Note that with rPoi , SeeInvis , and Clarity , the spider nest would ' ve been IMO easier than the Shoals . I consider the Shoals the hardest of the random lair branches , due to the ridiculous amount of ranged monsters and open areas . I ' d also like to echo everyone else ' s point about Okawaru . What makes Oka good is not his gifts , but the powerful self buffs he provides in the form of heroism and finesse . I also noticed that you learned RplMissiles but never cast it . Unlike most other buffs , RplMissiles has infinite duration and only wears off when expended . You should always have that buff up at the beginning of combat . And focus your skill training . You ' re training 8 ! skills . Just train one until you reach a desired break point .