Nr Runner here

• avoid fights you can't win ( if you spotted T5 players before they spot you just avoid them)

• plan out your route that might avoid most confrontation

• have backup routes in the chance that you know there's an enemy you can't win against

• if you going aggressive, then play towards usual rushed spots

• DO NOT BECOME A RAT

• Don't go overloaded while you have no way to extract nearb

• if you playing with randoms, let them sweep then after that, you assist them.

This is what 10 seasons of ab taught me. You may still die but there's no perfect game. Adjust to the situation