7 Days to Die Alpha 14 Bunker Speed Build

[@whyeven16]

This bases uses roughly 6 822 Wood 4730 Concreate 353 Rebar Frames 402 Wood Frames 120 Concreate Pillars 33 Ladders 2 Hatches 56 Wood Spikes 4 Forges 4 Building Storages 4 Campfires 2 Food Storages 2 Explosive Storages 2 Weapon Storages 2 Ammo Storages Fun

[@GrandSpartan]

Thank you for taking the time to put all the numbers together for this build. It is still actually quite effective in A 15.

[@whyeven16]

Grand Spartan No problem. I wanted to make it but i wanted to grind everything first then make it all at once.

[@GrandSpartan]

Great job man! Please feel free to share a link to a picture or video of your completed base for us to see!

[@whyeven16]

Grand Spartan Will do.

[@DTWD93]

Most underrated comment. You’re a savage. Thank you.

[@Crazy88boss1]

The golden age of base building 😜

[@Zamolxes77]

One observation: you don't have to build the base in order Grand Spartan is doing it. You can built it in reverse, from the top down. You just have to make sure when you build next layer down, don't excavate more than 3-4 blocks at a time: excavate 4, put the rebar in and upgrade it, move to next section. That way, the blocks above the gap you are excavating are always supported by their neighbors. Advantages doing it from the top down? Well, you can start using it as shelter from day you break ground. A little shack on top of the central tower can be your base of operations for weeks, surround it with regular spikes and you are set. Your forges and materials are already on the job site, you don't have to bring them from somewhere else. Project can be built in stages, get the defense part bit 1st, auxiliaries later. Most important, it takes resources that have to pass through a forge, which takes time, so you are constructing as materials become available.

[@jakkelly8625]

Wish my contractors could move this fast.

[@donosporidium]

I did this for my replay of a15 recently as i tried to copy this from one of ur vids, it did REALLY well

[@LadyZombieKiller]

Thank you. When I first saw you video I needed something fast and built the top portion of cobblestone which held up to day 35 but the dogs and spider monkeys but the dug into the base of the base and severely compromised it. LOL. On to a new local!

[@AdrianG13]

Used this video as a guide on console. My friend and I built this, and also added a bit of a sniper tower on the very top. We also used concrete pillars in the centre tower of the spike area instead of solid concrete, providing an additional spot to attack from & loot corpses. We're now on night 49 and haven't had any issues. The zombies usually try attacking us through the pillars instead of destroying blocks, so it's easy to maintain.

[@GrandSpartan]

Very nice man! Glad to hear that the design worked well for you! Always nice to hear feedback from others on these builds. Check out the new hole in the ground builds as well. Might find one of those to be a good secondary bunker if you need another base elsewhere on the map. Thank you for the support and comment!

[@kurt1866]

i found the digging part oddly satisfying.......

[@lonitewayfarer2235]

I know right

[@MrNepNep_]

QyBerGaming especially when the chunk in the middle collapses when he mines out under it

[@mikereds2997]

I love this design its low maintenace and easy to defend

[@lamnguyen-no1bx]

wow i had no idea how amazing the auger is till i saw this. will try to get mine now

[@GrandSpartan]

Make sure and check out the link provided in the description to see this bunker in action against the 21 Day horde! There will also be a link for the underneath spike repair system for this bunker!

[@marcelneitschman7613]

can you upload a video in normal speed please, maybe you can re-upload this video in normal speed, I think it would help many people

[@GrandSpartan]

You can just click on the gear and slow the video down to 0.25 speed

[@marcelneitschman7613]

not on my smartphone, I can't watch it on pc and play 7days at the same time

[@mabelrivera1696]

+1 sub, +1 like from me!!

[@GrandSpartan]

Thank you!

