i have my characters set up the same, but i use a sword for my hero, and a spiked club for my DK. both weapons have damage of 60-134. now if the character i am opposing is a high level i put on sneak mode to get the first couple of wacks. most things under level 20 i kill with one wack from each of my characters. if they are above level 20 i use the hammer or spike to stun them. i used to used bows but when u start battling elementals, and the shadows characters they don't work very well. you have to shoot like 10 arrows before they get close to dying.