A Sprained Ankle can be caused by a fall, being exhausted or encumbered while walking on uneven or steep terrain, or from an animal attack.
Risk[]
| “ | You are Exhausted or Encumbered, and at a higher risk for a Sprain when traversing sloped ground. | ” |
Carrying too much weight beyond carrying capacity or becoming too tired to carry your heavy load will warn the player that they are at risk of acquiring a sprain. Walking off road onto uneven ground (icon shown in the photo) may have a chance of a Sprained Wrist or Ankle occurring. Consider either resting or lightening your load in order to eliminate the risk, or consume a Go! Energy Drink or Emergency Stim.
This symbol appears on the player interface when there uneven slopes.
Affliction[]
| “ | You have twisted your ankle and are now suffering a sprain. Your mobility will be reduced until you treat it, or it heals over time. In-game description
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If a player fails to heed a sprain risk or is attacked by hostile wildlife, they can develop a sprain. Acquiring a sprain will always give the Pain Affliction at the same time. While at least one Sprained Ankle affects the player, sprinting is not possible and the player will walk with a limp, with the screen shaking with each step. 2 Sprained Ankles causes the player to slow down even more and for the screen to shake even further.
- A Sprained Ankle is treated by using a Bandage or sleeping for 4 cumulative hours. It will not pass on its own.
- The associating Pain Affliction can be treated independently with Painkillers or Rose Hip Tea; rest will contribute to resolving all sprains and Pain.
- Rope Climbing is not possible with either a Sprained Ankle or Wrist.
- It is possible to sprain both ankles at once, either in the same Struggle event or from continuing to traverse sloped surfaces while over encumbered.
Trivia[]
- Equipping a Revolver will reduce the frequency of screen shakes.
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