Ultra noob melee question

[karsten]

if i were you, i'd try and get a soulfire as soon as you can and then just level from there regardless of the melee damage cap which is -- as others have demonstrated -- debilitating at early levels

[Malrubius]

get a soulfire

Except its a Shadowknight. Sorry didn't mention that in the OP.

I get your point though, and the advice sounds good - thanks.