ive managed to scrape out a couple more levels. (now 25) and have invested those points into firewall.

the battles are easier... not because firewall is doing much though, but simply because im 2 or 3 levels higher than the enemies now.

there really is a cut off point in this game where stuff either doesnt hurt you at all, or stuff one hit kills you, and it seems that point is 1 or 2 levels higher or lower.

i dont think skills mean jack tbh having played around now for hours with a gimped character. i think level in relation to enemy is everything.