7 Days to Die: All Buffs, De-Buffs, Effects & Cures

7 Days to Die: All Buffs, De-Buffs, Effects & Cures

As an old-time adventurer with scars to tell the tales of many perilous escapades, I’ve learned that life in this harsh world ain’t no walk in the park. Bein’ nearly dead more times than I can count, I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way.


As a gamer immersed in the post-apocalyptic world of 7 Days to Die, it’s crucial to stay alive amidst not just the hordes of roaming zombies, but also a myriad of other challenges. My top priority in this game is survival, which means I have to keep a close eye on my health, hunger, and hydration levels at all times.

As players navigate through the game, they’ll encounter various benefits, drawbacks, and unique abilities associated with different actions like consuming specific foods or drinks, engaging in combat, etc. While some of these effects might aid your gameplay experience, others could pose significant challenges. Thus, understanding each effect’s role, its impact on the game, and how to counteract negative ones will be extremely useful. For those looking for this vital information, you can find it all in the guide provided below.

All Buffs, De-Buffs, Effects & Cures in 7 Days to Die

7 Days to Die: All Buffs, De-Buffs, Effects & Cures

All Buffs in 7 Days to Die

Buff Name Description Affected Stats Heath Stamina Speed How to Get Duration
Blackstrap Coffee
  • This 2 century old favorite coffee was a staple among miners in the 1800’s. Otherwise known as ‘Muckmen Blackstrap’ this strong blended roast will give you long lasting energy and keep you warm for hours
  • Stamina
  • Temperature: +10°F,
  • +25% Regeneration
  • Drink Blackstrap Coffee
  • 06:00
Buzzed
  • A nice buzz. You are feeling rowdy
  • Stun Resist 100%
  • Drink Beer
  • 01:00
Death XP Penalty Protection
  • There is no XP penalty on death.
  • Die
  • Until Level 6
Efficient Digestion
  • Exertion will not make you hungry and thirsty as quickly.
  • Food and water cost of regenerating stamina -15%
  • Drink Red Tea
  • Drink Pure Mineral Water
Grandpa’s Moonshine
  • You are drunk as shit.
  • Health
  • Stamina
  • Stun Resistance 100%
  • Damage Resistance 50%
+20 per second
  • 60% regeneration
  • Drink Grandpa’s Moonshine
  • 01:00
Health Recovery
  • You are recovering Health up to your maximum Health.
  • Health
  • Health gained per second (varies depending on source of buff)
  • Using items providing health over time
Mega Crush!
  • You feel like crushing your enemies!
  • Stamina
  • Speed
+15 per second +50%
  • Drink Mega Crush
  • 06:00
Pain Killers
  • Stun Resistance 100%
  • Consume Painkillers
  • 03:00
Vitamins
  • Disease Resistance 100%
  • Consume Vitamins
  • 12:00
Warming Fire
  • Temperature +15°F
  • Stand next to sources of heat, such as a Campfire or Forge
Wet
  • Increase Heat Resistance
  • Enter water, or remain exposed to rain or snowfall

