The Defiler is not only a welcome addition to every group, but a necessary one. The ability to heal the wounds of their allies and bog down enemies in curses makes them a force to be reckoned with on any battlefield. The early career of the Defiler can be harsh, even for the most persistent. Thankfully, Dalmarus is here with a guide that will have you laying waste to your party's opponents in no time.

You start out with weak armor, horrible damage abilities, and a suicidal resistance rating. You're likely to get poisoned by a fly faster than Bubble Boy. Essentially, this all means that you're wearing little more than paper and have the coordination of a slug in a salt bath. If you try to go out there swinging for the fences, you're not going to have a pretty ending.

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