Attribute Points – 20 points in Health and the rest in Stamina

Armor – A full set of medium armor with a 5 pieces of Hunding's Rage, and 2 pieces of Night's Silence, for Stamina, Stamina Regen, Weapon Damage, and critical hits. For Traits, put Divines on two pieces, and Infused on the rest.

Weapons – The Night's Silence set greatsword and a bow, both with the Infused Trait.

Armor Enchantment Glyphs – 5 Glyphs of Stamina and 2 Glyphs of Health

Weapon Enchantment Glyphs – Use a Glyph of Absorb Health on your two-handed weapon, and a Glyph of Absorb Stamina on your bow. Both provide increased survivability and sustainability.

Mundus Stone – The Thief is a great choice, but The Warrior or The Tower work well, too.