If a monster attacks in a forest, does it take a click?

Question

While playing Don't Starve, I occasionally find myself doing battle in a forest - usually while killing Spiders for their luscious silk and glands. The trouble comes when I'm wielding a weapon, and my character would rather discuss the local flora than actually attack the spider that's trying to carve me into steaks.

Specifically, when I'm trying to click on a partially-concealed spider to attack, or else click elsewhere so I can run away terribly fast, I accidentally click on a tree. This makes Wilson tell me that trees are piney — and then take damage from the spider that's chasing him. Is there a way to issue commands so that I attack the nearest critter or move to a location, to prevent the sorts of mistakes that get me killed?

Answer 1

You can avoid most of this problem by using the keyboard.

Instead of moving with the mouse, use the WASD keys, especially in a cluttered environment. During a fight, you can hold the F key. This will cause you to automatically move towards and attack the nearest enemy.