The community has spoken! You voted to delete my Perception build and force me into STRENGTH for Episode 2. The Situation: It is the morning of Day 4. I have a Crucible (a huge stroke of luck from last stream!), a bicycle close by, but ZERO base defenses. Now that I have access to Miner 69er and Mother Lode, I have exactly 3 days to gather resources and build a horde base from scratch before the Day 7 Blood Moon rises. Last Episode Recap: We started with PERCEPTION. The spear struggle was real—I ran out of stamina and died to a wandering horde at night. However, we pulled off a miracle by putting points into Salvage Operations and securing a Crucible on Day 3! In This Episode: Respec into the Strength Tree (Clubs, Sledges & Mining!) Panic-building a base to survive the Day 7 Horde Series Concept: I am letting YOU decide my fate in 7 Days to Die! In this new series, I am taking on a massive challenge: One Episode. One Skill Tree. Total Reset. Each stream I am locked into a single Attribute. At the start of the next episode, I will drink a Fergit'n Elixir, wipe my brain clean, and respec ALL my points into a brand new tree based on your vote. 👇 VOTE FOR EPISODE 3 👇 Drop a comment below with the name of the Attribute you want to see me play next (Fortitude, Agility, or Intellect). I will count the votes 48 hours after this stream goes live. The winner determines my build for the next video! If you want to see me struggle with a weird build or dominate with your favorite one, hit that Like button and make sure to Comment your vote! Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics 🎵 Music & SFX from Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________ #7daystodie #tfpcreator #7daystodie2.5 #ZombieSurvival #HordeBase #SurvivalGames #BaseBuilding #TipsAndTricks
I Have 3 Days to Build a Horde Base! (Strength Only)
I am letting YOU decide my fate in 7 Days to Die! In this new series, I am taking on a massive challenge: One Episode. One Skill Tree. Total Reset. Here is how the Challenge works: The Commitment: For this entire stream/episode, I am locked into a single Attribute (Strength, Perception, Fortitude, Agility, or Intellect). The Twist: At the start of the next episode, I will drink a Fergit'n Elixir, wipe my brain clean, and respect ALL my points into a brand new tree. YOU Have Control: Which tree should I suffer through next? You decide! 👇 HOW TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT EPISODE 👇 Drop a comment below with the name of the Attribute you want to see me play next (e.g., "Strength," "Agility," etc.). I will count the votes 48 hours after this stream goes live. The winner determines my build for the next video! Today's Build: PERCEPTION ONLY I’m starting this journey with the Perception tree. That means I'm surviving with just Spears, Rifles, and Explosives. No clubs, no brawling—just accuracy and distance. If you want to see me struggle with a weird build or dominate with your favorite one, hit that Like button and make sure to Comment your vote! Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics 🎵 Music & SFX from Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________ #7daystodie #tfpcreator #7daystodie2.5 #ZombieSurvival #HordeBase #SurvivalGames #BaseBuilding #TipsAndTricks
I Let Viewers Pick My Survival Strategy (Perception Only)
I’ll be the first to admit it: I am guilty of leaning on the "ramp meta" way too often. It’s safe, it’s efficient... and it is absolutely putting me to sleep. The standard killing corridor works, but I think we can do better. Tonight, I'm owning up to my boring build habits and actively looking for a better way to survive the horde in 7 Days to Die. We are jumping straight into the Prefab Editor to rapid-prototype new ideas. No grinding for resources—just pure design and live stress-testing. I want to see if we can build a fortress that doesn't rely on the typical AI-abusing ramps we see everywhere (and that I keep building!), and I'm going to spawn in zombies immediately to see if our theories hold up. Tonight's Build Agenda: 🛑 The Confession: Why I keep building ramps (and why I need to stop) 🔨 The Prefab Editor: Skipping the grind to focus purely on design 🧟 Live Testing: Spawning hordes instantly to test our defenses 💬 Community Collaboration: I'm taking your suggestions and feedback directly from chat! This is a collaborative design session, so I need your input to keep me honest! If you have a crazy idea for a trap setup or a wall design, tell me in the chat and let's test it live. Let's break the meta together. Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics 🎵 Music & SFX from Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________ #7daystodie #tfpcreator #7daystodie2.5 #ZombieSurvival #HordeBase #SurvivalGames #BaseBuilding #TipsAndTricks
