Avoid Barnacle Mines and keep an eye out for Barnacle Maws/Grabbers.
Essential for navigating the darkness and detecting hazards/locations. Repair/Patching: Keeps the hull intact to prevent flooding. Strategy and Tips (The Deep Guide)
Focus on slow, careful progression with sufficient lights.
Understand how the AI works when playing without a full crew.
If playing with others, coordinate on who takes which station. In public lobbies, ensure you are communicating to avoid overlapping actions. Resource Management: Keep an eye on oxygen and weapon ammo.