The key for me was how I used the charm and enchantment slots on the equipment (go very heavy on "Retribution Aura" "Damage Aura" and "Healing Aura".
That explains a lot why the second play-through for me was waaaay easier. Final battle was practically nothing, and didn't last long!
I usually pick "Retribution Aura" (as high as possible through out the game-- on end-game, I had a lot of 30% retribution!) for my enchantments-- do they stack? Seems to for me! Love retribution!
~~CierraShore
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Retribution Aura is a definite keeper... and high level for summon demon & summon mastery, along w/ building a great creature. I'd say that's what made my mostly melee character smokin' at the end!
