How to Change the Player Spawn Points on a DayZ Server – BisectHosting

Changing the default player spawn points on a DayZ server allows administrators to spread out or concentrate player traffic, thereby reducing early-game coastal camping and encouraging exploration of the wider map. By moving spawn locations further inland or closer to specific high-risk areas, hosts can dramatically shift the server's initial difficulty and control how quickly players can access high-tier loot. Ultimately, customizing these entry points lets server owners create unique progression paths, ensuring that freshly spawned players experience a distinct, balanced start tailored to the community's playstyle.

Note: Make backups locally to save any necessary files.

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Go to the Files tab.

4. Choose mpmissions.

5. Select the desired map folder.

6. Open the cfgplayerspawnpoints.xml file.

7. Navigate to the <fresh/> tags. The <hop/> and <travel/> tags can be ignored.

Parameter	Description
<spawn_params>	The player's spawn parameters in meters. `dist_infected` = Distance from infected. `dist_player` = Distance from other players. `dist_static` = Distance from buildings.
<generator_params>	The area of the location the player will spawn in.
<group_params>	The grouped spawn location parameters. `enablegroups` = Enables or disables the group parameters. `groups_as_regular` = If group parameters are disabled, every listed group spawn point will act as a regular spawn point. `lifetime` = The timer for how long the group is active before changing. Input `-1` to disable. `counter` = Sets a number of players that will reset the group lifetime. Input `-1` to disable.
<generator_posbubbles>	The position of the spawn points. `group name="GroupName"` = Sets a group name when <group_params> is enabled. Specific `lifetime` and `counter` values can be used to override the default setting. The tag is not required if groups are disabled. `pos x="0000.000000" z="0000.000000"` = Spawn point coordinates.

8. Edit the desired settings.

Example with group spawns

    <fresh>
        <spawn_params>
            <min_dist_infected>30</min_dist_infected>
            <max_dist_infected>70</max_dist_infected>
            <min_dist_player>65</min_dist_player>
            <max_dist_player>150</max_dist_player>
            <min_dist_static>0</min_dist_static>
            <max_dist_static>2</max_dist_static>
        </spawn_params>
        <generator_params>
            <grid_density>4</grid_density>
            <grid_width>200</grid_width>
            <grid_height>200</grid_height>
            <min_dist_static>0</min_dist_static>
            <max_dist_static>2</max_dist_static>
            <min_steepness>-45</min_steepness>
            <max_steepness>45</max_steepness>
        </generator_params>
        <group_params>
            <enablegroups>true</enablegroups>
            <groups_as_regular>true</groups_as_regular>
            <lifetime>120</lifetime>
            <counter>2</counter>
        </group_params>
        <generator_posbubbles>
            <group name="Group1" lifetime="300" counter="25">
                <pos x="6063.018555" z="1931.907227" />
                <pos x="5933.964844" z="2171.072998" />
                <pos x="6199.782715" z="2241.805176" />
            </group>
            <group name="Group2" lifetime="-1" counter="25">
                <pos x="8040.858398" z="3332.236328" />
                <pos x="8207.115234" z="3115.650635" />
            </group>
            <group name="Group3">
                <pos x="8747.670898" z="2357.187012" />
            </group>
        </generator_posbubbles>
    </fresh>

Example without group spawns

    <fresh>
        <spawn_params>
            <min_dist_infected>30</min_dist_infected>
            <max_dist_infected>70</max_dist_infected>
            <min_dist_player>65</min_dist_player>
            <max_dist_player>150</max_dist_player>
            <min_dist_static>0</min_dist_static>
            <max_dist_static>2</max_dist_static>
        </spawn_params>
        <generator_params>
            <grid_density>4</grid_density>
            <grid_width>200</grid_width>
            <grid_height>200</grid_height>
            <min_dist_static>0</min_dist_static>
            <max_dist_static>2</max_dist_static>
            <min_steepness>-45</min_steepness>
            <max_steepness>45</max_steepness>
        </generator_params>
        <generator_posbubbles>
            <pos x="6063.018555" z="1931.907227" />
            <pos x="5933.964844" z="2171.072998" />
            <pos x="6199.782715" z="2241.805176" />
            <pos x="4527.549805" z="9668.4404" />
        </generator_posbubbles>
    </fresh>

9. Press the Save button.

10. Start the server.