Does a horde always arrive exactly every seven days?
Only with that frequency and no random range configured. Worlds and servers can use different schedules or disable Blood Moons. Check the world settings and in-game warnings.
Link to this answerZombies, stealth and Blood Moons - FAQ
Understand enemy detection, screamers and special zombies, and prepare your defenses for a Blood Moon.
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Can I hide from a Blood Moon horde?
Ordinary stealth does not keep you safe because the horde can locate you. Prepare a defensive position and an escape route. Silence and darkness are not sufficient protection.
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No. When zombie digging is enabled, enemies can try to reach you through the ground. Underground bases still need stable construction, a controlled entrance and defenses.
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Safety is not guaranteed. You can lose the vehicle, run out of fuel or lose your route, while flying enemies remain dangerous. Do not base your first defense entirely on driving until morning.
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It is optional. A separate defensive position reduces the risk of losing all storage and production in one fight. Repair access, controlled enemy routes and a safe retreat matter most.
Link to this answerWhy do zombies attack my walls instead of following my path?
They evaluate available routes and obstacles. A broken path, inaccessible step or unattractive route can make them attack blocks instead. Test the entire route and keep an alternative defense ready.
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Local activity can increase the risk of screamers appearing. Running devices and other activity sources matter, not just gunfire. Reduce unnecessary production and defend the surrounding area.
Link to this answerDoes heatmap mean my character's temperature?
No. It is a common name for the activity system that can attract enemies. A cold biome does not remove production activity, and warming your character is a separate mechanic.
Link to this answerCan screamers still summon endless chains of other screamers?
In version 3.2, screamers were removed from the groups summoned by screamers. They can still appear independently due to activity. Older videos may describe different rules.
Link to this answerWhy did a zombie detect me while I was crouching?
Noise, light, movement, smell, distance and prior alertness also matter. Some locations contain encounters triggered by entering particular areas. Crouching does not make you invisible.
Link to this answerDoes every zombie have the same health?
No. Enemy type and variant matter, and world settings can also change combat. A normal zombie and its stronger variants are not equivalent just because they look similar.
Link to this answerHow do I fight radiated zombies?
Prepare enough damage for their health and regeneration. A modifier that disables radiated regeneration helps. It does not automatically remove every other resistance or ability.
Link to this answerWhy does the zombie with explosives on its chest explode?
The Demolisher has a detonation mechanism that can be triggered by hitting the relevant body part. React immediately to the arming signal and keep it away from important supports. Different weapons and traps may interact with the trigger differently.
Link to this answerAre world day, character level and game stage the same thing?
No. Day measures world time, level tracks character development, and game stage helps select some threats. Biome, party and settings can affect danger. An early day alone does not guarantee weak enemies.
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