This is one of the main topics for new players on our PvE official server.
This is what I tell them. Let see what you think.
This is not an absolute build, just enough to get you thinking.
Starting noob build. In this order
10 points to encumbrance: Getting overloaded when new means you get dead.
10 points grit: stamina is a good thing for running away.
10 points in agility: The more armor the better.
10 points strength: So you can beat them down.
10 points vitality: Who wants to be the wimp at the beach?
20 points: Grit
20 points: Agility
20 points: Strength
20 points Vitality
So now you can 10 in encumbrance, 20 in all but acc and survival which remain zero.
You are now level 30, and you can use the rest of the points to fill in what you what. Being a meat shield and fighter I take strength to 37 and vitality to 31.
With a potion my strength is 40, and with vitality armor my vitality is now 40. Best fighting build Ive found. (thanks Firespark81)
Str 37
Agil 20
vit 31
acc 0
grit 20
end 10
sur 0
From level 30 you can use your remaining points to fill in what kind of build you want. Some builds do not have enough points for certain builds and you have to rob Peter to pay Paul.