How do you heal dwellers?

Healing Dwellers in Fallout Shelter: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction
Healing dwellers in Fallout Shelter is crucial to ensuring their survival and well-being. As dwellers take damage, you’ll need to find ways to heal and restore their health. In this article, we’ll explore the various methods of healing dwellers in Fallout Shelter, including levelling up, stimpaks, food, and more.

Leveling Up
One of the most effective ways to heal your dwellers is by leveling them up. Whenever a dweller is about to die, but not quite dead yet, your game will prompt you to choose options to save them. Levelling them up is often an excellent choice, as it fills up their health bar completely. Make sure to time it well, as levelling up too late might prevent you from saving the dweller in time.

Stimpaks
Stimpaks are single-use items that can be found or acquired through various means. Applying a stimpak to an injured dweller instantly heals their 10% of their maximum health. Though not as effective as levelling up, stimpaks can prove useful in emergency situations.

Food

A well-fed dweller is a happy dweller! Consuming food can also restore health. Although the health restored by eating food is relatively minor (1-2% per portion), it can add up over time.

Dweller Healing Abilities

Some dwellers, once equipped with the right items or skills, can perform healing actions. For instance, a dweller with high endurance can use their "Shield" ability to absorb damage while healing themselves.

Room Placements

Where you put your dwellers can affect their overall well-being. Placing happy dwellers in rooms that align with their best stat can lead to them being more productive and healthier.

Luck and Random Events

Have you ever wondered why dwellers sometimes get injured or diseased? Luck comes into play, as well as rare random events. These events can occur despite your best efforts to keep your dwellers safe.

When it Matters Most

It pays to be prepared for the unexpected, especially when it comes to your dweller’s health. Prioritizing dweller health, equipping them with stimpaks, and keeping them well-fed goes a long way in maintaining their health.