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Learn how to earn the Tread Lightly Badge in PEAK by managing spores carefully and staying smart in the Roots biome.
You will come across the Tread Lightly Badge in PEAK while exploring the fungal forest biome added in The Roots Update on November 5, 2025. To get this badge, you have to climb through the entire Roots biome without letting your spore contamination rise above 25 percent on your stamina bar.
The reward for your effort is simple but satisfying. You get the Plague Doctor Hat and Plague Doctor Outfit. Spores are the main problem here. You will notice a green meter on your stamina bar that shows your contamination level. You will find spores in the pink mist, from bursting mushroom pods, and infected creatures.
How To Obtain the Tread Lightly Badge in PEAK
You need to start your run inside the Roots biome, where the air feels heavy and the ground is covered with strange growth. Before you move, check your surroundings. Try to find paths with solid ground, tree roots, or rocky ledges instead of mushroom clusters. These areas are safer and build up fewer spores.
When you see pink spore clouds floating nearby, wait for them to drift away before you continue. In fights with infected zombies or spiders, try to pull them into open areas. Strong gusts can push you off balance and send you into contaminated zones. Grab onto tree trunks or fungus shelves to stay put until the wind calms down.
Fortified Milk is your best option since it protects you from spores for a short time. You can find it in luggage scattered around the biome. Healing items like bandages and antidotes help reduce spore effects after contact, but they do not stop new contamination. Rest between climbs and recover your health before pushing forward.
Once you reach the campfire at the top of the Roots biome with 25 percent or less contamination, you will automatically earn the Tread Lightly Badge.
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