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As a noob, you'll have to run. A lot. So here are a few tips, most obvious saved for last:
1) If there is a [[guard tower ]] nearby (less than 20 tiles) you can target an attacking mob (right click / Attack / Target) and type "help" in local chat, and the guards (who were probably standing around laughing at your incompetence in combat) will come running to your assistance. They'll even let you loot the corpse. Isn't that special? If it's on a hill, the 20 tile range may be extended.
2) Deeded lands are great places to drag aggro trains to. Especially if no players are there. The Spirit Templars are great at disposing of them. But be aware that some deeds don't have guards or guards that are told not to attack agressive animals at all.
A note about getting help from [[guards]] and [[spirit templars]]
When a mob is engaged by NPCs, you can run around it and attack it from behind. Even if it appears to turn toward you, it may still be attacking an NPC; keep an eye on your combat. In this case, you should switch your attack stance from normal (sword) to agressive (axe). This way, you will earn fighting skill for aggressive without much risk.
3) Fence gates and gatehouses are great too, if they will open for you. You can go in, and whatever is chasing you (usually) can't.
4) Water is a good place to lose most aggro. Some swim though (like bears) and water doesn't work as well on them.
5) Always carry water with you. Yeah, I know, you are a noob and you don't have a [[jar]] or [[waterskin]]. Do your best to stay hydrated. This will allow your stamina to regenerate quickly.
6) Travel light. If you forage, eat the berries and nuts as you go. Pelts aren't worth much, leave them alone - they'll add weight. Don't pick up meat, either, unless you have a bowl or two to cook it in. Furs aren't worth much, either, unless you are building a bed. Hides may be useful, if you have a place to keep them, but they are heavy. Make healing covers when you can, too - hopefully you will be able to run from aggro fast enough to use them.
7) Watch your stamina. Low stamina will get you killed even if you are an experienced fighter. Hard to run when you are too tired from climbing that hill or mountain, or from swimming too far.
