How to beat the Lag?

[FenrisWulf]

Originally posted by Premezilla
Spirit of Bars to beef up both you and the merc? Against heavy-duty melee attack-using monsters, the Spirit of Barbs can return damage dealt, thus making it a kind of "non-attack attack." You can dismiss this idea if you wish, I was merely pondering the possibilities........

In general, it would be more effective to have a Thorns Mercenary, and then use Oak Sage. More damage returned, and more Life with which to return the damage.