Building Restriction status icon

Building Restriction Permafrost status effect

NegativeOn HUD

Unable to build.

Type
Negative
Known causes
3Cold zone, White Hell cold zone, Safehouse
On the HUD
Yesshown as an icon while active
Related guideThe cold status ladderHow to Stay Warm in Permafrost: Insulation, Body Warmth & Cold Statuses

What Building Restriction does

Game data
Description
Unable to build.

What causes Building Restriction

Game data

Weather, temperature zones and items that put this status on you.

In-game tips

Game data

Tips the game itself shows about this part of survival.

SOURCES OF WARMTH

Fire, such as from a lit brazier or campfire, will warm you when you're close.

Keep an eye on the thermometer displayed at the top right of the screen.

COLD ZONES

Beware of Cold Zones with rapid temperature drops!

These locations are taken over by ice and dense freezing fog.

The storm is coming! Build a shelter using the Build mode [B by default].

If you are not prepared for lower temperatures, go to the closest building.

COLD ZONE

Some areas are dangerously cold. Without proper gear, you’ll lose body heat fast. Use clothing and heaters to boost Cold Resistance. Move carefully, use cover, and seek shelter. Cold Zones often hide rare loot and key locations.

HEATERS

Heater is a piece of equipment that boosts cold resistance and keeps the body warm.

Can be obtained through trading, exploration, or quest completion.

Useful for surviving low temperatures, but only for a limited time.

SURVIVAL HINT

The storm is coming! Build a shelter using a Build mode .

Related statuses

7 other statuses in the same family.

Data: Permafrost game files, build 0.44.2.4552-playtest. Rebuilt whenever the game updates. How we source this

Building Restriction is a Negative status effect in Permafrost. It comes from Cold zone, White Hell cold zone, Safehouse. All values come from the Early Access game files.

See Also

Status EffectsTemperatureWeatherWarmth PlannerClothingDifficulty
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Building Restriction FAQ

What does Building Restriction do in Permafrost?

Building Restriction is a Negative status. Unable to build.

What causes Building Restriction?

Conditions: Cold zone, White Hell cold zone, Safehouse.