OH~ you're new to this game?
let me show you around....

its not that hard to survive around here... i mean you can buy some in-game cash and be a champion.... but in the name of F2P players heres a guide.

1. Make sure your armor and gear is how your playstyle is. if you craft the wrong type of gear that you find too hard to use.... im sorry thats another 3 hours of grinding for you buddy!

2. make sure you use the Auction house. YOU CAN GAIN SO MUCH CROWNS FROM IT AND YOU CAN SAVE SO MUCH MONEY.

3. dont buy orbs. you can.... but you shouldnt.... i find finding them by playing arcade on elite is much much much more easier.

4. dont use the default knight armor. unless its your playstyle. but in the hall of heroes you can get so much more.

5. when fighting a boss. fight the pre-stages super carefully like your gonna die in 1 hit. you're gonna need that health.

right i think thats all.... and last of all. the game gets very grindy near the end so.... GL.... try not to lose your life.