LPT: Fight enemies while standing still. I kept moving around because I thought it would help, but they kept hitting me and I was like "WTF how is this game so hard?!" then I tried standing still and... game is so much easier.
I'm stuck though. For the life of me I can't unlock the last level. I also can't do the request "A lifelong request..." I've walked around the entire map, talked to everyone, and it won't unlock. I think the game must be bugged.
Edit: Nevermind. For anyone else who gets stuck, go back to the quest giver place. There are two additional quests on the pillars to the right and left of the counter.
Also, for anyone having a hard time fighting the bad guys, talk to the guy in the cloak near all the level portals. Ask him about beating the bosses and he'll give you a way to upgrade your sword.