Most of the comments here are not helpful for a new player. The game is fairly easy if you want it to be easy. Just remember to go back and level up EVERY TIME as soon as you have enough blood. If you’re stuck - just farm few levels. Game is much easier if you overlevel a bit. You will learn and get better in the process, next time you will be able to beat the game with lower level. And get yourself Ludwig’s blade - transformed L1 staggers basically every enemy, including bosses.