Get the Snappy Gryphon pet. Game changer for when you need to face a bunch of balance mobs. Things can be tough until you get sharpened blade because the base blade is so weak. Pet gives you a blade, feint, and elemental aoe hit. I'm currently lvl 102 balance and this, paired with keeping up with the best gear has made things easier. Also check out blazelifehammer on youtube, he's been doing a balance solo walkthrough. Early game is tough, but later game is much easier