Before leaving shelter
Take water, food and a usable weapon. Check hunger, thirst and exhaustion before walking into another fight.
A preparation routine for exploring the Virgo Module alone.

Take water, food and a usable weapon. Check hunger, thirst and exhaustion before walking into another fight.
Hold right mouse to take a combat stance, then left-click to attack. Switch between slash and blunt damage when the target resists your current weapon.
Keep Fine Root Bundle and Ponic Stalks for tools and containers. Bring ingredients to the required bench; knowing a recipe does not make every work surface suitable.
Leave room in your inventory. Drag loot from nearby containers and use the context menu to inspect unfamiliar objects.