I have thought extensively on Ssarak's weaknesses, how one could hurt or kill him. The Esyire aren't broken, you just have to fight in a different way. Ssarak has no ability at range, so spellfire at a distance is something he can't fight against. He can't even pretend to be agile, so if she took advantage of her agility advantage, she would have a good chance at victory.

As for the Sea Naga fight, I actually agree with you. Alaira lost way too easily.