7 Days to Die How to - Starter Base Speed Build + Horde Attack Preview Alpha 14

[@Neysehadi]

Size of the base is 11X11x5 for spike level and 5x5x4 for forge area.

[@Cjpain888]

I built this base yesterday after watching your video. It worked great for my day 21 horde . Thanks for sharing your day 300+ horde fight. It's good to know I'm safe for a year😂👍

[@GrandSpartan]

Thank you for your feedback! Glad that it worked well for you!

[@boganzombie2102]

Just built this on my server for my starter base thanks love the video and for your time in designing this project!

[@TheMerryPrangster]

That was wicked! I noticed you use the spiked club instead of sledgehammer which was interesting.

[@dangohman1373]

Great design! Thanks for posting it. You gained another sub for sure!

[@GrandSpartan]

Thanks for the sub!

[@majnejmisjeff1137]

Nice base. I love it. Thank you!

[@wutzu463]

Lol, that cop being pushed through the pillars at 18:50, made me laugh!

[@gymkhanadog]

I'd love to see you do this with an iron shovel and stone ax, maybe an iron fire ax. The most probable things a beginner would have in the first week. If you're only modestly lucky, you can find iron shovel and ax both on day one or two makes things so much faster.

[@Lothyde]

What's the music at 7:30

[@willJmeme]

This guy right is the true master at 7 days to die ok he really is

[@randomizer1666]

Great vid, man.. Any chance of continuing/doing another tutorial of the first month? Enjoyed watching how you plan out, and play the first little bit, would like to see more of it.. Also, are you absolutely sure that central pillar is necessary? Seems like the weight should be fully supported without it...

[@GrandSpartan]

Thanks dude! I most likely will do another play through once A15 hits. I did have a cave in on this base while building it early on. That pillar made everything stable. I'll have to look at it again, but the first build of this type may have been one larger in the crafting room area. That could have been where the issue was. Being that it was all wood had something to do with is as well.

[@randomizer1666]

Hmm.. Might just be my imagination, then.. I'm still trying to get used to the physics in this game, so I've had a few things I could swear were stable fall in on me, and a lot of things I thought weren't stable hold just fine.. (shrugs)

[@GrandSpartan]

Yeah, I have had blocks fall off structures I have created at random before for no reason. Last structure that happened to was fine for over 100 days, then all of a sudden, blocks just started falling off at random locations. I'm sure they will work all of that out in future patches.

[@2fat4airborne44]

Starter Base? I am new to this game and play with a pal of mine. such a projekt seems a little hard to finish in 7 days (Food&Water/Gather Ressources/Build/Craft). Has this a Chance to finish with nothing more than a stome axe and shovel at first? regards Airborne

[@GrandSpartan]

Yes it is 100% possible by the day 7 horde. Please take a look at my Let's Play series. I start on day one and create a similar base design for the 7 day horde. It is completely expandable for later hordes as well. You will see how I successfully make my way through each week step by step. Here is the link to the first episode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDbq35je9eHqJo

[@2fat4airborne44]

Nice. Thx for the answer and support. Very appreciated. I guess the Hatch ist no prob (Zombie loving Doors and Hatches) cause there is the Trap where they try to reach me? Cause they are capable of hitting downwards. Dont wanne get suppried from behind ;). I guess the smelting under the trap luring them to the point where they needed.

[@GrandSpartan]

They will attack a hatch if you are standing right under it. Make sure your hatch is away from where you are standing under ground or have your "trap" set up around the hatch as mentioned. I always build my hatch away from the base and have never had anything break in on me.

[@waynebay759]

Ps4 or pc or xbox

[@antonkireev4098]

Great tutorial. Thanks for the some tips. How to slow it down a bit? I don't see any gear icon on the video? Thank you.

[@GrandSpartan]

Under the video on the right you have a gear and the option to make it full screen. Click on the gear to change the quality and speed of the video.

