First, create archer and wizard. Archers got op skill that fires like 20 arrows in a cone, wizards can use fire spells to ~nuke enemies/heal allies/debuff(need witchcraft)/buff/summon/whatever~. Second, for both heroes pick Bigger and better and All skilled up talents, you'll get 1 attribute and 2 skill points for that. Next time you get a talent, pick Comeback kid, nice lifesaver. Third, complete a tutorial, it's under development, but it helps. Fourth, hire party members. Jahar in the library (support mage with nukes) and Madora (2h weapon tank with rush, round attack and knockdown) in the Crab Inn. West Cyseal is ideal (rhymes) for leveling (u can make it at lvl 2 with 4 party members), then go to the north gate, unchain your archer, hit a zombie and run to the gate. Guards will help you kill them at lvl 3, you'll get xp. At lvl 4, go to the lighthouse. then to the south (Statues). You'll be fine, level up Way of the warrior and armor spec, Madora can tank well.