Vivi, it kills those disappearing guys in 3 hits, and those guys that split apart in one. Those are the only things I killed with it, except the end guy, so it is pretty damn strong.
I also never used the magic power of the sword on normal enemies as well.
What is everyone\'s choice of weapons? I use the Thunder orb personally. It\'s speed and strength are balanced well.
I used all the medicines I had (about 3) and two talisman\'s the first time I got all the way through. Of course I died maybe 5 or 6 times before getting to level 20.
Now I only need 2 or 3 medicines to get me down there.