If you are too weak to beat up a rat, then you are too weak to use a weapon, except maybe a light small one. Also, now when you don\'t have weapon skill with that weapon, chances are you will get beat up instead.
The advice for wandering monsters is incorrect, most of the wandering monsters are stronger than the ones that just sit in one place, but they all vary--the ones far out on the road are quite strong. And if you are an enki, it is a long walk to Hydlaa sewers--go to the warehouse or pick a lone rat outside (they can gang up on you in the warehouse).
Have I spoiled anything?
**also, talk to others--they may know where to take you for the in game helpers that are spoilers to tell about**