User blog comment:PrimeXam/Been a while/@comment-163.238.112.182-20150414152501

I believe that Witch Gate is an 'end-game' option. I can't see a new player being able to complete the gate without burning dozens of shoes and swords which is very inefficient. Back when I just started, Halloween 2014, I was only able to defeat normal Archwitches after a month of playing. So unless you have a well-developed team, I highly suggest that you just skip the Witch Gate whenever it pops up.