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Features:
- Loot no longer tied to loot stage or player level
- Primitive weapons and armor removed from loot tables
- Crafting capped at level 4 while loot can reach level 6 quality
- Traders carry limited stock and stay open 24 hours except during blood moons
- Quests give no rewards and no longer reveal trader locations
- Zombies are vulnerable to headshots but resistant to body shots
- Wandering hordes can range from 1 to 88 enemies
- All weapon perks moved into the General attribute tree
- Requires a new RWG map for rebalanced biome tiers
- Legendary parts fuel a new mod progression system
- Zombies and animals drop enemy-specific loot bags
- Zombies can feign death and no longer have a death wail
Day 8: Chaos Reigns is a server-side overhaul mod that reimagines the post-apocalypse after humanity's collapse, pushing players into a harsher, less predictable version of survival.
It reworks core systems such as loot distribution, crafting limits, trader behavior, zombie combat, and horde sizes, while also rebalancing weapons, armor, and lighting for a more realistic feel. A new mod progression system built around legendary parts adds extra depth to gearing up.
This mod suits players who want a tougher, more chaotic take on survival with fewer guardrails, unpredictable encounters, and systems that reward adaptability over routine.
