How to beat Rahad?

[HowlingGod]

Having troubles beating him in the underground market

[incognetomode]

counter attack, and I think an item doubles the duration of buff works.

[Histidine]

Build I used: https://i.imgur.com/nIiihSQ.png
The >100 agility is critical, it lets you act twice per turn.

Method:

Summon the lizardman* at start. He'll tank for you, so you almost don't need to worry about your own HP (almost because Rahad does have an all-hit attack).
Cast Ray Pentagram and Do or Die, refresh as needed.
Hit Rahad with normal attacks until he stops moving, healing as needed.

* To get the lizardman summon, beat him in the arena, then buy his freedom for 80k.
Definitely don't use the sylph summon the sylph unless you like taking counterattacks to the face.

[Climhazzard]

One way is to counter attack with the Scorpion Tail equipped. For whatever reason it counter attacks with the same amount of poison damage as it does regular damage, in other words it does double damage, and inflicts him with poison. He attacks twice per round so you'll get a lot out of counterattack. It's still pretty tough to beat him on the first encounter, make sure you max out your healing items.

[Tap]

have hp recovery as you passive skill
Equip Scorpion Tail, Gauntlet , Imperial Tactics , Slit Talisman.
then simply just spam guard until you need to heal.

[Sith Ghost]

Black powder x2