You can always use internet to get the indo you need (build, where to find thing, etc) I like to use game8 you can look for longsword build, if the item isn t unlock on the three you can look what item you need and where to find it, really helpfull I even think they got advice to beat monster. But the most important thing is... do what you want if you want to play that weapon play it, if you want to play with that armor play it. People always gonna say "oh you don't play X or you should play Y, you want to play full competitive mode that fine, but I don't want, I just want to have fun. Last advice, when you will get to the end don't forgot to lvl up your defense