As Remmies-san stated, yes EP2 is kinda a Slap-fest once you reach the Control Room maps....Dolm Squids....Gibbons...Big Daddy sized Sinows....F'kin Delbiters...Mericarols.....Gibbles....G'Dam IL GILS....ALL leave your brain screaming "I NEED Better Gear!!!...". Sure, with a level 200 MAG hopefully wiff high POW stats, even a common saber/brand/buster/Pallasch/Gladius tends to be the most readily available to swing around...but NOT ENUFF! That's where the 'Hunger' comes from! Ppl wanting....NEEDING Bigger badder toys like katanas, double saber types, swath cutting long swords...etc. Keep an Eye out for new armors and shields that are closer to your current level! DON'T get too comfy/attached with a 4 slotter you've had since level 20! HUmars have gotten the Worst of the 'nerfing' (rebalancing) after Dreamcast release, so your frustration is warranted, but No excuse to feel it's "Difficult" and hard on yourself! the GRIND is 'Real! It's also Why a few 'Proud Wolf' types of players will refuse higher tier toys hand outs! Worse case scenario, you can always create a room called "EP2 Crawl HALP!" and avenging angel types will arrive to assist~! But, in the meantime...Stay Brave, Stay Hungry, Stay SANE.... and EMBRACE THE SUCK~! lol!