How to Cure Poison in PEAK (July 2025) Ultimate Guide

How to Cure Poison in PEAK (2025) Ultimate Guide
25th June, 2025

Poison is one of the deadliest threats you'll face while climbing the treacherous peaks in PEAK, especially in the Shore and Tropics biomes. I've died countless times to poison damage before learning all the tricks to cure and avoid it. After dozens of runs and plenty of trial and error, I'm here to share everything you need to know about curing poison in PEAK.

The good news? There are multiple ways to cure poison and remove that dreaded purple skull status effect. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, this guide will help you survive the island's toxic dangers and make it to the helicopter rescue at the summit.

What Does Poison Do in PEAK?

When you get poisoned in PEAK, poison will begin to build up and take over a portion of your stamina bar. This is marked by a purple bar with a skull icon. Just like hunger, damage, and sleep effects, if you don't cure the poison quickly enough, you'll be knocked out and need a teammate to revive you.

The speed of poison buildup varies dramatically depending on what poisoned you. Some sources inflict slow, manageable poison damage, while others can fill your poison bar in seconds. Understanding these differences is crucial for survival.

All Poison Sources in PEAK (And How to Avoid Them?)

Before we dive into cures, let's identify what can poison you in the first place. Here's my complete list of poison sources I've encountered:

Environmental Hazards

  1. Jellyfish-like Mushrooms - These slippery hazards are easy to miss. Deals a low amount of poison buildup if you step on it, will continue to build poison if you don't get up
  2. Purple Spiky Urchins - Found near water areas. They deal both HP damage and poison on contact. The poison continues building if you stay touching them.
  3. Bursting Spore Bushes - These explode into poison gas clouds when you get too close. High amount of poison buildup while in the cloud
  4. Poisoned Flora - Poisoned flowers, bushes, and other environmental objects, which will have purple coloration if they are poisonous. Always watch for that telltale purple color!

Food-Related Poison

  1. Poisonous Berries and Mushrooms - Poisoned consumables, all berries and mushrooms have a small chance to be poisoned. The amount of poison varies randomly, making these particularly risky.
  2. Burnt Food - If you overcook food at a campfire or portable stove, it becomes poisonous. Always watch your cooking times!
  3. Green Berries - Green berries might look edible, but they're unripe and poisonous. Eating them causes the same poisonous effect as touching a sea urchin.

The Sneakiest Threat: Ticks

Perhaps the most dangerous poison source is ticks. Ticks, which will attack themselves to players and must be removed. They're found primarily in the Tropics biome and are incredibly hard to spot. Ticks are a hidden hazard in the Tropics. You might not notice them attach to you at first.

Many players mistake tick poison for a bug since the poison keeps building even after using antidotes. The key is actually removing the tick itself!

How to Cure Poison in PEAK?

Now for the good stuff - here are all the ways I've found to cure poison:

1. Antidote (Most Common Method)

The easiest, and most obvious, method to cure poison is to take a dose of Antidote. This rare item can be found in luggage containers, and as the name suggests, it will cure you of poison upon consumption.

Antidotes have multiple charges, making them valuable for repeated poison encounters. Antidote: Heals up to 14 poison ticks.

2. Medkit (Full Restoration)

The medkit will heal you of poison and HP damage. This makes medkits perfect when you're both poisoned and injured. However, the Medkit can only be used once, so save them for emergencies.

3. Cure-All (Legendary Item)

the Cure-All will rid you of all status effects and refill your stamina bar. This legendary item is the ultimate solution, clearing poison along with any other negative effects.

the Cure-All is considered a Mythical item and can be acquired extremely rarely from luggage. When you reach the top of a biome, interact with the Ancient Statue (which is also used to revive teammates) to get a guaranteed Mythical item.

4. Remedy Fungus

Remedy Fungus: A throwable cloud that clears all status effects in a small area. This is great for helping poisoned teammates in multiplayer.

Special Case: Removing Ticks

If you're experiencing "infinite poison" that won't go away even with antidotes, you probably have a tick attached. Here's how to remove them:

In Multiplayer:

  • Have a teammate look at you and remove the tick
  • They show up in the Tropics biome and attach to you without warning.

In Single Player:

Climb up a wall, look down at your body, and wait for the prompt to remove it

For mouse users: You can grab them at any time when using a mouse by quickly flicking your cursor in long swoops in either direction and mashing the E key.

Controller players have it harder - I have not been able to get one off with a controller no matter how big they are, you simply turn too slowly.

Pro Tips for Poison Prevention

After countless runs, here are my best tips for avoiding poison altogether:

  1. Watch for Purple - Any environmental object with purple coloration is poisonous. Train yourself to spot and avoid these.
  2. Be Careful with Berries - Instead, stick with red, yellow, or purple berries. They're the safe options that restore stamina without making you sick.
  3. Don't Panic - If you do get poisoned, don't panic. Try to find a safe ledge and rest, movement will worsen your condition.
  4. Stock Up on Cures - Always carry at least one poison cure item. The Tropics biome is especially dangerous for poison.
  5. Check for Ticks Regularly - In the Tropics, periodically have teammates check each other for ticks, or check yourself by looking down while climbing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ticks appear in single player?

Ticks do appear in single player, I believe they come from the poison plants in the Tropics. You'll need to use the wall-climbing method to remove them yourself.

Do eaten ticks poison you?

Interestingly, no! You can eat them, they clear up hunger, and they do not poison you when eating or feeding them to somebody else.

Is there a poison bug in the game?

What many players think is a bug is actually the tick mechanic. Me and my friend encountered this bug in the rainforest too. My friend stepped on a gas fruit near the peak, and although we were quickly freed from the gas, she was still getting poisoned until she died. Always check for ticks first!

What's the best poison cure to carry?

I recommend the Cure-All if you can find one, as it handles all status effects. Otherwise, carry multiple antidotes since they have multiple charges and are more common than medkits.

Can you get the Toxicology Badge safely?

Yes! Toxicology Badge Restore 200 total poison by using items. You can get poison from burnt food, poison gas bombs, spiked vines, poisonous food items, purple leaves, and ticks. Just make sure you have plenty of cures ready.

Conclusion

Mastering poison management in PEAK is essential for reaching the summit alive. Whether it's avoiding purple hazards, removing sneaky ticks, or keeping cure items handy, these strategies will dramatically improve your survival rate.

Remember, There are a few methods to cure poison PEAK players can use โ€“ but the best way to avoid poisoning is to stay away from poison sources. Stay alert, communicate with your team, and always keep at least one cure item in your inventory.

Now get out there and conquer that PEAK - poison-free! Remember to join the official PEAK Discord to find teammates and share your climbing adventures. The island's challenges change daily, but with this guide, poison won't be what stops you from reaching the top.

Have you discovered any other poison cures or prevention methods? Drop a comment below and share your PEAK survival tips with the community!

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