How do you avoid Deathsquitos while exploring the Plains biome?

Deathsquitos are one of the most dangerous enemies in the Plains biome due to their high speed, high damage, and low health. To avoid them while exploring, you need to understand their behavior, prepare properly, and use specific strategies to minimize encounters. Deathsquitos are aggressive and will attack on sight, but they are also fragile and can be killed with a single well-timed hit. Their attacks deal significant piercing damage, so having strong armor and health is crucial.\n\nFirst, ensure you are well-equipped before entering the Plains biome. Crafting and wearing Wolf Armor or Padded Armor is highly recommended, as these provide the best protection against piercing damage. Additionally, bring a strong shield like the Black Metal Shield or Serpent Scale Shield, as blocking their attacks can save you from taking damage. Always carry healing items like Cooked Meat, Sausages, or Health Mead to recover quickly if you are hit.\n\nWhen exploring the Plains, stay alert and scan the horizon for Deathsquitos. They are small and fast, making them hard to spot until they are close. Use the environment to your advantage by staying near large rocks, trees, or structures that can block their line of sight. If you see a Deathsquito approaching, prepare to block or dodge its attack. Timing is key—blocking just before it strikes will prevent damage and stagger it, leaving it vulnerable to a counterattack.\n\nAnother effective strategy is to use ranged weapons like the Draugr Fang bow or Arbalest crossbow. These allow you to kill Deathsquitos before they get close. Frost arrows are particularly effective because they slow the Deathsquito, making it easier to land a second shot if needed. Always keep your stamina high, as running out of stamina while fighting or dodging can leave you vulnerable.\n\nIf you are traveling through the Plains, consider building temporary shelters or using existing structures like Fuling villages to rest and recover. Deathsquitos are less likely to spawn near player-built structures, so creating small outposts can provide safe zones. Additionally, traveling at night increases the risk of encountering Deathsquitos, so plan your exploration during the day when visibility is better.\n\nFor new players, it’s important to avoid the Plains biome until you have adequate gear and experience. Deathsquitos can one-shot players with low health or weak armor, so focus on progressing through earlier biomes like the Mountains to acquire better equipment. Experienced players can use advanced tactics like parrying with a melee weapon to kill Deathsquitos instantly, but this requires precise timing and practice.\n\nFinally, always have an escape plan. If you are overwhelmed by multiple Deathsquitos or other Plains enemies like Fulings, retreat to a safer biome like the Black Forest or Meadows. Use portals to quickly return to your base and regroup. By staying prepared, vigilant, and strategic, you can minimize the threat of Deathsquitos and safely explore the Plains biome.