Sprained Wrist

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</infobox> A Sprained Wrist can be caused by a fall, being exhausted or encumbered while walking on uneven or steep terrain, or from an animal attack.

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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 Ankle or Wrist occurring. Consider either resting or lightening your load in order to eliminate the risk, or consume a Go! Energy Drink or Emergency Stim.

Affliction

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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 1 Sprained Wrist affects the player:

Equipping a Bear Spear or any variant of the Hunting Rifle or Survival Bow is not possible since these are considered two-handed weapons.
All Revolver variants, Distress Pistol, and Stones are considered one-handed weapons and can be used with 1 Sprained Wrist.

With 2 Sprained Wrists, all Weapons can no longer be used, but lighting tools such as Flares, Marine Flares, Storm Lanterns, Torches, and Flashlights can.

A Sprained Wrist 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 Wrist or Ankle.
It is possible to sprain both wrists at once, either in the same Struggle event or from continuing to traverse sloped surfaces while over encumbered.

Gallery

This symbol appears on the player interface when they move or stand on uneven slopes.
Old icon.