Advice sought

[davidk64]

Only had 6 or so attempts at this variant and inexperienced with other roguelikes.

See attached screenshot. I've explored the rest of the level and only have this room left which contains the downstairs. I'd happily skip it otherwise. Do I have any chance of clearing these guys? I assume I can't stealth past them and down the stairs?

The sparkling potion I tried with reduced health level but it doesn't help that. Any suggestions what it might be?

On depth 100 I came across the forge but decided to descend to 150 and come back once I had some better armor. But when I revisited 100 there was no forge. Is that correct - it only generates the first time you visit 100?

I've been using the Quarterstaff rather than Dagger of Cuivienen for the better damage. Is that plausible or are there reasons I should be using the dagger now?

I tried the Orcish Liquor earlier with tiles on and saw them all change red - was pretty speccy. From memory it gave a + to strength and constitution and various minuses. Is it intended to be used against orcs?

Really enjoying the variant!