when i first started playing ED last year. it was so hard. i know how you feel. I respect this game because it gives me a very hard time. Thats what i like /love about this game. It teaches me not to give up. I learnt a lot back then for instance where to avoid a specific place whereas the enemy is too hard for me. The solution for me is to levelling up.Here's a hint:
broken Valley : you have to be level 18 at least to go to the
Sentinel Tower: level 25 to go to
Orobas Fjords: level 35 and fight thhe flying fortress
aleroth : level 35~ 48 and then can continue Flames of Vengeance.
I also upgrade my stats ( Dex) at least 35~40
The Difference About ED and DKS is DKS IS a HELL lot MORE EASIER.
For your Info, im a warrior. Battle Hardened to endure attacks melee or range but a little weaker when facing magics.
I like this game a lot cause it remembers me for the hard times i went through completing this game.
One in a Million.