New Looking for tips

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I played some a few years back and made it to level 4 on a Dark Elf Wizard, things came up and I had to stop playing.

Recently came back and made a Wood Elf Ranger. I've had a few people tell me I should remake, lol. I was told they get a -40% to exp and they aren't really great as it is.

I've had a bit of trouble if I am honest. If I don't have buffs from someone that ran by me, it's pretty hard to come out a fight with more than a two bars of HP or out at alive at all. I've been trying to fight Orcs, but they are to the point even if they are blue its a rough fight. I can sometimes find a group, but I feel useless?

I am looking for a few pointers on what I should do. Is there another zone I can exp in at lvl 6-7? Where can I find a better weapon maybe? Am I beating my head against a wall with this class?

On Green server

In-game name is Hotas if you want to message me in-game.

Thanks.