A Tyras Guard can hit up to 157 and though there are a few "safe spots", his halberd can reach over most of them, so food and/or protect from melee are strongly advised. Magic or ancient magicks can be dangerous to use because most robes have low defence and there is a lack of safe spots, but it has proven to be effective. If using ancient magicks, the player can attack with ice spells so the Guard cannot move, providing decent experience because of his weakness to mage, with no danger to the player.