Am I Missing Anything to Move on?

[forenmagra]

Hey all, been a while since I did anything here, or played angband. A couple of days ago I picked it back up as something to do. After dying a silly death on Floor 2 with my ranger to a spike trap, I wizened up on remembering cure potions and dove... and dove... and dove....

I ended up getting my first character below floor 70, (and only 5th below 50). I hit Level 98 with 3 speed, rbase, and not much else. I managed to scum for gear, and I'm starting to think about Sauron and Morgoth, but have never even thought about this before. Was curious if I should be trying to get anything else before I head down. My current plan is to max my Constitution and hit level 40 for extra shots, but want to take this opportunity to avoid doing anything stupid, since winning won't allow me to run away from these two scary dudes.

[forenmagra]

and the dump, that I forgot to post as I tried to figure out dumps and uploading.

  [Angband 4.1.3 Character Dump]

 Name   Ranger XVII  Age            128          Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
 Race   High-Elf     Height        7'5"   STR! 18/100  +1  +0  +4 18/150
 Class  Ranger       Weight    13st 0lb   INT:     17  +3  +2  +0  18/40
 Title  Pathfinder   Turns used:          WIS:     18  -1  -2  +0     15
 HP     443/443      Game        468509   DEX! 18/100  +3  +1  +8 18/***
 SP     45/67        Standard     66078   CON:  18/71  +1  -1  +2  18/91
                     Resting      14491

 Level                 37    Armor     [73,+117]    Saving Throw     87%
 Cur Exp          1407679                           Stealth       Superb
 Max Exp          1407679    Melee      4d10,+35    Disarm - phys.   82%
 Adv Exp          1610000    To-hit       59,+57    Disarm - magic   57%
                             Blows      5.0/turn    Magic Devices     94
 Gold              204040                           Searching       100%
 Burden          188.8 lb    Shoot to-dam    +24    Infravision   100 ft
 Overweight        8.9 lb    To-hit       87,+54    Speed      35 (4.0x)
 Max Depth    4900' (L98)    Shots        2/turn

 You are the only child of a Telerin Warrior.  You have light grey
 eyes, straight black hair, and a fair complexion.



rAcid:*.....+...... Nexus:....+........
rElec:......+...... Nethr:+............
rFire:......+...... Chaos:.............
rCold:......+.....! Disen:.......+.....
rPois:....+...+...! pFear:......+.+....
rLite:.....+......+ pBlnd:........+....
rDark:.....+....... pConf:......+......
Sound:......+...... pStun:.............
Shard:............. HLife:+....+.......

Regen:+............ Stea.:....+..+.....
  ESP:.........+... Sear.:....+........
Invis:+....+......+ Infra:....+.......+
FrAct:+.........+.. Tunn.:.............
Feath:............. Speed:..+++......+.
S.Dig:+............ Blows:.............
ImpHP:............. Shots:.............
 Fear:............. Might:.+...........
Aggrv:............. Light:.....+.......


  [Character Equipment]

a) the Trident of Ulmo (4d10) (+15,+19) <+4>
     Found lying on the floor at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +4 dexterity.
     Slays dragons, animals.
     Provides immunity to acid.
     Provides resistance to nether.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Slows your metabolism.  Speeds regeneration.  Grants the ability
     to see invisible things.  Prevents paralysis.  Sustains your life
     force.  Blessed by the gods.  
     
     When activated, it teleports a target monster away.
     Takes 200 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.1%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 544 vs. dragons, 424 vs. animals, and 304
     vs. others.
     
b) a Long Bow of Extra Might (x4) (+12,+24) <+1>
     Dropped by Tom the Stone Troll at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +1 shooting power.
     
c) a Ring of Speed <+10>
     Found lying on the floor at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +10 speed.
     
d) a Ring of Speed <+13>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +13 speed.
     
e) an Amulet of Trickery <+2, +5, +6, +3>
     Found lying on the floor at 4450 feet (level 89)
     
     +2 dexterity.
     +2 stealth.
     +5 searching skill.
     +6 infravision.
     +3 speed.
     Provides resistance to poison, nexus.
     Sustains dexterity.
     
f) the Arkenstone of Thr�¡in <+3> (charging)
     Found lying on the floor of a cavern at 3750 feet (level 75)
     
     +3 light.
     Provides resistance to light, dark.
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  Sustains your life
     force.  
     Radius 3 light.
     
