TL;DR at the bottom

So I've finished Greece (act one?) and now I'm at Lower Nile in Egypt. I notice that almost all of the equipment drops I get, I cannot equip because I'm short either Dexterity or Strength. As for the equipment I have on, I guess I'm getting by? Everytime I'm in battle and I'm swarmed by enemies, my health always hovers at half or below. I don't know if I'm too weak. 
 

Don't get me wrong, I understand that some of the equipment are for other classes. Knowing that, I usually sort out what is for me by looking at the bonuses on the weapon. I.e., Stuff related to energy/elemental damage is for my class, while stuff related to strength, piercing dmg or whatever isn't for my class. 


So my question is, are my attribute points properly spread? If not, what should I do to fix it? Because I'm missing out on alot of nice equipment that is seemingly equipable.



Other general questions (cuz it's my first time playing) :


1. I heard that I should be saving points? Idk if it's mastery or attribute points. Which type should I be saving and why? 

2. When do I begin alotting points for my second mastery? 

3. Is there anything that I should avoid doing in order to not fuck myself over in the long run? 
          


TL;DR: Am I properly alotting my attribute points (as a mage), or should there be more in strength/dexterity? 


What should my stats look like as an Elementalist? (plus some other general questions)