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With the “The Way of Winter” update,Once Humanhas introduced temperature mechanics to its already chaotic post-apocalyptic world. Players will now need to learn how to survive and adapt to extreme weather conditions, making survival more challenging.
The temperature mechanics inOnce Humancan be explained by two factors: temperature and resistance. Temperature fluctuates depending on location, weather patterns, time of day, surroundings, and specific items. Resistance, on the other hand, determines your ability to withstand extreme temperatures. The higher your resistance, the less impact the weather will have on you. There are multiple types of temperature states inOnce Human, ranging from freezing cold to scorching heat, and this guide covers the best strategies for surviving them.
All Temperature States in Once Human
The table below details all the temperature states inOnce Human, along with the effects they have on your Meta.
Frost
In the Frost state, Metas rapidly lose energy and body temperature, resulting in hypothermia.
Every three seconds, they get inflicted with 1 stack of Frozen, leading to a 5% health loss per second and a decrease in movement speed. If they reach four stacks of Frozen, the Meta dies instantly.
Chilly
-45°C to -15°C
When in the Chilly state, the Meta’s energy and body temperature drop quickly.
Cozy
-15°C to 40°C
The Cozy state is optimum for survival inThe Way of Winter. In this state, the Meta’s body temperature returns to normal.
Heat
40°C to 70°C
As you venture into warmer areas or approach heat-generating sources or enemies, you’ll enter the Heat state.
In this state, Metas lose hydration and gain body temperature, leading to Heatstroke.
Blaze
> 70°C
In the Blaze state, Metas rapidly lose Hydration and their heatstroke becomes more severe.
Every three seconds, they get inflicted with 1 stack of Combustion, which leads to a 5% health loss and a 1% decrease in gear durability per second. If they reach four stacks of Combustion, the Meta dies instantly.
You can check your current temperature state by opening up your inventory and clicking on the thermometer in the lower right corner.
How To Survive Extreme Weather in Once Human
To survive inOnce Human, you’ll want to keep your body temperature in aCozystate. A single misstep in managing the cold or heat can result in hypothermia or heatstroke, respectively. Here are a few things you can do to combat the extreme weather conditions inOnce Human:
Wear The Right Gear
First things first, you need to equip gear that increases your resistance to cold or heat. Thanks to the new update, animals, likeReindeer and Bears, can now produce differenttypes of Rawhidesthat can be used to craft gear.
With Rawhides, you cancraft tops or pants that provide temperature resistance,allowing you to withstand both extreme cold and heat. Interestingly, there’s a new type ofitem calledLeftoverswhich can be used to repair armor instead of Rawhides.
Each area of The Way of Winter has different temperature states. For instance, in the icy Vena Fjord and Onyx Tundra, you’ll need gear that gives you Cold Resist, while gear with Heat Resist can help you survive the fiery heat of Ember Strand.
Certainweapons inOnce Humanhave also been modified to include temperature effects, like theTorch and Frozen Northern Pike. Holding onto these will change the environmental temperature around you.
Eat Appropriate Foods
Foods can make all the difference when it comes to temperature regulation in the Way of Winter scenario. The rightdishes inOnce Humancan boost your resistance to extreme temperatures and increase your chances of survival. Consuming crops grown in theSnowy Realmcan boost your resistance to extreme resistance.
For instance, eatingSunny Ginger, Polar Pepper, or Spikematofound in the Onyx Tundra boosts your Cold Resistance for five minutes, whileMint and Ice Melonincrease your Heat Resistance. attempt to prepare dishes using these ingredients for stronger resistance effects and an easy way to regulate your body temperature.
Be Mindful Of Swimming
Swimming in water will put your Meta in aDampened state, which affects their temperature resistance. When Dampened, your character’s ability to withstand heat increases. On the other hand, the Dampened state decreases your Cold resistance, meaning you’ll be more susceptible to freezing.
Build Temperature Control Facilities
As you progress in The Way of Winter, you can unlock new temperature control facilities through yourMemetics inOnce Human. These structures can change the surrounding temperature, provided you supply fuel. If you’re in colder regions, you’ll want to set up warmth-producing facilities, likeCampfires and Burning Oil Drums, to keep warm and avoid freezing to death. You can also add a simpleVintage Stoveto regulate the temperature around your base.
Use Tools and Tactical Items
Carrying certain items, likeHeatium and Coldium, can help you combat extreme temperatures. These tools can be unlocked from The Way of Winter’sMemetic system. you’re able to craft Heatium at the Supplies Workbench after unlocking thePolar Expedition Memetic.Heatium gives you a Cold Resist effect, while Coldium makes you resistant to heat. These effects last for one hour.
TheFrost Grenadeis another tactical item that instantly lowers the temperature within its blast radius, creating a temporary cool zone. Several existing tactical items, like theMolotov Cocktail and Thermite Grenade, have also been updated with temperature-altering effects,
Build A Thermal Tower
When The Way of Winter scenario enters its second phase, you’ll get the chance to unlock theThermal Towerunder Memetics. The Thermal Tower canalter the temperature of its surroundings.It can only be placed outside yourterritory inOnce Human.
To keep the Thermal Tower operational, you must consistently supply it withChaosium. Over time, you can upgrade the Thermal Tower to improve its temperature control and get other bonuses. The greater a Thermal Tower’s temperature effects and radiation range, the more Chaosium it requires. If you run out of Chaosium, the Thermal Tower will stop working.
