7 Days To Die Infested Clear Missions: A Comprehensive Guide
This guide details everything you need to know about tackling the challenging Infested Clear missions in 7 Days To Die, maximizing your rewards and survival chances. These missions, while difficult, offer significant XP gains, valuable loot, and a chance to acquire rare items.
Starting an Infested Clear Mission
To begin, visit one of the five traders (Rekt, Jen, Bob, Hugh, or Joe). Mission difficulty depends on the tier (higher tier = harder) and biome (Wasteland missions are tougher than forest missions). Infested missions unlock after completing 10 Tier 1 missions. Expect more and tougher zombies, including radiated zombies, cops, and ferals. Tier 6 missions are the most challenging but offer the best rewards. The objective remains the same across all tiers: eliminate all enemies in the designated area.
Completing an Infested Clear Mission
Upon reaching the Point of Interest (POI), activate the mission marker. Leaving the area or dying results in mission failure. POIs often have pre-set paths designed to trigger traps (collapsing floors, ambushes). Avoid these paths by finding alternative routes, often bypassing areas with obvious lighting (torches, lanterns).
Carry building blocks to escape traps or create alternative access points. Zombies are indicated by red dots on the screen; larger dots mean closer proximity. Focus on headshots, but be aware of special zombie types:
Zombie Type | Abilities | Countermeasures |
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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; get quick headshots. |
Screamers | Summon other zombies with their scream | Prioritize eliminating them to prevent overwhelming hordes. |
Demolition Zombies | Carry explosive packages | Avoid hitting their chests to prevent premature detonation; run if it starts beeping. |
The final room typically holds high-tier loot, but also the largest concentration of zombies. Ensure you're fully healed, weapons are loaded and durable, and you know the escape route before entering.
Once all zombies are eliminated, the objective changes; return to the trader to claim your reward. Collect all loot from the final room, including the Infested Cache, which contains valuable ammo, magazines, and other high-quality items.
Infested Clear Mission Rewards
Rewards are random but influenced by: Game Stage, Loot Stage, Tier Selection, and Skill Points. Boost your Loot Stage with the "Lucky Looter" skill or the Treasure Hunter mod. Higher tier missions yield better rewards. The "A Daring Adventurer" perk is crucial. At rank 4, it allows selecting two rewards instead of one, significantly improving your chances of getting rare items like solar cells, crucibles, or legendary parts. Sell any unwanted items to the trader for additional XP.