TBBasicNeeds

10€/50€
Setup Work Medium
No Server Wipe
Types.xml required
Stable
Full Translated

Ratings and reviews

4.8
4 Reviews

Changelog

Version: 2.18.0

Improvement

  • improve calculation of clothes dirt state.

Version: 2.17.0

Add license server for Russia

Version: 2.16.0

Feature

  • static washing machines and dryers stores now also Items and Money inside and the On/Off State

Version: 2.15.1

Fix

  • Compatibilty to Terje. Basic Needs Hud will hide on Start Screen Menu from Terje Mod. Thx to 🇪🇦☠El Susurrador for contributing

Version: 2.15.0

Feature

  • update Notification System from TBLib (min Version 4.0.0)

Feature List

Survival isn't just about the food you eat, but how your body handles it.

Experience a new level of realism in DayZ with TBBasicNeeds. This mod expands the classic survival experience by introducing essential human needs: manage your metabolism, track your physical hygiene, and keep your clothes clean. Featuring a full-scale laundry infrastructure and deep tactical mechanics, TBBasicNeeds is the ultimate addition for hardcore survival servers.

Below is a detailed list of features:

🚽 Advanced Metabolic System (Excretion)

Introduces biological needs that go beyond simple hunger and thirst for a more immersive survival experience.

  • New Survival Actions: Players can interact with their environment to:
    • Pee: Relieve bladder pressure.
    • Poop: Relieve bowel pressure.
    • Pee & Poop: Combined action for efficiency.
  • Physical Persistence: These actions leave physical evidence (TB_PeeGround / TB_PooGround) on the terrain.
  • Hygiene Integration: Neglecting these needs or performing them improperly will directly impact the cleanliness of your clothing.

👕 Dynamic Hygiene & Clothing Degradation

Clothing now tracks its own "Dirtiness" state, requiring regular maintenance.

  • Visual States: Clothing items transition through five distinct levels:
    • Clean
    • Dusty
    • Soiled
    • Rancid
    • Putrid 🤢
  • Disease Mechanics: Wearing unhygienic clothing significantly increases the chance of contracting:
    • Salmonella
    • Cholera
    • Influenza
  • Global Dirt Accumulation: Dirt accumulates naturally over time, influenced by player activity.

🌍 Body Zones

Server owners can control dirt accumulation rates via player-defined body zones.

  • Body Part Scaling: Configure dirt increments for specific body regions and clothing slots (e.g., Head, Hands, Feet, Torso).
  • Granular Control: Define how fast different parts of the player or their gear get dirty during regular activities or metabolic actions (Pee/Poo).
  • Server Customization: Fully configurable via TBBNZoneConfig (Supports slots like Headgear, Mask, Gloves, Vest, Legs, Feet, etc.).

🧺 Laundry & Cleaning Infrastructure

Stay clean using a variety of methods, from primitive wells to modern appliances.

  • Manual Washing: Wash your body or individual clothing items at Wells, Ponds, or Rivers.
  • Washing Machines:
    • Advanced cleaning for all clothing slots (Headgear, Vest, Backpack, etc.).
    • Requires Energy (Battery), Water (Jerrycan), and Detergent.
    • Animated "Spin" cycles with custom audio.
  • Tumble Dryers: Quickly dry wet clothing after a wash cycle.
  • Static/Public Laundry:
    • Placeable "Public" versions of machines that can be configured to require payment.
    • Supports different price tiers (1-minute vs 10-minute cycles).

⚙️ Administration & Technical Features

  • Modular Config: Deep control over consumption rates (energy/water/detergent per minute) and cleaning effectiveness.
  • Live Reload: Admins can use the [Admin] Reload Config action to apply changes without restarting the server.
  • Custom HUD: A dedicated interface (with configurable colors) to track hygiene and metabolic status.
  • Global Localization: Fully translated into:
    • English, German, Russian, Czech, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Japanese.

📦 Included Assets

  • Items: Washing Machines (Deployable & Static), Tumble Dryer, Detergent.
  • Sounds: Looping engine sounds, "Finished" notifications, and payment coin sounds.
  • UI: Custom icons for "Piss & Schiss" metrics.

Ratings and reviews

lmg6982
4/5/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – A Must-Have for Hardcore Survival Servers

If you're serious about turning DayZ into a truly immersive survival experience, TBBasicNeeds is an absolute game-changer.

This mod doesn’t just add features—it completely redefines what survival means. Instead of the usual food-and-water loop, it introduces a deeply realistic metabolic system, where players must manage real human needs like urination and defecation. It might sound simple at first, but the way it integrates into gameplay is incredibly well thought out and adds a whole new layer of tension and realism.

The hygiene system is where this mod truly shines. Clothing degradation isn’t just visual—it has real consequences. Watching your gear go from Clean to Putrid while risking diseases like Cholera or Salmonella adds a constant survival pressure that fits perfectly into hardcore environments.

What really impressed me is the laundry system. From washing your clothes in rivers to running full washing machines and tumble dryers with power, water, and detergent requirements—it’s incredibly immersive. The animated cycles and sound design make it feel like a natural part of the world rather than just another mechanic.

Server owners will also love the customisation options. The body zone system allows for precise control over dirt accumulation, and the live config reload feature is a huge quality-of-life bonus. No need for constant restarts—just tweak and go.

On top of that, the custom HUD, wide language support, and overall polish show just how much effort has gone into this mod.

Final Verdict: TBBasicNeeds is not just a mod—it’s a full survival overhaul. It adds depth, realism, and meaningful player decisions without feeling gimmicky. For any server aiming for realism or hardcore gameplay, this is an essential addition.

Highly recommended. Instantly earned a permanent spot on our server.

rmf2637
rmf2637
3/23/2026

TBBasicNeeds is a well-developed mod that adds realistic physiological needs like using the toilet, urination, and personal hygiene, including washing yourself and your clothes. The mechanics are detailed and immersive, making survival gameplay feel more authentic and engaging. It’s a great addition for players who enjoy deeper realism and expanded survival systems.

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1soupsoupsoup1
3/22/2026

Yes there is free mod like this out there but they do not have the level on configuration server owners need. This version is a must have and is highly made for server owners to easily suit this mod to their needs

glory.star
glory.star
3/22/2026

An excellent mod and mechanics for diversifying the gameplay.