Ok, I have been busy gaining the ki I need for Bukhis but having major problems with 'Khalkotaur', I spam Snarl so that if it uses Apoc Ray my pet will take it instead of me [I'm not really a craven coward just have a weak backbone . . .

]. However, I instead of my pet get it in the neck every time and although I keep Holy Waters on me my pet seems to ko, is Apoc Ray a dual-hit ability or is something else happening ? I use GG, all Ferine +1, 2 X Pet-pdt Astolfo's [

] or 2 x Pet Mag Def axes, DG, Apoc & V atma, Twilight Torque, Anguinus belt & Ferine Mantle.
I'm open to suggestions as to any changes I could make !