Temperature
Temperature is a core survival mechanic. Every region in the game has a base temperature, which is then adjusted by various environmental factors to determine the Ambient Temperature your character experiences.
Ambient Temperature is influenced by:
- Time of day
- Weather, especially during active Storms
- General Environment, such as being indoors, outdoors, above ground, or below
- Heat sources: including burn barrels, stoves, and campfires
- Region Maintenance, which improves overall climate control in structured settlements
These conditions combine with a region’s base value to produce the final Ambient Temperature at any given time.
How Temperature Affects You
Your character's temperature is calculated by comparing the current Ambient Temperature to your total Cold Resistance.
This includes:
- Equipment that provides cold resistance
- Skill-based Cold Resistance
- Temporary effects from food, drinks, abilities, or buffs
This comparison determines whether your character is comfortable, freezing, or overheating.
Here's how the temperature values translate:
| Temperature Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 or higher | Hot |
| 1 to 4 | Warm |
| 0 | Comfortable |
| -1 | Chilly |
| -2 | Cold |
| -3 or lower | Freezing |