Complete DayZ Medical Guide

Survival in DayZ depends heavily on understanding medical mechanics. This guide covers everything you need to know.

Health System Overview

Your character has multiple health stats:

• Blood: 5000 maximum, affects consciousness
• Health: 100 maximum, determines survival
• Shock: Can knock you unconscious
• Temperature: Affects immune system

Prevention is Key

The best medicine is not getting sick or injured in the first place:

• Always purify water before drinking
• Cook all meat thoroughly
• Keep warm and dry
• Disinfect wounds immediately
• Wash hands after handling raw meat

Medical Supplies Priority

Always carry these items:

1. Bandages (Rags work in emergency)
2. Blood Bag or Saline Bag
3. Tetracycline (antibiotics)
4. Painkillers
5. Vitamins

Advanced Tips

• Keep medical supplies in easily accessible pouches
• Learn to recognize symptoms early
• Team up - it's easier to treat others than yourself
• Build a medical cache in your base
• Practice treating wounds before you need to in combat