There Has To Be A Better Way: Anti-Meta Base Design
The 2.5 update introduced major changes to zombie AI, rage behavior, and pathing, and in this stream, we’re putting The Foundry through the gauntlet to find out if it still holds up. We’re testing The Foundry against the new 7 Days to Die 2.5 zombie AI, scaling through different horde sizes, gamestages, and upgrade tiers to see where — and why — it succeeds or fails. When something breaks, we’ll analyze it live and adjust the design to see what actually works under the new AI rules. This is also a full technical walkthrough for builders who want to do their own testing. I’ll be teaching how to use the Prefab Editor and World Editor to import a base into a test world, configure hordes, and run repeatable AI tests — the same process I use to validate base designs after major patches. What we’re testing in this stream: • 7 Days to Die 2.5 zombie AI changes • 2.5 rage mechanics and how they affect pathing • The Foundry vs new AI behavior • Horde size, difficulty, and gamestage scaling • Early, mid, and end-game upgrade stages • Live fixes and design adjustments to adapt to 2.5 If you’re struggling with 7DTD 2.5 rage zombies, confused by the new AI behavior, or looking for a working 2.5 horde base design, this stream is all about understanding why things break — and how to build smarter going forward. Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics 🎵 Music & SFX from Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________ #7daystodie #tfpcreator #7daystodie2.5 #ZombieSurvival #HordeBase #SurvivalGames #BaseBuilding #TipsAndTricks
Is The Foundry Obsolete? Testing vs 2.5 AI Changes Live
The 2.5 update introduced major changes to zombie AI, rage behavior, and pathing, and in this stream we’re putting two of my most well-known builds through the gauntlet to find out if they still hold up. We’re testing The Switchback and The Foundry against the new 7 Days to Die 2.5 zombie AI, scaling through different horde sizes, gamestages, and upgrade tiers to see where — and why — they succeed or fail. When something breaks, we’ll analyze it live and adjust the design to see what actually works under the new AI rules. This is also a full technical walkthrough for builders who want to do their own testing. I’ll be teaching how to use the Prefab Editor and World Editor to import a base into a test world, configure hordes, and run repeatable AI tests — the same process I use to validate base designs after major patches. What we’re testing in this stream: • 7 Days to Die 2.5 zombie AI changes • 2.5 rage mechanics and how they affect pathing • Old vs new AI behavior on legacy base designs • Horde size, difficulty, and gamestage scaling • Early, mid, and end-game upgrade stages • Live fixes and design adjustments to adapt to 2.5 If you’re struggling with 7DTD 2.5 rage zombies, confused by the new AI behavior, or wondering why your old base suddenly stopped working, this stream is all about understanding why — and how to build smarter going forward. Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics 🎵 Music & SFX from Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________ #7daystodie #tfpcreator #7daystodie2.5 #ZombieSurvival #HordeBase #SurvivalGames #BaseBuilding #TipsAndTricks
The Switchback Broken? Testing 2.5 AI Changes Live
This is it. The Series Finale. We started this journey in the safety of the forest and now, shivering in the snow, we face the ultimate test on Day 49. In this final episode, we are defending my completed masterpiece: a massive 2.5 horde base design that connects three separate fighting towers to a central crafting hub. The plan? If one tower falls, we retreat to the next. Before the blood moon rises, we’re taking our new Gyrocopter and max-level sniper rifle into the Wasteland for one last high-stakes quest run. We need every bit of loot we can get. Will the redundant base design hold up against the Gamestage 300+ horde, or will the series end in ruins? I'll also be giving chat the option for us to crank it higher! Check Out the Full Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRZ6PYEiJSK-Sb6OGIvoAlYKoeyjqQI8 Eko Mini (base used in series) Base Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Xd5JG4OIoyI Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics 🎵 Music & SFX from Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________ #7daystodie #tfpcreator #7daystodie2.5 #ZombieSurvival #HordeBase #SurvivalGames #BaseBuilding #TipsAndTricks
