Zelgadis really should learn to fight in armor, now that he lacks any natural armor. For the moment, he, too is relying on judicious use of magic and a sword for defense. He's not close enough to use the sword, but can throw a Freeze Arrow to target the one trying for Elidibus's back. A daring move, since Zelgadis had to trust both his aim and that he read Elidibus's intentions clearly. If he did it correctly, Elidibus would just feel a chill as the shaped arrow of ice struck the beast.

"Watch your back!" Zelgadis was trying to do the same as he waded in.