In Chapter 1, your primary objective is to gather enough resources to build essential camp structures and unlock new classes. Focus on placing Meadows for health regeneration, Rocks and Mountains for HP bonuses, and Forests for attack speed. Avoid placing too many monster-spawning tiles early on, as your hero will be weak. Aim for a balanced loop that provides consistent resources and manageable combat encounters.
Prioritize equipping items that boost your primary damage stat (Damage for Warrior, Evasion for Rogue, Summon Quality for Necromancer) and survivability (HP, Defense, Regeneration). Don't be afraid to retreat if your health drops too low, especially before reaching the campfire.