In DayZ, all players must constantly be aware of the diseases and sicknesses that they can contract, along with the symptoms and activities associated with them.DayZhas come a long way from its originalArma 2mod days, sometimes even seeing itself in the top 25 games with the highest current player population on Steam.DayZis a survival gamelike7 Days to DieandDead by Daylight. However, what makesDayZstand out from other survival games is its seemingly limitless potential for sandbox shenanigans.

DayZhas several ailments that can plague players, from something as simple as a common cold to severe issues like a hemolytic reaction. Fortunately, there are cures for most of the diseases or ailments inDayZ,and they require more complicated procedures than simple healing in games likeBack 4 Blood. But, unfortunately, in true survival game fashion, there are even a few health complications inDayZthat prohibit players from recovering at all.

To better understand how healing and treatment work inDayZ,players have to memorize the 11 different types of healing items and the eight diseases that can be contracted. Bandages, for example, are used for treating wounds and bleeding that can be done more efficiently than using a rag, but players can recover lost blood through several means. If players are moderately fed and hydrated inDayZ, they'll begin to heal blood over time. However, those looking to recover blood more quickly in DayZ will need to use a Blood Collection Kit, IV Starter Kit, Saline Bag, and even a Blood Test Kit. Additionally, each of these resources can be difficult to gather in DayZ as well.

DayZ: How To Find Treatments & Cure Diseases

Most medical supplies in DayZcan be found in townships that have hospitals or other medical buildings and from other buildings that are close to those locations and looted from the corpse of zombies in the area. Of course, players who look like they have good gear may have the items as well, but engaging in a fight while sick may end up being a fatal mistake as well. In addition to the aforementioned blood kits and bandages, players can also find Multivitamin Pills in DayZto help boost their immune systems.

DayZdoesn't pull any punches when it comes to disease and sickness, which is why it's one of the ultimate survival games. Any sort of sickness can be fatal in DayZ, especially for players getting started for the first time or a new respawn. Below are the different types of sickness inDayZ,how they can be contracted, and their cures.

  • Cholera: After drinking contaminated water and vomiting, take Tetracycline Pills to cure Cholera.
  • Cold: Developed from having a low body temperature, being in the rain for too long, or from other survivors. Symptoms include sneezing and coughing, and it requires Tetracycline Pills to cure.
  • Chemical Poisoning: Developed after drinking alcoholic tinctures, gasoline, or disinfectant spray. Symptoms include dehydration and blood loss, which can be cured with Charcoal Tablets.
  • Brain Disease: Brain disease comes from players eating one another, and the symptoms are uncontrollable laughter and random tremors. The random tremors make it more difficult to aim weapons inDayZ,and the effects of brain disease are permanent until the player respawns with a new character. Giving other players brain disease is likely one of the DayZ influences toxic players had on Days Gone.
  • Heart Attack: Heart attacks happen inDayZafter a quick loss of blood or a great amount of shock and can result in unconsciousness, health damage, and even death. Treat Heart Attacks inDayZwith the Epinephrine Auto-injector.
  • Hemolytic Reaction: A hemolytic reaction occurs inDayZafter receiving blood that isn't compatible with the player's blood type and causes blood loss and health damage. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this inDayZ.
  • Influenza: Developed from having a low body temperature, being in the rain for too long, or from other survivors. Symptoms include sneezing and coughing, and it requires Tetracycline Pills to cure.
  • Salmonella: InDayZ, salmonella poisoning can occur after eating uncooked or raw meat and requires Charcoal Tablets to cure.

After DayZreceived a large update in September 2021 that added new areas, a new rifle, and new traps, the popularity of the extreme survival game will likely continue well into 2022.

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DayZ  is available on Play Station 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Kaleb is a freelance writer for Screen Rant who regularly contributes to both of the Gaming Guides and Gaming Features sections. He has a BA in Digital Media Production from the State University of New York at New Paltz, focusing on the preproduction and production stages of TV & film. He also has an affinity for finding out the origin stories/inspirations of games and every character in them. Although he's a mid-90s baby, Kaleb started gaming with Super Mario Bros, Pokémon Blue, Pac-Man, and Duck Hunt. Kaleb also has a limited Journalism background in NY politics, corporate shareholder activism, cybersecurity, and ESG (environment, social, & governance). He spends too much time watching Pokémon Nuzlockes and rewatching Letterkenny, Brooklyn 99, and anything Star Wars or MCU-related.

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