No clue how in the world I survived so long without having an actual strategy. I was just blocking and gaining spikes while dealing tiny bits of chip damage in between.
That wooden sword was the one from the start. At some point, I decided I'd just keep it there since I wasn't getting any better weapons somehow. Also, I realize that I only needed one manastone but I kept the other in case I found another good mana weapon. As you might be able to see, that didn't happen. And I was supposed to sell the duct tape but forgot to when the chance arrived.