     When activated, it lights and maps the entire level, sensing
     objects.
     Takes 204 to 400 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 92.9%
     
g) the Metal Brigandine Armour of the Rohirrim [50,+15] <+2>
     Dropped by Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman at 3000 feet (level 60)
     
     +2 strength.
     +2 dexterity.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, sound.
     Provides protection from fear, confusion.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     
h) a Fur Cloak of Aman [3,+25] <+3>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +3 stealth.
     Provides resistance to disenchantment.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
i) the Leather Shield of the Haradrim (+5,+5) [9,+15] <+2>
     Dropped by Adunaphel the Quiet at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +2 strength.
     +2 constitution.
     Provides resistance to poison.
     Provides protection from fear, blindness.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Sustains strength, constitution.
     
     When activated, it puts you in a berserker rage for d50+50 turns.
     Takes 200 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 94.6%
     
j) an Iron Helm of Telepathy [7,+18]
     Found lying on the floor at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     Grants telepathy.  
     
k) a Set of Gauntlets of Free Action [3,+12]
     Bought from a store
     
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
l) a Pair of Leather Sandals of Speed [1,+17] <+10>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +10 speed.
     




  [Character Inventory]

a) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Magic for Beginners]
b) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Conjurings and Tricks]
c) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Incantations and Illusions]
d) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Sorcery and Evocations]
e) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Resistances of Scarabtarices]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
f) a Book of Magic Spells [Raal's Tome of Destruction]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
g) a Book of Magic Spells [Mordenkainen's Escapes]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
h) 4 Mushrooms of Vigor
i) 11 Potions of Cure Serious Wounds
j) 40 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
k) 4 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
l) 9 Potions of Healing
m) 2 Potions of *Healing*
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
n) a Potion of Life
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
o) 33 Scrolls of Phase Door
p) 17 Scrolls of Teleportation
q) 3 Scrolls of Banishment
r) 3 Scrolls of Word of Recall
s) 5 Rods of Teleport Other




  [Character Quiver]

0) 3 Arrows (1d4) (+6,+5)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 264.6.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
1) 6 Arrows (1d4) (+7,+4)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 256.2.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
2) an Arrow of Slay Giant (1d4) (+9,+8)
     Slays giants.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 507.2 vs. giants, and 289.8 vs. others.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
3) 12 Arrows of Slay Demon (1d4) (+5,+13)
     Slays demons.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 580.6 vs. demons, and 331.8 vs. others.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
4) 24 Seeker Arrows (4d4) (+6,+6)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 336.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
5) 24 Seeker Arrows (4d4) (+9,+4)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 319.2.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
6) a Seeker Arrow (4d4) (+7,+7)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 344.4.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
7) 30 Seeker Arrows (4d4) (+10,+9)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 361.2.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
8) 19 Seeker Arrows of Wounding (4d4) (+27,+22)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 479.4.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
9) 7 Mithril Arrows of Flame (3d4) (+11,+4)
     Branded with fire.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 521.8 vs. creatures not resistant to fire,
     and 298.2 vs. others.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     


  [Home Inventory]

a) a Book of Magic Spells [Tenser's Transformations]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
b) 6 Potions of *Healing*
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
c) 7 Potions of Speed
d) 2 Scrolls of Recharging
e) 5 Scrolls of *Destruction*
f) a Rod of Speed
     Cannot be harmed by lightning.
     
g) 3 Wands of Teleport Other (19 charges)
h) a Staff of *Destruction* (3 charges)
i) a Staff of Banishment (3 charges)
j) 2 Staves of Teleportation (12 charges)
k) a Staff of Speed (7 charges)
l) a Ring of Constitution <+5>
     Found lying on the floor at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +5 constitution.
     Sustains constitution.
     
m) the Band of Tulkas <+4>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +4 strength.
     +4 dexterity.
     +4 constitution.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by lightning.
     
     When activated, it hastens you for d75+75 turns.
     Takes 604 to 1200 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 89.9%
     
n) the Amulet of Carlammas <+1, +3>
     Dropped by Hoarmurath of Dir at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +1 strength.
     +3 constitution.
     Provides resistance to fire.
     
     When activated, it grants you protection from evil for 1d25 plus 3
     times your character level turns.
     Takes 904 to 1800 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 92.9%
     
o) the Phial of Galadriel <+3> (charging)
     Dropped by Boldor, King of the Yeeks at 650 feet (level 13)
     
     +3 light.
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     Radius 3 light.
     
