In Stranded Deep, healing happens gradually over time by maintaining a "Healthy" status. To heal, players must keep both their Hunger and Thirst meters above four bars and must not be suffering from any negative status effects such as sunstroke, poisoning, bleeding, broken bones, or illness. There is no direct healing item like a med pack or health potion. Key ways to maintain health and heal:
- Eat enough food and drink enough clean water to keep Hunger and Thirst meters high.
- Build and use a Water Still to produce clean water for hydration.
- Use bandages to stop bleeding if attacked.
- Use splints to fix broken bones.
- Use antidotes or remedies for poisoning and illness.
- Monitor the survival watch for status effects and keep them clear to enable healing.
With these conditions met, the health bar will naturally regenerate over time.
