Surviving the Coast

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			Starting on the coast can be difficult, particularly for players unfamiliar with the map or returning after spending significant time inland. Establishing food, water, warmth, and basic equipment early will make traveling inland considerably easier.


			DayZUnderground also differs from many other DayZ servers. Loot is generally less abundant, and some common sources of food, such as fruit trees and bushes, are completely disabled. Due to these differences, knowing where to find resources and how to make use of basic survival mechanics is particularly important. This guide covers the basic steps for establishing a fresh character and preparing to travel inland.
			== Orient Yourself ==
			Before traveling, determine where you spawned. Characters spawn facing '''north'''. This can be used to identify which section of the coastline you are on:

			*If the coast is '''behind you''', you are on the '''southern coast'''.

			*If the coast is '''to your right''', you are on the '''eastern coast'''.

			Look for recognizable landmarks and nearby buildings to determine which town you are in. Churches, docks, industrial buildings, apartment blocks, and other distinctive structures can be useful reference points. Online tools such as iZurvive can also be used as an interactive map to identify towns, wells, roads, trails, and other landmarks.

			With experience, many locations can be identified immediately. Examples include the church in Berezino, the docks in Elektrozavodsk, and the clock tower in Novodmitrovsk. Familiarity with the map will also help identify nearby groups, camps, and Points of Interest (POIs) that may be useful destinations.
			=== Note on Spawn Cycling ===
			Spawn cycling is permitted on DUG under normal circumstances, but '''must not be used to return to an ongoing fight'''. It is generally recommended to wait approximately '''15 to 20 minutes after a fight has ended''' before beginning to cycle spawns.. In most situations, playing the spawn you receive is recommended. Traveling from an unfavorable spawn may be faster than repeatedly cycling and also provides opportunities to gather supplies or encounter other survivors along the way.
			== Immediate Needs ==
			Once you know your location, prioritize your main three stats: '''food, water, and warmth'''. Basic clothing, storage, and tools should also be collected when available, but obtaining specific equipment is unnecessary at this stage.
			=== Food ===
			On DUG, '''infected are one of the most reliable sources of food on the coast'''. Coastal infected have an increased chance of carrying food compared to infected farther inland. They may also provide useful items such as rags, knives, clothing, and backpacks. Infected can often be fought more safely by using the environment. Cars and other elevated surfaces can prevent infected from reaching you while still allowing you to attack them. Avoid attracting large groups whenever possible.


			Food can also be found inside buildings, particularly houses, and inside or around vehicles. Greenhouses may occasionally contain vegetables, although they should not be treated as a dependable food source. Other survivors may also be carrying food, whether obtained through trade, assistance, or hostile encounters.
			=== Water ===
			The most reliable source of water is usually the '''well''' within a city or town. Knowing your location is useful because the position of each well differs between settlements. Interactive maps such as iZurvive can be used to locate one if necessary.


			Drink sufficiently before beginning a long journey and fill any suitable water containers you find. After handling raw meat or processing corpses, remember to '''wash bloody hands before eating or drinking''' unless hand protection (such as gloves) is being worn. Consuming food or water with bloody, uncovered hands will cause illness.
			=== Warmth ===
			Replace poorly insulated or damaged clothing with warmer alternatives as they become available. At this stage, insulation and condition are generally more important than finding specific clothing.


			If necessary, a fire can be used to restore body temperature. Remaining near a fire long enough will provide the '''heat buff''', indicated by a plus symbol on the temperature icon. When the symbol is flashing, this means that the buff is in progress. Once the symbol becomes static, the buff has been applied. This allows a survivor to retain warmth for a period after leaving the fire.
			== Find a Blade ==
			A '''knife''' (or other bladed tool) is one of the most useful items for a fresh survivor. It allows access to several important survival mechanics, including:
			*Processing animals, fish, and corpses.
			*Performing stealth kills on infected.
			*Cutting clothing into rags.
			*Collecting bark and preparing materials for fires.
			*Crafting improvised survival equipment.
			Different knives and larger bladed tools such as axes can perform many of these tasks. Cutting tools serve numerous purposes, so avoid wasting their durability on unnecessary tasks when alternatives are available.
			=== Improvised Knives ===
			If a conventional knife cannot be found, a '''stone knife''' can be crafted. Small stones can be found around railway tracks and can be sharpened against another small stone or a suitable boulder. Certain blunt tools, including items such as pipes and meat tenderizers, can also be used against larger rocks to create small stones.


			Bones obtained from processed animals or corpses can also be used to create '''bone knives'''.
			=== Rags and Rope ===
			A knife can be used to cut suitable clothing into '''rags'''. Rags are useful for treating wounds and are also used in a variety of crafting recipes.


