Tbh I have not yet beaten beta seeing as I am in no rush. Still I do find combat not too hard. Sure I did die a couple of times but I was never in situation there was no solution to.
Got problem with archers? Send in Character with high initiative to engage them in combat while having rest of your group break line of sight. High initiative will make you go first and run back. You are forcing archers to run to you. You have then time to prepare for their coming as well as other monsters. Slows, Freezes etc.
I don't play around with blacksmith. I don't use crafting. I don't make food, I barely use any potions. Just what I find. I don't use healing magic.
Not sure if people know it but when you sit in chairs or lie in bed you will regenerate your health.
PS
DOT dmg from burning and poison seems indeed too high. Especially with no water magic to douse it or spells like fireshield. Still managable