     When activated, it lights up the surrounding area, hurting
     light-sensitive creatures.
     Takes 44 to 80 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 97.2%
     
p) the Mithril Shield of Gil-galad [20,+20] <+5, +1>
     Dropped by Hoarmurath of Dir at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +5 wisdom.
     +1 light.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, dark, disenchantment.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Sustains wisdom, dexterity.
     
     When activated, it fires a line of light in all directions, each
     one causing 10d8 damage.
     Takes 400 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 89.9%
     
q) an Iron Crown of the Magi [0,+9] <+1>
     Dropped by an uruk at 4200 feet (level 84)
     
     +1 intelligence.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Sustains intelligence.
     Slows your metabolism.  
     
r) a Pair of Iron Shod Boots of Stability [4,+9]
     Bought from a store
     
     Provides resistance to nexus.
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     Feather Falling.  
     
s) the Pair of Steel Shod Boots of ThrĂ?Âłr [7,+20] <+3, -1>
     Dropped by a berserker at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +3 strength.
     +3 constitution.
     -1 stealth.
     +3 speed.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
t) the Dagger 'Angrist' (2d4) (+10,+15) [+5] <+4>
     Dropped by The Cat Lord at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +4 dexterity.
     Slays trolls, orcs, evil creatures.
     Branded with acid.
     Provides resistance to acid, dark.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Sustains dexterity.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 241 vs. creatures not resistant to acid, 241
     vs. trolls, 241 vs. orcs, 214 vs. evil creatures, and 187.5 vs.
     others.
     
u) the Broad Sword 'Orcrist' (2d5) (+10,+15) <+1>
     Dropped by Grishnákh, the Hill Orc at 650 feet (level 13)
     
     +1 searching skill.
     +1 light.
     Slays dragons, orcs, evil creatures.
     Branded with cold.
     Provides resistance to cold, dark.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Slows your metabolism.  Blessed by the gods.  
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 264 vs. creatures not resistant to cold, 264
     vs. dragons, 264 vs. orcs, 231 vs. evil creatures, and 197.5 vs.
     others.
     
v) the Lucerne Hammer 'Turmil' (2d5) (+10,+11) [+8] <+4, +1>
     Dropped by Ji Indur Dawndeath at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +4 wisdom.
     +4 infravision.
     +1 light.
     Slays orcs.
     Branded with cold.
     Provides immunity to cold.
     Provides resistance to light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Speeds regeneration.  Blessed by the gods.  
     
     When activated, it drains up to 90 hit points of life from a
     target creature.  Does not affect undead, demons, golems,
     elementals or vortices.
     Takes 160 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.0%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 240.5 vs. creatures not resistant to cold,
     240.5 vs. orcs, and 174.5 vs. others.
     
w) the Morning Star 'Firestar' (2d6) (+15,+17) [+2]
     Dropped by a mature green dragon at 4650 feet (level 93)
     
     Branded with fire.
     Provides immunity to fire.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
     When activated, it creates a fire ball with damage 72.
     Takes 80 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.0%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 294 vs. creatures not resistant to fire, and
     215.5 vs. others.
     
x) the Mace 'Taratol' (3d4) (+12,+12)
     Dropped by Saruman of Many Colours at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     Slays dragons (powerfully).
     Branded with lightning.
     Provides immunity to lightning.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
     When activated, it hastens you for d20+20 turns.
     Takes 404 to 800 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.0%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 278 vs. creatures not resistant to
     lightning, 363.5 vs. dragons, and 192.5 vs. others.
     