			Twelve rags can be combined into improvised rope, which can then be used for equipment such as improvised backpacks and fishing gear. Keep enough clean or disinfected rags available for treating injuries rather than using all of them for crafting.
			=== Fishing ===
			Fishing is a useful alternative when other sources of food are scarce. Bones can be crafted into fishing hooks. If bones are unavailable, suitable sticks can be carved into wooden fishing hooks. Rope and a long stick can be combined to make an improvised fishing rod.


			Fish caught on the coast may not provide a large amount of food, but fishing can provide a renewable food source when buildings and nearby infected have already been looted. Remember to wash bloody hands after processing fish unless gloves or other suitable hand protection are being worn.
			=== Fires ===
			Cutting tools can be used to gather firewood, sticks, and bark. Bark and rags can serve as kindling, while firewood and sticks provide fuel. A short stick and a piece of bark can also be combined to create a hand drill kit, allowing a fire to be started without a lighter or matches. Flares can also be used as an alternative ignition source.


			Fires allow survivors to cook raw food, restore body temperature, and obtain the heat buff before traveling. Fires can also reveal your location through light and smoke, so consider your surroundings before starting one. If no buildings with usable stoves or fireplaces are nearby, an improvised fireplace can be crafted for cooking and warmth.
			== Know the Threats ==
			The three most common immediate threats to a fresh survivor are '''infected, dogs, and other players'''.
			=== Infected ===
			Individual infected are generally manageable, but groups can quickly overwhelm an unprepared survivor. Avoid attracting more infected than you can safely handle, and use buildings, fences, vehicles, and other terrain to limit how many can attack at once. Fighting infected can create noise and leave behind corpses that may alert nearby players to your presence. However, coastal infected are also an excellent source of food and other supplies, so engaging them can often be worthwhile when the situation is manageable.
			=== Dogs ===
			Dogs typically travel in packs and may announce their presence by barking. Although several may surround a survivor, their attacks generally come one at a time. Unlike infected, predators will not lose aggression or despawn simply by waiting them out, so survivors should be prepared to fight once a pack has engaged them. Buildings and doorways provide useful protection by limiting the directions from which dogs can attack while still allowing the survivor to fight back.
			=== Other Survivors ===
			Other players are the least predictable threat on the coast. Fresh characters should remain aware of their surroundings when entering settlements, using wells, fighting infected, or managing their inventory. DUG encourages roleplay within the community, although roleplay is not strictly required. Coastal encounters can lead to useful information, assistance, trade, or other interactions. However, another survivor may choose not to engage or may be hostile. When communicating, remain aware of your surroundings and avoid unnecessarily exposing yourself in open or indefensible positions.
			== General Survival Tips ==
			Avoid '''sprinting constantly'''. Sprinting increases resource consumption, causing food and water to drain more quickly. Save stamina when there is no immediate need to move quickly.


			If an area appears thoroughly looted, '''move on rather than searching indefinitely'''. Remaining in an empty settlement consumes food and water without guaranteeing additional supplies. Nearby settlements, infected, or fishing may provide better alternatives. Learn the major coastal settlements and their landmarks, particularly the locations of wells. Familiarity with the coast reduces dependence on external maps and makes it easier to quickly choose a route after spawning.


			Do not prioritize weapons over basic survival equipment. A firearm can be useful, but food, water, insulation, medical supplies, and a cutting tool are generally more important when establishing a fresh character. Firearms may also be found without compatible magazines or ammunition, potentially occupying inventory space that could be used for more immediately useful supplies.
			== Prepare to Move Inland ==
			Once your immediate needs are stable, begin preparing to leave the coast. There is no need to become fully equipped before traveling inland.

			Ideally, obtain:
			*Enough food and water for the next stage of the journey.
			*Adequately insulated clothing.
			*A knife or other cutting tool.
			*Rags or other basic medical supplies.
			*A water container, if available.
			*Any additional equipment useful for your planned route.
			Check the map and determine where you intend to travel. Consider settlements and other supply locations along the route rather than relying on a single destination. Groups, camps, and POIs may also be worth visiting. These locations can provide opportunities for trade, assistance, information, or roleplay, although their status and occupants may change over time.
			== Conclusion ==
			Coastal survival primarily consists of establishing a stable supply of '''food, water, warmth, and basic tools''' before traveling inland. Determine your location first, address immediate needs, obtain a cutting tool, and remain aware of nearby threats. There is no need to leave the coast fully equipped. Once you have enough supplies to safely reach the next settlement or destination, plan a route inland and continue gathering resources along the way. Knowledge of the coast becomes increasingly valuable with experience. Learning settlement layouts, wells, landmarks, crafting options, and common threats will make surviving the coast considerably faster and more reliable.

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