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7 Days to Die: Infested Clear Missions Guide (Boost Rewards and Gameplay)

Author : Nicholas Update : Feb 10,2025

This guide details how to complete Infested Clear missions in 7 Days To Die, focusing on strategies for success and maximizing rewards.

Infested missions are challenging but lucrative 7 Days To Die quests offering substantial XP, loot, and rare rewards. They unlock at Tier 2, requiring completion of 10 Tier 1 missions. Difficulty scales with mission tier and biome; Wasteland missions are significantly harder than forest missions.

How To Start An Infested Clear Mission

Initiate missions by visiting one of the five traders (Rekt, Jen, Bob, Hugh, or Joe). Mission tier and location impact difficulty. Higher tiers present tougher enemies and more challenging environments.

Completing An Infested Clear Mission

Upon reaching the Point of Interest (POI), activate the mission marker. Leaving the area or dying results in mission failure. Avoid the obvious path; the game often designs traps along the main route. Use alternative routes and building blocks to bypass obstacles and gain a tactical advantage.

Red dots on the screen indicate zombie proximity; larger dots signify closer enemies. Prioritize headshots. Be aware of special zombie types:

Zombie Type	Abilities	Countermeasures
Cops	Spit toxic vomit, explode when injured	Maintain distance, utilize cover before they spit. Avoid their blast radius.
Spiders	Jump long distances	Listen for their screech before they jump; prepare for quick headshots.
Screamers	Summon other zombies	Eliminate them first to prevent overwhelming hordes.
Demolition Zombies	Carry explosive packages	Avoid hitting their chests; run if the explosive starts beeping.

The final room contains high-value loot, but also a large concentration of zombies. Ensure you are fully prepared before entering. Always know your escape route.

After clearing all zombies, the objective changes; return to the trader to claim your rewards, including the valuable Infested Cache.

Infested Clear Mission Rewards

Rewards are randomized but influenced by game stage, loot stage (boosted by the Lucky Looter skill and Treasure Hunter mod), mission tier, and perk selection.

Investing in the "A Daring Adventurer" perk significantly improves rewards. At rank 4, you can select two rewards instead of one. Selling unwanted loot provides additional XP.