Don't ignore the stove; combining different ingredients can unlock powerful recipes that make boss fights much easier [1, 3].
Items have durability but can be repaired, meaning you won't lose your favorite gear forever [1]. Action-Oriented Combat frozen-flame-early-access
If you die, you lose experience points. You can reclaim them by returning to the site of your death [1]. Don't ignore the stove; combining different ingredients can
A major update introduced the Dragon's Grove biome, adding new NPCs, iron-tier gear, and expanded campaign quests [15]. Don't ignore the stove