Surviving Your First Night Without Triggering Entity Encounters

Build a Basic Shelter Early

Construct a simple enclosed structure before dusk using wood and stone. Close all doors and ensure windows are covered or boarded. The mod's entities—particularly Stalkers and Shadows—are more active in darkness, but they can still breach standard shelters.

Manage Your Light Sources Carefully

Place torches throughout your shelter, but understand that they may randomly extinguish when entities are near. Keep multiple light sources active in each room rather than relying on a single torch. Avoid standing directly under torches, as they can burn out unexpectedly and leave you in sudden darkness.

Stay Alert to Environmental Changes

Listen for ambient soundscapes and watch for visual disturbances. If you notice doors opening on their own or hearing footsteps, move to a central, well-lit room. The mod creates psychological pressure through atmosphere rather than immediate danger—use this time to prepare better defenses.

Prepare for the Morning

Surviving until dawn is the primary goal. Once sunlight enters your shelter, entity activity typically decreases. Use daylight to gather resources and plan a more fortified base for future nights.