A couple points that i use to squeeze out the most efficient route: 1 use dark gloves, they own mystic for mage bonus and add range + melee stats for other dudes 2. a little used piece of equipment, excalibur, i use the spec right before i go into torags crypt, it really helps your defence. 3. zammy pray book if you can afford it, completely up to you but i find it usualy helps a lot 4. use a safespot for verac and u wont need ne pray pots :)