Complete PEAK Food & Survival Guide
Master the art of survival with this comprehensive guide to all food items, their effects, and strategic usage in PEAK.
📋 Table of Contents
🎯 Introduction
Survival in PEAK is not just about climbing - it's about managing your resources wisely. This comprehensive guide covers every food item in the game, their effects, locations, and strategic importance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, understanding the food system is crucial for success.
Pro Tip: Food items are measured in "units" where 1 unit = 2 hunger points. Always consider both hunger restoration and weight when planning your inventory.
📋 Guide Legend & Symbols
📍 Location Colors
⚡ Status Effects
🫐 Berries & Natural Foods
Shore Berries
Tropical Berries
Strategy Note: Berrynana variants are excellent for long expeditions. The RS variant is particularly valuable for climbing sections, while the hunger variant provides maximum sustenance. Always check the color before consuming!
🍯 Special Items & Honey
Rare Finds
Alpine Specialties
🥪 Processed Foods & Drinks
Essential Drinks
Packaged Foods
Pro Tip: Sports Drink is the ultimate emergency item - it provides massive RS restoration and cures burn effects. Always keep one in your inventory for critical situations.
🍄 Mushrooms (Safe vs Unsafe)
⚠️ Mushroom Safety Guide
Mushrooms can be deadly! Always check their appearance before consuming. Safe mushrooms have clean, simple appearances, while unsafe ones have distinctive markings like spots, frills, or gills.
Safe Mushrooms
Unsafe Mushrooms
💊 Medicinal Items & Cooking
Healing Items
Cooking Items
🎯 Survival Strategies
Early Game (Shore/Tropics)
- • Focus on Crispberry RS variants for climbing stamina
- • Collect Berrynana variants for long-term sustenance
- • Break beehives for Honeycomb - excellent emergency food
- • Avoid poison variants unless you have antidotes
Mid Game (Alpine/Caldera)
- • Stock up on Winterberry variants for burn healing
- • Use Napberry carefully - great for status clearing
- • Carry Sports Drink for emergency RS restoration
- • Learn mushroom identification patterns
Advanced Strategy: Create a balanced inventory with 40% hunger restoration, 30% RS items, 20% healing items, and 10% emergency items. This ratio ensures you're prepared for any situation.
💡 Pro Tips & Tricks
Inventory Management
- • Keep light items (1 unit) for quick hunger fixes
- • Reserve heavy items (2-4 units) for base camps
- • Always carry at least one emergency healing item
- • Plan your food consumption around climbing sections
Risk Management
- • Test unknown mushrooms in safe areas first
- • Don't combine multiple poison sources
- • Use Lethargy-inducing items before rest periods
- • Keep antidotes for unexpected poison encounters
Speed Runner Tip: Energy Drink + Big Lollipop combination provides infinite stamina for short periods. Perfect for sprinting through dangerous areas or completing time-sensitive objectives.
🏁 Conclusion
Mastering the food system in PEAK is essential for survival and success. Remember that every item has its place and purpose - the key is understanding when and how to use them effectively. Practice these strategies, learn from your mistakes, and you'll become a true survival expert in the mountains.
Final Advice: Start with safe, reliable foods and gradually experiment with more complex items as you gain experience. The mountains are unforgiving, but with the right knowledge, you can conquer any challenge.