Our Last Stand: 3 Bases vs. The Final 2.5 Horde
The "Eko Mini" is the only horde base you need for 7 Days to Die 2.5. The new Zombie AI update changed everything about how bases work. I tested, adjusted, and adapted this base so I can teach you how to build it by day 7, but have it evolve all the way to Day 7000. Download the Material List & Step-by-Step Blueprints - includes the modular base layout. https://www.patreon.com/posts/eko-mini-doc-147922176 Why this base works in the 2.5 Update: This tutorial is a complete guide to building a base that is cheap enough for the first blood moon but scales into an endgame fortress. I stress-tested this design against Gamestage 1464, Nightmare Speed, and 64 Zombies—and it held perfectly. In this tutorial, you will learn: ✅ 2.5 AI Proofing: How to counter new sensing ranges and rage behaviors. ✅ The "Pit" Mechanic: Forcing zombies exactly where you want them. ✅ Day 7 Build: How to start with just wood & cobblestone. ✅ Endgame Scaling: When to upgrade to concrete/steel and add blade traps. Related Links: • https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRZ6PYEiJSK-Sb6OGIvoAlYKoeyjqQI8&si=sPzIZElsJfjLo_p9 • https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics: 🎵 Music & SFX | Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ Chapters: 00:00 2.5 Horde Base Overview & Cost 00:32 End Game Horde Night Demo (Day 7000) 04:52 Base Building Stages Explained 05:25 Stage 1 – Step 1 | Foundation Layout 06:13 Stage 1 – Step 2 | Support Pillars 07:25 Stage 1 – Step 3 | Base Floor Construction 09:38 Stage 1 – Step 4 | Walls and Roof 11:38 Stage 1 – Step 5 | Zombie Pathing Ramp 13:26 Stage 1 – Step 6 | AFK Fighting Position 14:11 Stage 1 – Step 7 | The Fall Pit 15:51 Stage 1 – Step 8 | Early Electric Fences 17:56 Stage 2 – Step 1 | Concrete Upgrade 19:52 Stage 2 – Step 2 | Pit & Stair Upgrades 21:50 Stage 2 – Step 3 | Advanced Fence Protection 23:02 Stage 3 – Step 1 | Steel Upgrade (End Game) 24:59 Stage 3 – Step 2 | Final Traps & Electrical ________________________________________ #7daystodie #7daystodie2.5 #tfpcreator
How to Build a Cheap and Unbeatable Horde Base in 2.5 Update
The Day 42 Horde is history. Our concrete and steel upgrades held the line, and both bases survived the onslaught. We have officially beaten the "mid-game" defense curve—now it's time to go on the offensive. We are picking up on Day 43 with one massive goal: unlocking the End Game. The plan is to finish the garage, craft our very first Gyrocopter, and leave the snow behind to explore. In this stream, we'll get the last few vehicle mags we need, craft our gyrocopter, and fly straight into the Wasteland. We’re hunting for the highest-tier loot in the game, searching for the parts to craft a max-level Sniper Rifle, and testing if our new gear can survive the hardest biome in 7 Days to Die 2.5. It’s time to push our luck. Check Out the Full Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRZ6PYEiJSK-Sb6OGIvoAlYKoeyjqQI8 Eko Mini (base used in series) Base Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Xd5JG4OIoyI Help Support Me! ✨ Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/waywardeko 💀 Merch || https://waywardeko-shop.fourthwall.com 🚨10% off G-PORTAL Servers || https://g-portal.com/?ref=waywardeko Community: 🎮 Discord || https://discord.gg/YhQwdtWW5p 📱 Twitter || https://twitter.com/WaywardEko 🟣 Twitch || https://www.twitch.tv/waywardeko Building & Horde Base Tutorials: ⚒ https://youtu.be/H-v0oR6b1Rk ⚒ https://youtu.be/jEMnP7sHEzo ⚒ https://youtu.be/Bv4Lk7UkkV4 ⚒ https://youtu.be/D3K_oTpq3BI Charity: 💙 ExtraLife || https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Eko Music & Graphics 🎵 Music & SFX from Storyblocks.com 🎵 Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎨 Design & Art Support | Mumpfy | mumpfy.myportfolio.com/ ________________________________________ #7daystodie #tfpcreator #7daystodie2.5 #ZombieSurvival #HordeBase #SurvivalGames #BaseBuilding #TipsAndTricks
Taking Our First Gyrocopter Into the 2.5 Wasteland
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