So i have enter the citadel 2 times never died and never defeated the queen because she has so much health. I have gotten her to about 80% but it just takes so long time and it is such a pain. My mistwalker is at half durability after taking a chunk off her health it's impossible at defeat her using at lest only swords in one round. She constantly i teleports away and sometimes you can't find her because of the mist. she also spawn hordes of weak enemies and seekers. I end up using up all my health potions when i fight her. I am also solo.

questions:
do i just have a skill issue or is it my gear which is at fault?

I am thinking about using the cross bow since there is no stamina drain,
my sword as a backup,
pile bombs for the brood,
(my potions will be) major health, poison resistance, etier potion and the 25% extra stamina potion,
i will also have the fire wand but i can barely keep my self from dieing whit two health foods.
is this setup any good?

Should i switch to 1 etier food and 1 health foods and 1 stamina food?

I also wonder if the queen regenerates health if she is not loaded in?