[Player history]
      Turn   Depth  Note
         0      0'  Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
       650    100'  Reached level 2
       829    100'  Reached level 3
      2070    150'  Reached level 4
      2582    200'  Reached level 5
      3089    200'  Reached level 6
      3270    200'  Killed Grip, Farmer Maggot's Dog
      3443    250'  Killed Fang, Farmer Maggot's Dog
      3498    250'  Reached level 7
      5163    450'  Reached level 8
      5513      0'  Killed Farmer Maggot
      6816    600'  Reached level 9
      7104    600'  Reached level 10
      7492    600'  Killed Bullroarer the Hobbit
      7707    600'  Reached level 11
      8279    600'  Reached level 12
     10360    650'  Reached level 13
     10644    650'  Killed Grishn�¡kh, the Hill Orc
     10652    650'  Found the Broad Sword 'Orcrist'
     11344    650'  Killed Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief
     11437    650'  Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
     11437    650'  Reached level 14
     11548    650'  Killed Boldor, King of the Yeeks
     11549    650'  Found the Phial of Galadriel
     12267    700'  Killed Lagduf, the Snaga
     12596    750'  Reached level 15
     13842    900'  Reached level 16
     14703   1000'  Reached level 17
     15525   1150'  Reached level 18
     17736   1400'  Reached level 19
     19409   1650'  Reached level 20
     20126   1800'  Reached level 21
     21338   1950'  Killed Uldor the Accursed
     21699   1950'  Reached level 22
     22941   2300'  Reached level 23
     24062   2600'  Reached level 24
     25612   2850'  Reached level 25
     25935   2900'  Reached level 25
     27368   3000'  Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
     27368   3000'  Found the Metal Brigandine Armour of the Rohirrim
     28177   3100'  Killed Ibun, Son of M�®m
     28414   3150'  Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
     31490   3750'  Found the Arkenstone of Thr�¡in
     31576   3800'  Killed Ufthak of Cirith Ungol
     33060   4000'  Reached level 26
     33170   4000'  Killed Beorn, the Shape-Changer
     33319   4050'  Killed Akhorahil the Blind
     33319   4050'  Reached level 27
     34782   4200'  Killed Bolg, Son of Azog
     34989   4200'  Found the Iron Crown of BerĂ?Âşthiel (LOST)
     35459   4200'  Reached level 28
     38321   4600'  Killed Uvatha the Horseman
     38325   4600'  Found the Adamantite Plate Mail 'Soulkeeper' (LOST)
     38443   4600'  Killed Kh�®m, Son of M�®m
     38648   4600'  Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
     39628   4650'  Reached level 29
     39647   4650'  Killed Ulfang the Black
     39663   4650'  Killed Ulfast, Son of Ulfang
     39682   4650'  Found the Augmented Chain Mail of Caspanion (LOST)
     39704   4650'  Killed Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang
     39772   4650'  Found the Morning Star 'Firestar'
     40881   4750'  Killed M�®m, Betrayer of Turin
     44446   4900'  Killed Bill the Stone Troll
     44474   4900'  Killed Tom the Stone Troll
     44488   4900'  Killed Bert the Stone Troll
     44995   4850'  Reached level 30
     45909   4850'  Reached level 31
     46563   4900'  Reached level 32
     46943   4900'  Reached level 33
     49481   4900'  Killed Brodda, the Easterling
     50399   4850'  Killed The Cat Lord
     50404   4850'  Found the Dagger 'Angrist'
     53212   4900'  Killed Medusa, the Gorgon
     53424   4900'  Found the Band of Tulkas
     53978   4900'  Killed Sm�©agol
     54057   4900'  Found the Trident of Ulmo
     55140   4850'  Reached level 34
     55213   4850'  Killed Ji Indur Dawndeath
     55222   4850'  Found the Lucerne Hammer 'Turmil'
     55450   4850'  Reached level 35
     56319   4900'  Killed Adunaphel the Quiet
     56325   4900'  Found the Leather Shield of the Haradrim
     56918   4900'  Killed Saruman of Many Colours
     56925   4900'  Found the Metal Cap of Thengel (LOST)
     56925   4900'  Found the Beaked Axe of Th�©oden (LOST)
     56929   4900'  Found the Mace 'Taratol'
     57972   4850'  Killed Hoarmurath of Dir
     57972   4850'  Reached level 36
     57977   4850'  Found the Amulet of Carlammas
     57978   4850'  Found the Mithril Shield of Gil-galad
     61061   4850'  Killed Harowen the Black Hand
     61069   4850'  Found the Star of Elendil (LOST)
     61176   4850'  Killed Quaker, Master of Earth
     63619   4900'  Killed N�¡r, the Dwarf
     63624   4900'  Found the Large Metal Shield of An�¡rion (LOST)
     64400   4900'  Found the Pair of Steel Shod Boots of ThrĂ?Âłr
     65720   4900'  Reached level 37


  [Options]

  [User interface]

