7 Days To Die: Mastering Infested Clear Missions - Benefits and Strategies

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• How To Start An Infested Clear Mission

• Completing An Infested Clear Mission

• Infested Clear Mission Rewards

In the survival game 7 Days To Die, players encounter various mission types, ranging from simple buried treasure quests to the challenging infested missions. As you advance through trader tiers, you'll unlock increasingly difficult missions, with infested missions standing out as some of the toughest. These missions involve clearing buildings packed with undead enemies, offering a thrilling challenge and rewarding players with substantial XP, valuable loot, and sometimes rare items. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about tackling infested missions in 7 Days To Die.

How To Start An Infested Clear Mission

To initiate an infested clear mission, head to any of the five traders on the standard map: Rekt, Jen, Bob, Hugh, or Joe. The choice of trader isn't crucial; what matters more is the mission's location and tier. Higher tiers mean tougher challenges, and the biome also impacts enemy difficulty—missions in the forest are less likely to have ferals compared to those in the Wasteland.

To unlock infested missions, you must reach tier 2 missions by completing 10 tier 1 missions. Infested clear missions are notably harder than standard clear missions, featuring more zombies, including tougher types like radiated zombies, cops, and ferals. Tier 6 infested clear missions are the game's most challenging, but by that point, you should be well-equipped. The goal in any infested clear mission remains the same: clear all enemies from the designated area.

Completing An Infested Clear Mission

Upon arriving at the mission's point of interest (POI), activate the mission by interacting with the marker outside the building. Be aware that leaving the area or dying during the mission will result in failure.

Each POI has a designated path, often marked by lighting like torches or lanterns. To avoid dangerous traps, consider taking alternative routes. Carrying building blocks can be a lifesaver if you fall into a trap, allowing you to build your way out or bypass the main path to surprise zombies.

During the mission, zombies appear as red dots on your screen, with larger dots indicating closer proximity. Focus on headshots to take down zombies efficiently, but be cautious of special types:

Zombie Type

Abilities

How To Handle Them

Cops

Spit toxic vomit and explode when injured

Watch for their head tilt before vomiting and seek cover. Maintain distance to avoid their blast.

Spiders

Jump across large distances

Listen for their screech before jumping, then quickly aim for headshots.

Screamers

Scream to summon other zombies

Prioritize eliminating them to prevent zombie swarms.

Demolition Zombies

Have a glowing explosive package taped to their chest

Avoid hitting their chest to prevent the explosive from activating. If it does, run far away.

In the final room, expect a high concentration of zombies guarding top-tier loot containers. Ensure you're fully prepared before entering—check your health, weapon durability, and ammo. Remember your escape route, as a quick exit might be necessary.

After clearing all zombies, your mission objective will update, requiring you to return to the trader for your reward. Don't forget to loot the infested cache, which contains valuable items like ammo and magazines, setting these missions apart from regular clear missions.

Infested Clear Mission Rewards

Upon returning to the trader, you'll select a random reward, with the quality and rarity influenced by several factors:

• Game Stage
• Loot Stage
• Tier Selection
• Skillpoint Selection

Your game stage increases naturally as you play, while your loot stage can be boosted with skills like Lucky Looter and the treasure hunter's mod. Higher mission tiers offer better rewards.

To maximize your rewards, invest in the A Daring Adventurer perk, which increases the Dukes earned from missions and, at rank 4, allows you to choose two rewards instead of one. This perk is essential for mission enthusiasts, offering not only more Dukes but also the chance to secure rare items like solar cells, crucibles, or legendary parts.

After claiming your rewards, consider selling any unwanted items to the trader. Each Duke earned from sales grants 1XP, and selling in bulk can quickly accumulate thousands of XP.