Yo, welcome to the chaos! Trust me, every newbie feels like fresh meat when they hit the North. The Sellsword's no joke — you just gotta lean into the brute force and time your dodges like your life depends on it (because, well, it does). Mid-game builds hit hard, but yeah, early on you’ll eat snow more than glory. If you want finesse, reroll Assassin. If you’re into blocking and countering like a tank, try the Reposte Knight build — there's a wicked
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad guide on that style that turns you into a parry god. For events like Drogon, keep one eye on the clock and the other on the real-time alerts — missing one means losing fat loot. And the interactive map? It’s your best friend — those chest and quest markers are literal lifesavers. TL;DR: Sellsword’s fine, just gotta play it smart and get good gear. Or die trying, which is also valid.