[@JDJayDee]

i tried to dup this base and i was not deep enough. I didnt notice till i was instaling pillars lol. i had to do some modifications to keep them from digging in top side, im almost done gotta go farm some more mats but im reallly liking this pit/bunker design thanks for the inspiration

[@sorenjensen3863]

I actually just figured that out lol. Love your builds dude. Me n the gf have built a variation of your above ground, but I think it's too big as screamers summon zombies inside the walls lol

[@frankydelange6953]

What music is playing around 11 mins sounds like a bass guitar with a nice beat

[@TheFauCheuse]

Hey, do you have all song titles used please? Just the artists is pretty tedious to look for the specific songs! Thanks

[@skylerjr2648]

Not a bad build. I have something similar setup. My killing pit is 9x9x10. My storage room is 5 blocks under the pit and is 15x15x4. I had to account for supports as well... I've been experimenting with 2 block deep spike trenches and kiting the zed around them. It can be fairly effective just don't get cornered...

[@0cambria0]

hi grand spartan. could you tell me the song @ 9:50? love it and dont know it

[@GrandSpartan]

Not sure. It was just a random song I chose from the youtube selection

[@beany6424]

This is the first video i found that told me how to actually build this thing, thanks +1 sub

[@GrandSpartan]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the sub!!

[@travisspangler5040]

you got a parts list of what youll need, like how much rebar and cement mix

[@frankedwards5675]

Do the pit spikes have to be placed on the same level as the floor you're standing on, or can they be recessed into the floor one level so the tip of the spikes are flush with the floor?

[@GrandSpartan]

If you recess the spikes so that they are level with where you are standing, and their legs get taken off, they will from time to time hit the block that is level with the floor. That is the reason I place the spikes where I do. I have had problems with them doing this in the past.

[@warseeker1234]

i used this and it worked wonderful. thanks

[@GrandSpartan]

Good to hear! Thanks!

[@sorenjensen3863]

wondering how deep you made the spike pit. too fast for me to count lol

[@GrandSpartan]

If you click the gear, you can adjust the speed to .25 and slow the video down. The pit is 6 deep.

[@KCGamer]

Thank you

[@mikereds2997]

I did 8 blocks down then the tower I went 4 above ground level worksgreat

[@Metsmaster718]

I dug a 11x11 hole and figured I would go with that type but 11x11 doesn't account for the spaces behind the pillars lol ... Great videos and you earned my sub ..... Thanks for the help

[@GrandSpartan]

Thank you for the sub!

[@MegaNekoPower]

tracks used in this? by order used?

[@Zombie_13x33]

Great ideas here thanks

[@albertgutierrez7036]

How do you get the nail gun is not on the craft list so I'm I right by assuming it's a random find.

[@GrandSpartan]

I most commonly find them in the working stiff crates.

[@albertgutierrez7036]

+Grand Spartan yup knew it but are they as good as the claw hammer.

[@robin-ry5hp]

why is the middle part off the base with the ladder 5x5 and not 3x3 ? the 5x5 only uses more resources or is there a reason for it to be 5x5 ?

[@GrandSpartan]

It is to box the zombies into the pit so the bodies don't fall more than two blocks away from you. Here is a smaller more compact but yet just as effective design that I just got uploaded. Same concept, smaller build. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIK0mYiXq7CSZpI

[@emiiilymac]

what is the tool used in the beginning to dig into the ground ?? lol

[@Londrino]

An augur. Kinda tough to get for a while; it uses fuel, and is very loud. But it's very very fast for digging through stone and metal.

[@emiiilymac]

+London Reinhard know any good places to get it?

[@GrandSpartan]

You will have to find the schematic and all parts to build one. You will find the parts and blade in working stiff crates. The engine is found by scrapping cars, and the handlebars you can craft. It is very useful, but will spawn zombies and draw them to you. Also uses a great amount of fuel. Until you can get oil shale or a decent supply of fuel it is not recommended.

[@giovanniguerra11]

+Grand Spartan Good point but you can just duplicate the materials and fuel (if on multiplayer)

[@GrandSpartan]

Duping items has been fixed as far as I am aware.

[@PaulRoneClarke]

The foundation dig for that third pillar was a beatch though. That happens to me all the time.

