Swordsman Archive

Hi folks, currently playing on Chimaera the new European server. I'm novice CH and swords, (just got novice sword) - what do I hunt for xp?

I made commando on lowca with a rock beetle tanking, but now I have to fight at close range.. it's a bit harder

Should I just pick up another beetle (dont have the CH skills for a better pet yet) and try and figure out how I can get my pet to take the damage instead of me?