Survival Guide

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.

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Published Jan 20, 2024
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🎯 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

Shore
Tropics
Alpine
Caldera
The Kiln
Peak

⚡ Status Effects

RSReserve Stamina - Essential for climbing
PoisonDamage over time - Deadly in combination
BurnFire damage - Can be cured with specific items
BrutePhysical damage - Healed by certain foods
LethargySlows movement - Trade-off for some benefits

🫐 Berries & Natural Foods

Shore Berries

Crispberry (Poison Variant)
2 Hunger + 12 Poison (3/sec over 4s)
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Shore
Crispberry (RS Variant)
2 Hunger + 4 RS
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Shore

Tropical Berries

Berrynana (RS Variant)
6 Hunger + 4 RS, turns into peel
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Tropics
Berrynana (Poison Variant)
6 Poison, turns into peel
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Tropics
Berrynana (Hunger Variant)
12 Hunger, turns into peel
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Tropics

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

Honeycomb
Half max Hunger + Half max RS
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Tropics
💡 Dropped by breaking beehive
Tick
8 Hunger
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Tropics

Alpine Specialties

Winterberry (Burn Heal)
6 Hunger + Burn Heal
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Alpine
Winterberry (RS Variant)
12 Hunger + 13 RS + Brute Heal
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Alpine
🏆 Used for Capybara achievement
Napberry
Heals all status effects + Lethargy
Weight: 1 Unit | Location: Alpine
⚠️ Slowly inflicts Lethargy in radius

🥪 Processed Foods & Drinks

Essential Drinks

Sports Drink
36 RS + Cures all Burn
Weight: 1 Unit
Energy Drink
Speed boost (10-11s) + 10 Lethargy
Weight: 1 Unit

Packaged Foods

Airline Food
16 Hunger + 16 RS
Weight: 2 Units
Granola Bar
6 Hunger + 8 RS
Weight: 1 Unit
Big Lollipop
2 Hunger + Infinite stamina + 12 Lethargy
Weight: 1 Unit

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

Cluster-Shroom (Safe)
2 Hunger - Shaved appearance
Weight: 1 Unit
Button-Shroom (Safe)
4 Hunger - Cross appearance
Weight: 1 Unit
Chubby-Shroom
4 Hunger - Always safe
Weight: 1 Unit
Bugle-Shroom (Safe)
3 Hunger - Shaved appearance
Weight: 1 Unit

Unsafe Mushrooms

Cluster-Shroom (Unsafe)
4 Hunger + 16 Poison - Frills appearance
Weight: 1 Unit
Button-Shroom (Unsafe)
4 Hunger + 12 Poison - Spots appearance
Weight: 1 Unit
Bugle-Shroom (Unsafe)
6 Hunger + 7 Poison - Gills appearance
Weight: 1 Unit

💊 Medicinal Items & Cooking

Healing Items

Medicinal Root
2 Hunger + 4 Brute Heal + 10 Poison Heal
Weight: 1 Unit

Cooking Items

Marshmallow
8 Hunger raw, 14 Hunger cooked
Weight: 1 Unit
🔥 Can be cooked to different stages

🎯 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.