[@hugolessard4462]

I like your music during the video. What is the name of the artists?

[@ez-8238]

Im past day 63 and all i do is make a wall of stakes 15 blocks long by 3 blocks wide. Wait till blood moon and kite all the zombies to walk into the stakes. Saves on ammo. As you dont really need to shoot them unless you want to. Works like a charm.

[@sbc9096]

But then you don't get the actual kills which sucks

[@darmocat]

How did you build this without Zed crawling all over you?

[@Amanoob105]

More than likely going into the options and setting zombies to "off". And/or playing in 'creative mode'.

[@slimedime4144]

Amanoob105 doubt it. Look at their day, it would be surprising if they were in creative mode. They may have a wall or something around the area too. They probably could've turned it off too.

[@Metsmaster718]

Any tutorial on this base with you kinda telling us what your doing etc.? 11x11 is the Total or what?

[@GrandSpartan]

You can click on the gear and slow this down to 1/4 speed. Being a block based game, it is very easy to count for yourself how many wide, deep, etc. I don't expect people to copy this exact build, it is just to give you an idea of how to go about creating something that can withstand hordes beyond day 21 or so. Take the idea, use your imagination, and construct something that fits your needs. I do have many other videos where I take the time to explain certain features of the base I am previewing. If you'd like to see this base created step by step with me explaining, check out one of my Let's Play series. I create a very similar structure while gathering the proper amount of resources to do so. I am on episode 50 of the most recent Alpha 15 Let's Play series. I start the first week by building a similar style bunker.

[@damiondavis2037]

How dose this guy only have 23k Subs , great build video

[@sarlador688]

This was very helpful, Thank you.

[@Whos_K0NG]

Are bunkers the best option for late game then? I'm a new player only day 51 but doing ok up to know. Survived the ferals but was tough so looking for tips

[@averysutherland201]

Usually, but water bases are popular too

[@averysutherland201]

If you like your base, just build a wall around it with a trench and spikes/ barbed wire

[@juangnrnminecraft]

your game wont get any harder, dey 49 is the hardest the game will get

[@jayd1os400]

what is the name of the music he used in this video please let me know

[@ewenlogan1189]

hi Grand, how much concrete, scrap iron and wood would you need before building your end game bunker?

[@dotulord7775]

What's the music you used in this?

[@weasel1o1]

Which kind of concrete pillars? 100 50 or the rebar one?

[@GrandSpartan]

They are 50 concrete pillars

[@weasel1o1]

Thanks, feel dumb for asking just got the game and was browsing through and getting ideas before I start.

[@GrandSpartan]

No worries. Feel free to look through the GrandSpartan Base Design Playlist. There are many different types of bases there to check out for ideas. Also, keep in mind that this is on PC not console.

[@weasel1o1]

Yeah I'm a console pleb but everything I think is pretty much the same unless there are some different mechanics or structure integrity.

[@GrandSpartan]

There are tons of differences between the console and pc. We are on alpha 15 and about to enter A 16 here in a couple weeks. Console is still on alpha 14. PC has thing such as drawbridges, chem labs, garage doors, just to name a few. One of the biggest differences that will change how to build a base is, on pc you can still loot the corpses for a long time after they turn to gore. You cannot on console. The bases that I create, unless A 14 is Specified in the video, all reflect this type of mechanic, as we loot all the corpses after the entire horde has been completed. You can check the official forums to get an idea of all the many differences. I hope that they will eventually get console caught up to pc. As it is now console is almost a full year behind.

[@heinsatter2380]

Hey I like you work so keep it Coming greetings from the Netherlands

[@derekstewart9029]

Could you give a rough estimate of how much wood, cement, iron it takes to craft this bunker?