Use the roguelike command keyset             : no  (rogue_like_commands)
Use sound                                    : no  (use_sound)
Show damage player deals to monsters         : no  (show_damage)
Use old target by default                    : no  (use_old_target)
Always pickup items                          : no  (pickup_always)
Always pickup items matching inventory       : yes (pickup_inven)
Show flavors in object descriptions          : no  (show_flavors)
Highlight target with cursor                 : yes (show_target)
Highlight player with cursor between turns   : no  (highlight_player)
Disturb whenever viewable monster moves      : yes (disturb_near)
Show walls as solid blocks                   : no  (solid_walls)
Show walls with shaded background            : no  (hybrid_walls)
Color: Illuminate torchlight in yellow       : no  (view_yellow_light)
Color: Shimmer multi-colored things          : no  (animate_flicker)
Center map continuously                      : no  (center_player)
Color: Show unique monsters in purple        : no  (purple_uniques)
Automatically clear '-more-' prompts         : no  (auto_more)
Color: Player color indicates % hit points   : yes (hp_changes_color)
Allow mouse clicks to move the player        : yes (mouse_movement)
Notify on object recharge                    : no  (notify_recharge)
Show effective speed as multiplier           : no  (effective_speed)

  [Birth]

Generate a new, random artifact set          : no  (birth_randarts)
Generate connected stairs                    : yes (birth_connect_stairs)
Force player descent (never make up stairs)  : no  (birth_force_descend)
Word of Recall has no effect                 : no  (birth_no_recall)
Restrict creation of artifacts               : no  (birth_no_artifacts)
Stack objects on the floor                   : yes (birth_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level            : no  (birth_lose_arts)
Show level feelings                          : yes (birth_feelings)
Increase gold drops but disable selling      : yes (birth_no_selling)
Start with a kit of useful gear              : yes (birth_start_kit)
Monsters learn from their mistakes           : no  (birth_ai_learn)
Know all runes on birth                      : yes (birth_know_runes)
Know all flavors on birth                    : yes (birth_know_flavors)
Persistent levels (experimental)             : no  (birth_levels_persist)

[Pete Mack]

First, post character dumps in "code" tags so monospace alignment is kept.

More importantly: no you can't take Sauron, Morgoth, or say number of deep monsters. Any monster deeper than FL 70 can kill you in a single turn--as can a number from ~DL 50 and below. To take Morgoth, at a bare minimum you need about 700HP and about 20 base speed. (You can get by with less HP, but you need to play games with LOS.) You absolutely need better speed and more damage.

[Nick]

First, post character dumps in "code" tags so monospace alignment is kept.

Note that I edited your post to do this

More importantly: no you can't take Sauron, Morgoth, or say number of deep monsters. Any monster deeper than FL 70 can kill you in a single turn--as can a number from ~DL 50 and below. To take Morgoth, at a bare minimum you need about 700HP and about 20 base speed. (You can get by with less HP, but you need to play games with LOS.) You absolutely need better speed and more damage.

You actually have 35 base speed, so that's fine; in fact, you could sacrifice some of that to get better damage (you want to stay at or above +30 speed when fighting Morgoth, but +20 plus temporary haste will do that).

As far as better damage goes, I would be looking for a better bow - judge by comparing arrow damage with two different bows equipped - and possibly a ring of damage and/or an amulet of weaponmastery. Quite bit of your gear could be better, too - particularly the hat, and there exist artifact gloves with free action plus other stuff.

You'll also probably need a few more *Healing*/Life potions, but time spent deep for the other things you need will probably net enough of those.

[Pete Mack]

Whoops. I didn't catch the improved speed. I'd definitely sacrifice some speed for damage and especially HP at +35. Beyond about +25, returns diminish fast.

[forenmagra]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the input! I'm glad to know I'm still short on gear, last thing I want is to try and get senselessly killed when I have the resources to be hypothetically prepared. I'd ask for specific Sauron/Morgoth tips as well if people don't mind, or I may go look up some old LP archives to get some ideas, and maybe browse the forums. In the meantime, I'll get back to looking for a better set of gear!

And thanks for fixing my dump, very new to this forum style. I'll keep in mind the code wrap for the future.

[Pete Mack]

@foremmagra
Aim for a minimum of 550 hp initially. Big elemental damage is capped at 533 if you have single resistance. (With Resistance spell, it goes down to 177.) But there is also Mana storm, which does 500+ damage. Also beware the Jabberwock, the claws that catch, the teeth that bite! It also breathes chaos for 500HP. As does the Great Wyrm of Chaos, and that of Balance.

That ring of Constitution <+5> is surely better than the second speed ring for now. For other classes, perhaps Tulkas. But for a Ranger, CON matters a lot more than STR and DEX.

