Status Effects and How to Remove Them
Navigate the hazards of space combat and hostile environments by understanding and managing various Status Effects in Starfield. From radiation poisoning to burns and infections, learn how these detrimental conditions impact your character and discover the most effective ways to cure them and return to peak performance.
In Starfield, You can suffer from various Status Effects that can hinder their combat effectiveness, exploration capabilities, and overall survivability. Understanding these effects and knowing how to cure them is crucial for navigating the dangers of the Settled Systems.
Status Effects are typically acquired through environmental hazards, enemy attacks, or specific weapon types. They often manifest as debuffs that reduce health, hinder movement, impair vision, or negatively affect skill usage.
Here is a table of common Status Effects and their remedies:
| Status Effect | Cause | Symptoms | Cure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminated | Exposure to certain biological hazards or contaminated environments. | Gradual health loss, potential for further infection. | Antibiotics (Medicine item) |
| Burns | Fire-based attacks or environmental hazards. | Damage over time, reduced movement speed. | Anti-Thermic (Medicine item) |
| Concussion | Explosive damage or specific blunt force trauma. | Blurred vision, impaired aiming. | Painkillers (Medicine item) |
| Fracture | Heavy blunt force trauma or falls from great heights. | Reduced movement speed, impaired limb function. | Orthoskin (Medicine item) |
| Infection | Exposure to certain biological hazards or wounds. | Gradual health loss, potential for further complications. | Antibiotics (Medicine item) |
| Laceration | Sharp or piercing damage from attacks. | Continuous health drain. | Bandages (Medicine item) |
| Poisoned | Venomous attacks or toxic environments. | Damage over time, reduced stamina regeneration. | Anti-Toxin (Medicine item) |
| Radiation Poisoning | Exposure to high radiation levels (e.g., on certain planets). | Gradual health loss, reduced maximum health. | Saline (Medicine item) or Rad-Away (if applicable in-game) |
How to Obtain Cures:
- Medicine Items: The primary way to cure status effects is by using specific medicine items. These can be found as loot, purchased from vendors (especially in medical facilities or general stores), or crafted at a Chem Station if you have the necessary recipes and ingredients.
- Medical Facilities: Some medical facilities in major cities may offer services to cure status effects for a fee.
- Skills: Certain skills, like those in the Medicine tree, can improve the effectiveness of healing items or even provide passive resistance to certain status effects.
Always keep a stock of essential medicine items in your inventory to quickly address any detrimental effects you encounter during your travels.