In Project Zomboid, players may find themselves suffering from the Queasy Moodle, an irreversible illness that can be caused by eating bad or raw food, spending too much time around decaying corpses, or smoking (if the player is not already a smoker). The Queasy Moodle is the first and least harmful of the Sick category of Moodles in Project Zomboid. It is the primary indicator of a survivor’s health and status and will help the player to determine if they are poisoned. If the player is poisoned, they will need to find a way to cure themselves.
To cure poison, players need to identify the source of the illness and take steps to avoid it in the future. If you find some lemongrass and eat it, it will only work once and you will still be sick. Poisoning food can be done by adding poisoned berries or mushrooms to the dish. The more poison berries or mushrooms that are added, the more deadly the dish becomes. Rotten food can also be dangerous, and if you have a weak stomach, it can kill you if you are not healthy.
Recently, the gameplay mechanics for poison in Project Zomboid have changed. Uncooked fish and tainted water are now dangerous, and poison berries and mushrooms have also been changed. Millipedes and centipedes are both dangerous when uncooked, and can be found by foraging. There is a “poison strength” value for poisonous food items, but it is unclear how this works or what the lethal dose is. We suggest testing small amounts of a potential poison to see if it makes you sick but notes that this may not be foolproof. Ultimately, the best way to avoid eating poisonous plants is to find the Herbalist trait or magazine.
If you have eaten a poisonous berry or mushroom, make sure to not eat anymore and try to find a way to cure the poison. To avoid eating poisonous plants, players can try finding the Herbalist trait or magazine, which can help them identify poisonous plants. Alternatively, players can test small amounts of a potential poison to see if it makes them sick, although this may not be foolproof.
To sum up, to cure poison in Project Zomboid, players can try the following steps:
- Identify the source of the poison: Was the poison caused by eating bad or raw food, spending too much time around decaying corpses, or smoking (if the player is not already a smoker)?
- Avoid the source of the poison: If the poison was caused by eating bad or raw food, players should be careful about what they eat and make sure to cook their food thoroughly. If the poison was caused by spending too much time around decaying corpses, players should try to avoid being around them as much as possible. If the poison was caused by smoking, players should consider quitting or at least reducing their intake of tobacco.
- Eat lemongrass: If the player has access to lemongrass, they can try eating it to soothe their symptoms. However, it should be noted that lemongrass will only work once and the player will still be sick.
- Avoid poisonous plants: To avoid eating poisonous plants, players can try finding the Herbalist trait or magazine, which can help them identify poisonous plants. Alternatively, players can test small amounts of a potential poison to see if it makes them sick, although this may not be foolproof.
- If you have already eaten a poisonous plant: If you have eaten a poisonous berry or mushroom, make sure to not eat anymore and try to find a way to cure the poison.
It’s important to remember that curing poison in Project Zomboid is not always straightforward, and may require some trial and error. Players should be prepared to try different methods and approaches in order to find a solution that works for them.
Another factor to consider is the player’s overall health and well-being. If the player is already in poor health or has a weak immune system, they may be more susceptible to poison and may have a harder time recovering from it. In these cases, it’s important to take extra care to avoid poisonous situations and to seek out medical treatment as soon as possible if poison is contracted.
Overall, curing poison in Project Zomboid can be a challenging task, but with the right knowledge and strategies, it is possible to overcome it and get back to surviving in the zombie-infested world
