Hypothermia Permafrost status effect
Damage based on temp. difference
- Type
- Negative
- On the HUD
- Yesshown as an icon while active
What Hypothermia does
Game data- Description
- You become drowsy, disoriented, and apathetic, but remain conscious.
- Effect
- Damage based on temp. difference
- Remedy
- Regenerate Body Warmth
- In-game alert
- Danger — Hypothermia
In-game tips
Game dataTips 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
Hypothermia is a Negative status effect in Permafrost. The game's remedy: Regenerate Body Warmth. All values come from the Early Access game files.
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Hypothermia FAQ
What does Hypothermia do in Permafrost?
Hypothermia is a Negative status. Damage based on temp. difference.
How do you cure Hypothermia?
Regenerate Body Warmth.