Windows 10 DirectX and WinEQ2

[Nadir]

Having a lot of trouble with lag spikes while swarm kiting or in mass PvP or significant spell particles. Laptop is brand new and should run this game on full tilt with ease yet it struggles and is causing tons of xp loss. I have tried tuning down the settings but am having the same trouble.

I tried to install WinEQ2 and the system says I have to upgrade my directX. I try to install DirectX End User or whatever it's called and Microsoft is trying to make me install Windows 10...wtf? right.

Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated.