Use the sword first, then quickly switch to staff. Boost the experience skill, followed by soul gain, damage resistance, and then focus on the water tree.
Don't ever use dagger unless you need that last achievement, or want carpal tunnel syndrome.
Regen build and greatsword was great for me, although staff have its benefits. But 3 regen rings+2 regen bracelets make you quite a die-hard. Completed game before quests, and they didnt auto at first - but they woke up when I started to do connected things. So, "30th special skill" quest was given me after 1st skill used and so on.
Great game.
these quests are easy. You will get them all if you grind enough. I recommand the long sword but it can be finished with whatever weapon. but you will need to use all of them to get the achievements for the last badge anyway. the game itself is cool but could be longer and over all better. I give it 8/10
I used dagger for the start, and unlocked the second dagger with blistering attack speed. Just hold down your mouse with your back against the door and you can basically kill everything. Make sure you occasionally run out to get the souls and exp. Back to the door and rinse and repeat. For the boss, definitely the top staff with piercing shot unlocked.
Really hoped that there are more levels, monsters, mini bosses, AG quests cuz the game is kinda short for me