to make some of those special weapons/items.

I presume you intend to use the bazaar ?

In time you'll be able to beat the entites without difficulty. I seem to recall each one has a weakness.

I did read faqs about the game as I was playing it.I realize some people don't like reading faqs as they feel it spoils the game for them.
But without the help of faqs this game would be very difficult to complete.
Just my opinion.

Good luck.