I found out the hard way that the ring of binding is absolutely necessary. It's in Heides tower of flame on the left path in a chest. Get it right now if you don't have it yet.

List of controls. A: interact X: Use item B: Dodge Y: 1-hand/2-hand switch (hold for left hand/power stance) RB/LB: Standard attack for right/left hand respectively Melee: A light attack, that usually does less damage than a strong attack, but also takes less stamina. Bow/crossbow: Fire arrow 1/ aim. (note: bows must be 2 handed) To aim with right hand, use LB and vice versa. Staves/Chimes/Flames: Use current spell Shields: Block RT/LT: Context sensitive. Melee: A stronger attack that usually does more damage, but takes more stamina. Occasionally this will instead activate a weapon's special ability. If weapon is in left hand this will often parry instead. Bow/crossbow: Fire arrow 2 Staves/chimes/flames: Weak melee attack Shields: Parry/weak attack. In a rare few cases this will instead activate a shield's special ability. (If you're on Playstation I have no idea)

How to sell stuff; with Gavlan you wheel, you deal.

Knight is the easiest in my opinion. Once you get there try out the Hiede Lance, it's an amazing weapon, I also like the bastard sword, not as slow as the normal greatswords but does nice damage, of course, they fit my playstyle but yours may be different. Are you on original or SotFS? [spoiler]☀️ \[T]/[/spoiler]

Step 1 [spoiler]git gud fgt[/spoiler] Step 2 [spoiler]smoke weed evereh dey ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° ) [/spoiler]

Sorcery and hexes Ez mode

The B button is all you need. [spoiler] ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) [/spoiler]

The original one or SOTFS? Makes a huge difference in terms of where to get helpful items like the ring of binding

[quote]sorcerer[/quote] You already failed then my friend. That the casuals route and for ever be a dirty hexer. Actually, it's fine. I just h8 the players that when I'm courteous and bow, they start spamming all their Mage shi t like weapon and defense buffs.. Then cast affinity or magi orbs thing right before fight. If cast during fight fine but do you really have to do the orbs before the fight? [spoiler]10 DEX? WAT R U CASUAL[/spoiler]

Praise the sun! Also push buttons to do stuff! Don't die because thats not fun!

Kill the armor merchant IN MAJULA for his gear which is absolutely absurd how much it increases the amount of souls you get from enemies when coupled with the silver snake ring. Also build a build that is right for you. [spoiler]Also there is no real penalty for killing him other than having to pay some souls to resurrect him and a spot of sin against you.[/spoiler]

[quote]I chose to be a sorcerer btw, and I'm starting to git gud.[/quote] Being a filthy sorcerer is the opposite of getting gud

Burn a bonfire ascetic at every single bonfire if possible.

Magic is an easy way to play put does'nt always pay of in pvp or boss fights. You need a backup plan for that, try get some strenght and dex and build a hybrid. It usally pays of and I find it fun to play. [spoiler]my charater: Full black dragon armor set, Smelter hammer (70 strength but if two handing strength weapons it cost half the strength) sanctum shield (good magic block and can use all magic types exept fire), backup plan is ice rapier (quik and deadly strong attack), pyro flame to get warmth (heal spell) and magic weapon to boost damage vs tough foes or bosses, rings are 3rd dragon ring, soldiers ring, cholmarity(?) and a def ring vs element (depending on the zone or player). Extra weapons are dragon rider halbeard and sanctum crossbow. Make sure u got an arsenal of weapons and test diffrent stratigies depending on your enemy. And good luck[/spoiler]