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7 Days to Die 2.4: Cheap and Powerful Permanent Horde Base Building Guide
This video introduces how to build a horde base in 7 Days to Die 2.4 that is cheap, easy to build, and can be used permanently during horde nights. It explains in detail how to lay a 3x9 foundation, build high walls and pillars to ensure stability, guide the path of zombies, and create a space where you can safely engage in combat.
1. 🧱 Horde Base Basics: Building a Solid 3x9 Foundation
- ✅ Dig a 3x9 area to create space for the foundation.
- ✅ This foundation will support the base.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Wood | Multiple |
00:01 - 00:27
1. 🧱 Horde Base Basics: Building a Solid 3x9 Foundation
- ✅ Dig a 3x9 area to create space for the foundation.
- ✅ This foundation will support the base.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Wood | Multiple |
00:28 - 01:36
2. 🛡️ Building Walls and Pillars: Securing a Stable Combat Area
- ✅ Build walls 8-9 blocks high on the foundation.
- ✅ Place 2 pillars at the same height as the walls, spaced 2 blocks apart, to ensure floor stability.
- ✅ This space will be the main combat location for fighting zombies during the horde night.
| Structural Element | Height |
|---|---|
| Wall | 8-9 Blocks |
| Pillar | Same as Wall |
01:37 - 02:35
3. 🪜 Installing Ladders and Platforms: Creating a Safe Firing Position
- ✅ Place 2 blocks in front of the wall and install scaffolding ladders on top of them to a height of 2 floors.
- ✅ Install sheet metal blocks on both sides of the ladder to a height of 2 floors to create a firing position protected from zombies.
- ✅ The reason for using sheet metal blocks is to secure a large internal space.
| Structural Element | Function |
|---|---|
| Scaffolding Ladder | Access to Firing Position |
| Sheet Metal Block | Protection and Space |
02:36 - 03:57
4. 🧟 Luring Zombies and Blocking Paths: Effective Defense Strategy
- ✅ Install 2 ladders on the upper front of the base to set the zombies' attack target.
- ✅ Install a ramp pole from directly below the ladder to the floor to prevent zombies from climbing the ladder.
- ✅ Since zombies cannot climb ramp poles, they will continue to attack the ladder.
| Element | Function |
|---|---|
| Ladder | Zombie Lure |
| Ramp Pole | Path Block |
03:58 - 05:26
5. 🚪 Rear Access and Additional Defense: Securing a Safe Interior Space
- ✅ Install a scaffolding ladder on the rear of the base to create an access route.
- ✅ Block the sides of the ladder with sheet metal and install a back door to allow entry.
- ✅ Dig a 1-block deep trench around the base and install storage cubes to prevent side and rear attacks.
| Element | Function |
|---|---|
| Scaffolding Ladder (Rear) | Access Route |
| Storage Cube | Side/Rear Defense |
05:27 - 06:14
6. 🌃 Horde Night Simulation: Proving Effective Defense
- ✅ Shows zombies attacking the ladder and getting trapped during the horde night.
- ✅ The player can safely attack the zombies.
- ✅ Be careful of cop zombies or zombies that attack from a distance.
| Caution | Description |
|---|---|
| Cop Zombie | Beware of Explosion Attacks |
| Ranged Zombie | Evade Ranged Attacks |