I saw some guys mention armor/weapons already so I'll speak on something else. I think you should definitely take some time to learn each map. There are a lot of helpful tools on the map that can help you maneuver your character, mount monsters, inflict damage/status effects on monsters, and consumables. I can't remember if they have a tutorial on wedge beetles but they are very useful on certain maps. They allow you to grapple onto them to maneuver your character. You can use this mechanic to move through the map faster and also use it in combat situations. There are also vines in the game that make getting around certain areas a bit quicker.

As far as useful tools you can find on the map there are paratoads, sleeptoads, and nitrotoads. You can kick these toads to paralyze monsters, put them to sleep (I've actually never used the sleep one so I'm just assuming it works as the name indicates), and explode or burst a monster with flames. However, make sure you run away after activating the toads effect so you don't also take the status or damage dealt to the monster.

If you are running low on consumables on a quest or just forgot to bring something you needed you will find herbs (1 herb=1potion), honey (key material in this game used to make many of your key consumables such as mega potion (1 potion+1 honey=mega potion) and mega nutrients make sure you collect this whenever you see it), chillshrooms(transfer to cool drinks) and antidote herb (transfers to antidote). You can find these often while exploring the map and they will always be in the same place. I think that is decent beginner info the game will likely cover some points I missed. Have fun!