Maintaining high sanity is crucial to avoid Shadow Creatures. Wear sanity-boosting items like the Garland or Tam o' Shanter. Eat cooked food, especially those with high sanity values like Taffy or Pumpkin Cookies. Sleep in a Tent or Siesta Lean-to. Stay near friendly mobs like Pigs or Beefalo. Avoid eating raw monster meat or being in darkness for too long.
