A nice little knife to stab people with is complimented by a monstrous Greataxe- statistically, the best elemental weapon in the game. It also has a fantastic moveset.
Items are tailored to sustainability in combat. Spells are meant to ward off parry fishers and to hit around corners. Use the enemies of the level to your advantage; this character can take a bit of punishment, but he has a puny bleed resist. Moss often when fighting dex users.