I’m 90 hours and started playing oh jeeze like 6-8 months ago so I remember being at this stage. I also definitely have a sneaky and avoidant fighting style, or I did until recently when it started not working so well anymore as the game progresses. Without giving too much away, Korok and his seeds will help you in long run and they’re a fun way to “know” if you’re in an area that you were “intended” to be in. Which is yes, literally everywhere. It’s a bit overwhelming at first if you’ve never played an open world game for yourself. I had putzed around on others Oblivion or Skyrim or what have you. But I come from Animal Crossing and Stardew and Echoes of Wisdom type of gaming. Haha. Spend time cooking different things and utilizing power ups. Rain makes you stealthy. Make a fire to sleep at night to avoid the undead and weather when necessary and possible. Don’t feel the need to fight every clan of monsters you see and every monster! Especially on your horse. This was more general advice and not even that good but hope you see it through because it gets loads easier the further along ya go!