[@crazyd3mon968]

Are you an engineer ? you build these places like you know what you're doing

[@okazyjnie]

Where did you get the music for this video? These tracks seem pretty cool. I really dig your videos man ;)

[@GrandSpartan]

It is just the standard music provided by youtube. Thanks!

[@feorius622]

whats the song at the very end? found sail- this is how i show my love

[@jasonamrhein9593]

I noticed you're using the pickaxe instead of the auger. Once you're able to one hit stone, do you find the pickaxe preferable?

[@GrandSpartan]

I used it for the video because it is more predictable and accurate. If I have to dig a ton of stone or dirt, such as the hole I started with. I will use the auger.

[@michaelrogers3857]

Ik this vid is rly old but still great. Anyways do u think it would be possible to dig the pit deeper say to 20-30 blocks deep so the zombies die in impact for day 14 and on?

[@GrandSpartan]

Thanks. If you are console the zombies should die on impact if you dig the pit to bedrock. If you are on PC Alpha 16, then you are going to need to implement turrets or some form of traps into the build.

[@michaelrogers3857]

Grand Spartan bedrock? Damn I saw a vid by capoo that showed most zombies die from a 13-15 block drop kzbin.info/www/bejne/haC7gqtngNyfgqc

[@GrandSpartan]

I skipped through the video. First it looks as if he is on easy or default difficulty. The zombies will die with one shot from anything on that difficulty setting. I play on Insane which makes them beefier. The other thing that he doesn't show is that on A16 the feral radiated zombies are much tankier than the others and they regenerate health. When they hit the bottom not only do they survive but they will regen the little health they lost from the fall. That is why I mentioned implementing the traps to help finish them. I have only played vanilla A16 on the default or easy settings in test worlds, so I can only assume they will die from fall damage as shown in his video. Even then on the later game stages I have to believe that the feral radiated wights, cops, etc. are going to survive.

[@GrandSpartan]

Here is an example of a fall base using traps on A16 at around a 15 block fall distance or so. Remember here that this is very early game so the tougher zombies have not arrived on horde night as of yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2qwqoiMhdBlnrM&index=11&list=PL7iVZ8VsXQwlwBF1OQZXKwamA3WR_ReTk

[@DarkDarcek]

at 7:34,your using concrete blocks..I haven't got that material yet..what can I use as a substitute?

[@GrandSpartan]

There is no substitute for concrete. Just make sure you give the point to concrete when you can spare it. I focus on that as early game as possible.

[@DarkDarcek]

I actually did and have it,just lacking the schematic for the Cement Mixer :/

[@DarkDarcek]

also... how far long will this bunker withstand...say if I upgrade it all to cement and steel?

[@GrandSpartan]

As far as you need.Here in this video I am on day 323 with setting turned up such as zombie spawn and difficulty.

[@DarkDarcek]

Thank you,my constant dread is that ill reach a point I cant hold them back no matter my skills,and then it will all be in vain.By the way the bunker hold up nicely on second wave..soon reaching the third will see how it goes..

[@trentanfranz4893]

Is it better to build this in an area primarily rock or does it matter? I play on ps4

[@PlntPeace]

Nice ! I would love to try that kind of system but I just might lose my cool after a bit. Don't have a nail gun yet.

[@willsk3122]

Make a claw hammer.

[@smalltalkgames3509]

Dude that amazing

[@GrandSpartan]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@shotbysundayYT]

hey man I have on question about this bunker build how would you loot the zombies if one was to die above in the wooden spikes?

[@GrandSpartan]

You will not be able to loot bodies above ground. However, there will only be a handful of zombies that die above ground. Mostly the first wave. All cops and ferals will make it through the spikes regardless. After the first wave, the small wood spikes will be destroyed, so 100% of the zombies from that point on will make it into the pit.

[@shotbysundayYT]

+Grand Spartan okay thank and one more thing out of all the bunkers you have made which one do you recommend the most link me to that video if you can

[@GrandSpartan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOonmeMaNOeas0 Easy to build and easy to maintain. There are three of these in a series. They range from beginner, intermediate, advanced. They all work just as good as the last. Only difference is the amount of time and a bit of resources expended while building.

