contest/day 1 help

[lyric flare]

going to be attempting my first contest on july 19th, any experienced contest raiders have any advice/tips both simple & more advanced for me? thanks!

[steel owl]

go in knowing you are gonna wipe and die a lot with what seems 0 progress. have some snacks perf health things you can have to eat.

[vital lintel]

sleep beforehand, have enough water

coordinate with your team about potential dps metas / boss dmg scenarios that require different weapons