How To Configure PvP and PvE On Your 7 Days To Die Server

Last updated 15 Aug 2025

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Available PvP/PvE Settings

Below you can find all available PvP settings along with their game modifiers.

Setting

Name

Description

0

PvE

Players cannot damage one another under any circumstances.

1

Kill Allies Only

Players can only damage each other if both agree to it by adding each other to their Allies list using the in game players menu.

2

Kill Strangers Only

Players can damage each other UNLESS they are Allies. (Default)

3

Kill Everyone

Players can damage everyone, regardless of Allied status

Configuring PvP/PvE

1 Login to the Kinetic Panel and Stop your server.

2 Go to the File Manager

Kinetic Panel File Manager

3 Open serverconfig.xml.

4 Locate the PlayerKillingMode option.

5 After value= enter your PvP configuration.