Also one good tactic in BGI is .... RUN LIKE CRAZY
This one works, if you can get to the edge of the map before being killed that is! It can get you out of a few fights when you're at a low level especially when facing animals which don't have ranged attacks - I wouldn't really advise running from archers!
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Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.
Epona of The Laughing Hyenas