How To Buff Other Players In 7 Days To Die
To buff another player in 7 Days to Die, you need to use the buffplayer command in the console. First, open the console by pressing F1, then enter the command buffplayer \[player name or ID\] \[buff ID\], replacing the bracketed information with the correct details. If you don't know the player's ID, you can find it by typing listplayers and looking for the number next to their name in the console output.
- Step 1: Open the console:
- Press the F1 key on your keyboard to open the console window.
- Step 2: Find the player's ID (if needed):
- Type listplayers and press Enter.
- Find the player's name in the output and note the number next to it. This is their player ID.
- Step 3: Use the buffplayer command:
- Type buffplayer followed by the player's name or ID and the buff you want to apply.
- For example, to give a player named "Steve" the "Red Tea" buff, you would type: buffplayer Steve buffRedTea.
- To give a player with the ID "101" the "Red Tea" buff, you would type: buffplayer 101 buffRedTea.
- Press Enter to execute the command.
To remove a buff from another player in 7 Days to Die, you must use the console command debuffplayer \[name player\].
Setting Up The Admin Command Console
Configuring the admin command console in 7 Days to Die is essential for any player who wants to cheat alone or for administrators who need to manage a server.
To use the most powerful commands (such as God Mode, flying, or accessing the creative menu), you must first enable debugging or creative mode features.
Debug Mode
- Debug mode gives you access to developer tools, including God Mode and the ability to fly.
- To enable God mode:
- Open the console (F1).
- Type the command: dm or debugmenu on
- Once activated:
- Press G to activate God Mode (invincibility).
- Press H to activate Fly Mode (Noclip).
Creative Mode
- This allows you to access a menu with all the blocks and items in the game.
- Open the console (F1).
- Type the command: cm or creativemenu
- Once activated:
- Press U to open the Creative Menu.
Spectator Mode
- This is the simplest method if you just want to enter or exit spectator mode.
- Open the console (F1).
- Type the command: sm or spectatormode
- Ready
- Exiting Spectator Mode:
- Press F1 again, type the same command, and press Enter to deactivate it and return to your character.
Commands To Buff Players
Once you know how to access the console, you can use commands to manipulate the world and players:
Buff Name | Effect | Example of Use |
|---|---|---|
giveself | It gives you an item. | giveself gunAK47 6 (Gives you an AK-47 of quality 6) |
giveselfxp | It gives you a certain amount of experience. | giveselfxp 5000 |
settime | Change the time of day. | settime day o settime 1000 (10:00 a. m.) |
teleport | It teleports you to coordinates. | teleport 500 75 -200 |
buff | Applies a positive effect (buff) to your character. | buff god (Grants invincibility) |
spawnentity | Generate an entity (zombie, animal). | spawnentity Player 500 (Generates 500 units of the Player entity at your position, if you are an admin with the ID of the entity you want) |
Permission Level Command in 7 Days to Die
The "Permission Level" concept in 7 Days to Die is fundamental for multiplayer server administration, as it defines which console commands a player is allowed to execute.
The system is based on a numerical scale where lower numbers grant higher authority.
- The system operates within a range from 0 to 1000 (or higher, though 1000 is the default value for regular players):
| Permission Level | Designation | Authority |
0 | Super Admin | Maximum control. Can execute all commands. |
1 - 999 | Administrator/Moderator | Custom levels. Authority decreases as the number increases. |
1000 | Regular Player | Access only to basic commands (like help or gettime). |
Server Commands
To open the console interface, press F1. Then, input one of the following commands and press Enter.
