Spawn items determine what players start with when they first join or create a new character. You can provide specific tools, weapons, or supplies to give players an advantage.
Item IDs are case-sensitive. Use the exact format shown above. Invalid IDs will be ignored.
Configuring Spawn Items
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your server.

- Click the Settings tab and select Project Zomboid World Settings.

- Locate the Spawn Items setting under Entities & Mobs.

- Click Save and Start your server.
Setting Spawn Items
Enter item IDs separated by commas. For example:
Base.Axe,Base.Bag_BigHikingBag
This gives players an axe and a large hiking bag when they spawn.
Common Item IDs
| Item | ID |
|---|---|
| Axe | Base.Axe |
| Baseball Bat | Base.BaseballBat |
| Hammer | Base.Hammer |
| Crowbar | Base.Crowbar |
| Kitchen Knife | Base.KitchenKnife |
| Water Bottle (Full) | Base.WaterBottleFull |
| Canned Beans | Base.CannedBeans |
| Bandage | Base.Bandage |
| Flashlight | Base.Flashlight |
| Screwdriver | Base.Screwdriver |
| Big Hiking Bag | Base.Bag_BigHikingBag |
| School Bag | Base.Bag_Schoolbag |
Example Configurations
Survival Starter Kit
Base.Axe,Base.WaterBottleFull,Base.CannedBeans,Base.Bandage,Base.Flashlight
Basic tools and supplies for early survival.
Combat Ready
Base.BaseballBat,Base.KitchenKnife,Base.Bandage,Base.Bandage
Weapons for immediate zombie fighting.
Explorer Kit
Base.Bag_BigHikingBag,Base.Flashlight,Base.WaterBottleFull,Base.Map
Equipment for exploring and traveling.
Empty Start (Hardcore)
Leave the field empty for no starting items. Players must scavenge everything.
Finding More Item IDs
You can find more item IDs by:
- Checking the Project Zomboid wiki
- Looking in mod documentation
- Using the admin console with the
additemcommand
Spawn items are configured. New players will receive the specified items when they create their character.

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