then a 40 hex barb just come whirlwind you and you die?

im sure a good build white char can take out another junk ebay 40 hex with ease

5% r/w and something..
either lightning resist (stacking helps for dueling paladins..)
or serpents (+17 mana)
and make that 10pb +45 hp

don't use wizspike use suicide branch
use 2x wizspike rings
and you'll be good i suppose for a bugger :O