👼Freshy

Your journey in Chernarus begins the moment you spawn. In the cold, treacherous winter environment of PlayZ, staying warm and healthy is as crucial as finding food.

Immediately tear a piece of clothing to get rags. Craft improvised gloves to protect your hands from cuts and the biting cold.

Search bushes to find wooden sticks. These are essential for crafting and creating a source of warmth.

The cold in Chernarus is unforgiving. Using the stick you found, create a basic fireplace. Not only will this keep you warm, but it’s also essential for cooking. Some mechanics, like the hand drilling kit, are tied to the Syberia perk trees and will only become accessible as you level up later in the game.

A knife is invaluable. If you can’t find one, search for stones on the ground. Two stones can be crafted into an improvised knife.

The infected are a constant threat. Use stealth and strategy to eliminate them. While cuts and blood loss are often minor, it’s advisable to let your wound naturally clot rather than risk using a contaminated rag. Using an infected rag can lead to sepsis, which often results in near-certain death! The infected are a lethal threat. Avoid engaging them in unarmed combat. Instead, arm yourself with a wooden stick, an improvised knife, or a spear as a foundational means to defend against them. If you’re pursued by more than two infected, your best strategy is to flee. Beware, as they can break down doors, and if you seek refuge atop a car or container, they’ll pelt you with stones. Upon spawning, the infected will be your initial source of food. They can either have food in their inventory or provide bones that you can use for fishing.

Use your knife to skin the defeated infected. This provides resources and materials.

Collect bones from the infected remains. These can be crafted into tools like knives and hooks.

Use your rags to craft a rope, essential for various crafting recipes.

Combine the rope with a long stick to craft a fishing rod.

Find a water source and fish. This sustainable food source is crucial for long-term survival.

Cook the fish on your fire for maximum nutrition and warmth. Fish must be dropped on the ground and skinned using a knife, a change from the vanilla game mechanics due to the addition of fishing to the Syberia perk progression. As you progress in skill through gameplay, the outcome of skinning animals, infected, and survivors will improve. The more you play, the more food you’ll obtain, and the quality of the ingredients will be enhanced.

As soon as you’re equipped with some basics, prioritize looting a medical center. In the harsh winter environment, medicines are vital to combat potential illnesses and injuries.