[@shotbysundayYT]

+Grand Spartan thanks man

[@OverlordOfOverlords]

Wont the cop zombies explode and destroy everything if you get near them in the pit? Or blow up if you can't kill them in time when they are on low health?

[@GrandSpartan]

In my let's play series, I start off with a slightly modified but simple base. Just as the one you see here in this video. By the time you start getting any number of cops to spawn with the horde, you should have everything upgraded so that they do minimal or at least manageable damage. Here is a link to the first episode if you are interested in how I get this base done by the day 7 horde and expanded for later hordes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDbq35je9eHqJo

[@OverlordOfOverlords]

Ah, but wont the explosions one hit you dead when near them? Even if the base can hold it, or do the pillars prevent you getting explosion damage?

[@GrandSpartan]

The pillars will prevent some or all of the damage. I still move away though, just to be safe. There are many videos on my channel showing horde attack using the pillars if you would like to see how it works.

[@OverlordOfOverlords]

Alright, thanks!

[@JonathanMelin]

I literally spent the last 2 nights building something like this on Alpha 16, on PC. Didn't see that you don't recommend it until now. I had a backup / prefab base I was using while I spent the days building on this. Please tell me it wasn't in vain! What base would you recommend for Alpha 16 then? I don't have concrete or anything yet, just on the night of day 6 right now. Iron tools and claw hammer are what I have.

[@GrandSpartan]

I don' t really have any suggestions for a starter base outside of the design I use on my let's play series. It is a raised platform that works well and can be expanded as you move into the later hordes.

[@JonathanMelin]

Does this still work for day 7 and 14 in Alpha 16? What doesn't work about A16, they don't fall into the hole or something?

[@GrandSpartan]

This should work for the early hordes, but with the increased damage and horde size potential with game stages now, I don't recommend it past the 21 day horde. It will also need to be made of concrete to stand a chance past 14. This all depends though on the difficulty you play on, your game stage, and the blood moon spawn you have set.

[@DWeb29]

7DTD newbie here. what are the dimensions for the ground floor? I know the spike pit was 5x5 I think. thanks for the help man.

[@GrandSpartan]

11 x 11

[@DWeb29]

+Grand Spartan ty sir. you just earned a fan! helping a noob out!

[@GrandSpartan]

No problem man.. Glad I could help!

[@nowgowiththeflow2724]

Question What size is this base, how many wood frames do you need, how long would it take to build this from Day 1? I am new to the game and I would like to get better at it, so I like to build this base as fast as I can.

[@GrandSpartan]

I suggest taking a look at my Let's Play series. You will get a good idea of how I start out and how you can create a starter base that can be expanded as you move forward. Here is a link to the first episode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDbq35je9eHqJo

[@mvendi86]

Think I might give this a try.

[@americanrebel2346]

How deep does is the base like where the spikes are and what is the width of it and does this base still work today because I have heard zombies don’t take fall damage now?

[@GrandSpartan]

This style base was from way back on Alpha 14. Where as it may work early game in Alpha 16, I would not use something this small, nor would I use the 60 pillar design. The feral radiated zombies on harder difficulties will chew right through to you. There are many options on my base design playlist to choose from for style of defense. Most zombies do take fall damage still, but the feral radiated zombies will regen what they lost in health from the fall. I do not use free fall pits now unless they are defended with turrets/ traps.

[@americanrebel2346]

Grand Spartan okay which best would be your best one for starters like me for instance I’m on day 8 and need a base to build and I have no idea what to build and I would like to do some of your ideas but which one would be best for me?

[@JS-wk4oe]

hey I built an above ground farm and a wall around some of my above ground area... will that make zombies not favor jumping in the pit?

[@GrandSpartan]

I would have to see a picture or video to understand what you are asking. They will go to where ever you are located. If you are standing in that garden behind the wall, then yes, they will go over or through that wall to get to you.

