What should I do when later fights are becoming difficult?

Mine ore and craft or upgrade equipment at the nearby Workshop instead of repeating a fight with weak gear; the documented guide notes that level three is harder than levels one and two.

Which forged weapon has a documented example?

The Stone Shortsword is forged in the Workshop. Its listing gives Normal rarity and +6 Attack, identifies it as a piercing weapon, and says basic attacks and damaging skills have a 50% chance to deal 50% of initial damage to another random enemy.

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Where tools and equipment are handled

Complete a task for Molly to access her Workshop. At its Forge, you can craft new equipment, upgrade tools, and combine old equipment into new pieces.

The Library shop sells the Shovel along with inventory upgrades, Bait Packs, equipment, and cooking ingredients, so check there when you need that listed tool or supplies.

The Lapidary Table is a Workshop Forge-upgrade platform that unlocks equipment upgrading at the Anvil; those upgrades use gems to raise an item's level. Its blueprint is tied to Molly's task called The Elder Gem.

Preparing for tougher encounters

What should I do when later fights are becoming difficult?: Mine ore and craft or upgrade equipment at the nearby Workshop instead of repeating a fight with weak gear; the documented guide notes that level three is harder than levels one and two.
Which forged weapon has a documented example?: The Stone Shortsword is forged in the Workshop. Its listing gives Normal rarity and +6 Attack, identifies it as a piercing weapon, and says basic attacks and damaging skills have a 50% chance to deal 50% of initial damage to another random enemy.