With thousands of servers available for DayZ players, it can be hard to pick one that fits your needs. Some are higher quality than others, while some integrate role-play mechanics into the game. This article will go over various DayZ server types so you can find the one for you.
Best Servers for DayZ
After some evaluations of numerous servers, we have concluded that those listed below are the best ones available at the current moment. Included is a server for everyone; whether you are looking for PVE, exploring, or trying to go more hardcore, we have you covered. Here are our top ten picks for DayZ Servers.
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DayZ Underground
The first server on this list is fast-paced, aiming to test players’ DayZ skills. Focused on being an organic role-play server, your interactions are more natural and delivered well. This server is exceptional, with really cool laws, and it boasts one of the best communities of players who are incredibly creative but dangerous simultaneously.
You’ll need to be on alert as there are possibilities of being captured or rescuing a friend from being tortured by using a Blood Transfusion. You’ll never know what you will find, as it has many items and loot to discover. There is never a dull moment on this server, and it is hard to express how incredible the experience is in writing, so you must check it out yourself.
XDC DayZ
This server goes above and beyond to provide its user base with a solid experience. First-person only and zero tolerance towards cheating make this strict but still well worth it. From providing players with regular daily events to its complex base-building feature, you will pour hours into XDC.
Players can find clothing, cars, helicopters, and tons of military gear throughout the map, adding to the reward system of exploring. It is important to note that all loot is up for grabs regardless of your level, so you must act fast to get the rare finds.
Spaggies Namalsk Hardcore
Very few hardcore servers deliver an intense experience as great as Spaggies Namalsk. Starting with nothing but a watch and some flares, it feels like you are deserted on an island as your survival instincts instantly kick in. The brutality of the map has users constantly battling with the cold weather, adding to the survival nature of the game. You can stumble across players willing to lend a helping hand or others with malicious intentions trying to kill you.
Every decision on this server can make or break whether you survive through the night, from choosing whether to go into the city for supplies or build a fire so you can survive the deadly cold. Spaggies Namalsk takes some getting used to, but with practice, this makes for one of the best experiences on DayZ.
Absolute Zero Eden
Set on the map of Eden, this provides a tropical adventure with many points of interest worth checking out. This is the perfect server for those who want to explore the island and discover locations they haven’t seen before in the base game. Mods are included to improve clothing and building, and one that even adds a tiger to your gameplay.
Mostly filled with PVP, you’ll want to watch your back as there isn’t much team-based combat, although sometimes you may get lucky and run into a friendly ally. That said, there aren’t many players online at one time, allowing you to let the explorer in you shine through for a more relaxing experience.
Archon PVE
This is the perfect server for players who want to play PVE instead of PVP. Set on one of the most excellent maps of DayZ, it has everything you want from a server and more. Archon provides players with unique vehicles, safe zones, helicopters, trading, law, base building, weapons and clothing, and more.
Integrated into the server is a zero-kill policy, meaning you won’t have to watch your back for other players trying to kill you and loot your belongings. More importantly, there’s a lot of team-based combat against the zombies, making for one of the most outstanding server communities. It’s also a huge bonus that they have a responsive development team that continuously puts out updates to improve user experience.
LowZone
If you’re looking to spice up your DayZ experience with a bit of base-building, Lowzone is the server for you. This server is based in Portugal and is populated primarily by Portuguese-speaking players, but those willing to work to overcome the language barrier are in for a fun time.
This server comes ingrained with in-game currency and an in-depth bartering system you can use to trade for materials unique to the server. With these, you can build, expand, and furbish a base of operations. While the players can raid your home, it’s only allowed for a short timeframe during the day, so you’ll have plenty of time to set up defenses.
DayZ Dystopia
DayZ is already a pretty scary game, but DayZ Dystopia cranks the horror to eleven. Everything about this server is designed to make the zombie survival experience at the heart of DayZ even more terrifying. I’m both happy and afraid to report that it succeeds.
The zombies of DayZ Dystopia are even more aggressive than they are in the main game, so even the most experienced DayZ players will have to step up their game to avoid becoming food for the dead. Combine this with a black market system and a faction-based roleplay mechanic, and you’ve got a DayZ server that will satisfy players looking to experience the zombie apocalypse as viscerally as possible.
Kryptic
Let’s be honest; sometimes, you want to go mano y mano with another player with whom you’ve developed a serious (and hopefully healthy) rivalry. If you’re ready to face off with a dedicated friend/enemy, Kryptic is your best Dayz server.
These servers spotlight the competitive aspects of DayZ’s gameplay formula, seeding the in-game world with powerful weapons while nearly eliminating crafting/survival elements for the equation. Even zombies are rare on these servers; it’s just you, your fellow players, and everything you could ever need to settle a good old-fashioned grudge.
Rearmed
Rearmed is a prime example of a DayZ server that exists only to push the boundaries of what the main game can be. At its core, Rearmed is practically a vanilla server, but every baseline feature has been expanded to its reasonable extreme.
Rearmed introduced new weapons, vehicles, and gameplay mechanics like lockable doors and fully customizable missions, many of which are pulled directly from the popular team-based shooter Escape from Tarkov. These elements work seamlessly to deliver a high-voltage PVP experience that enhances to DayZ’s gameplay loop without sacrificing too much of its base charm.
Noobs Only
DayZ is a complicated game, one that asks a lot more of the player than most other multiplayer shooters. This means it can be difficult for new players to find their footing, but Noobs Only can make the process of beating the learning curve a lot easier.
Insulting name aside, Boobs Only is an excellent server for players who are still learning how to play DayZ. The server replaces raids with missions designed to teach players tricks and tips that will make them better at the game, and the server’s admins work overtime to build an easy-going atmosphere that will make inexperienced DayZ players feel welcome and ready to learn.
What’s the Best DayZ Server?
Each server has something unique, so you can’t go wrong with picking one over the other. Try them all out and see which one fits your playstyle the best! Hopefully, as these servers continue to improve, the number of DayZ players will rise again to return to what it once was.
DayZ is available now on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS5, and PC.
Published: Feb 1, 2024 02:05 pm