[@JS-wk4oe]

So imgur.com/a/e6fcb you can see the pit to the top, to the left of the cursor is the above-ground farm (feeds one person) and by the door to the farm, is the hatch down to the actual bunker. Is the door (between cursor and player hand) going to make them prefer to try and go that way, to get to me, rather than hopping into the pit, if I'm waiting for kills at the reinforced concrete bars or below in the spike repair area? I wanted to have a 'known safe' place to surface from my bunker, unlike your video where you exit to the open and may have to melee remnants of a horde.

[@GrandSpartan]

Everything looks good man.Nice looking base. However, if the horde comes from the direction of the garden, they will attack that garden to get to where your at. May want to upgrade it to concrete to make sure they don't break through before you can take them out.

[@JS-wk4oe]

I'd sooner tear the garden down, hell, tear down everything topside, to ensure they want to go in the pit. That wall is only like, 2nd level wood. I don't like the way it turned out anyway. I think having any topside structure is going to confuse the AI away from the trap. It'll just take forever to demolish it all.

[@JS-wk4oe]

Grand Spartan​ do I need to remove all my surface structure for them to want to jump in the pit, as in, does the build require you to be all underground? I think they're drawn to the door on my wall.

[@derpypony477]

Can you post the music that was used?

[@trentanfranz4893]

Is there a way to set a "drain" for the loot to fall below the spikes?

[@GrandSpartan]

You can use 1/4 blocks or 50 pillars to let the bodies fall through the floor. The corpses will spawn back up top, but if you are fast, you can loot the bodies before they turn to corpses.

[@Armyballer48]

great build...however...i want to replicate it...any step by step plans for it? How deep this...how wide that...etc...

[@GrandSpartan]

Here is a speed build of that base. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYu1dIGdicSpb5Y

[@KingdomCody]

When I last played this (my first time) I got swarmed my first night and I couldn't get anything built, how would a newbie like me get started?

[@Ready0men]

The devs say to dig into the ground for the first night. This information may be outdated though they said that a while ago and it might not work anymore, but might as well give it a try.

[@NoctiferiusImmanis]

Either bury into the ground or use the ruins of an existant building.

[@luisvenegas385]

It's been a year since you commented how good are you now ???

[@cameron8817]

I know Im a bit late but is this random gen or navez? If it is navez may I have the coordinates to this location?

[@GrandSpartan]

This is random gen.

[@cameron8817]

Rip I cant seem to find a good location in Navezgane for a base like this.

[@sessy33]

how the hell do zombies leave you alone that long to build that base? I swear I get mini horded every few minutes it seems, i went with a simple house and I dug a trench and fill it with floor spikes and wall spikes then top of wall level i put barbed wire and these things are fucking my shit up man lol, they keep digging inward towards my house and as soon as me and 2 friends kill off the mini horde I start making repairs but another mini horde comes before im even close to finished... day 39 atm, and I think my friend put settings of normal. We made our base next to the trader if that matters, idk man, it just seems like something is wrong we getting hit way too often. I did learn something cool from your vids man, i really love the fix the spikes from under tactic, would make my life easier lol you know how many times ive fallen in my own spike trench and died trying to fix each individual spike, using wood frames to move around the trench safely lol. this idea seems way better haha

[@sessy33]

also, do zombies take fall damage? how far down would you need to make the drop to make them die instantly? Does a higher fall make them take more damage from the spikes when they land on em? plz and ty

[@Amanoob105]

From what I've heard they die after falling some thing like 30+ blocks and I've seen a video or two where they gave up at about 20 deep and then put some spikes down there to 'help them the rest of the way'. As for how did he not get mobbed? My bet is he turned off zombies in the options for the purpose of being able to make this to show others. That or there was a very big wall around him while he was doing it all.

