☀️ Heat

You should play the game with the notion that your hydration-bar is a ticking time-bomb that can be reset but never really disarmed
If you spend too much time in the sun, you will experience sunstroke. It gives a debuff and drains your hydration meter-level faster
Traveling at night or standing in the shade significantly decreases your risk of dehydration and sunstroke
In extremely hotter areas, it may be necessary to forgo heavy combat outerwear in favor of mobility and cooling, relying solely on the underarmor Stillsuit
Certain zones can have radiation due to crashed ships, wreckages, industrial accidents or past conflicts. You can also gear-up against that

UI Threat Indicators	Function
Health Bar	Shows your current health status. Depletion leads to a "Down But Not Out" state, allowing for potential self-revival if hydration levels are sufficient
Hydration Meter	Indicates your current water level. Dehydration leads to stamina loss and can be fatal
Stillsuit Reservoir	Displays the amount of water recycled by your Stillsuit from bodily moisture, in addition to the hydration meter
Sunstroke Indicator	Alerts you to the risk of sunstroke when exposed to the desert sun for extended periods. Sunstroke causes debuffs and accelerates dehydration
Stamina Meter	Tracks your energy for actions like running or climbing. Dehydration also negatively impacts stamina regeneration
Temperature Gauge	Monitors environmental temperature, warning of extreme heat or cold. Proper gear and shelter are necessary to mitigate these risks
Spice Saturation	Reflects the amount of spice in your bloodstream. High saturation can grant abilities like limited prescience but may also have adverse effects
Radiation Exposure	Alerts you to areas with high radiation levels, which can harm your character over time. Protective equipment is required

You will start by looting and scavenging for water early in the game, this will continue through PvE missions
You start with a basic version of the Stillsuit as part of your initial gear. It will recycle your own body’s sweat and moisture
Without a Stillsuit, survival is almost impossible. Upgrading your Stillsuit will allow you travel much further

Collection Method	Description	Tools/Requirements	Notes
Killing NPCs or Creatures	Some enemies drop hydration items or water packs.	Basic combat	Risk vs. reward; supplements supply in hostile zones.
Stillsuit	Slowly recycles your body’s moisture into drinkable water.	Auto-equipped	Core passive mechanic; no player input needed beyond suit maintenance. Can be upgraded for better efficiency
Looting Containers	Scavenge water flasks, canteens, or packs from crates or ruins.	None	Most common method early on; inconsistent supply.
Consumable Items	Items like hydration packs or moisture tablets restore hydration.	Loot or trade	Temporary solutions; stackable but finite.
Water Caches	Rare, hidden spots that offer clean water in small amounts.	Exploration and awareness	Found in survival caches or tied to story quests.
Trade or Quests	Water rewards from NPC interactions, alliances, or mission completions.	Dialogue options, progress	Encourages early engagement with world systems and factions.

Thirst is quenched through the dew fields in the shade. Not only shade in itself reduces the chance of sunstroke, but it’s also where you find plants that grow
Dew Reapers, Blood Extractors and empty Blood Sacks ~~****~~can be crafted early in the game, allowing players to collect and store blood while exploring, even before establishing a base

Collection Method	Description	Requirement
Fibrous Plants	Certain plants contain water-rich fibers that can be harvested.	No special tool required. Not the most efficient or healthiest method of collecting water
Dew Fields	Areas where dew is collected, offering minimal water but useful in early stages. Optimal harvest time is midnight game-time	Requires Dew Reaper tool to extract moisture from dew fields.
Blood Harvesting	Extracting water from the blood of creatures or enemies, which must be purified before consumption.	Requires Blood Extractor, empty Blood Sack, and Blood Purifier.

⚠️Some of the following preparations are also in the section “Crafting Bases & Vehicles” Section

Bases can also accommodate a blood refinery that extracts water from the blood that you collected from dead NPCs
Portable Water Containers can become very useful for extended expeditions or for scouting roles
Once your base is well developed, you will be able to install passive water extraction systems that will make the game mechanics of gathering water less repetitive

Storage Method	Function	Capacity	Usage
Blood Purifier	Processes blood sacks acquired from a blood extractor when defeating NPCs and extracts the valuable water from it	Variable	Needs to be filled-in and it takes time to process the blood
Portable Water Containers	Smaller, movable containers for transporting water	Low	Useful for expeditions away from the base
Cisterns	Large containers designed to store surplus water collected from various sources	High	Essential for maintaining water reserves or supporting industrial processes and crafting advanced materials that require water as a component
Dew Collectors	Structures that passively gather moisture from the air, contributing to water storage	Moderate	Provides a passive steady, albeit slow, accumulation of water over time