SpawnPass · DayZ
Temperature and clothing
Cold drains energy, heat drains water, and wet clothing cancels insulation on either map.
Last checked 2026-09-21
Overview
Temperature is the most under-read stat in DayZ. It is not just a Sakhal problem — being wet on Chernarus in autumn will kill you as reliably as the snow will.
How the meter behaves
Aim to keep heat comfort near the middle of its range. Cold drains energy first and then health; heat drains water first and then health. Wetness guts the insulation value of whatever you are wearing, so drying off is a survival action, not a cosmetic one.
Sakhal is a different game
The Frostline map demands genuine cold-weather clothing. Military winter boots and fur boots insulate well. Update 1.29 added the largest single clothing drop in the game’s history, weighted toward cold-weather gear.
Do not eat the snow
Eating snow on Sakhal causes Heavy Metal Poisoning. Boiling does not prevent it and chlorine does not treat it — see the medical guide.
Food freezes
Since 1.26, items carry a temperature. On Sakhal your food will freeze and has to be thawed before it is any use to you.