Ashton Sherwood starts by selecting a beginner's spear as his weapon, aiming for longer range despite having no bonuses. He quickly faces and defeats a Lizardman, struggling with his low defense but managing to level up and collect Ember Points. Upon sacrificing these points, Ashton gains a powerful Talent Bonus called Savage, which significantly boosts his strength and compensates for his weak base stats. When a boss appears with mobs, he focuses on clearing the minions first, leveling up again but not gaining additional bonuses. As Ashton prepares to face the boss, he confidently anticipates using his new strength to block incoming attacks with ease.