Top 5 Mistakes New Players Make in Planet-X (And How to Avoid Them)
Welcome back, rookie! Planet-X can be challenging if you’re new, and it’s easy to make mistakes that cost you crates, progress, or even your first extraction. This guide covers the top 5 mistakes beginners make — and how to avoid them — so you can survive longer and enjoy the game.
Mistake #1: Rushing Into Action
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What happens: New players often charge into areas with lots of crates or enemies without planning.
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Why it’s a problem: You’ll get spotted, take unnecessary damage, or die quickly.
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How to avoid it:
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Move slowly and observe your surroundings.
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Check surroundings and scan for enemies or traps before engaging.
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Treat your first few matches as practice runs, not score-chasing.
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Tip: Patience is your best weapon in early matches.
Mistake #2: Forgetting to Extract
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What happens: Players focus on looting everything and forget to head to the Extraction Rocket in time.
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Why it’s a problem: You can lose all your hard-earned crates if you fail to extract.
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How to avoid it:
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Always know where the Extraction Rocket is.
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Set a mental or physical checkpoint on the map to gauge distance.
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Leave early if you hear enemy activity nearby — surviving is more important than grabbing every crate.
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Mistake #3: Ignoring the Scanner
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What happens: Beginners often rush around searching for crates without using their scanner to locate nearby crates.
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Why it’s a problem: You might miss valuable loot, get lost, or walk straight into danger.
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How to avoid it:
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Keep your scanner active at all times.
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Learn to read scanner signals — they tell you where crates for that loot!
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Tip: The scanner is how you find loot. Use it!
Mistake #4: Neglecting Awareness
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What happens: Players run around without listening for environmental cues or checking the map.
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Why it’s a problem: You might get ambushed or miss critical crate locations.
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How to avoid it:
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Pay attention to footsteps, gunfire, and scanner alerts.
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Regularly glance at your map to know nearby extraction points and high-value crates.
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Use audio and visual cues to make smarter decisions.
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Mistake #5: Mismanaging Your Elixir
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What happens: New players often use Elixir recklessly, firing weapons, scanning, or using the hoverboard without thinking.
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Why it’s a problem: Running out of Elixir at a critical moment can leave you defenseless, unable to escape, or miss crucial crate scans.
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How to avoid it:
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Prioritize usage: Save Elixir for essential actions like scanning for crates or escaping danger.
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Plan your combat: Don’t fire every shot automatically; aim carefully to conserve Elixir.
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Monitor your reserves: Keep an eye on your Elixir meter and know where you can refill.
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Use hoverboard strategically: Only for quick escapes or reaching key locations — not for casual exploration.
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Tip: Think of Elixir like blue gold — spend it wisely, and it will keep you alive longer.
Quick Tips for Avoiding These Mistakes
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Always prioritize survival over loot.
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Keep an eye on your Extraction Rocket at all times.
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Use your scanner!
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Listen, scan, and move carefully.
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Manage your elixir carefully.
Next Steps
After mastering these basics, check out these guides to level up your skills:
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How to Survive Your First Match → Advanced survival strategies
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Best Weapons for Beginners → Optimize your loadout
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Beginner Hub → Full step-by-step guide for new players
Conclusion
Mistakes are part of learning, but avoiding these common beginner pitfalls will give you a head start in Planet-X. Survive smarter, plan carefully, and soon you’ll be extracting like a pro!