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Answers describe the base game. World settings and mods can change its rules.
Why does a countdown appear when I enter another biome?
This is the biome's environmental hazard when enabled in world settings. Find shelter, return to safety or use the correct protection. Biome challenges lead to permanent protective equipment.
Black Lung Serum provides temporary protection. Complete the required challenges, then craft and equip Smoke Gear for lasting protection from that biome's harmful air.
Sunstroke Tonic provides temporary protection. Equipped Desert Gear provides lasting protection from airborne sand and dust after the relevant biome challenges are completed.
Scorcher Stew provides temporary protection. Snow Gear protects against the biome's airborne hazard. You must still manage your character's temperature separately.
Fallout Flush provides temporary protection. Equipped Radiation Gear provides lasting protection from the airborne hazard. It does not protect against every possible source of damage on the map.
Why am I freezing or taking storm damage despite wearing biome gear?
Biome gear protects against its specific airborne hazard. Temperature and storms are separate systems. You still need suitable clothing, insulation and shelter.
Check the prerequisites, finish the introductory challenges and claim earlier rewards. Performing an action before its challenge is unlocked may not count. World settings can also affect availability.
The game must recognize your position as sheltered. Check the status message and active effects. If the danger timer continues rising, move into a better protected interior.
Why do I meet strong zombies so early in a difficult biome?
Danger depends on more than the world day. The biome, location, game stage and world settings also matter. A new character is not guaranteed easy enemies in a dangerous biome.
Should I immediately move to the Wasteland for better loot?
Better loot comes with greater danger and harder backpack recovery. You can keep a safe main base and build a small expedition outpost in a tougher biome. Moving is a strategy, not a requirement.