Miscellaneous Tips & Tricks (2)

To enable cheats, open the launcher, check the 'Debug Mode' box under 'Misc Settings'.

In-game, press F7 to open the console, select your desired cheat, and press ESC to close.

Monitor your health via the three bars and icons on the bottom left of your HUD (Heads-Up Display). Circular icons indicate negative effects needing healing; square icons indicate positive buffs.

Sleeping is not an effective healing method and can be dangerous if you lack food or drink upon waking.

Before sleeping, cure all status effects (like radiation and bleeding), then consume food and drink. Ensure you have provisions for longer sleeps.

Sleeping bags require deployment within an emission shelter to be usable.

First-aid kits provide strong healing but have long use times, leaving you vulnerable. Stimpacks are more expensive but faster and lighter.

Avoid cooking and hunting; purchasing cheap food from traders is more efficient.

Damage over Time (DoT) is common. Check your inventory's bottom panel for flashing red damage status icons if you are taking unexplained damage.

Fall damage is minimal; you will likely survive most falls. Crouching before falling can further reduce damage.

When selecting armor, prioritize upgrades for health restoration and wound healing. Apply the same logic to artifacts and armor modules.

Locate and remember the positions of medics; they can fully cure you for a small fee.

Save frequently, as the Zone is unpredictable.

Manage your inventory weight carefully. Prioritize ammo, repair items, curatives, and artifacts. Light items like drugs, faction patches, and paper cash can be collected as they are light and pay off later.

Avoid excessive running, jumping, and shooting, as they deplete stamina.

Upgrade your headlamp for nightvision, your PDA, and acquire better detectors to gather information. Keep batteries stocked for these items.

Scout areas from elevated positions using binoculars or scoped rifles to identify threats and avoid surprises.

Travel during the day and in good weather, as poor conditions benefit enemies. While humans may struggle to see you in the dark when sneaking, combat makes you fully visible, requiring cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects).

Use anomalies to your advantage against mutants, as they are affected by them while humans are not.