MadDemiurge, what build are you using for your solo Cipher? I've been trying to decide how to go about it; my initial try has been with:
Moonlike 18/10/7/18/7/18
Weapon Focus
Two Weapon Fighting
Cautious Attack
Biting Whip
Draining Whip
Superior Deflection
I haven't gotten very far into the game, so I don't know how it will do. I figured that since you were further along you might have a better idea of what works.