Don't be scared to go slow and lure enemies out one at a time. Most people die by rushing into a new area, or even just by going around the next corner without utilizing the camera to check it out first. Then they get swarmed, and even just three or four enemies can quickly be more than one can handle. Learn your combos. Practice on the weak enemies a short distance from Firelink Shrine until you could perform your combos, dodge combos, etc. in your sleep. Being able to rip those off without having to think about it will be a blessing later down the road, and will grease most battles for you. Don't be afraid to use a White Soap Stone and summon a bit of aid for the Boss Battles... in fights like with the Four Kings, it's nigh impossible [i]without[/i] having someone with you. Get a Repair Box from the Merchant in Undead Burg. Spells only have a limited number of uses, but uses recharge when you rest at a Bonfire. However; Bonfires also reset all of the enemies in your area... so if running a Mage-archetype, also be proficient with a sword or some-such weapon. Pick when to use your spells very carefully. That's all I've got for now. It's been a couple of months since I played Dark Souls... I may have to go back into the Dead World soon. Hope this helps. :)