User blog comment:Cheecl3x/Dark Souls/@comment-4260041-20120624201435

Spam your shield/Dodge Roll for the best results in Dark Souls. Dodge Roll/ run around the bosses but block the weak guys and you should end up all right. Worst case scenario- do not be afraid to run away and heal. Patience and timing make this hard game manageable. Use the environment to help live (examples- hide behind a tree to heal or bottleneck your enemies in a close walled room/ narrow path)

Concentrate on other stats before health to make sure your character is rugged enough to live without a giant hp bar. After reaching lvl 30 or so dump all your souls into health to make your character quite powerful(for a couple of levels). If you are smart, you will catch-on fast and will be able to adapt to any situation the game throws at you.

Final tip- Learn a magic art (sorcery, holy magics, or pyromancy) or use a bow to help pick off a few enemies (check the skills online to see which spell type works best for you.