I have fought the Don 4 times (not counting my first "no chance just curious" fight). All teams were level 11-13 with 2 NPC's. All teams used Haste (3 bottles per fight), enchanted blade, stamina spells and drinks, and Mystic Spears. Only one player died, total, in all 4 battles. One team used turncoat powder on Milano very effectively. The 3 teams with a fairy ninja got the Cane on the first try. The team without a FN did not get the Cane. Just lucky? Maybe. But the fairy with the Cane does 35-70 damage PER BLOW. Your solo FN needs the Cane.