Road to Vostok Medical Items
Injuries, bleeding, infection, and fractures each need the right item. Build zone-specific kits and learn Doctor trading rhythms.
Medical Systems Overview
Wounds, bleeding, fractures, and infections need different answers. Running out of Bandages mid-fight is one of the most preventable deaths in Road to Vostok. Build habits around restocking at the Doctor every return to Village.
Complete Medical Item List
| Item | Weight | Effect | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandage | 0.1kg | Stops bleeding, small HP restore | Area 05, Border Zone, Vostok |
| Tourniquet | 0.1kg | Stops severe bleeding instantly | Area 05, Border Zone, Vostok |
| Lotion | 0.2kg | Heals wound, prevents infection | Area 05, Border Zone |
| Medkit | 0.8kg | Large HP restore, treats bleeding, fractures | Border Zone, Vostok |
Affliction Treatment Reference
- Bleeding โ Bandage immediately; limb severe bleed โ Tourniquet first.
- Infection risk โ Lotion after stabilising blood loss.
- Active infection โ Doctor in Village.
- Fracture โ Medkit for partial relief; Doctor for full treatment.
- Critical HP โ Medkit after bleed control; eat if hunger blocks regen.
Medical Kit Loadouts by Zone
Area 05 (minimum): 3ร Bandage, 1ร Lotion, 1ร Tourniquet โ ~0.5kg.
Border Zone: 5ร Bandage, 2ร Tourniquet, 2ร Lotion, 1ร Medkit โ ~1.7kg.
Vostok: 5ร Bandage, 3ร Tourniquet, 2ร Lotion, 2ร Medkit โ ~2.5kg.
Doctor NPC โ Medical Trade Optimization
Restocks every 10 minutes with rotating stock. Trade calorie-heavy food toward meds, check him every Village return, and bulk-buy when cycles align. Occasional Medkits may appear here before the Generalist.
Crafted Medical Items
Herbal Remedy substitutes for Lotion in emergencies (herbs + container). See the Crafting Guide for recipes and herb routes.
Medical Emergency Protocol
- Break contact and reach cover.
- Tourniquet on limb bleeds.
- Bandage remaining bleeds.
- Lotion for wound care.
- Eat if starving.
- Medkit if HP still critical.
- Extract to shelter โ do not push sub-25% HP in hostile zones.
Survival loop reference โ medical discipline matters more than DPS.
โ Medical FAQ
What medical items should I always carry?
Minimum Area 05 kit: 3ร Bandage, 1ร Lotion, 1ร Tourniquet. Scale up for Border Zone and Vostok per the loadout section below.
How often does the Doctor restock?
Every 10 real-time minutes โ the most predictable medical source in the game.
How do I treat infection?
Use Lotion after wound care. Active infections require the Doctor in Village; you cannot fully self-treat severe infection in the field.
Medkit or Bandage first?
Stop bleeding with Bandage or Tourniquet first, then use Lotion, then Medkit if HP is still critical.
What medical kit is required for Vostok?
Plan for 5ร Bandage, 3ร Tourniquet, 2ร Lotion, 2ร Medkit (~2.5kg) โ non-negotiable for permadeath territory.