Do not attempt to kill a [[wild boar]], [[anaconda|snake]] or [[unicorn]] these three are deceptivly strong and very dangerous '''if provoked'''.
Once you have a fight skill of 5 or 10 you can try more challenging game. If you are losing a battle, retreat into the nearest lake, most animals in Wurm cant swim. Also, you can call tower [[Tower guards]] by entering "guards!" in local chat.
If you want more practice you can train your skills, by chopping down trees with your weapon. This will damage your weapon, but you will fighting experience. Also, see [[practice doll]] for becoming a better fighter.