Suggestions from a new player

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

I was a crafter before leveling DoW/DoM so I had Physical Level 50 when my highest DoW was 30 so it's moot pre or patch 1.18, lol. I have zero problem killing a bunch of Fachan (deadliest leve mobs yet) with my CON, my Mage stat is only 40 INT 60 MND 40 PIE.

This is where I refer back to the "And I think most of the folks here don't know what it's like starting from scratch with physical level 1 with 1.18." Remember as a higher physical level, you have more points to play around with. You and I can pump at least 80 Vitality for that HP buffer and still have some have decent mage stats. Outfitted ourselves due to our previous time investments in crafting, connections, and/or pre-gil inflation. Use Stygian Spikes to keep that MP up longer, maybe we even have a recovery ability like Second Wind or Aegis Boon so we're not seeing red HP after getting hit by a single weapon skill.

A new conjurer in Gridania is going to have a difficult time soloing.