>>16618
>Alright, any tips for someone new to the game?
Get the FCR mod, makes fights a lot more deadly but reduces the amount of enemies. Makes levels like the swamp not jut not bad but actually fun
Following advice is for FCR:
First thing you should do is invest in Strong Steel
Don't invest in group styles, they're useless as everything in FCR has way higher DR
Herbalism is really important, reading books is important. Spend money on books, it's worth it.
Experiment with the alchemy system (you can become ridiculously OP if you know how to min max with potions)
Dexterity is important since everything hits for damage that you really feel
Igni is best sign, Yrden is also very good since it can stun monsters and does % of HP damage. Don't bother with Quen & Heliotrope.