7 Days To Die: Best Ways To Level Up

The maximum level cap in 7 Days To Die is level 300. While some mods increase the level cap, reaching level 300 is still a huge challenge. While most actions will reward the player with some XP, they must work hard to generate enough XP to level up quickly.

Early on, players will level up relatively quickly. But after around level 50, the speed at which players level up dramatically decreases. However, players can do a few things to speed up the leveling-up process. While it will still be a rather time-consuming task, doing things efficiently can dramatically speed up the process.

1 Upgrade Blocks

A Healthy Amount Of XP For Very Little Effort

Upgrading blocks is something that every player will do. Whether the player is upgrading wood, cobblestone, or concrete, they receive a decent amount of XP just for upgrading blocks. The better the block, the more XP the player will get. So, if the player is upgrading concrete to steel, they will get more XP when compared to upgrading wood cubes to wood blocks. However, players will still get a fair amount of XP for upgrading the lowest-quality blocks.

If the player spends a day or so gathering resources, then they can spend the night placing and upgrading blocks. If the player gets hold of a nail gun, then they can upgrade blocks much faster, making the whole process more efficient.

2 Buy Grandpa’s Learnin’ Elixir

A Powerful Short-Term XP Buff

Once the player is in a position where they have some Dukes to spare, it’s worth stocking up on Grandpa’s Learnin’ Elixir. This drink grants the player a 20% boost to their XP gain for 6 minutes. This beverage can be purchased from drinks vending machines that are located in trader settlements and inside various POIs.

While it is fairly pricey, once the player has read a total of 80 Home Cooking Weekly magazines, they can craft this buff at their base. The cost of crafting Grandpa’s Learnin’ Elixir can be seen below:

• Can Of Dog Food: x2
• Red Tea: x2
• Bottle Of Acid: x1
• Beer: x1
• Ear Of Super Corn: x1

Provided the player hordes all of the loot they find while clearing out POIs, they should have no issues bulk-crafting Grandpa’s Learnin’ Elixir when the time comes.

3 Use Nerd Goggles

A Great Way To Boost XP 24/7

Every piece of armor has its special effect. Some pieces increase the amount of loot players find, reduce the damage taken from zombies, and more. One of the best armor pieces in 7 Days To Die is Nerd Goggles. This funny-looking headpiece grants the player a boost to their XP gain. This boost lasts until the player takes off the goggles.

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Depending on the level of the goggles, the XP boost ranges from 2% for level 1 goggles to 20% for level 6 goggles. Nerd Goggles can be used alongside other XP boosts like Grandpa’s Learnin’ Elixir, making it great for horde nights or when upgrading blocks.

4 Avoid Using Spikes When Possible

Spike Kills Don’t Award The Player Any XP

Spikes are great for slowing down and even killing enemies. While they are powerful, there is one major drawback that comes with using them: players don’t get XP for zombies killed by spikes. Instead of using spikes, players should try to set up turrets instead. Most turrets will award the player some XP for kills.

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During the early stages, players will probably need to use spikes to prevent enemies from tearing down their base during horde night. But, as soon as the player has upgraded their walls, it is a good idea to replace spikes with turrets. Alternatively, the player could design a base that will funnel enemies through a narrow walkway, allowing the player to pick off zombies one by one.

5 Loot The Same POI Twice

A Trader Mission Bug

Doing missions for the traders is a big part of 7 Days To Die. They are fun and lucrative and allow players to earn a decent amount of XP. While they are pretty good as standard, there is something that players can do to make missions even more profitable. Instead of activating a rally point to begin a mission, head straight inside the POI and clear it out. Then, once the building has been cleared and looted, head back outside and activate the rally point. This will cause the building and all of its contents to respawn, meaning that the player can clear the same place twice.

Not only is this great for getting double the amount of XP, but it is also ideal for those looking to increase their stockpile, as they will be able to loot the same building twice. It’s worth noting that this isn’t that useful for buried treasure missions. But for all missions that involve the player entering a POI, this method is fantastic for earning lots of extra XP.

7 Days to Die

Released

December 13, 2013

Developer(s)

The Fun Pimps