This post is a surival guide for the hardcore mode of Remnant From Ashes.
Before you start, make sure you have the Very Good Boy Account-wide mod.
Start with Ex-Cultist.
Get the trait Elder Knowledge, the weapon Submachine Gun, and the two skill points from Ward 13.
Don't invest into Eldritch Knowledge! The priority is Vigor (20) > Endurance (10) > Spirit (10) > Elder's Knowledge (20).
Mudtooth sells tonics that give for 60 minutes +25 to health and stamina. Always have those up.
Pet the "Good Boy": Petting the Dog gives the dog +5% extra damage and gives you a health regen of .5 per second.
The Pocket Watch (amulet from Earth) increases Stamina Regen and Reduces Stamina Cost.
Soul Link (ring from Rhom) makes "Good Boy" leech the life of enemies and transfers the leeched life to you.
Twisted Set Pieces (armor set from Earth) gives you health regen.
Ezlan's Band (ring from Rhom) increases your health and gives you health regen.