Set up a place to defend
Build the part of your base you need to defend around a crystal pillar. Keep your fallback room within its radius, and gather any supplies you want for the defense before the warning. The pillar shields your base from the chaos storm, while you still need a plan for the enemies that arrive during the raid.
Move under the shield after the warning
When the chaos storm warning appears, head to your protected position. The October demo notes say pillar shields appear shortly after that warning. Put yourself in a position where you can handle approaching enemies without having to leave the covered part of the base to restock.
Let the departing storm end the pressure
Deal with raid enemies while the storm is over your base. Avoid giving up your fallback position just to chase one away. In the October 22 demo update, Roboto Games said raid enemies lose their corruption as the storm leaves. Use the storm’s departure as a cue to reassess the situation before heading out.
FAQ
Does the pillar defend against the raid for me?
The documented shield protects the base against the storm. Be ready to deal with enemies yourself.
Where should I put my fallback position?
Choose a spot within the pillar’s radius, with a clear route from wherever you will be defending.
What changes when the chaos storm leaves?
The October 22 demo notes say the raid enemies become uncorrupted as the storm leaves.