[@gileyoncey2933]

The latter option would be reasonable considering his day

[@xvariable7711]

Same thing happens to me and my buddy , plus we get several screamers all at once every couple of mins .... or seconds .... lol

[@Dramier]

What are the blocks underneath the spikes?

[@GrandSpartan]

The blocks under the large spikes are 1/4 blocks

[@TheHoardingPeon]

i have a problem with this pit when i kill alots of zombie in it they fall in the ground so no loot or almost no loot any idea hownto fix this?

[@GrandSpartan]

I have never had that issue. If you check out the play through I am currently doing, I use this same design. If I hit the zombies after they have died, they do disappear. I think that is a glitch. Just make sure you don't hit them with your club after they are dead.

[@MrCodplayer1011]

I have question on how did you know where there going to fall

[@Senfree]

They will just go in there to try to get to you. There path finder AI will just draw them there.

[@PlntPeace]

Plus they are attracted to the forge and campfire, if they are on. Not sure when they're off if they are.

[@MrDaniel1991]

how grat is the digging zone? 10*15?

[@MrDaniel1991]

great

[@GrandSpartan]

Not sure what you are asking.

[@bradleymichels8818]

im gonn try iti wont a underhround base with a beach

[@manikin3095]

Could you give an estimate of how long this base would hold up?

[@GrandSpartan]

If you watch the last part of the video, I took out the 322 day horde with the wood surrounding the pit upgraded to how you see it. The spike pit would have to be upgraded to concrete pillars as seen in the video for day 21 and beyond. This base will hold up as long as you play the game.

[@manikin3095]

+Grand Spartan alright thank you, that's what I figured when I saw the pillars instead, and they even more so when I saw the day. Nice work on all your videos, keep it up!

[@masteryojogroskreutz440]

+Grand Spartan great base man check out gaming4kicks...he's not at day 322 but decent strongh

[@kiandewinne694]

How deep did you go? And how wide?

[@GrandSpartan]

Check out the Let's Play series. I create a base by day seven that is more up to date than this build. It is very easy to build and maintain. It is also easily expanded for later hordes.

[@heyjack__7905]

Nice ☺

[@supaquick9264]

Is there a possibility u can do a tutorial not a speed build so I can make this for my self

[@GrandSpartan]

Just click on the gear and change the speed to 0.25. Will make the video slow enough that you will be able to build it block for block. 11X11x5 for spike level and 5x5x4 for forge area

[@braxtonj9223]

Grand Spartan thanks I was just getting ready to ask dimensions. Keep up the good work!!!

[@ParkoreGamer]

I can never build awesome bases like these because I'm either hoarded by zombies or my equipment isn't good enough to be able to mine that out fast enough

[@GrandSpartan]

With minimal skills, effort, and tools, this can easily be done by day 14. You may not have the upgraded spike pit with pillars as shown in the beginning until day 21, but the rest of the build is just wood and a small bit of scrap iron. Take a look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/gF7afmBrlpyKpZY. It is the early version to this base. Also, watch my 21 day play through to see how I farmed the materials to build a much larger bunker out of concrete and steel by day 21.

[@immunepyrex631]

What's the highest day you've been up o in a world?

[@GrandSpartan]

We usually reset the server after 400-500 days. Most of the fun you have is within the first 28 days or so. After a couple hundred days, it gets a bit stale. When A13 hit, it seemed as though we couldn't get 100 days without having to wipe due to a patch.

[@immunepyrex631]

+Grand Spartan interesting. I just started playing on Xbox one. Love challenging myself to build the designs and so much fun

[@camsznn]

any one know how wide the base is in the first square of 5 deep

[@GrandSpartan]

The pillars around the spike pit are 5 x 5 at a depth of 5.

[@joshuapichardo1602]

How deep is it and how wide is it

[@GrandSpartan]

11X11x5 for spike level and 5x5x4 for forge area

[@alecaraiza8486]

Do you play 7 days to die on ps4 by any chance?

[@GrandSpartan]

PC

[@armandovillegas4559]

how deep do you dig

[@GrandSpartan]

5 blocks to the base of the spike pit and another 4 down for the crafting room.

