Quote Originally Posted by NotThatGuy View Post
Worth pointing out there is a fairly decent lightning rod available that can usually do better than the noted Valkyries and lower rarity bandits. Specifically, Niel who is available in the trading post for 100000 gold and 1 silver Valkyrie. At max level, she has slightly lower health, but her 20 MR, and higher defense means she'll usually be able to take more hits, not to mention that as an angel, you don't need to worry about her blocking enemies and taking additional damage.
Valid point, I did not consider that. Though one could make the argument that she is not "readily available" since most people that have been playing long enough to have spare Elaines and gold likely have at least one other option available as well. Again, Niel is certainly a valid alternative and due to the lack of block outside skill is indeed a better lightning rod in virtually every situation that has melee enemies mixed in (which is likely most of them)