Vital: Thirst
Thirst is a primary survival vital in Hex Survival. Because it drains daily at Midnight, dehydration is a constant threat for any town without a reliable water source.
1. The Midnight Drain
At Midnight, every player’s thirst bar is reduced by 40% (4 bars out of 10). This “Midnight Toll” is mandatory for survival and must be addressed before the transition to a new day.
2. Restoring Thirst
Thirst is primarily restored by consuming Clean Water. Note that high-level stims will increase thirst as a side effect.
| Item | Thirst Restoration | AP Restoration | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Water | +35 | +2 | None |
| Clean Water | +30 | +2 | None |
| Bottle of Water | +20 | +2 | None |
| Cactus Pulp | +20 | +2 | None |
| Fermented Cider | +20 | +2 | None |
| Herbal Tea | +20 | +2 | None |
| Nutrient Paste | +15 | +3 | None |
| Energy Soda | +10 | +3 | None |
| Soup Can | +10 | +2 | None |
| Wild Berries | +10 | +1 | None |
| Alien Vegetable | +5 | +1 | None |
| Preserved Produce | +4 | +2 | None |
| Stim Injector | -10 | +8 | Stim Usage (Lvl 2) |
| Stim Pack | -10 | +4 | Stim Usage (Lvl 1) |
| Stim Overdrive | -15 | +12 | Stim Usage (Lvl 3) |
3. Where to Find Water
Base Infrastructure
Building specialized facilities at the Base provides a reliable, daily source of hydration for the town.
Scavenging Locations
If the base production is insufficient, players must scavenge the wasteland.
- Oasis: The primary source of Clean Water (Weight 90).
- Forest: Good source of Clean Water (Weight 40).
- Human Farm Facility: Moderate source of Clean Water (Weight 35).
- Ruined City: Small amounts of Clean Water can be found here.