Need some pointers

dionysian · November 9, 2019, 02:00

I am a bit out of my element here, with a clvl 40 druid. I could use some advice for inventory, equipment, tactics, or anything else. This is my best character yet by quite a bit, and my strategy is clearly not going to cut it from here on.

http://angband.oook.cz/ladder-show.php?id=22945

Pete Mack · November 9, 2019, 03:25

3.3 blows with Haradeket sucks. Ditch the Ring of Flames for =Dex. Recommend using wands instead of rods for damage. Recharge is very reliable in v4.2. Lightning bolt is pretty worthless at your depth. Wands of Drain life should be your go-to device for damage by CL 40. Surely you have found some? (I usually keep Annihilation for M, as they are genuinely rare.)

You are keeping way too many weapons that are strictly inferior to Haradeket. Taratol is the only one possibly worth keeping.

Nick · November 9, 2019, 03:58

As Pete indicates, your melee is bad, and decent melee is very handy for druids. I'd swap the =Flames for the =DEX, which should improve things; also look out for any opportunity to switch in gear with pluses to STR and DEX.

dionysian · November 9, 2019, 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Mack

3.3 blows with Haradeket sucks. Ditch the Ring of Flames for =Dex. Recommend using wands instead of rods for damage. Recharge is very reliable in v4.2. Lightning bolt is pretty worthless at your depth. Wands of Drain life should be your go-to device for damage by CL 40. Surely you have found some? (I usually keep Annihilation for M, as they are genuinely rare.)

You are keeping way too many weapons that are strictly inferior to Haradeket. Taratol is the only one possibly worth keeping.

Thanks for the advice. I'm up to 4.8 blows now with =Dex +5 and =Dex +3.

I have not come across any wands of drain life. Checked my knowledge screen to verify. Not listed. Hopefully I'll come across one soon.

The home inventory is mainly just a trophy collection. No real plan to go back to any of those weapons. Perhaps I'm not utilizing my home as well as I should.

NoemiR · November 13, 2019, 23:00

How long have you been playing?

dionysian · November 15, 2019, 15:20

Many years, but it has been several since I played much, or at all really.

November 9, 2019, 02:00	#1
dionysian Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Age: 38 Posts: 77	Need some pointers I am a bit out of my element here, with a clvl 40 druid. I could use some advice for inventory, equipment, tactics, or anything else. This is my best character yet by quite a bit, and my strategy is clearly not going to cut it from here on. http://angband.oook.cz/ladder-show.php?id=22945 __________________ Oh, Mr. Speaker, I had underestimated the tenderness of the feelings of the members opposite. --Barney Frank

November 9, 2019, 03:58	#3
Nick Vanilla maintainer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 55 Posts: 8,638 Donated: $60	As Pete indicates, your melee is bad, and decent melee is very handy for druids. I'd swap the =Flames for the =DEX, which should improve things; also look out for any opportunity to switch in gear with pluses to STR and DEX. __________________ One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

November 15, 2019, 15:20	#6
dionysian Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Age: 38 Posts: 77	Many years, but it has been several since I played much, or at all really. __________________ Oh, Mr. Speaker, I had underestimated the tenderness of the feelings of the members opposite. --Barney Frank

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November 9, 2019, 03:25	#2
Pete Mack Prophet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,967 Donated: $40	3.3 blows with Haradeket sucks. Ditch the Ring of Flames for =Dex. Recommend using wands instead of rods for damage. Recharge is very reliable in v4.2. Lightning bolt is pretty worthless at your depth. Wands of Drain life should be your go-to device for damage by CL 40. Surely you have found some? (I usually keep Annihilation for M, as they are genuinely rare.) You are keeping way too many weapons that are strictly inferior to Haradeket. Taratol is the only one possibly worth keeping.

November 13, 2019, 23:00	#5
NoemiR Rookie Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1	How long have you been playing?

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