Hunger, thirst, warmth and food — the four things that kill most new survivors before another player does.
Hunger, Thirst & Energy in DayZ
What the status icons mean, how energy and hydration drive blood and health regeneration, and how to stay topped up.
Temperature, Cold & Hypothermia
Staying warm and dry, the danger of wet clothes, fires, and how cold maps like Sakhal change the rules.
Food & Cooking in DayZ
Safe vs risky foods, building a fire, cooking and preserving meat, and the basics of hunting and farming.