[@nicholaswozniak8841]

haha I feel like he uses a lot of the concrete in excess. all you need to be concrete from what I can see is the polls and maybe the first couple of layers of the inside building. the ground definitely doesn't need to be all concrete

[@GrandSpartan]

This will be the only bunker that I will need until I get tired of playing on that map. I will upgrade every block to steel eventually, so it is not a waste. You will notice that even the blocks on the ground will take damage from cops projectiles/explosions. You definitely don't want to use wood up top and stand a chance of it breaking right above your head during a horde. The zombies would pour into your base from above. I personally will play it safe and go at least concrete anywhere I can afford to use it.

[@nicholaswozniak8841]

+Grand Spartan I've actually been using it for a while now and I see that you're right about them damaging the ground. thanks for the tutorial man, great job on it

[@wrex3399]

What is the last song called?

[@westoncooper]

Really enjoy your vids! Does this bunker still work as a viable build in A16?

[@GrandSpartan]

It will work, but you must make a few changes and it will look a bit like this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2qwqoiMhdBlnrM

[@juliansantaana1828]

Love the vids man. Would love to try this base out, you're a genius. I've just been hiding in some hospital for days. I had one question though. Are those types of pillars only available in creative mode? I don't know if I'm blind but I didn't see the rebar frame for those pillars when I got the forge runnin.

[@austinjones8206]

Is the tool that he used to upgrade things the nail gun?

[@GrandSpartan]

Yes it is.

[@NickMcd8893]

bad ass build well done

[@kotmatpockuh7534]

How you put over 200 fuel in your Chainsaw?

[@VinnyStrelowa]

guess it depends on the lvl of ur parts / engine or motor like my minibike does... better engine = less gas is used and more gas can be filled

[@kotmatpockuh7534]

nop mate look 1:35 like 1800 and 8:49 after reload just 200

[@VinnyStrelowa]

Aleksej Dadeko i see sry cant tell y :/

[@GrandSpartan]

In this particular video I am on a modded server.

[@dragonslayer1483]

song at 8:00?

[@crazypetegaming2530]

Is this stiil an effective base design?

[@tommyho5304]

Hello I have Built your base and the spikes are placed -11 M Elevation, I'm on day 14 and they don't seem to be falling down

[@GrandSpartan]

I am not sure why. If you are on console, the mechanics may be a bit different.

[@Thanatos6967]

Where is the best place for crushed sand?

[@archaon2530]

You can make it out of stone

[@GrandSpartan]

That or if you can find a desert biome, you'll have all the sand you could use.

[@Thanatos6967]

+Grand Spartan that's what I was told but I can't figure out how to do it.

[@davidevans7477]

+Nathan Weaks Dig sand to get crushed sand bud

[@Zamolxes77]

In the beginning, any desert biome, you simply dig it up, off the surface. In the desert, sand is like fertile dirt in any other biome, however, only the top layer is sand and gives you 10 crushed sand for every shovel scoop. Later, when you get some points into your skills and perks, you can build a concrete mixer and convert stone into crushed sand with it. Miner69 er at 5/5 and using a steel pick that destroys a stone in one blow, you gather 30 stones per swing, which is 3 times more efficient than desecrating the desert.

[@brendanleneghan5053]

How many down did he go

[@jeffreychun794]

how do you repair ur auger without losing any durability

[@GrandSpartan]

This was on Alpha 14 and all my skills were capped.

[@Joffree]

Grand Spartan I see, do you know what the main skills I need to level in order to achieve 0 quality lost on a repair?

[@WillHaskins]

Love the base

[@ReyBen0]

Nice vid bro

[@Foxtrot07gamer]

what blocks were your floor

[@GrandSpartan]

Upgraded wood frames.

[@vanessa749]

love your videos

[@GrandSpartan]

Thank you!

[@GrandSpartan]

I stream music on twitch. From time to time I will stream 7dtd. If I do stream 7dtd, it will most likely be here on KZbin.

[@TheDough19]

Awsome build man. Does this work on console?

[@GrandSpartan]

Yes. This build was done on Alpha 14, which is about where console is at now. I used similar builds throughout alpha 15 as well. Here is a list of base builds from A14 through current A17. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZojHanqZfKysrMU

[@TheDough19]

@@GrandSpartan Thanks man. Im doing it without creative mod on so its gonna take a while :)

[@MarcoMr117]

sound at 26:00?

