Fighters Challenge Level 6

[Drax]

There is a lot of talk going on here about how to get IN the fighters challenge, though I find it a lot harder to get OUT of it alive.

Go back. I'd leave it until you've got some better gear if you're struggling. I backed myself into a corner with my mage against the wall (since he's squishiest). Rogue (back right) still almost died. Front line fighters survived with pots.

[Nautica]

There is a lot of talk going on here about how to get IN the fighters challenge, though I find it a lot harder to get OUT of it alive.

Here is how I did the Fighters Challenge on Hard mode with a Level 7 party (& no deaths!):

My Party, Important Items, and First Attempts

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My Party:
-Fighter (Tank) (Front Right)
-Rogue (Dagger, Evasion Tank) (Front Left)
-Mage (Back Right)
-Mage (Back Left)

A couple of things that really help are; Frost Bombs & Health Potions. However I think you could get by without the bombs using this strategy.
Health Potions, are self explanatory. But Frost Bombs are a thrown weapon that instantly freeze the target (for a short while).
The Fire Sword can be useful too, if your fighter(s) are prone to missing.

When I first attempted the room, I made it to a wall which left my front and both sides open for attack. (I kept losing my Magi).
Then I decided to try and get into a corner; using frost bombs on 2 sides, I could keep the Scavengers frozen while I made it into the corner.
However, once in the corner I would run out of frost bombs and 1 Mage would always die.
After exploring the room (with a dead Mage):

The Strategy

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I found a treasure hidden in a room, accessed via a secret switch on the (west?) wall. If you can make it into this room, only your front is exposed from attacks.

The best way to get into the treasure room is:
-Before entering the challenge; equip frost bombs on two characters (my magi), and stock up on health potions.
-Upon entering the room, turn left once and run forward to the wall. Blast any mobs in the way quickly.
-You should make it to the wall without having to use frost bombs.
-Click the secret switch on the wall. The secret entrance will open to the right.
-Now use those frost bombs on your flank and rear, while you try to fight and get into the treasure room.
-Once in the treasure room, face your tanks up front to soak the damage. (my tank and evasion rogue hardly got hurt)
-Use health potions to keep your front alive, and make sure to save your mage's (or magi) energy for the double mob packs.
-Eventually, you will win. Your squishies will still be alive. You have found the treasure. And you have acquired a nice shield. Congrats!