Focus on killing the shaman

Your logic is clear cut and simple. Kill the boss and the minions flee. You doubt some guy with a stick could best you in melee anyways. All you have to do is get close. Mid combat sneaking isn’t an option so you decide to go for speed.

“See what ya can do for Krest over there.” You say to Petra. “I’ll deal with this lad.” You say nodding to the shaman. Petra nods before running over to Krest. You sprint towards the unguarded shaman as his eyes go wide at your approach. Dark guttural chanting begins spewing from his mouth as he begins to cast a spell. A pink and red translucent orb spirals at the tip of his staff as he points it at you. The orb comes launching towards you as you…