Top 10 tips for everybody starting the game! (non-spoiler)

[LiveInABox]

I find the rage potions invaluable..i build up rage quick during battle but am usually out right at the very start of battles.

[Quikpik]

At 500gp a pop for the potions, they can be a life saver. Not a big investment and come in handy for those back to back battles.

Buy all the artifacts that give you some form of permanent bonus after 50 victories. Even if the stats on the artifact may be sub-par with some other items, the permanent bonus is worth using it for 50 battles.