Nuke Timer

Why timing matters

Nuclear blasts punish players still outdoors with heavy damage or instant elimination depending on phase. Misjudging by thirty seconds wastes a full bag of priority loot and may destroy equipped weapons.

Timers turn gut feeling into consistent extraction habits — especially for new players learning town navigation.

How nuclear cycles work

Build a Bunker alternates safer windows with escalating radiation warnings. Sirens, sky color shifts, and UI countdowns signal phases — exact durations shift with updates, which is why a adjustable timer helps.

Bunker shelters block radiation; shallow surface cover does not. Always confirm you are inside validated shelter before ignoring timers.

Using this tool

The embedded nuke timer below lets you start countdowns matching your server's observed cycle. Sync when you see the first warning cue, then keep the tab open or note phase length for repeat sessions.

Combine with loot route planner: pick routes that end near bunker doors two minutes before your timer hits zero.

Squad coordination

Designate one squad member as timer caller in multiplayer survival voice chat. Others focus on combat until the caller announces extraction.

If a teammate is downed far from bunker, weigh revive attempts against timer — sometimes abandoning loot saves the squad.

Advanced tips

Track multiple servers if you server-hop for trader spawns; cycles may desync. Note phase length after each patch.

Night cycles plus nukes compress safe time — adjust tier lists to lighter kits when farming late.