I got the delux edition. It comes with a strat guide that's the same size as game case. It does have it's uses. Trying to kill this boss is a pain. I decided to build up my character before trying again.
Jaxel, I really don't think there's much way around beating the game while dead. I haven't quite figured out the best way to ressurect. There is an item that does it, and it seems if you help someone complete an objective it will res you, and also when I beat the first boss I ran into, I got my life back too. I haven't quite figured out if it's better to be alive yet. I think you just get extra health. It's going to give me a headache.