All De-Buffs in 7 Days to Die

De-Buff Name Description Affected Stats Heath Stamina Speed Duration Known Cures
Abrasion
  • Bumps and bruises are the most common type of injury.
  • Max Health
  • 10:00
Bleeding
  • You are bleeding out. Use a bandage to stop the bleeding.
  • Health
  • Stamina
-1 per second -1 per second
  • 01:00
  • Simple Bandage
  • First Aid Bandage
  • First Aid Kit
  • Sewing Kit
  • First Aid
  • First Aid – Advanced
Broken Arm
  • Your arm is broken. A splint could speed up healing.
  • 01:00
  • Plaster Cast
  • Splint
Broken Leg
  • Your leg is broken.
  • Speed
-50%
  • 02:00
  • Plaster Cast
  • Splint
Burning – Molotov
  • Health
-12 per second
  • 00:15
  • Murky Water
  • Water
  • Beer
  • Boiled Water
  • Goldenrod Tea
  • Coffee
  • Toilet Water
  • River Water
Burning
  • Health
-10 per second
  • 00:15
  • Snowberry Juice
  • Murky Water
  • Water
  • Beer
  • Goldenrod Tea
  • Coffee
  • Toilet Water
  • River Water
Cannot Breathe
  • You cannot breathe here.
01:00
  • Resurfacing to breathe
Cold
  • You are cold. Find clothing, take shelter, equip a torch or build a campfire.
  • Temperature
  • Feels like temperature >= 60F
Concussion
  • You have suffered a concussion and all attributes are lowered by 1. Use painkillers to cure this.
  • Max Health
  • Painkillers
Deadly Radiation
  • You have entered a Deadly Radiation zone!
  • Health (incoming Radiation damage)
  • Moving away from the edge of the map and out of the Nuclear Fallout Zone
Dehydrated
  • You are dehydrated. Dehydration will kill you eventually. Health and stamina are recovering slower. Your maximum stamina is lowered.
  • Health
  • Stamina
  • Max Stamina
  • Consume any food or drink item that provides thirst restoration
Drowning
  • Health
-1 per second
  • Resurfacing to breathe
Dysentery
  • You feel sick to your stomach and have diarrhea.
  • 01:00
  • Pure Mineral Water
  • Goldenrod Tea
Encumbered
  • Moving becomes harder when you are carrying too many items in your inventory.
  • Decrease number of items carried
Fatigue
  • You are fatigued and take 10% more damage from all attacks. Eat Vitamins to cure this.
  • Vitamins
Freezing
  • You are Freezing. Find clothing, take shelter, equip a torch or build a campfire.
  • Feels like temperature >= 60F
Hot
  • You are hot. Find clothing or take shelter. When you’re hot you will get thirsty faster.
  • Feels like Temperature <= 80°F
Hungry
  • You are hungry. Your maximum stamina is reduced.
  • Eat food to increase Fullness over 50%
Infection Stage 1
  • You have a mild infection. It will get worse until treated by antibiotics. Getting hit by zombies or animals will make an infection worse.
  • Stamina
-0.3 per second
  • 02:30.00
  • Antibiotics
  • Herbal Antibiotics
  • Jar of Honey
Infection Stage 2
  • You have a serious infection. If left untreated it could lead to severe infection which can cause death. Take antibiotics as soon as possible.
  • Stamina
  • Health
  • Wellness
-1 per second
  • 02:30.00
  • Antibiotics
  • Herbal Antibiotics
  • Jar of Honey
Infection Stage 3
  • You have a life threatening severe infection. Take antibiotics immediately.
  • Stamina
  • Health
  • Wellness
-1 every 3 seconds -2 per second
  • 50:00
  • Antibiotics
  • Herbal Antibiotics
  • Jar of Honey
Internal Bleeding
  • Health
  • Stamina
-15 per second -15 per second
  • 00:10
Near Death Trauma
  • Your minor setback has created some experience debt. Gain experience to work off the debt. Try not to almost-die for a while. That would be great.
  • Pay off XP debt
Plaster Cast (Arm)
  • Time
Plaster Cast (Leg)
  • Speed
-10%
  • Time
Severely Dehydrated
  • You are dying of dehydration! Find something to drink!
  • Health
-1 every 24 seconds
  • Consume any food or drink that replenishes Thirst
Shocked
  • You are shocked.
  • Health
-3 every 0.5 seconds +0.1% 00:4.5
Splinted Arm
  • Time
Splinted Leg
  • Speed
-15%
  • Time
Sprained Arm
  • Time
  • Splint (Physician only)
  • Plaster Cast (Physician only)
Sprained Leg -15%
  • Time
Starving
  • You are starving! You need to find something to eat!
  • Health (damage over time)
-1 every 40 seconds
  • Eat food to replenish Fullness above 2%
Stunned
  • You are stunned.
  • Speed
-90%
  • 00:04
Sweltering
  • You are sweltering. Find clothing or take shelter. When you’re sweltering you will get thirsty faster.
  • Feels like Temperature < 100°F
Thirsty
  • You are thirsty. Drink water to increase the rate at which your health and stamina recover. Your maximum stamina is lowered
  • Consume food or drink to restore Hydration over 50%
Very Hungry
  • You are very hungry. Starvation will kill you eventually. Your maximum stamina is lowered
  • Eating food to increase Fullness above 25%
Wet
  • Decrease Cold Resistance
  • Raise temperature by standing next to a source of Warming Fire

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2024-08-04 10:05