Quote Originally Posted by 'Zakalwe',index.php?page=Thread&postID=175809#post 175809
An even better idea would be to wail on the mobs that patrol the rim just outside the dark portal.

Can't remember exctly what they're called...shadow cultists or something? They're basically immortal without a quest item so they stay permanently on 1 HP.
Just beat on them, once your health gets low run off bandage rinse repeat!
I thought they fixed those so you couldn't do that anymore. I know, however, you can still use the mage guy in the cave there....forget his name. He's in the same cave as Kelris. He also goes immune and allows skillups {as of a week or two ago}.

Edit - Also, don't forget, INT does effect the speed at which you skillup weapons. Grab some int pots or gear before you go out. Wish I'd remembered this before we started trying to get my husband's pally skilled up.