I have found that since I am very new an don't have the combo's and the timing to go with them down very well that when i lowered my attack an damage and increased my hit points as much as possible that I have stayed alive that little bit longer to get some kills I would not have otherwise gotten. Just a mention to Sirtibby, I also went in without gems, but I did not do anywhere near decent. Only took 1 extremely fast death to know something was wrong. LOL