Sorry for such a noob question, I just started playing again and I am pretty hopeless so far. At any rate, I'm curious as to whether the Onion Helm is even worth using anymore? I had preordered the game before it released and then I pretty much quit after it failed and only played sparingly (like less than a day of playtime) in the year it was free-to-play. So I'm struggling to understand what I should do and mostly just focusing on repeating local/regional leve-quests while grinding a bit for levels.

Any advice on whether I was screwed by going with the Onion Helm instead of the Goggles? Those give extra xp, seems like SE kinda gave the good pre-order item to those who didn't buy the Collector's Edition.

Also, if there is a friendly/social Linkshell on Masamune that could use a noob to kick around (*read: help out) I would be most appreciative!

Thanks in advance to any advice/thoughts!