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Hunger (Survival Mode)
Skyrim Survival Mode

Survival Mode adds three needs. Each one climbs through stages as you go without food, warmth, or sleep; the first stage of hunger and cold is a bonus for keeping up with them. Armor warmth slows the cold, food restores hunger, and beds reset fatigue.

Hunger

Stage 0
Well Fed
Stamina regenerates 10% faster.
Stage 1
Satisfied
You are not hungry.
Stage 2
Peckish
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 10% slower. You are 30% less effective with using shields and sneaking.
Stage 3
Hungry
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 20% slower. You are 50% less effective with using shields and sneaking.
Stage 4
Famished
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 30% slower. You are 70% less effective with using shields and sneaking.
Stage 5
Starving
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 40% slower. You are 90% less effective with using shields and sneaking.

Cold

Stage 0
Warm
Picking locks and picking pockets is 10% easier. You are 10% more resistant to Frost.
Stage 1
Comfortable
You are comfortably warm.
Stage 2
Chilly
Total health is reduced. You move 10% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 30% harder.
Stage 3
Very Cold
Total health is reduced. You move 20% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 50% harder.
Stage 4
Freezing
Total health is reduced. You move 30% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 70% harder.
Stage 5
Numb
Total health is reduced. You move 40% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 90% harder.
Warmth from every worn piece adds up and slows the cold. These are the warmest pieces per slot.

Fatigue

Stage 0
Refreshed
You feel refreshed.
Stage 1
Drained
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina regenerate 25% slower. Beneficial potions are 20% less effective.
Stage 2
Tired
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina regenerate 50% slower. Beneficial potions are 40% less effective. You are 10% less resistant to disease.
Stage 3
Weary
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina regenerate 75% slower. Beneficial potions are 60% less effective. You are 20% less resistant to disease.
Stage 4
Debilitated
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina no longer recover. Beneficial potions are 80% less effective. You are 40% less resistant to disease.

Survival Mode in the Planner

Open the character build planner with Survival Mode on, so carry weight, warmth and the need stages count toward your stats.

Open the character planner