Rather than constantly finding new gear, you are meant to find "base" weapons and improve them through the Blacksmith in Emerisk . :
For a deeper look at specific character builds and how to optimize your party roles, this video guide provides detailed walkthroughs for various archetypes: Caves of Lore
: The game has a quest log but lacks a detailed journal. It is highly recommended to keep your own notes regarding NPC locations and places to revisit. Rather than constantly finding new gear, you are