Recommended order

1. 1.Limgrave → Stormveil (Godrick) → Liurnia (Rennala) → Caelid (optional) → Altus Plateau → Leyndell.
2. 2.Stuck on a boss? Explore elsewhere and come back 5 levels later.
3. 3.Upgrade ONE main weapon: smithing stones are limited early on.