It appears that the Halloween wishes of PEAK players have borne fruit as the new Roots update has added zombies into the mix.
Zombies in PEAK are essentially undead scouts who got infected with spores and lost their lives. They’re going to make your life very difficult as you try to ascend to the top. To make matters worse, getting a zombie bite will prove to be deadly and end your run prematurely.
That said, you’ll have to get bitten and also cure yourself if you’re aiming to complete the Undead Encounter badge.
How to complete the Undead Encounter badge in PEAK
The Undead Encounter badge in PEAK involves you getting bitten by a zombie and then curing the bite. Zombies appear to be typically located in level 02 of the Roots biome. They’re not present in any other biome (which is a relief). To find them, you’ll also have to cross the first level.
Zombies always lie on the ground, and they will appear to be inactive. They only come to life (of sorts) when you’re close to them. Of course, it’s impossible to avoid them at all times. If they get close enough, they will bite, and you’ll get infected.
If you stay infected for long, you’ll become an undead yourself. What you need to do is to cure yourself.
- Cure-All is a great item to use, as it instantly heals all your negative afflictions, which include a zombie bite.
- Antidote seems to work as well. This probably has to do with the fact that a zombie bite works as a toxin on your body.
- The Roots update has added something called Shroomberries. These berries have effects based on their colours, which cycle out with maps. As of writing, the Red Shroomberry can cure you from a zombie bite. However, this could change later on depending on what the developers have planned.
Once you cure the zombie bite and finish your run, you’ll be able to complete the Undead Encounter badge in PEAK. The Roots update has certainly added some formidable challenges for the players, and earning the Applied Esoterica badge can be a true challenge.
