You can spend talent points across 8 different trees, including four distinct schools of magic, allowing you to mix combat styles—like wielding an axe while casting fireballs.
Alchemy is a great way to make gold early; try farming chicken feathers and dandelions for speed potions.
When you start, your choice of race significantly affects your early game. For instance, gain extra health, stamina, and mana, along with faster experience gain. Once in-game, your immediate focus should be survival:
You can find five types of NPCs (Hunters, Herbalists, Farmers, Lumberjacks, and Miners) in sandbox areas. They act as trade stations for raw materials. Exploration & Progression