What are Raw Nuggets?
Definition
Simply put, raw nuggets are the raw meat obtained from various animal sources within the game. They are the fundamental building blocks for your culinary creations in 7 Days to Die. These meaty morsels, once processed, provide the nourishment necessary to keep your character alive, healthy, and ready to face the constant threats that lurk around every corner.
Sources
Animals are the primary source of raw nuggets, providing a crucial supply of meat to satisfy hunger. Whether you’re a seasoned survivor or just starting, knowing which creatures to hunt will shape your food strategy.
Animals and where to find them. From the graceful deer that roam the plains to the cunning wolves that prowl the forests. A successful hunt is the first step towards a full belly. The amount of raw nuggets you get from each animal can vary depending on the animal’s size. Smaller creatures like rabbits might yield only a few nuggets, while larger animals such as bears offer a more substantial harvest.
You can sometimes find small quantities of raw nuggets in containers, but this is a far less reliable source than hunting. Keep an eye out while scavenging; every nugget counts.
Butchering your game is the final stage. When you butcher an animal’s carcass, you’ll obtain the raw nuggets along with other valuable resources like bones, animal fat, and possibly leather or hide. The butchering action itself is straightforward – simply interact with the dead animal. Efficient butchering maximizes your yield and minimizes wasted resources.
Acquiring Raw Nuggets
Hunting Techniques
Securing a consistent supply of raw nuggets depends on honing your hunting skills. Here’s how to become a more effective hunter in the harsh environments of 7 Days to Die.
Silent Steps
Stealth is your ally. Crouching helps reduce your visibility and sound, allowing you to get closer to unsuspecting animals before they flee. Use the environment – trees, bushes, and buildings – for cover.
Choose Your Weapon
Your weapon choice dictates your approach. Early in the game, a stone axe, club, or bow and arrow are often the most accessible options. The stone axe, while effective at close range, can be noisy. The bow and arrow offers a stealthier approach, allowing you to take down animals from a distance.
Tracking Your Prey
Following animal tracks is crucial. Observe the trails, recognizing the patterns animals leave behind. This helps you predict their movement and increase your chances of an ambush.
Simple Trapping (Optional)
Simple traps for capturing animals. While less common for getting nuggets, you can place simple traps for catching certain animals.
Best Locations for Animal Spawns
Certain locations are hotspots for animal activity. Plains are typically teeming with deer and rabbits. Forests are home to wolves and sometimes bears. Pay attention to your surroundings, and you will become an efficient hunter in no time.
Butchering Efficiency
Once you’ve taken down your prey, the butchering process determines your return on investment.
Make sure that you have a good weapon. The higher the damage stat, the faster you can butcher. The faster you butcher, the faster you can get the loot.
With experience, you can maximize your return.
Inventory Management
Inventory management is key to long-term survival. You will be carrying food and resources for a long time. Be sure to have the necessary space to store your kills.
Processing Raw Nuggets
Cooking with a Campfire
The campfire is your initial cooking station.
Set the Fuel: Gather wood. The campfire can use wood to cook food.
Cook Your Meat: Place the raw nuggets in the campfire’s cooking slot.
Waiting Time: Cooking time varies depending on the type of meat and the campfire’s fuel. It may take a while to cook, so check the campfire periodically.
Benefit from a Cooked Nugget: Once cooked, raw nuggets become cooked meat, a far superior food source that provides more hunger and health.
Smoker is the Next Level
The smoker is a more advanced cooking station that can be crafted later in the game.
Use Fuel: Like the campfire, the smoker requires fuel. Wood is a common choice.
Better Efficiency: The smoker cooks faster and often improves the quality.
Higher Quality Food: The food cooked in the smoker offers higher nourishment and often grants additional buffs.
Recipes with Raw Nuggets
Raw nuggets can be transformed into a variety of meals, each offering unique benefits.
Start Simple: Start with basic meat and water.
Improve: Combine raw nuggets with other ingredients to craft more complex meals such as meat stew, which significantly boosts hunger and provides a health bonus.
Uses for Processed Nuggets
Eating for Hunger and Health
Eating cooked meals restores your hunger and health.
Benefits from Each Meal
There are meals that do more. If you cook certain meats with ingredients, you can get buffs that increase strength, healing, etc.
Storage and Shelf-Life
It’s important to know how to keep your food.
Store your food in containers such as storage chests. This prevents food from spoiling.
Avoiding Food Poisoning
Be careful of eating raw or spoiled food, which can cause food poisoning, leaving you vulnerable.
The best use of raw nuggets is to feed your character. You will gain health and also gain various buffs that help you survive.
Tips and Tricks
Early-Game Food Strategy
Early in the game, focus on obtaining as many raw nuggets as possible. Cook them immediately, and consume them to maintain health.
Other Advice
Water Source: It is vital to have a water source, as you will be drinking water constantly.
Farming: Consider setting up a farm for sustainable resources such as food and water.
Conclusion
From understanding their source to utilizing their potential, raw nuggets form the foundation of survival. By mastering the acquisition, processing, and utilization of raw nuggets, you’ll be far better prepared to face the horrors of the zombie apocalypse. Remember to hunt smart, cook efficiently, and always be vigilant.
Go forth, gather your raw nuggets, and survive!
