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
Last stream ended in a disaster at the Tier 5 Pop N’ Pills, but we did manage to scrounge the beakers we were looking for at the Pop N' Pills corner store. The Chemistry Station is finally online, medical crafting is cranking, and our gas and glue production is solved. We are entering this stream with stockpiles full of concrete and resources, which means the "scramble" is over—now the real construction begins. We are picking up on Day 39 with a massive build list to turn this base into an unbeatable fortress before the Blood Moon. In this stream, we are doing a complete overhaul: fully repairing and upgrading both horde bases to concrete, finally roofing the garage and garden (and demonstrating how light passes through blocks for farming), and setting up our new defensive tech. We’re crafting our first Sledge Turret, Junk Turret, and hunting for mags to make our first Sniper Rifle viable. The goal is simple: take our raw resources and turn them into a defense that the Day 42 Horde can't touch. 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
Transforming Our Base Into a Fortress for Day 42 (Massive Build)
Day 35 is behind us—and for the first time in a while, it wasn’t a disaster. We handled the Day 35 Horde without breaking a sweat, reinforced both horde bases, and even squeezed in a risky trader road trip trying to buy a beaker or chemistry station outright. Trader Jen and two Trader Bobs came up empty… so now it’s time to take matters into our own hands. This stream is all about progression and expansion. Instead of gambling on trader RNG, we’re heading downtown to tackle a Tier 5 Pop-N-Pills in hopes of pulling a beaker straight from loot. At the same time, we’re upgrading quality-of-life around the base—finishing the garage, adding a second ramp to streamline loot drops, and roofing the garden as part of a larger crafting area build-out. We’ll also be questing hard to push progression: • Rifle magazines to unlock a proper sniper rifle • Vehicle magazines to finally move toward a gyrocopter • More trader quests to keep momentum rolling 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
Traders Failed: Raiding Tier 5 Pop-N-Pills for a Beaker
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