Deadly Cold Zone status icon

Deadly Cold Zone Permafrost status effect

NegativeOn HUDDanger
Damage per second
10
Methodology
Data Methodology

Freezing temperature rapidly saps warmth. Leave immediately or death will follow.

Type
Negative
Damage per second
10while the status is active
Known causes
2Cold zone, White Hell cold zone
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 Deadly Cold Zone does

Game data
Description
Freezing temperature rapidly saps warmth. Leave immediately or death will follow.
Remedy
Leave Cold Zone
In-game alert
Danger — Critical Health Level

Deadly Cold Zone in numbers

Game data

Values read from the status effect's blueprint in the game files.

Damage per second
1010 damage every 1 s

What causes Deadly Cold Zone

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 .

Deadly Cold Zone is a Negative status effect in Permafrost. The game's remedy: Leave Cold Zone. It comes from Cold zone, White Hell cold zone. While active it costs 10 health per second. All values come from the Early Access game files.

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Deadly Cold Zone FAQ

What does Deadly Cold Zone do in Permafrost?

Deadly Cold Zone is a Negative status. Freezing temperature rapidly saps warmth. Leave immediately or death will follow.

How do you cure Deadly Cold Zone?

Leave Cold Zone.

What causes Deadly Cold Zone?

Conditions: Cold zone, White Hell cold zone.

How much damage does Deadly Cold Zone deal?

Deadly Cold Zone deals 10 damage per second (1 s ticks) for as long as it is active.