Just started the Shadows of the Erd and am fully aware of the difficulty debate. Can any one guide me what talismans I should be looking for, for a smoother playthrough?
Dragonn Crest Sheild Talisman and Two-Headed Turtle Talisman completely takes care of the Damage and Stamina problem.
These two are must have.
Besides that: Two-Handed Swordsman if you are two handing the words, Shard of Alexander for increased damage from skills, and Finally Godfrey Icon which raises charge attack power of sorceries, incantations and skills
If you regularly do jump attacks , then I suggest Claw Talisman. Also, the DLC has the +variants of Health and Staimina Talisman, as well as FP talismans. So if you are lacking in those, you can pick them up too