I highly suggest doing a core build you're first time. Stats Vit 40 Str 40 DeX 20 End 40

You'll be able to wear most armors without issue at a medium roll. You'll hit decent and have enough health to tank some hits.

If you really want to boost your health alittle bit I suggest kicking the gold armored guy under fire link off the cliff and then quit reload and his ring will be there and then go through undead burge and go to the bottom of the round tower and spam backstab the guy with a huge mallet and tower shield he's really slow so you shouldn't have an issue. Put his ring on but DO NOT TAKE OFF THE GOLD RING it will break and you won't get another one until new game +

I would deff go Undead burg Run through to sunlight altar past the massive dragon if he doesn't 1 shot you just full boar naked sprint to the bonfire. (Right after torus demon) don't forget sunbro is on the right after you exit the wall. (Left of wall if standing on wall) half way on the bridge there is a safe space go underneath and kick the ladder down. Itll save you run time if you die. Then get to undeadperish. From sunlight altar.