Starfield: Mastering Status Afflictions for Epic Gaming Success!

Space in the world of Starfield is an extremely treacherous environment. Every corner and alien plant harbors a potential threat that can wreak havoc on the player's experience. Fortunately, Starfield equips players with the necessary tools to effectively combat any kind of injury they may encounter.

Status Afflictions are a distinct form of damage in Starfield, separate from the typical harm caused by bullets or falls. Unlike injuries that can be healed using medpacks or food, these ailments persist and gradually reduce the player's maximum health. Each specific Status Affliction necessitates a specific remedy, and this guide will outline how to obtain the precise cure required.

What Are Status Afflictions in Starfield?

In Starfield, afflictions are divided into two main categories: Injuries and Infections. These categories have distinct effects on the player and are part of a comprehensive system. Each category encompasses various types of maladies that can affect the player. For instance, the Injury category comprises fractured limbs, lacerations, burns, and more. All afflictions can be found in the Status Effects section of the main menu, accessible by pressing Y from that screen.

When the player finds themselves near an object that will cause a specific affliction, the lower left corner of the HUD will display the type of danger.

How Do I Heal a Status Affliction in Starfield?

Affliction and Treatment Icons:

When dealing with afflictions, it is essential to understand the use of affliction and treatment icons. Each type of affliction is associated with a specific icon located in the 'Status Effect' menu.

To cure an affliction, players must search their Aid inventory for an item with an icon that matches the affliction. A helpful explanation can be found in the 'Help' section of Starfield's menus, where it states that a 'Burn' affliction is represented by an orange flame symbol. Similarly, the 'Heal Gel' used to cure it will also feature the same orange flame symbol, located just below the item name. Aid items are commonly found throughout the vast world of Starfield or can be purchased from a vendor.

Known Affliction and Treatment Symbols:

Description	Icon Image	Aid Item Healing Ability
Red Bandage		Lacerations, Contusions, Puncture Wounds
Purple Pill		Infections
Yellow Dispersal		Brain Injury, Concussion, Heatstroke, Hernia, Hypothermia, Lung Damage, Poisoning, Radiation Poisoning
Orange Flame		Burns and Frostbite
Blue Broken Bone		Dislocated Limbs, Fractured Limb, Fractured Skull, Sprain, Torn Muscle.

Advanced Affliction Recovery Explained

Starfield incorporates a collection of intricate rules that determine the mechanics of affliction. These mechanics encompass the following aspects:

- Severity: Elementary afflictions involve just one symptom, such as Lung Damage impeding oxygen recovery. However, as the severity of the affliction increases, more symptoms will manifest. The most severe afflictions can exhibit up to three symptoms.

Prognosis: The mechanic employs a rating scale from 'Poor' to 'Excellent' to gauge the prognosis. This system determines the natural healing duration of an affliction without any treatment. If a player acquires an affliction while still recuperating from the same injury or infection, the prognosis will revert to the poor status.

An affliction with a poor prognosis will not resolve on its own, but it can potentially improve over time.

Visiting Doctors to Treat Afflictions:

Players can locate doctors in different locations throughout the vast world of Starfield. In New Atlantis, descending via an elevator to The Well area will grant access to one of these skilled practitioners. These doctors possess the ability to heal any ailment, albeit for a fee. Additionally, they offer medicinal supplies that are not commonly found among other merchants. When equipped with enough credits, this proves to be one of the most convenient methods to effectively address Status Afflictions.

Starfield is currently accessible on Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms.