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7 Days to Die – 20 Best Perks Tier List, Ranked

Time to up your game a bit.

If you’re an avid 7 Days to Die player, then chances are that you’ve been sinking many, many hours into its zombie-infested world and have been trying to get the most out of the resources it gives you. One way to get ahead in 7 Days to Die is by unlocking and equipping Perks along the way to make your character better at various aspects of gameplay. But with there being so many to choose from, how can you figure out which ones are the best? Well, we’ve got a complete ranked tier list for the 20 best Perks in 7 Days to Die. So, let’s check them out!

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7 Days to Die – 20 Best Perks Tier List, Ranked

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S-Tier

The best of the best

  • Dead Eye – Use rifles to kill enemies with a single shot.
  • Parkour – Allows you to climb and move around the world effortlessly.
  • Rule 1: Cardio – Allows you to get away from zombies easier and faster.
  • Pack Mule – It lets players carry more items without movement penalties.

A-Tier

You need to own these

  • Gunslinger – You master SMGs as well as have the ability to craft pistols.
  • Lock Picking – Break fewer locks and pick locks faster.
  • Run and Gun – Hip fire accuracy is improved as well as you can run faster whilst reloading guns.
  • Pain Tolerance – You can rebound from attacks longer and react quicker.

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B-Tier

Worth trying out

  • Deep Cuts – Specialization in bladed melee weapons for stronger attacks.
  • The Daring Adventurer – Get better rewards for completing quests.
  • Boomstick – Better accuracy with shotguns and are able to reload much quicker.
  • Hidden Strike – You can stealth kill unalerted enemies.

C-Tier

Could be useful

  • Animal Tracker – You won’t go hungry and you can track animals further.
  • Javelin Master – Throwing spears has more accuracy and damage.
  • Machine Gunner – Specialization in automatic weapons for better damage.
  • Well Insulated – You can take the weather better than normal.

D-Tier

Only in certain situations

  • The Brawler – You are better at hand-to-hand combat and can disarm enemies.
  • Living Off the Land – You can plant crops with your hands or a tool.
  • Charismatic Nature – You can lead your community in battle, giving them a better chance of succeeding.
  • From the Shadows – Moving around in the dark is less noisy and you are less likely to be alerted.

So, now you know our tiered rankings of the 20 best perks in 7 Days to Die! Be sure to check out some of our other great guides too, such as “8 Best Games Like Conan Exiles”. And don’t forget to like Gamer Journalist on Facebook so that you can be kept up to date on all things 7 Days to Die in the future.

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Nathaniel Litt
Hi! I'm Nathaniel; Star Wars nerd, musician, and active daydreamer. When it comes to gaming, I'll try anything at least once. My mains though are FPS, Action-Adventure, and Puzzle-Platformers.