Summary
7 Days To Dieis all about survival. That means that players will need to grab enough resources to survive the zombie-infested world. Looting is one of the biggest mechanics in the game. In fact,players will spend most of their time clearing POIs(Points of Interest) and looting their contents. There are lots of ways to obtain quality loot in7 Days To Die.
That said, players can do a few things to dramatically increase the volume and quality of loot they come across. This list will cover some of the best ways players can boost their overall loot quality.
How To Boost Your Loot Stage
If the player opens up their character menu, they’ll see their loot stage. The higher this number,the better the loot. There are many ways for players to boost their loot stage. Killing enemies, surviving for long periods without dying, and leveling up do help to boost the player’s overall loot stage. However, there are a couple of things that offer the player a temporary loot stage bonus. These temporary loot stage bonuses can be very handy if used correctly. Surviving in tougher map regions, taking certain consumables, and investing in certain skills all help to increase the player’s loot stage.
7Play In Tougher Biomes
The Tougher The Biome, The Better The Rewards
There are a total of 5 biomes in7 Days To Die.Each biome has its own list of pros and cons. As the player progresses through the game, they’ll naturally end up venturing into the more dangerous biomes.Every biome, excluding the pine forest, gives the player a loot stage boost. This boost only applies while the player is within the bounds of any given biome. The difficulty of each biome can be seen below.
The wasteland gives players the best loot stage boost. However, it is also by far the most difficult region to survive in. Players who are feeling confident in venturing into the wasteland should be sure to enter well-armed and loaded up with meds.
6Invest In The Right Skills
Lucky Looter Is Great For A Boost
There are a few perks that can help players find more/better items. However, out of the perks that do affect the items that the player finds, Lucky Looter is by far the best one to have. While it isn’t particularly useful during the early stages of the game, it quickly becomes a must-have skill. No matter the player’s preferred build type,it’s always worth sticking at least a couple of points in Lucky Looter.
This skill does two things. First, it gives the player a permanent boost to their loot stage. Second, it allows players to loot considerably faster than normal. The benefits of this perk can be seen below:
5Take On The Tough POIs
Most Tough POIs Offer Top Tier Loot
Similar to how biomes offer the player a temporary boost to their loot stage, POIs (Points Of Interest) do the same thing. For those who don’t know, a POI’s difficulty can be seen on the top right side of the screen. Every POI is broken down into tiers. A tier can be calculated by the number of skulls in the image at the top of the screen. 1 skull equals 1 tier point.The more skulls, the more difficult the place is to clear out.
Upon entering any POI, the player’s loot stage will change to match the difficulty of the building or area. So, simply bybeing within the bounds of a tough POI, the player will naturally come across better-quality loot.
4Wear The Treasure Hunter’s Mod
Stylish And Useful
The Treasure Hunter’s Mod is one of the best mods in the game. It does three things for the player:
These three perks make for a powerful combination. But the main one this list will focus on is the directboost to the player’s loot stage.While a +5 to loot stage might not seem like a lot, it can be surprisingly beneficial, especially during the early stages of the game. If the player is fortunate enough to come across one of these during the first few days of their playthrough, they should definitely wear it. Provided the player is wearing the mod, they will be able to enjoy the benefits mentioned above.
Since the rate at which the player levels up is tied to their overall loot stage, the XP boost that comes with this mod is great for helping to push the player’s loot stage up faster over time.
3Hunt For Specific Books
Some Books Increase Loot Yield
There are lots of books and magazines that players can find as they play.Each book that the player reads grants them a unique and permanent bonus.Whether it’s an increased damage output with a specific weapon or an armor buff, there’s a book for pretty much everything. With that in mind, there are plenty of books that help the player to get more from their loot. Some of the best books for getting better/more loot can be seen below:
2Chew On Some Eye Candy
A Tasty And Useful Loot Boost
Eye Candy is a snack that can bepurchased from tradersand vending machines. It can also sometimes be found inside various loot containers. This tasty treat gives players a 10% boost to their loot bonus. It also adds a flat +5 to their overall loot stage. These effects last for 6 minutes, andthey are perfect to take just before opening up loot crates at the end of POIs.
Players should try to get their hands on as much Eye Candy as possible as it makes a significant difference to all the loot the player finds. This is especially good for those who enjoy completing clear missions as the loot available at the end of these missions is typically pretty good.
1Always Dig Up Treasure
Keep An Eye Out For Maps
Treasure maps will always lead the player to some pretty rare and valuable loot. While these maps are relatively rare, players should always take some time to read the map and dig up the treasure.While the loot inside is tied to the player’s overall loot stage, they will almost always find a healthy mix of weapons, ammo, Dukes, and more.
When digging up treasure, players don’t need to dig down very far to find it. For the most part, buried treasure isn’t buried any deeper than between 3 and 4 blocks. Also, by default, every 10 blocks that the player digs will reduce the search radius, making it easier to find the container.
