Some locations have temperature conditions that affect your character. These conditions are shown on the map with special icons:
Cold — indicated by a blue thermometer icon
Heat — indicated by a red thermometer icon
If a character enters such a location without protection from the temperature conditions, the duration of their active buffs expires faster:
— Cold affects food buffs
— Heat affects drink buffs
When the food or drink buff expires, the character receives the corresponding effect — Freezing or Overheating, depending on the location’s conditions. Both effects reduce the character’s movement speed.
How to Protect Yourself from Cold and Heat
Appropriate Clothing
Clothing designed for specific climates is the most reliable protection.
— To resist Cold, equip clothing that provides Cold protection.
— To deal with Heat, equip clothing that provides Heat protection.
In the description of regional clothing items, the value shown indicates the total Cold or Heat protection provided by the full set. If you equip only part of the set, you will receive only a portion of that bonus.
Example:
The Fur armor set (Common, Tier 3) provides protection from cold in locations with temperatures down to -10 °C (+14 °F).
— If you equip only 1 item from the set, the character will be protected from cold down to -1 °C (+30 °F).
— If you equip 2 items, the protection increases to -4 °C (+25 °F).
— Each additional item further increases the protection.
Calculating Temperature and Equipment Protection Values
Pay attention to the temperature shown in the location description on the world map. Different locations may have different temperature requirements even within the same region.
You can check what temperature your character can withstand in the current conditions in the inventory menu by clicking the thermometer icon located above the character model.
Try different equipment combinations and check the values to find the set that best suits the location.
Additional Information
— In the game settings you can choose how temperature values are displayed. Temperature can be shown either in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
— Uncommon and Rare clothing items provide more protection from Cold or Heat than Common items of the same tier, allowing you to mix and match equipment pieces while still maintaining sufficient protection.
— Clothing items that provide Cold protection do not reduce Heat protection. These parameters do not affect each other.
Special Food and Drinks
Certain consumables provide the character with a temporary warming or cooling effect when used.
For example, Warming Wild Stew, shown in the screenshot, can warm the character as effectively as wearing a full Tier 3 Common armor set.
Such dishes and drinks can be crafted using the Kitchen and Bonfire on your Ranch.
Temporary Relief
You can also remove the negative effects temporarily.
— Any food can stop the freezing effect.
— Any drink can stop the overheating effect.
— A simple torch can stop the freezing effect while equipped as an active weapon.
However, keep in mind that without Cold or Heat protection, the effects of food and drinks expire faster.
Unique Jewelry
There are jewelry items in the game that grant the character Cold or Heat protection bonuses when equipped.
These unique items can be obtained during special in-game events. Such events are usually tied to seasons, holidays, or major game updates. Be sure to follow the game news so you do not miss the opportunity to earn these rewards.
In some cases, this type of jewelry may also be available for purchase in the in-game store.