You'll want to start with solid foundations when building and be extra mindful in caves since both can be deadly if you're not careful. Make sure everything connects properly to foundations and try not to remove critical supports, since that's a quick way to lose your whole base. When exploring caves, take it slow near drops and elevator shafts, and having some meds ready is always a good idea in case things go wrong.

Standing in the middle of bucket elevators keeps you safe, and if you hit a spike trap staying still for a moment helps you think clearly about getting out. Good to know: keeping temporary supports while building bigger bases gives you backup stability, especially during raids when other players might try taking out your foundations. Watch for demolition sounds during raids too, since that usually means someone's trying to drop your base on your head.

For general safety always carry medical supplies in caves, avoid building under spots that'll collapse if hit with explosives, and remember that overhangs are especially dangerous if not supported right. A good habit is listening for building sounds during raids since experienced raiders know exactly which supports to break.