Not sure if my post was looked at by a dev when I first posted Helm fight on ship? What happened the next day I started a new soldier.
I beleive it was my 11th new toon to attempt to get the great 2h sword that the npc attacking the flayer drops if you kill him or get him to drop it.
All my npc toons were able to do some good damage and buff the mind flayer heatlh to keep him alive, he does good damage btw.
Long story short? I got the sword and I was so happy and the feeling that my character is worth playing more...set-in. TYVM Larian. I truly love the game and your heads-up actions.
Keep up the great work you are doing after launching the game last week and again TYVM.