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Beat the Infection: Master 7 Days to Die's Infested Clear Missions

Author: Zoe Jan 05,2025

7 Days To Die Infested Clear Missions: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide delves into the challenging yet rewarding Infested Clear Missions in 7 Days To Die. These missions offer substantial XP gains, valuable loot, and rare rewards, but require careful planning and execution.

Starting an Infested Clear Mission

To begin, visit one of the five traders (Rekt, Jen, Bob, Hugh, or Joe). Mission difficulty depends on the tier (higher tier = harder) and biome (Wasteland is tougher than the Forest). Infested missions unlock at Tier 2, requiring completion of 10 Tier 1 missions. Expect increased zombie numbers and tougher variants (radiated, cops, ferals). Tier 6 missions are the most difficult but offer the best rewards for well-prepared players. 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 triggered events (e.g., collapsing floors, ambushes). To avoid these, avoid the obvious, well-lit paths. Use building blocks to create alternative routes or bypass traps.

Zombies are indicated by red dots on the screen; larger dots mean closer proximity. Prioritize headshots. Be aware of special zombie types:

Zombie Type	Abilities	Countermeasures
Cops	Spit toxic vomit, explode when injured	Maintain distance, use cover before they spit. Avoid blast radius.
Spiders	Jump long distances	Listen for their screech before they jump; prepare for quick headshots.
Screamers	Summon other zombies	Prioritize eliminating them to prevent overwhelming hordes.
Demolition Zombies	Carry explosive packages	Avoid hitting their chests to prevent detonation; run if the explosive activates.

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

After clearing the zombies, report back to the trader. Don't forget to collect the Infested Cache, containing valuable ammo, magazines, and other high-quality items.

Infested Clear Mission Rewards

Rewards are random but influenced by game stage, loot stage (boosted by the Lucky Looter skill and Treasure Hunter mod), mission tier, and perk choices. The "A Daring Adventurer" perk is highly recommended, increasing Duke rewards and allowing for two reward selections at rank 4. Sell unwanted items to the trader for additional XP.