Every area has its drawbacks and I agree that levels 4 and 5 are not easy in the FP area. But, EC has a huge advantage - the tunnel.
My best advice is to humble yourself, go stand in the entrance and politely ask if someone is willing to buff/sow/ds you. Especially with a DS, you will breeze through those levels.
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Anciente the lucky dwarf
Blindlemon - it's Blind lemon, not Blindle mon
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