Scavland Guide — Scavland Wiki

Quick answerStart your journey with daylight scavenging loops around the central settlement of Zalesye and raid the hazard-free supply depot at The Mire northwest of town. Update 0.7.0 introduced significant beginner quality-of-life upgrades: Green Rags are now included in the starter kit for early emergency bleeding control, all game modes feature a unified 150 maximum stamina pool, and stamina recovery is accelerated to approximately 7 seconds (down from 10 seconds). Dodge roll stamina costs are tuned to mode difficulty (Explorer: 15 Stamina, Returner: 40 Stamina, Iron Man: 40 Stamina). In addition, Gun and Armor Repair Kits can now be used regardless of equipment damage condition, campfire healing has been doubled for emergency field triage, and the Death Screen has been rebuilt with dedicated mode-specific actions and gamepad support. If you die in the wasteland, your equipped backpack drops at the coordinate for recovery, while your safehouse stash remains completely secure.

A scavenger exploring a ruined settlement in daylight near safehouse

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Field notes

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01 · Starter Kit & Green Rags (Update 0.7.0): Every new run now includes Green Rags in the starter kit alongside basic field gear. Use Green Rags immediately when suffering lacerations or light bleeding during early skirmishes.
02 · Understand Mode Difficulty & Dodge Costs: All game modes now feature 150 maximum Stamina. However, dodge roll stamina costs vary significantly by chosen mode: Explorer Mode requires only 15 Stamina per dodge roll, whereas Returner Mode and Iron Man Mode demand 40 Stamina per dodge roll.
03 · Rapid Stamina Recovery: Stamina regenerates significantly faster in Update 0.7.0, taking approximately 7 seconds to fully recover from empty (down from 10 seconds previously). Keep hunger satisfied with canned rations (Tushonka, beans) to prevent stamina cap penalties.
04 · Hit "The Mire" Starter Supply Cache: Directly northwest of Zalesye settlement lies The Mire wetland depot, a guaranteed safe starter stash containing free boiled water canteens, 12-Gauge shells, and antiseptic gauze with zero hostile bandit patrols.
05 · Master Shift+Click Fast Looting: Never drag items individually from loot containers. Holding [Shift+Click] instantly transfers container stacks to your inventory, slashing vulnerable stationary looting time.
06 · Equipment Maintenance & Universal Repair Kits: Guns can explode below 30% condition, but Update 0.7.0 made weapon jamming begin later and lowered hard-jam chance at 10% durability from 45% to 33%. Furthermore, Gun and Armor Repair Kits can now be applied regardless of how damaged your equipment is.
07 · Daylight Raids & Campfire Recovery: Depart at dawn (06:00) and return before 21:00 dusk when visibility collapses. Campfire healing has been doubled in Update 0.7.0, making lit campfires highly effective field triage stations between raids.
08 · Death Screen & Run Autosaves: The Death Screen has been rebuilt with dedicated options (Returner: Continue / Load Game; Iron Man: New Game / Exit; Tutorial: Try Again). Each run now maintains its own separate Autosave Slot, protecting your active progression.

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Starter Kit Green Rags	Green Rags are now included in the starter kit (Update 0.7.0)
Maximum Stamina Baseline	All game modes now have 150 maximum Stamina (Update 0.7.0)
Dodge Roll Stamina Cost	Explorer Mode: 15 Stamina; Returner Mode: 40 Stamina; Iron Man Mode: 40 Stamina (Update 0.7.0)
Stamina Regeneration Rate	Full recovery takes approximately 7 seconds, down from ~10 seconds (Update 0.7.0)
Campfire Triage Healing	Campfire healing rate is doubled in Update 0.7.0 for rapid field recovery
Starter Supply Cache	The Mire northwest of Zalesye provides free boiled water, 12G ammo, and gauze with no bandits
Universal Repair Kits	Gun and Armor Repair Kits can now be used regardless of damage condition (Update 0.7.0)
Rebuilt Death Screen	Mode-specific actions (Returner: Continue/Load; Iron Man: New Game/Exit) and run-specific Autosave Slot (Update 0.7.0)
Evidence Baseline	Official Steam announcements & community reports · Update 0.7.0

Questions players ask

What was added to the beginner starter kit in Update 0.7.0?

Green Rags are now included in the starter kit, giving fresh spawns an immediate remedy for bleeding and lacerations without needing early medical purchases.

How much stamina does dodging consume in different modes?

Under Update 0.7.0, all modes have 150 maximum stamina, but dodge roll cost is 15 Stamina in Explorer Mode, compared to 40 Stamina in Returner and Iron Man modes.

How does campfire healing work in Update 0.7.0?

Campfire healing is doubled in Update 0.7.0, allowing scavengers to rapidly restore baseline health in the field without consuming scarce medkits.

Where should I go on my very first raid in Scavland?

Head immediately northwest of Zalesye to The Mire wetland cache. It provides clean drinking water, starter ammunition, and medical items without armed bandit opposition.

Can I repair severely broken weapons and armor in Update 0.7.0?

Yes. Gun and Armor Repair Kits can now be used regardless of how damaged equipment is, removing previous minimum durability restrictions.

What happens if I die during a raid?

In standard Returner Mode, your equipped gear and backpack remain at your death coordinate for recovery, while your safehouse stash remains completely secure. The rebuilt Death Screen allows you to Continue or Load Game directly.