The UI provides vital information during gameplay. In the top-left corner, you'll find your Health Bar (red) and Stamina Bar (green). Below these are your equipped items: the active consumable (e.g., healing flask) and the currently selected weapon/shield. The bottom-left displays your current Salt (experience) and Gold. When near a Sanctuary, the UI will show options to rest, level up, or interact with the Creed. The inventory menu (accessed via the pause menu) allows you to manage equipment, items, and view your character's stats. Pay close attention to weapon scaling (letters like S, A, B, C, D, E indicating how well a weapon scales with a particular stat) and armor resistances. The Skill Tree, accessed at Sanctuaries, is where you spend your Black Pearls to unlock new stats, weapon proficiencies, and magic/incantation abilities. Familiarize yourself with these elements to make informed decisions and optimize your character's performance.
