This guide details how to complete Infested Clear missions in 7 Days To Die, focusing on maximizing rewards and survival strategies.
Key Sections:
- Initiating an Infested Clear Mission: Unlocking Tier 2 missions (requiring 10 completed Tier 1 missions) grants access to Infested Clear missions. These missions are significantly harder than standard clear missions, featuring increased zombie numbers and tougher enemy types (radiated zombies, cops, ferals). Mission difficulty scales with tier, with Tier 6 being the most challenging. The biome also impacts enemy types and difficulty. Choose your mission location and tier wisely.
- Completing the Mission: Upon reaching the Point of Interest (POI), activate the mission marker. Leaving the POI or dying results in mission failure. Avoid the obvious path through the POI, as it often triggers traps. Use alternative routes and building blocks to bypass traps and gain tactical advantages. Monitor zombie proximity using the red dots on the screen (larger dot = closer zombie). Prioritize eliminating Screamers to prevent hordes from spawning. Remember zombie weak points are their heads. Be aware of special zombie abilities:
| Zombie Type | Abilities | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|
| Cops | Spit toxic vomit, explode when injured | Maintain distance, utilize cover when they cock their heads back before spitting. |
| Spiders | Jump long distances | Listen for their screech before they jump; prepare for quick headshots. |
| Screamers | Summon other zombies | Eliminate them first to prevent being overwhelmed. |
| Demolition Zombies | Carry explosive packages | Avoid hitting their chests to prevent detonation. |
The final room typically contains high-tier loot but also a large number of zombies. Ensure you are fully healed, have loaded weapons, and know the escape route before entering.
- Rewards and Loot: Successfully clearing the zombies allows you to claim your reward from the trader. In addition to standard loot crates, you'll find an Infested Cache containing valuable ammo, magazines, and other items. Reward quality depends on game stage, loot stage (boosted by the Lucky Looter skill and Treasure Hunter mod), mission tier, and perk points.
Investing in the "A Daring Adventurer" perk significantly improves rewards. At rank 4, it allows you to select two rewards instead of one, and it also increases the number of Dukes earned. Selling excess loot to the trader provides additional XP.
Remember: Knowledge of your surroundings and strategic planning are crucial for survival and maximizing your rewards in Infested Clear missions.
