Starting Project Gorgon can feel confusing because the game refuses to push you down a single path. There are no classes, no hand holding, and very few obvious answers. This guide is meant to get you moving in the right direction without repeating or cannibalizing your other guides.

Think of this as orientation not optimization.

How Progression Actually Works

Project Gorgon is built around skills, not levels.

You can learn many skills on one character
You actively equip only a few combat skills at a time
Skills can be dropped and relearned later

You are never locked into a bad choice. Early mistakes are normal and reversible.

What To Pick First As A New Player

Early on, focus on simplicity and survivability.

A good starting setup looks like this.

2 combat skills that work well together
1 utility or support skill
1 basic trade skill

Avoid picking too many systems at once. Depth comes later.

Beginner Friendly Combat Skill Choices

Some skills are easier to learn and gear early.

Good early combat options.

Sword for steady melee damage
Staff for balanced offense and defense
Archery for safe ranged combat
Psychology for control and survivability

These skills work well without rare gear and forgive mistakes.

Skill Pairings That Feel Good Early

Instead of chasing damage, chase stability.

Solid beginner pairings.

Sword and Shield for survivability
Staff and Psychology for control and sustain
Archery and Sword for flexibility
Unarmed and Meditation for low gear dependence

You can change later. Early comfort matters more than meta.

How Death Works For New Players

Death is not punishing in normal play.

You respawn nearby
You do not lose experience
Gear durability is the main concern

Boss fights and optional modes increase death penalties, but you always choose when to take that risk.

Dying while learning is expected.

Inventory And Gear Basics

Gear matters less than you think early on.

Replace broken gear instead of repairing everything
Do not hoard every item you find
Storage unlocks later through favor and NPCs

If your bags are full, you are probably carrying future crafting materials too early.

How To Make Early Money Without Stress

Money comes from systems, not grinding.

Good early habits.

Sell gear instead of hoarding it
Rotate dungeons and chest routes
Check player work orders before vendoring
Build NPC favor while selling items

Councils flow once you stop camping one spot.

One Trade Skill To Learn Early

You only need one at first.

Good starter trade skills.

Cooking for food and favor
Foraging to support cooking and quests
Skinning if you fight animals often

Crafting becomes more important later. Early on, keep it simple.

What To Ignore At The Start

You do not need to worry about everything.

Safe to ignore early.

Endgame augments
Perfect gear mods
Hardcore or no respawn modes
Rare transformation builds

These systems shine later. They will still be there.

When The Game Starts To Click

Most players hit a moment where things make sense.

That usually happens when you:

Understand how two skills support each other
Learn to rotate content instead of grinding
Stop worrying about perfect choices

Project Gorgon rewards curiosity more than efficiency.

Final Note

The best way to start Project Gorgon is to accept that you will not understand everything right away. Pick a few skills, explore, make mistakes, and adjust as you go. The game is designed to let you recover, experiment, and discover systems naturally. Once you stop fighting that design, the game opens up fast.

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