This guide details completing Infested Clear missions in 7 Days To Die, focusing on initiation, completion strategies, and rewards.
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- Starting an Infested Clear Mission
- Completing an Infested Clear Mission
- Infested Clear Mission Rewards
Infested missions are challenging but rewarding 7 Days To Die quests offering substantial XP, loot, and rare items. They unlock after completing 10 Tier 1 missions, requiring access to Tier 2 missions. Difficulty scales with mission tier and biome; Wasteland missions are tougher than forest missions.
Starting an Infested Clear Mission
Initiate missions by visiting one of the five traders (Rekt, Jen, Bob, Hugh, or Joe). Mission tier and location significantly impact difficulty. Higher tiers mean tougher enemies and more challenging environments.
Completing an Infested Clear 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; the game often designs traps along the main route. Use alternative routes to surprise enemies. Carry building blocks to escape traps or create alternate access points.
Zombies are indicated by red dots on the screen; size correlates to proximity. Prioritize headshots. Be aware of special zombie types:
| Zombie Type | Abilities | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|
| Cops | Spit toxic vomit, explode when injured | Maintain distance, use cover before they spit. Avoid their blast radius. |
| Spiders | Jump long distances | Listen for their screech before they jump; prepare for quick headshots. |
| Screamers | Summon other zombies | Eliminate them first to prevent overwhelming hordes. |
| Demolition Zombies | Carry explosive packages | Avoid hitting their chests; run if the explosive starts beeping. |
The final room contains high-tier loot but also a large number of zombies. Ensure you are fully healed and prepared before entering. After clearing the zombies, collect loot (including the Infested Cache) and report back to the trader.
Infested Clear Mission Rewards
Rewards are random but influenced by game stage, loot stage (boosted by skills like Lucky Looter and mods like Treasure Hunter), mission tier, and perk choices. The "A Daring Adventurer" perk significantly improves rewards, granting more Dukes and allowing selection of two rewards at rank 4. Sell unwanted items to gain additional XP (1 XP per Duke).
