7 Days To Die: How To Complete Infested Clear Missions (And Why They Are Worth Doing)

7 Days to Die Infested Missions: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about tackling the challenging Infested Clear missions in 7 Days to Die, from initiation to reaping the rewards. These missions, while demanding, offer significant XP gains, valuable loot, and chances to acquire rare items.

Starting an Infested Clear Mission

To begin, visit one of the five traders (Rekt, Jen, Bob, Hugh, or Joe) on a standard map. The trader's identity is less crucial than the mission's tier and location. Higher tiers signify increased difficulty, and the biome influences enemy types. Wasteland missions, for example, are likely to feature more challenging foes than forest missions.

Infested missions become available after unlocking Tier 2 missions, requiring completion of 10 Tier 1 missions. These missions present a greater challenge than standard clear missions, featuring increased zombie numbers and tougher variants like radiated zombies, cops, and ferals. Tier 6 missions are the most difficult but offer correspondingly better rewards for well-equipped players. Regardless of tier, the objective remains consistent: eliminate all enemies within a 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 predetermined paths, frequently marked by lighting. These paths may trigger traps, so consider alternative routes. Carrying building blocks allows for quick escape from traps or creating unexpected flanking maneuvers.

Zombies are indicated by red dots on the screen; size corresponds to proximity. Prioritize eliminating Screamers to prevent reinforcements. Remember that headshots are the most effective method of dispatching zombies. Pay close attention to special zombie types:

The final room often contains high-tier loot but also a large number of zombies. Ensure you're fully healed, weapons are loaded and durable, and you know the escape route before entering.

After clearing all zombies, the objective changes. Collect all loot from the final room (including the Infested Cache, which contains valuable supplies) before reporting to the trader.

Infested Clear Mission Rewards

The trader offers a random reward, determined by game stage, loot stage (boosted by skills like Lucky Looter and mods like Treasure Hunter), mission tier, and skill point allocation. The "A Daring Adventurer" perk is highly recommended, increasing Duke rewards and allowing for two reward selections at rank 4. Sell unwanted items for additional XP.