Infirmary Guide

DIVE or DIE Infirmary healing, sanity recovery, and treatment bed management for injured divers.

Healing Your Divers

The Infirmary treats Health, Sanity, and negative conditions after dives. Injured divers cannot descend until healed — with only two dedicated divers recommended, Infirmary capacity directly affects dive rotation speed.

Upgrade for additional beds when mid-game combat frequency increases. A bottlenecked Infirmary stalls entire Idol hunts while a single diver recovers.

When to Prioritize Infirmary Upgrades

Build the Infirmary during the first week alongside the Altar. Upgrade beds before entering Stalker Wells or blessed biomes where damage rates spike. Pair with two dedicated divers so one always remains available while the other heals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can divers dive while injured?

You can send injured divers, but low Health and Sanity increase death risk. Healing first is strongly recommended.

How do negative conditions work?

Negative conditions persist until treated at the Infirmary or removed by specific traits like Erudition at max Library level.