Desert heat

The desert heat is a damaging effect caused by dehydration in the south desert (Kharidian desert south of Shantay Pass). The player routinely takes damage until they leave the area or die. As a warning, the player must purchase a Shantay Desert Pass (which includes a free Shantay Disclaimer) in order to enter the south desert.

The player can partially protect against the heat by wearing parts from the desert outfit. Carrying at least partially filled water skins will prevent damage, wherein the player automatically takes a drink instead of taking damage. Wearing the outfit decreases the frequency that the player will take a drink, so bringing both sort of items (and a knife to cut cacti) is recommended in the south desert.

Water carried in another container, such as a bowl, bucket, or jug, will evaporate before use, so those are not supplies worth bringing. The exception is vials of water, likely because they are corked closed and cannot be used to fill water skins.


 * At some point, the desert heat became indefinitely bugged, so the desert outfit and water skins are not necessary anymore.
 * However, since it's the result of a bug and not a change in function, these items are not considered useless items.