📚PEAK Handbook
The definitive guide to mastering PEAK. From basic survival to advanced strategies, this comprehensive handbook contains everything you need to become a true mountain master.
📖 50+ Pages of Content•🎯 100+ Tips & Strategies•🏆 25+ Achievement Guides
Conquer the Mountain
Master every aspect of PEAK survival
📋Table of Contents
1. Getting Started
- • Basic Controls
- • UI Overview
- • First Steps
2. Survival Basics
- • Health & Stamina
- • Food & Water
- • Shelter & Campfires
3. Climbing Mechanics
- • Rope Techniques
- • Piton Placement
- • Energy Management
4. Multiplayer Guide
- • Team Coordination
- • Communication
- • Resource Sharing
5. Item Mastery
- • Equipment Guide
- • Crafting System
- • Inventory Management
6. Advanced Techniques
- • Speed Climbing
- • Solo Strategies
- • Expert Shortcuts
🚀1. Getting Started
Basic Controls
PEAK uses intuitive controls designed for both keyboard and controller users:
- Movement: WASD or Arrow Keys
- Jump/Climb: Spacebar
- Interact: E
- Inventory: Tab
- Use Item: Left Click
- Place Rope/Piton: Right Click
UI Overview
Understanding your HUD is crucial for survival:
- Health Bar: Red bar showing your current health
- Stamina Bar: Yellow bar indicating energy levels
- Inventory: Bottom of screen showing carried items
- Mini-map: Top-right corner for navigation
- Status Effects: Icons showing current conditions
Quick Tips:
- • Practice basic movements in safe areas first
- • Learn to read the UI quickly
- • Keep essential items in easy-to-reach slots
First Steps Checklist
Immediate Actions:
- 1. Check your surroundings for immediate threats
- 2. Gather basic resources (food, water, materials)
- 3. Find or create a safe shelter
- 4. Plan your route to the next campfire
- 5. Coordinate with teammates if in multiplayer
🏕️2. Survival Basics
Health & Stamina Management
Your survival depends on managing two critical resources:
Health System
- Health decreases from falls, attacks, and environmental hazards
- Use medical items to restore health
- Some injuries require specific treatments
- Health affects your ability to carry items and climb
Stamina System
- Stamina is consumed by climbing, running, and actions
- Rest at campfires to restore stamina
- Food and drinks provide temporary stamina boosts
- Running out of stamina can be fatal
⚠️ Warning Signs:
- • Low stamina = slower movement
- • Low health = reduced carrying capacity
- • Both low = immediate danger
Food & Water Management
Proper nutrition is essential for survival:
- Food Sources: Berries, mushrooms, cooked meat
- Water Sources: Streams, lakes, collected rainwater
- Cooking: Use campfires to cook food for better nutrition
- Storage: Keep food fresh and avoid spoilage
Shelter & Campfires
Campfires are your lifeline in PEAK:
- Campfires provide warmth and restore stamina
- They serve as checkpoints and respawn points
- Use campfires to cook food and purify water
- Campfires can be used to signal other players
🧗3. Climbing Mechanics
Rope Techniques
Mastering rope usage is essential for reaching the peak:
- Rope Placement: Right-click to place ropes on climbable surfaces
- Rope Length: Different ropes have varying lengths
- Rope Strength: Consider weight limits when multiple players use the same rope
- Rope Retrieval: You can retrieve ropes to reuse them
Piton Placement
Pitons provide secure anchor points:
- Place pitons in solid rock surfaces
- Use pitons to create climbing routes
- Pitons can support multiple players
- Strategic piton placement saves rope
🎯 Pro Tips:
- • Always test rope placement before committing
- • Use pitons to create safe rest points
- • Plan your route before starting to climb
Energy Management Strategies
Conserving Energy:
- • Plan your route to minimize energy expenditure
- • Use rest points to recover stamina
- • Carry energy-boosting items for emergencies
- • Coordinate with teammates to share the climbing load
👥4. Multiplayer Guide
Team Coordination
Success in multiplayer requires effective teamwork:
- Role Assignment: Designate roles (leader, medic, scout)
- Communication: Use voice chat or text to coordinate
- Route Planning: Agree on climbing routes and rest stops
- Emergency Procedures: Plan for when things go wrong
Resource Sharing
Efficient resource management in groups:
- Share food, water, and medical supplies
- Coordinate rope and piton usage
- Distribute heavy items among team members
- Keep track of team inventory
🤝 Team Roles:
- • Leader: Route planning and decision making
- • Medic: Health management and healing
- • Scout: Exploration and resource finding
Communication Protocols
Effective Communication:
- • Use clear, concise language
- • Establish emergency signals
- • Report status regularly
- • Listen to team feedback
🎒5. Item Mastery
Essential Equipment
Key items for survival and climbing:
- Ropes: Various lengths for different climbing needs
- Pitons: Secure anchor points for climbing
- Medical Supplies: Bandages, antidotes, cure-alls
- Food & Water: Sustenance for long journeys
- Tools: Grappling hooks, ladders, bridges
Crafting System
Combine items to create useful tools:
- Repair damaged equipment
- Create stronger ropes from multiple pieces
- Combine medical items for better healing
- Build temporary structures
💡 Item Tips:
- • Always carry emergency medical supplies
- • Keep ropes organized by length
- • Repair items before they break completely
Inventory Management
Organization Tips:
- • Keep essential items easily accessible
- • Group similar items together
- • Prioritize items by importance
- • Regularly review and reorganize
⚡6. Advanced Techniques
Speed Climbing
Techniques for experienced climbers:
- Optimize route selection for speed
- Use momentum to your advantage
- Minimize rest stops
- Practice efficient rope placement
Solo Survival Strategies
Thriving alone in PEAK:
- Be extra cautious with resource management
- Plan routes with multiple escape options
- Carry extra supplies for emergencies
- Learn to read the environment quickly
⚠️ Advanced Warnings:
- • Speed climbing increases risk
- • Solo play requires extra preparation
- • Always have backup plans
Expert Shortcuts
Advanced Techniques:
- • Use terrain features to your advantage
- • Master the timing of jumps and swings
- • Learn to predict weather patterns
- • Develop efficient inventory systems
🏆7. Achievement Guide
Badge System
PEAK features a comprehensive achievement system:
- Progression Badges: Complete different areas of the mountain
- Survival Badges: Master survival mechanics
- Teamwork Badges: Excel in multiplayer scenarios
- Exploration Badges: Discover hidden areas and secrets
Hidden Achievements
Some achievements require special conditions:
- Complete specific challenges
- Find rare items and locations
- Master advanced techniques
- Complete speed runs
🏆 Achievement Tips:
- • Keep track of your progress
- • Focus on one achievement at a time
- • Use guides for difficult achievements
- • Don't be afraid to ask for help
Completion Strategies
100% Completion Guide:
- • Create a checklist of all achievements
- • Plan routes that cover multiple objectives
- • Use multiplayer for team-based achievements
- • Practice difficult techniques in safe areas
Ready to Conquer the Mountain?
You now have all the knowledge needed to master PEAK. Remember, the mountain is unforgiving, but with these strategies, you can reach the peak.