How to Adjust the Loot Distribution on Your DayZ Server
You can adjust the spawn rates and quantities of items via the types.xml file.
Stop the server
Stop your server via the dashboard.Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP.Open types.xml
Open the filetypes.xmlin the directory:/mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db/types.xml/mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db/types.xmlNote
For Livonia, the file is located at
/mpmissions/dayzOffline.enoch/db/types.xml.Adjust item
Find the desired item and adjust the values. Example for ammunition:xml<type name="Ammo_545x39"> <nominal>120</nominal> <lifetime>14400</lifetime> <restock>1800</restock> <min>80</min> <quantmin>20</quantmin> <quantmax>60</quantmax> <cost>100</cost> </type><type name="Ammo_545x39"> <nominal>120</nominal> <lifetime>14400</lifetime> <restock>1800</restock> <min>80</min> <quantmin>20</quantmin> <quantmax>60</quantmax> <cost>100</cost> </type>Setting Description nominalMaximum amount on the map minMinimum amount on the map lifetimeLifetime in seconds restockTime until respawn quantmin/quantmaxMin/max stack size costSpawn priority Start the server
Save the file and start your server.
Warning
A faulty types.xml can prevent your server from starting. Always make a backup of the file before making changes.
Tip
There are online tools like DayZ Editor or the DayZ Loot Editor that make editing the types.xml easier.