[@TheFauCheuse]

MarcoMr117 did you ever find out?

[@afonsolamy8099]

Still epic and functional A20.2

[@vythus4948]

If I dig the base all the way to bedrock, will that create any problems or does a deeper base mean a better base?

[@GrandSpartan]

You can check out some of my free fall designs. I have had some issues with zombies not falling into the pit after going over about 40 blocks deep.

[@THEMithrandir09]

why no more repair from below?

[@GrandSpartan]

Going to do a video on the repair system by itself

[@inkphusion]

What's the most efficient way to get iron?

[@GrandSpartan]

Mining in the forest Biome.

[@inkphusion]

+Grand Spartan you the man

[@XxGrimR3ap3r6xX]

how far r u digging down for the first part u have dementions but in it u don't have the depth

[@GrandSpartan]

6 blocks deep or usually until you hit rock.

[@Jamal1526]

Song at 21:16 ? Also nice video

[@GrandSpartan]

Not sure what the song was. Just a random selection. Thank you!

[@shotbysundayYT]

Okay as I was following along I mess up because you never put how many block down you dug I only dug 5 block down

[@GrandSpartan]

6 deep with the floor

[@toxic7074]

Grand Spartan I did 8 down

[@nobody03557]

lol, I did 17 blocks!!!

[@dr.orange1503]

What did u use to dig (I'm new only on Day 16)

[@GrandSpartan]

An Auger.

[@dr.orange1503]

thx

[@bizman962]

can this be done without an auger?

[@napoleonboom7188]

yes if youd like to be making the bunker for nearly FOREVER

[@bizman962]

+Napoleon Boom shit ! any tips to find the auger?

[@GrandSpartan]

Having an auger is just a luxury. As long as you can get points in Miner 69er and have an iron/steel - shovel/pickaxe, you will be fine. All you really have to dig through is dirt. One click from the shovel will take care of a block of that. This bunker is an end game bunker, so when you get this done, you will not need to build another. Keep that in mind. Most people do not have augers when creating such things.

[@bizman962]

+Grand Spartan thanks for replyin! will do man and awesome video btw :D

[@GrandSpartan]

Thanks man

[@davo7628]

Maybe late but what pillars are those?

[@GrandSpartan]

Concrete 50's. Make them out of your inventory crafting tab.

[@scottthebum]

In your other videos, you seem to have upgraded them to forged steel pillars. On my PC alpha 14, the highest I can get them is reinforced concrete. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks for the design and videos! Well done!

[@GrandSpartan]

You have to unlock steel in your perks, then have steel in your inventory while clicking on the pillar to upgrade it. Make sure and wait a while after you have upgraded them to reinforced concrete, as they will have to dry for a bit before they can be upgraded to steel.

[@davo7628]

+Grand Spartan thanks

[@scottthebum]

Grand Spartan Ah, that was precisely the issue. I forgot about needing to let them dry. Thanks again!

[@Exultant]

where should i put the base?

[@GrandSpartan]

Next to the Hub City

[@darmocat]

I miss when this was a viable build strategy in 7DtD

[@Jack-fj1tm]

Agreed

[@darmocat]

Now even if you build a bunker; a demolisher just comes and destroys it. What is the point? Run and gun down an empty stretch of road you don't mind getting demolished is the only real way to do horde night at that level.

[@Jack-fj1tm]

@@darmocat well i still play 16.4 since 18 isnt my kinda style so i don't have too much experience with them but they seem annoying.

[@ez-8238]

Not really because when they walk into the spikes they take damage and loss a leg or both then they crawl. Making them easy targets and much easyer to kill. That is If you care to kill them.

[@kiandewinne694]

How deep do you recommend it to be ??

[@GrandSpartan]

Pretty sure this was dug out 7 deep. However, you could go as deep as you desire. This is only a guide to give you and idea of how to create your own bunker.