[@jaydenwestendorf4840]

Can u make a tutorial not a speed build but regler one

[@njdavis8443]

So zombies take fall damage as long as they don't land on a corpse or hay bale

[@GrandSpartan]

They do on alpha 15 PC. I don't think they take fall damage on console being that it is still on Alpha 14.

[@cameronbarrett1800]

Wouldn't the zombies go through the trap door

[@schydvs]

You'd think so but they don't. They can't attack down. The reason is they were able to in early game versions, but the zombies would sometimes glitch and randomly attack objects and they would tunnel way down in the ground / destroying the map.With this base, the spike pit entrance is the only way deeper for the zombies.

[@Annomaster3]

Boarded up a house in middle of nowhere, put 2 layers of spikes all around, got my ass kicked. I crie evrytiem.

[@austonreeves3048]

i did the same thing starting off but i did 8 rows of spikes all the way around and did pretty damn good

[@armandovillegas4559]

thanks

[@thomascerto2484]

anyone getting this to work with zombie ai not falling anymore?

[@GrandSpartan]

You will now be better served creating a base like this but opposite of what you see here. The pit should be around the outside and the base, or where you stand, on the inside. If you are playing on Alpha 16, this build is no longer viable. This build was done all the way back on Alpha 14.

[@thomascerto2484]

thnks, I play on xbox one. it seems to work way better now that ive ramped down to the spikes. z's are much more likely to walk down and fall in its not perfect but it works.

[@Neysehadi]

I don't know what I am doing wrong with this base, but I keep insta dying to cop explotions with this one.

[@GrandSpartan]

Watch how I handle the cops. As soon as they drop in, I jump right on them. If you don't have a high enough weapon level, you may have to hit/shoot them once or twice then step away. Always remember that the cop explosion has a 3 block radius. Don't worry about ferals or other zombies, just position yourself in such a way that you can take the cops out as soon as possible.They are the only threat with their explosion in a pillar system base. Also note that I give myself plenty of room in this base to move around so that I can get away from their explosions if I can't kill them in time.

[@arturopuebla4924]

how that a starter base

[@GrandSpartan]

It is a simple hole in the ground that only uses wood and scrap iron. It can be upgraded for day 14 and beyond without changing anything but the spike pit.

[@alecaraiza8486]

I'm building my own gaming computer. Could we play together sometime😂it would be awesome

[@GrandSpartan]

Right now we have friends only on our server. I may open it up to subs in the future!

[@mrdonaldtrump160]

Is this creative world

[@aaroneaston9419]

No it's not

[@MMUSHcom]

I love your building ideas man. Check out my base I made from some of my vids and tell me what you think. 1st base on the game that is elaborate enough to be proud enough to share! Subed to you!

[@GrandSpartan]

Good stuff man! Thank you for sharing! Subbed to you as well!

[@MMUSHcom]

+Grand Spartan thanks bro! This game is fkn awesome!!

[@rmbwemanplays2996]

how is he getting really good loot from the zombies!!!?!!?!!?!?!?!!??!!???!?!??!!!?!!??!???!?!??!??!?? ?!?!?!???!?!?!??!!?!!??!

[@johnard5350]

Probably has high scavenging

[@Freddeboy28]

Hes on day 322, with 250 health xD im guessing he has maxed out scavenging and Quality Joe and most likely everything else u can upgrade.

[@nathanpercival8243]

he is on day 319+

[@nbn292]

These fucking intros....

[@redshot1015]

so dumb showing advanced tools doingg thhis .. great video just non reallistic

[@GrandSpartan]

Please take a look at my Alpha 15 Let's Play series. I have a better, more efficient design than this built by day 7. I used advance tools to make this "speed build", otherwise the video would have been 1 hour instead of 30 minutes. That being said, it still does not take away the fact that this base can easily be accomplished by day 7 of before. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDbq35je9eHqJo