Soils are a great place to level, I'm sure almost everyone knows that by now. But when you go there at too low of a level it can be a pain. Melee really doesn't have this option at a low level and for casters those Mantis' can be a real pain. Most people tend to stay near the center of the area (where soils seem to spawn the most) but there is an advantage to going down to the beach area. That advantage lies in the physics of the game. You can use tricks down there to keep enemies out of melee until you kill them. All you need is a a weapon, a spell, or some way to deal damage.
First you need to gain the enemies aggro. Then lead them to one of the logs found on the beach (screenshots to follow). Then all you need to do is run to the other side of the log while they stand there, trying to figure out how to follow you. If you are ranged, just shoot/spell them from the other side. If you're melee, you'll need to pull them close to the log before you run to the other side to bash them while they stand there (I've tested with a lance, but I also used Pierce which I'm pretty sure isn't used at the spear's full range, meaning melee with daggers/swords/etc should be possible this way). Your only worry is if they get bored and wander off before you kill them - in which case you should just lure them back!
Good luck! Have fun at soils!
My Mage using this trick against a mantis:
http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image...006ij2.jpg
Me testing this trick with my Knight
http://img116.imageshack.us/my.php?image...008nm7.jpg
I also used Pierce on him but I forgot to take a SS. You'll just have to try iit yourself.
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