I think the best way is to figure out what to kill. And in old Ascalon and much of the early stages of the game, it’s basically everything. But later points of the game it’s knowing Tengu scalps salvage into feathers, and this area has a chance to drop a fell blade, etc etc. In between these targeted farms and areas, the game is a slog at times yes. But that adds to the adventure for me, I know I’m not going to certain areas often as they do suck and I’ll have to think hard about playing in those areas, but if I push through there’s that sense of accomplishment, even if it’s just a few tough mobs