex! Dead Rising's incredible medicine is here to solve all your zombification needs! This mod adds Zombrex to the game, allowing you to temporarily get rid of the Knox infection! How does it work? Zombrex is an anti-zombification medication. It is used to temporarily suppress the zombificati...103.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Military Ponchos NERFEDby RaRaRazuriOriginal mod by Akyet: Love the Military Poncho mod by Akyet for its practicality and fashion. But why does it give 40% Bite and 50% Scratch defense? Across nearly your whole body?? On its own layer than can be worn over shirts and jackets??? So this mod simply removes the armor rating from milit...103.8k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Craftable Sledgehammerby ImperialSledgehammer spawns suck. I'm here to change that. Recipe Category: Engineer Items required: 2x Metal Pipe, 2x Hammer, 6x Sheet Metal, 4x Blowtorch, Welding Mask Workshop ID: 2735262147 Mod ID: CraftableSledgehammer103.2k downloadsupdated 10 mo 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.

