25 articlesDeath Stranding 2 has a boot bar on the interface that you might think is stamina at first, and you’ll also need to refill. This is, however, not really a stamina bar! It’s tied to the durability of your equipment. As the durability bar empties, you’ll be putting Sam at risk while working. In this guide, we’ll help you refill this so-called “boot bar” so you can keep Sam safe!
How To Refill Boot Bar | Death Stranding 2
As we mentioned in our introduction, the boot-shaped bar on the bottom left corner of the HUD is not actually your stamina. In reality, it’s your Footwear Durability. For those of you who’ve played the first Death Stranding game, this is a returning mechanic and not exactly a huge fan-favorite!
Anyway, to refill the bar, you’ll just need to make new footwear to replace your old worn ones. You can do this by using the Fabrication and Management menu at any Delivery Terminal. As you might already know, you can find Delivery Terminals at most safe houses and distribution centers in the game.
You can craft different types of footwear as you progress through the game, but the starting Transporter Boots are good enough early on. They only cost 16 Resins to make, making them a pretty cheap option. Once you make them, just equip them replacing your old footwear.
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Worth noting that you can also make boots pre-emptively and put them away for later use. Attaching them to your Boot Clip, for example, will let you carry a backup pair just in case. It’s always nice to have an extra pair, should you find your footwear durability running low while on the job!
So, there you have it, that’s how to refill the boot bar in Death Stranding 2! If you still wonder how to recover Sam’s stamina, you’ll instead need to take a rest or drink some water and Energy Drinks.
