Returned from almost 2 year break no clue what to do, I think Im still in early game

[potent shale]

piety, berserker ring, quests, farming contracts good - if you need money check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4uKH-MgLSM

[blissful hawk]

Look through bruhsailer guide. Check off steps you’ve already done and do ones you haven’t until caught up

[lilac parrot]

You can also use https://madssb.github.io/InteractiveGearProg/ to check certain milestones.

[rancid ivy]

Ray already gave some good advice with piety, zerker ring (i), quests & farming contracts. I’d also throw in birdhouse runs as much as you can tolerate them.

For a long term goal I’d start working towards the Song of the Elves quest as well. Once you have that completed get elite void & chin in the MM2 caves to 92 range, then start the CG grind