I've done all the caves and in limgrave I think (not done the dragon in agheells lake) , got torrent, done the fort for Kenneth, been up to gates for the academy, just felt I haven't really got far, still killed very easily. Will just keep at it until I'm ready to face Margit I think. Got the thing from patches as well for Margit but even with that and help from the wolves and samurai he just wipes me out. Same with any boss underground from the caterpillar things. Patience will be key I think.