In 7 Days to Die, biome progression structures exploration by linking survival to environmental hazards like extreme heat or cold. To withstand these harsh weather conditions, players complete a series of challenges tied to each specific region. Finishing these challenge chains unlocks recipes for protective gear that shields characters from environmental damage. While working toward these upgrades, survivors can craft short-term items that provide brief protection against severe weather.
| Biomes |
|---|
| Pine Forest |
| Burnt Forest |
| Desert |
| Snow |
| Wasteland |
Pine Forest
The starting biome where all players spawn upon creating or joining a world. Progression begins here by establishing basic survival gear and working with the local merchant, Trader Rekt, who specializes in food, seeds, and farming supplies. Completing quest tiers for Trader Rekt unlocks the route to the next biome.
Burnt Forest
A charred landscape filled with soot, dense smoke, and smoldering embers. This region poses early environmental dangers due to smoke-induced suffocation and poor visibility, but offers valuable coal and nitrate resource nodes for early to mid-game progression. The local merchant is Trader Jen, who specializes in medical supplies and chemicals.
Environmental Hazard: Ash and Smoke Suffocation
Challenges
| Challenge | Objective |
|---|---|
| Find or Build Shelter | Take shelter in the Burnt Forest |
| Harvest Mushrooms | Harvest 5x Mushrooms in the Burnt Forest |
| Craft Black Lung Serum | Craft 1x Black Lung Serum |
| Use Black Lung Serum | Use 1x Black Lung Serum |
| Kill Biome Zombies | Kill 5x Burnt Zombies and 5x Zombies in the Burnt Forest |
| Harvest Nitrate Powder | Harvest 250x Nitrate Powder in the Burnt Forest |
| Gather Gear Materials | Gather: 1x Armor Crafting Kit, 20x Scrap Polymers, 20x Cloth Fragment, 10x Leather, 50x Coal |
| Completion | Unlock Smoke Gear Recipe |
Recipes
| Item | Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Black Lung Serum |
5x Coal 20x Plant Fibers 5x Mushrooms 1x Water |
Grants 5 minutes of smoke protection and +10% run speed in the Burnt Forest |
|
Smoke Gear |
1x Armor Crafting Kit 20x Scrap Polymers 20x Cloth Fragment 10x Leather 50x Coal |
Grants permanent immunity to Burnt Forest environmental hazards |
Desert
An arid, sun-scorched environment characterized by extreme heat, sandstorms, and scarce water sources. The region contains abundant oil shale and aloe vera deposits, but requires protection against heat stroke to navigate safely. The local merchant is Trader Bob, who specializes in vehicles and automotive/mechanical tools.
Environmental Hazard: Extreme Heat
Challenges
| Challenge | Objective |
|---|---|
| Find or Build Shelter | Take shelter in the Desert |
| Harvest Aloe Leaves | Harvest 5x Aloe Vera Leaf in the Desert |
| Craft Sunstroke Tonic | Craft 1x Sunstroke Tonic |
| Use Sunstroke Tonic | Drink 1x Sunstroke Tonic |
| Kill Biome Zombies | Kill 5x Zombie Ranchers and 10x Zombies in the Desert |
| Harvest Oil Shale | Harvest 250x Oil Shale in the Desert |
| Gather Gear Materials | Gather: 1x Armor Crafting Kit, 20x Scrap Polymers, 20x Cloth Fragment, 10x Leather, 2x Lens |
| Completion | Unlock Desert Gear Recipe |
Recipes
| Item | Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Sunstroke Tonic |
5x Aloe Vera Leaf 5x Oil Shale 5x Mushrooms 1x Water |
Grants 5 minutes of heat protection and +10% run speed in the Desert |
|
Desert Gear |
1x Armor Crafting Kit 20x Scrap Polymers 20x Cloth Fragment 10x Leather 2x Lens |
Grants permanent immunity to Desert environmental hazards |
Snow
A freezing mountainous region covered in heavy snow and ice, where hypothermia is a constant environmental hazard. Resources like blueberries and dense lumber are common, but the territory is guarded by dangerous local wildlife and heavy wind chills. The local merchant is Trader Hugh, who specializes in weapons and ammunition.
Environmental Hazard: Freezing Temperatures
Challenges
| Challenge | Objective |
|---|---|
| Find or Build Shelter | Take shelter in the Snow |
| Harvest Blueberries | Harvest 5x Blueberries in the Snow |
| Craft Scorcher Stew | Craft 1x Scorcher Stew |
| Use Scorcher Stew | Eat 1x Scorcher Stew |
| Kill Biome Zombies | Kill 5x Zombie Chucks and 15x Zombies in the Snow |
| Harvest Coal | Harvest 250x Coal in the Snow |
| Gather Gear Materials | Gather: 1x Armor Crafting Kit, 20x Scrap Polymers, 20x Cloth Fragment, 10x Leather, 50x Cotton |
| Completion | Unlock Snow Gear Recipe |
Recipes
| Item | Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Scorcher Stew |
5x Blueberries 5x Raw Meat 1x Can of Chili 1x Beer |
Grants 5 minutes of freezing protection and +10% run speed in the Snow |
|
Snow Gear |
1x Armor Crafting Kit 20x Scrap Polymers 20x Cloth Fragment 10x Leather 50x Cotton |
Grants permanent immunity to Snow environmental hazards |
Wasteland
A highly dangerous, irradiated landscape consisting of urban ruins, active landmines, and toxic fallout. This maximum-difficulty tier contains the most valuable loot in the game but remains inaccessible without constant protection against high levels of radiation. The local merchant is Trader Joel, who specializes in high-grade armor.
Environmental Hazard: Radiation Fallout
Challenges
| Challenge | Objective |
|---|---|
| Find or Build Shelter | Take shelter in the Wasteland |
| Harvest Radiated Mushrooms | Harvest 5x Radiated Mushrooms in the Wasteland |
| Craft Fallout Flush | Craft 1x Fallout Flush |
| Use Fallout Flush | Use 1x Fallout Flush |
| Kill Biome Zombies | Kill 5x Mutated Zombies and 20x Zombies in the Wasteland |
| Harvest Lead | Harvest 250x Lead in the Wasteland |
| Gather Gear Materials | Gather: 1x Armor Crafting Kit, 20x Scrap Polymers, 20x Cloth Fragment, 10x Leather, 10x Forged Steel |
| Completion | Unlock Radiation Gear Recipe |
Recipes
| Item | Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Fallout Flush |
5x Yucca Fruit 1x Ear of Super Corn 5x Radiated Mushrooms 1x Bottle of Acid |
Grants 5 minutes of radiation protection and +10% run speed in the Wasteland |
|
Radiation Gear |
1x Armor Crafting Kit 20x Scrap Polymers 20x Cloth Fragment 10x Leather 10x Forged Steel |
Grants permanent immunity to Wasteland environmental hazards |