After you build your character in Starfield and begin exploring, it's kind of a drag to find out you have a concussion or hypothermia. How do you fix it? You can visit a doctor, but only if you're near one within a colony. Aid items will be your portable care option, so here's all you need to know about that.
All Status Afflictions in Starfield - Healing Guide
There are a lot of bad things that can happen to you while on your galactic adventures, so be wary of status conditions. You don't want them or afflictions to go on for too long without treatment. That's why we've compiled all ailments you may run into and how to heal them on the go (you can always seek a doctor instead if one is nearby)!
| Status/Affliction | How to Heal |
|---|---|
| Blisters/Burns | Analgesic Poultice, Antibiotic Paste, Heal Paste, Infused Bandages |
| Brain Damage/Injury | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Concussion | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Contusion | Analgesic Poultice, Infused Bandages |
| Dislocated Limb | Immobilizer |
| Fractured Limb | Immobilizer |
| Fractured Skull | Immobilizer |
| Frostbite | Analgesic Poultice, Antibiotic Paste, Heal Paste, Infused Bandages |
| Heatstroke | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Hernia | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Hypothermia | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Infection | Antibiotics, Antibiotic Cocktail, Antibiotic Paste, Penicillin X |
| Lacerations | Analgesic Poultice, Infused Bandages |
| Lung Damage/Cough | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Poisoning | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Puncture Wounds | Analgesic Poultice, Infused Bandages |
| Radiation Poisoning | Injector, Snake Oil |
| Sprain | Immobilizer |
| Torn Muscle | Immobilizer |
| Withdrawal (From Addiction) | Addichrone |
How do you fix Afflictions in Starfield?
When you have an affliction or other status condition, your Aid section within your Inventory will be your best friend. To get there, pause your game so that you reach your main character menu (where you can see your character, skills, inventory, etc.). After that, go to your Inventory in the bottom right of the screen. Then, choose the Aid option. Here, you will see all of the items like Bandages and Immobilizers. Choose the one you need for your current status or affliction to cure it.
If you want to take a less detailed route, you can simply find a doctor and visit them. The most convenient doctor you'll find will be at The Well in New Atlantis. That being said, many players find that going to the doctor isn't often convenient, so be sure to keep some aid items handy.
How to know what Afflictions you have in Starfield
Checking your status and afflictions is pretty easy to do, but it may not be super obvious when you begin playing. To check, go to your character menu and then find the area that says Status. From there, review Status Effects. The above photo is an example of what it looks like when you have no afflictions or status conditions. Good status conditions, like being well-rested, can be seen here, as well as miscellaneous factors like surrounding weather.
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Bethany has been a writer at Pro Game Guides for over two years, but she has been into both gaming and writing for countless years. When not writing helpful guides for fellow gamers, she can be found playing on her PC or Switch, writing short stories, and watching horror movies.