- List of most frequently used commands:
Command | Effect |
|---|---|
admin add <name / entity id / Steam ID> <permission level> | Add a player to the admin list at a specific permission level. You can either use the player’s entity ID, their name, or their Steam ID. Permission levels can have any value between 0 (maximum) and 1000 (none). |
admin remove < name/entity id / Steam ID> | Remove a player from the admin list. |
ban add <name / entity id / Steam ID> <duration> <duration unit> \[reason\] | Ban a player from the game for <duration> in <duration units> with an optional message explaining the \[reason\]. Duration units can be expressed in minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. |
ban list | Print a list of banned players to the console. |
ban remove < name/entity id / Steam ID> | Remove a player from the ban list. |
kick < name/entity id / Steam ID> \[reason\] | Kick a player from the game and display the \[reason\]. |
kickall \[reason\] | Kick all players from the game and display the \[reason\]. |
killall | Kill all players and entities. |
listplayers | List all players with IDs, positions, health, stats, IP address, etc. |
saveworld | Save the world. |
say <message> | Send a message from the server to all connected clients. |
whitelist add < name/player id / Steam ID> | Add a player to the whitelist. |
whitelist list | Display whitelisted players. |
whitelist remove < name/player id / Steam ID> | Remove a player from the whitelist. |
cp list | Display a list of command permissions. 1000 is the lowest (guest or normal player) while 0 is the highest (host or admin). |
loglevel | It is an important tool for advanced server administration and debugging, and it is also a command for managing log messages. |
shownormals | This command is used to toggle the display of the Normal Map within the graphics engine's gBuffer, resulting in a dramatic visual change on screen, useful for artists and developers. |
teleport | The teleport command in 7 Days to Die is one of the most commonly used console commands by administrators and players in debug or cheat mode, as it allows them to move instantly across the game's vast map. |
Tips For New Players Who Join
For a new player joining a 7 Days to Die multiplayer server, the use of console commands depends on the permissions granted by the administrator.
Most new players will only have access to very basic and informational commands. If you are not an administrator or do not have special privileges (often called command permissions), many of the powerful commands (such as giveself or killall) will not work.
Server Survival Tips (Beyond Commands)
- Read the Rules: The golden rule on any server. Most servers have strict rules about where to build (not on POIs), what kind of language to use, and whether or not PvP (Player versus Player) interaction is allowed.
- Land Claim Block: As soon as you can, craft and place a Land Claim Block. This block protects an area around your base, reducing the damage other players and zombies can cause, and preventing others from building nearby.
- Be Friendly and Ask: Use the chat (T by default) to say hello. If you have a question about the rules, commands, or locations, ask. The 7D2D community is usually very helpful.
- Join a Party: If you are playing with friends, join their party (press I to open your inventory, then go to the Party tab). Being in a party allows you to share experience (XP) and quests.
- Loot: Do not open other players' death bags or rob chests at their bases. This is grounds for banning on almost all PvE (Player versus Environment) servers.
Give A New Player A Starting Kit
To give a new player a starter kit using a command, you need to be the server administrator (or the host with console permissions) and use the giveself command repeatedly.
The command is: giveself <object name> <quality level> <quantity> <place in inventory>
The giveself command always gives the object to the person who types the command (the administrator). There is no simple command like giveplayer.
To give the kit to a new player, you must:
- Ensure that the player is connected to the server.
- Open the console by pressing F1.
- Type the command teleport <player name> and press Enter.
- Example: teleport NewSurvivor
- Once you are right next to the player, type all the giveself commands from your list.
- The items will be added to the player's inventory, as the giveself command places them in the inventory of the nearest entity (in this case, you teleported to their location, and commands used by an administrator often target nearby players, especially if you use the true parameter).
Alternative Method: Creative Menu (CM)
- Open the console with F1.
- Type cm and press Enter (this activates the Creative Menu).
- Open your inventory (I) and you will see a tab for creative items (with a light bulb icon or a side menu).
- Find the items you want and drag and drop them into the inventory of the player next to you.
- Once you're done, open the console and type cm again to deactivate the menu.
Example of the Starter Kit
Object | Object ID | Quality | Quantity | Full Command (Example) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stone Axe/Pickaxe | meleeToolAxeT0StoneAxe | 1 | 1 | giveself meleeToolAxeT0StoneAxe 1 1 true |
Clean Water | drinkJarPureMineralWater | 1 | 5 | giveself drinkJarPureMineralWater 1 5 true |
Food (Beef Stew) | foodMeatStew | 1 | 5 | giveself foodMeatStew 1 5 true |
Bandages (Healing) | medicalBandage | 1 | 10 | giveself medicalBandage 1 10 true |
Wooden Block | resourceWood | 1 | 500 | giveself resourceWood 1 500 true |
Claims Block | landClaimBlock | 1 | 1 | giveself landClaimBlock 1 1 true |
Conclusion
7 Days to Die console commands are essential for taking full control of the game.
Use the commands to manage players, change game settings on the fly, and display useful debug information. If you ever forget what a command does, use this list to refresh your memory.
By: Exequiel P
Updated on: 21/10/2025
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