Radiation Guide
Source: Proxima [1879587], thread t=16329852. Karma 123,563. Wiki Editor. Also on Torn wiki.
How Radiation Works
Radiation Time (RT) debuffs your battle stats. Every 7 hours 16 minutes of RT = -1% to all battle stats (rounded up).
- 1 RT hit from Irradiate weapon = 1 hour RT = -1% stats immediately
- 24 hours RT = -4% stats (24 / 7.27 = 3.3, rounds up to 4)
- RT counts down in real time (1 second of RT per second)
RT Sources
| Source | RT Applied |
|---|---|
| Dirty Bomb (hits your faction) | 21-30 days |
| Dirty Bomb (elsewhere in city, online) | Unknown random amount |
| Irradiate weapon bonus (finishing hit) | Yellow: ~1 hour, Red: up to ~2 hrs 16 min (8,160 seconds) |
| Blood Bag: Irradiated (self-use) | ~8 hours |
Medical Items With Radiation
| Situation | Can use regular FAK/Blood Bag? |
|---|---|
| Hospitalised from Dirty Bomb | NO — only Neumune Tablets |
| Hospitalised from Irradiate weapon | YES |
| Self-hospitalised with Blood Bag: Irradiated | NO — only Neumune Tablets |
Neumune Tablet: Reduces RT by -12 hours AND hospital time by -6 hours. Can only be used when you have RT.
Hazmat Suit Protection
| Threat | Protected? |
|---|---|
| Dirty Bomb | YES |
| Irradiate weapon bonus | YES |
| Blood Bag: Irradiated | NO |
Wear a Hazmat during wars where Dirty Bombs might be used.
Practical Notes
- Irradiate weapons are a war tool — stack RT on enemies to progressively debuff their battle stats
- Being hit with an Irradiate weapon once = -1% stats before the fight is over
- Multiple hits in a war compound: 5 hits could leave someone at -5% stats for hours
- Your Hazmat Suit slot: Motorcycle Helmet and Welding Helmet are alternatives that block Flash and Tear Gas but NOT radiation
Related
- Weapons and Armor (tos)
- Battle Stats and Builds (Vladar)
- Blood Bags