Hi Joram
Thank you for your reply. Like you I too want to use a shield for the extra boosts.
You say you used different weapons and I wonder did you put skill points into all of them?

I am finding out what you mean when you say this game is addictive.
(have you played Diablo; they say that is also addictive)

I read about your hardcore adventure; congratulations on successfully completing it; sounds like you got a lot from that experience.

all the best smile