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Survive Your First Encounter with Human Fighters

Prepare Before Meeting Humans

Humans spawn in small groups across the Overworld and will attack you on sight. Before exploring, gather basic armor and weapons—at minimum, stone or iron tier. Stock healing food like bread, meat, or apples in your hotbar.

During Combat

When you encounter armed humans, remember they fight intelligently:

  • Keep distance: Humans carry ranged and melee weapons. Use terrain for cover and attack from range if possible.
  • Watch for healing: Wounded humans will eat food to restore health during battle, similar to players. Focus fire to prevent them from recovering.
  • Use the environment: Humans can open and close wooden doors, so don't rely on doors alone for safety. Use natural barriers, water, or height advantage instead.
  • Team tactics: Humans spawn in groups of 2–3, so expect coordinated attacks. Separate them if possible or retreat to regroup.

After Victory

Defeated humans drop their weapons and armor. Collect these for upgrades—they typically carry gold to diamond tier equipment, making early encounters valuable for gear progression.