hi all
i just finished my first time playing the game including the malmouth expansion, did all the quests and explored every bit of the maps and i loved every moment.
what should i do next? :eek:
Welcome to the game and to the forum. 
If you mean you finished Normal difficulty then you can either move on to Elite difficulty or start a new character in Normal. Or if you like farming do that.
i’d like to get batter gear because i die a lot.
where is the best place to farm for loot?
and is there a place i can see what stats i need to look for on gear?
There’s this guide which gives farming routes for different things.
http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79036
Stats on gear just depends on what you need really. Low on resistances, then look for gear that willl boost those. Need more OA/DA, look for gear that boosts those.
Purchase the crucible dlc, join gladiator games, leech and watch the purples drop.
Farm nemesis bosses to gear up or find gear for other builds.
Stop playing and wait till Forgotten Gods is released, delete everything and start fresh.
That’s about your options
To see how to level even in hardcore without dying and to do all of this even without or nearly no prepared gear except components and xp potion (malm faction influence) watch this guy for example:
When leveling my latest inquisitor I didnt use the purple xp set he is using there, no xp pot or any prepared item, not even recipes and it still worked super good. Not a single death in ultimate campaign and 100% self found playing with one hand cause of a broken wrist. the secret lays in taking the right skills to level with and to cap resists 
Easy spots for some blues (and possibly purple as well):
- Twin Falls: “Swarming Hive” + insect elites around this place
- Foggy Bank: “Cavern” Take the portal, a little bit north east of it
- Broken Hills: The Hidden Path part 2 for resist and life leech on leggings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3ui_TpyDtM. I got a nice pair after a few tries.
Crucible, nemesis, dungeons
Soon! Fresh start will be quite nice.