First time Hardcore experience :) LF > Tips

Hello everybody just joined and got my sub to play hardcore,

My main goal and challenge is going to be 2h axe only warrior. not going to play other classes since I am a dark souls player and its the only playstyle I like ( Always going STR Bonk Builds )

It will be nice if you guys can give me any tips, like weapon choice, spec choice, grinding spots I should stop at, ways to make gold and silver early, all you can think of!

Thanks you from advance! and see you in game - Bitaxe.

**I would like to see actual tips and not comments like: "Dont die