7 Days To Die Infested Missions: A Comprehensive Guide
7 Days To Die offers diverse mission types, with infested missions standing out as particularly challenging yet rewarding. This guide covers everything you need to know about tackling these missions, maximizing your loot, and securing the best rewards.
Starting an Infested Clear Mission
To begin, visit one of the five traders (Rekt, Jen, Bob, Hugh, or Joe) on a standard map. Mission selection depends on your trader tier and the mission's location. Higher tiers mean tougher missions, with biome also impacting enemy difficulty (Wasteland missions are tougher than forest ones). Infested missions unlock after completing 10 Tier 1 missions, requiring Tier 2 access. Expect more and stronger zombies (radiated, cops, ferals) compared to standard clear missions. Tier 6 infested missions are the most difficult but offer the best rewards for well-equipped players. The objective remains consistent: eliminate all enemies in the designated area.
Completing an Infested Clear Mission
Upon reaching the Point of Interest (POI), activate the mission marker. Leaving the area or dying results in mission failure. Each POI has trigger points that can unleash hordes of zombies. Avoid the obvious, often well-lit paths to circumvent these traps. Carrying building blocks allows for quick escapes from traps or for creating alternate routes to surprise enemies.
The game displays approaching zombies as red dots on the screen; larger dots indicate closer proximity. Focus headshots for efficient kills. Be aware of special zombie types:
| Zombie Type | Abilities | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|
| Cops | Spit toxic vomit, explode when injured | Maintain distance, use cover before they spit, avoid blast radius. |
| Spiders | Jump long distances | Listen for their screech before they jump, get quick headshots. |
| Screamers | Summon other zombies | Prioritize eliminating them to prevent overwhelming hordes. |
| Demolition Zombies | Explosive package on chest | Avoid hitting their chest; if it beeps, run! |
The final room contains high-tier loot, but also a large number of zombies. Ensure you're fully healed and prepared before entering. Knowing your escape route is crucial. After clearing the zombies, report back to the trader to claim your reward, ensuring you collect all loot, including the valuable infested cache.
Infested Clear Mission Rewards
Rewards are random but influenced by game stage, loot stage (boosted by the Lucky Looter skill and Treasure Hunter mod), mission tier, and perk choices. Investing in the "A Daring Adventurer" perk is highly recommended. At rank 4, it allows for selecting two rewards instead of one, significantly increasing the chances of obtaining rare items like solar cells, crucibles, or legendary parts. Selling unwanted items to the trader provides additional XP.
