I finished Kingdoms of Amalur recently. Did the main quest s well as a bulk of the sidequests.
It's really nice that you can play it as deeply as you want or just play it casually. For instance, I did dabble at the potion mixing and crafting just for the hell of it. But it was unnecessary. I basically just resold everything I crafted.
Your best gears will come from quests and boss drops. Just loot the fuck out of everything, equip stuff that is better than your current one, then trash what you don't need. Repair kits are cheaper than the repair npc, and heal potions are plentiful.
Just a warning, make backup saves that are at least 2 quests older than your current one. Game has gamebreaking glitches that prevent quests from being completed.
