Configuring Loot Spawn Settings on a DayZ Server

Loot settings control how often items spawn, their locations, and overall rarity. This tutorial will guide you through customizing loot tables, spawn rates, and item distribution on your DayZ server.

📌 Prerequisites

• A DayZ server hosted with VolticHost.

• Access to the server files via FTP or File Manager.

• Basic knowledge of loot economy settings.

1️⃣ Accessing Loot Configuration Files

1. Connect to your server via FTP or File Manager.

2. Navigate to the loot economy directory:

   /mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db/
   

3. Locate the following files:

   • types.xml → Controls item spawn rates.

   • cfgspawnabletypes.xml → Defines item attachments.

   • events.xml → Manages dynamic loot events.

✅ You are now in the loot configuration directory!

2️⃣ Adjusting Loot Spawn Rates

1. Open types.xml in a text editor.

2. Find the item you want to adjust (e.g., an M4 rifle):

   <type name="M4A1">
       <nominal>10</nominal>
       <min>2</min>
       <lifetime>7200</lifetime>
       <restock>30</restock>
       <quantmin>0.2</quantmin>
       <quantmax>1</quantmax>
   </type>
   

3. Modify the key values:

   • <nominal> → The maximum number of items allowed on the map.

   • <min> → The minimum number of items that will always exist.

   • <lifetime> → The time (in seconds) before an item despawns.

   • <restock> → How often the item respawns.

4. Save the file after making changes.

✅ Loot spawn rates have been customized!

3️⃣ Configuring Item Attachments and Variants

1. Open cfgspawnabletypes.xml in a text editor.

2. Locate the weapon or item you want to modify:

   <type name="M4A1">
       <attachments>
           <item name="ACOGOptic"/>
           <item name="Mag_STANAG_30Rnd"/>
       </attachments>
   </type>
   

3. Add or remove attachments as needed.

4. Save the file after making modifications.

✅ Item attachments have been updated!

4️⃣ Restarting the Server to Apply Loot Changes

1. Stop the server via your hosting panel.

2. Start the server again to load the new loot settings.

3. Join the server and verify loot distribution in-game.

✅ Your custom loot settings are now live!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully configured loot spawn settings on your DayZ server! Customizing loot rates and item attachments enhances gameplay and balance.

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