[@danielmv7360]

Wtf is that tool you use to upgrade blocks?

[@DiagnosedWith115]

Daniel Melendez Vargas Nail gun

[@KARMAopterix]

NICE! THANK YOU SO MUCH! :)

[@style3804]

And most importantly don't forget to make and place a bed of course.

[@Foxtrot07gamer]

is it also 11 deep?

[@GrandSpartan]

I believe this build was 7 deep, but as long as you go at least 5 deep it will work just fine.

[@Foxtrot07gamer]

thanks man

[@rageisreal6103]

Couldn't you just make the base above ground but keep that spike repair system underground for the above spikes. The zombies are not a threat if they are not in the spike zone, so why go through all that hassle for a underground system.

[@GrandSpartan]

I have a video of this same system in an above ground build. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqUgpqjfN6Ho5Y

[@albertgutierrez7036]

The hole fun of the game is to build and craft not to mention survive the horde every seven days. Just building an above ground building to some people is boring and trust me you we'll find out your homes weaknesses during the night 7 horde,I did,I managed to fend them off but that's because I hade guns by then but remember crafting is half the fun.

[@wrex3399]

Oh and great video!

[@dayzhatesyoudayzhatesyou3714]

What about a fire pit. Just because.

[@JD-014]

How deep did you make it

[@GrandSpartan]

You should be fine if you go 7 deep. Just make sure you have at least four 50 pillar blocks high with a block on top. Have yourself a floor block as well. 6 deep would work, but I would say 7 to give you the extra height on the pit.

[@JakubFlustig]

why does everyone build the entire base from reinforced concrete, even in areas where zombies have no chance to reach? the zombies cant fly u know

[@GrandSpartan]

Actually the hornets do fly. Spiders zombies will climb and cops can shoot in any direction, up or down. One explosion from a cop, and if it's not made of at least concrete, your base is coming down. I actually turned most of what you see here into steel after the video.

[@JakubFlustig]

hornets dont attack blocks, spiders should never be let to climb you base without overhang, and cops will fall into the pit before exploding

[@bryceallen6041]

How deep is it?

[@GrandSpartan]

6 deep

[@bryceallen6041]

ok thanks

[@toxic7074]

what's this on ps4 or PC ?

[@GrandSpartan]

PC

[@nobody03557]

Hey can u tell me how blocks is the bunker long

[@GrandSpartan]

11x11. It is in the description. There is also some other helpful information about the build and defenses in the description.

[@nobody03557]

Grand Spartan Thank u, also can u tell me which area is this base in, I mean are in Random Gen. World or Navezgame.

[@toxic7074]

were can u find the aguer blade at I can't find it any were been look for 10 days lol

[@krucdfumv]

idk even if should bother trying this with a shovel T.T.

[@SofaKingJAD3D]

nice dude

[@ReyBen0]

Damn son...you arn't my son

[@KCGamer]

I'm making this

[@Migi3115]

that must take so much resources

[@GrandSpartan]

If you watch my 21 day playthrough, I create this base in plenty of time for the 21 day horde.

[@wavez_4696]

When you remember that it’s horde day

[@JackBTDBattles]

About 1 eaternity later

[@Kings2Hire]

Btw Love You Vides ❤️

[@coolgamer345videogamesandv8]

Hi

[@Kings2Hire]

Hello Um May I Have a Shoutout?

[@illumi._.]

I thought a speed build meant you're building it Every quickly and easily Not l the footage sped up

[@GrandSpartan]

You can always click on the cog under the video and slow it down to 1/2 or even 1/4 speed. I did build this base "quickly and easily". It only took an hour start to finish.

[@strongman7937]

the deep is not 6 blocks its 7 blocks !!!

[@GrandSpartan]

This base could be from 5 block deep to as deep as you desire. There is no standard or required depth for this style bunker.

[@maiacastrovelazquez2641]

noooooooooooooooooo

[@jacerichardsawesome1765]

mines better is touger and better

[@RiceFarmer444]

do you not know how to fly or something