The world of 7 Days to Die is home to a wide variety of drugs with effects and names that are just as unusual as each other. This “Atom Junkies” is one of them. The in-game description humorously describes it as “Atom-sized candy and micro-sized powder!”, but its effect is clear-cut: it increases explosive damage.
What kind of item is it?
As the name suggests, it can be thought of as a temporary buff item that boosts the power of explosives. It should pair well with tactics that deal area damage through blasts, such as pipe bombs, pipe grenades, the rocket launcher, explosive traps, and dynamite. It truly shines in situations where multiple enemies are packed close together, or when you want to whittle down a tough opponent all at once.
When to use it
It’s especially worth keeping in mind for Blood Moon (horde) nights and base defense battles where zombies come swarming in droves. If your playstyle relies on explosives as your main firepower, using it beforehand raises the sweeping power of each single shot. Conversely, in situations where you fight mainly with melee or guns, the benefit is thin, so the smart way to use it is to save it for days when you plan to bring plenty of explosives.
How to obtain and prepare it
Drugs of this type are mainly obtained by purchasing them from traders, finding them in loot, or crafting them once you’ve learned the recipe. Stockpiling a little at a time alongside the explosives themselves means you won’t be caught off guard on the night it matters.
If you’re aiming to maximize your burst firepower, this is an item you’ll want to prepare as a set together with your explosives and ammunition.