So, you've been bitten in 7 Days to Die. It happens to the best of us! Don't panic! You're not doomed to become a shuffling, groaning member of the undead... yet.
Day 1: Denial and Regret
First comes denial. "Nah, it's just a scratch!" you might tell yourself, bravely limping away from that zombie dog. This usually lasts about five minutes.
Then comes the regret. Why did you try to fist-fight a feral wight? You should have just run! Now you're infected, and your character is looking a sickly shade of green.
Day 2: The Search for Answers (and Honey)
Time to face facts. You need to find a cure, and fast. The clock is ticking, and the zeds aren’t getting any friendlier.
The most common path to recovery involves crafting Antibiotics. These magical pills require Honey, which can often be found in, on top of, or inside of rotting trees.
Finding a beehive can be a little tricky, and getting the honey without getting stung a bunch of times is an art form in itself. Trust me, bee stings make the infection seem almost pleasant. Almost.
Day 3: The Crafting Grind
Okay, you've got your Honey! Now comes the not-so-fun part: crafting. You'll need other materials like moldy bread and nitrate powder.
Scavenging becomes your life. Every house, every gas station, every overturned car is a potential goldmine of cure-related ingredients. Embrace your inner dumpster diver!
Day 4: The Antibiotic Miracle
Success! You've crafted Antibiotics! Pop those pills, and watch the infection meter slowly, oh-so-slowly, recede. It's like watching paint dry, but much more important. Or maybe like watching a zombie's rotting flesh fall off, but in reverse.
Be warned, you might need more than one dose, it all depends on how far along your infection is.
Day 5: Feeling... Better?
The green tinge is fading! You're no longer coughing up strange, unidentifiable fluids! Victory is at hand!
You might still be a little weak, but you're definitely not turning into a zombie anytime soon. Time to celebrate with a slightly stale can of dog food!
Day 6: The "I'm Invincible!" Phase
Ah, the post-infection euphoria. You feel like you can take on anything! A horde of feral zombies? Bring 'em on! A bear? No problem!
This feeling, of course, is almost always a prelude to another zombie bite. So, maybe don't get *too* cocky.
Day 7: Back to the Grind (But Wiser)
You've survived! You've conquered the infection! But the world of 7 Days to Die never stops throwing challenges your way.
Now, armed with your hard-won experience, you can focus on building a better base, crafting better weapons, and, of course, avoiding zombie bites in the first place (easier said than done!).
And hey, at least you know how to cure yourself now! You're basically a post-apocalyptic doctor. Sort of.