I think I'm about soul level 20-25 or so maybe. I destroyed the level but once you get to this part there is a really strong opponent I won't spoil. I only went there to rescue the sage so I could learn more magic. Anywho I only tried it once so maybe you are right it might just be strategy. I got to the stairs after being on that god forsaken level right near the end and than an arrow came our of nowhere and took me out. I'll try again and let you know
I'm not martin luther king. I don't have a dream. I have a plan
Sell a man a fish you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish you just ruined a perfect business opportunity.
We didn't emerge out of the stone age because we ran out of stones. Its time to be proactive not reactive.