[forenmagra]

Thanks for the advice. As an update, I found a ring of Speed +19, so I swapped out the other ring slot for the Ring of Tulkas. At 774 HP now, but still haven't found a new bow or helmet, and my gloves merely became gloves of thievery. I also switched my speed boots out for the boots of Thror. Character Con is maxed now, but going to try and at least get to 40 and maybe replace my bow before even thinking about Sauron. I appreciate the words of warning, wish me luck!

[Pete Mack]

18/200 CON gets 75 more HP than 18/190 at CL 50, so that final point really counts. A CL 40 ranger with 18/200 CON, 25+ speed, and a good bow and arrows will have no trouble with the bosses. After that point, the only additional benefits are become better fail rates on *Destruction* and Rune of Protection spells.

[forenmagra]

Another update, just got my first win! Cranked through just about every good arrow I had, but totally worth it! Thanks for helping prevent me from doing anything suicidal, and maybe I'll roll another class. Thanks for all the help!

  [Angband 4.1.3 Character Dump]

 Name   Ranger XVII  Age            128          Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
 Race   High-Elf     Height        7'5"   Str! 18/100  +1  +0 +12 18/*** 18/***
 Class  Ranger       Weight    13st 0lb   Int! 18/100  +3  +2  +0 18/150 18/140
 Title  ***WINNER*** Turns used:          Wis! 18/100  -1  -2  +0  18/70  18/60
 HP     564/864      Game        547518   DEX! 18/100  +3  +1 +18 18/***
 SP     150/246      Standard     94649   Con! 18/100  +1  -1 +11 18/210 18/200
                     Resting      20100

 Level                 43    Armor     [73,+184]    Saving Throw     95%
 Cur Exp          4574270                           Stealth    Excellent
 Max Exp          4574270    Melee      4d10,+41    Disarm - phys.   88%
 Adv Exp          4830000    To-hit       65,+52    Disarm - magic   72%
                             Blows      5.0/turn    Magic Devices    103
 Gold              425339                           Searching       100%
 Burden          152.2 lb    Shoot to-dam    +24    Infravision   110 ft
 Overweight      -27.7 lb    To-hit       96,+49    Speed      25 (3.5x)
 Max Depth   5000' (L100)    Shots        3/turn

 You are the only child of a Telerin Warrior.  You have light grey
 eyes, straight black hair, and a fair complexion.



rAcid:*.....+.*...! Nexus:....+........
rElec:......+.....! Nethr:+............
rFire:......+.....! Chaos:........+....
rCold:......+.....! Disen:.......+.....
rPois:....+.......! pFear:...+..+.+..+.
rLite:.....+......+ pBlnd:.............
rDark:.....+....... pConf:......+......
Sound:......+.+.... pStun:.............
Shard:............. HLife:+....+.......

Regen:+............ Stea.:....+..++..+.
  ESP:.........+... Sear.:....+.....+..
Invis:+....+......+ Infra:....+.......+
FrAct:+.......+.+.. Tunn.:.............
Feath:..........+.. Speed:..+.+......+!
S.Dig:+............ Blows:.............
ImpHP:............. Shots:.............
 Fear:............. Might:.+...........
Aggrv:............. Light:.....+.......


  [Character Equipment]

a) the Trident of Ulmo (4d10) (+15,+19) <+4>
     Found lying on the floor at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +4 dexterity.
     Slays dragons, animals.
     Provides immunity to acid.
     Provides resistance to nether.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Slows your metabolism.  Speeds regeneration.  Grants the ability
     to see invisible things.  Prevents paralysis.  Sustains your life
     force.  Blessed by the gods.  
     
     When activated, it teleports a target monster away.
     Takes 200 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.9%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 574 vs. dragons, 454 vs. animals, and 334
     vs. others.
     
b) a Long Bow of Extra Might (x4) (+12,+24) <+1>
     Dropped by Tom the Stone Troll at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +1 shooting power.
     
c) a Ring of Speed <+19>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +19 speed.
     
d) the Band of Tulkas <+4>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +4 strength.
     +4 dexterity.
     +4 constitution.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by lightning.
     
     When activated, it hastens you for d75+75 turns.
     Takes 604 to 1200 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 91.4%
     
e) an Amulet of Trickery <+4, +2, +7, +3>
     Dropped by Arien, Maia of the Sun at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +4 dexterity.
     +2 stealth.
     +4 searching skill.
     +7 infravision.
     +3 speed.
     Provides resistance to poison, nexus.
     Sustains dexterity.
     
f) the Arkenstone of Thráin <+3> (charging)
     Found lying on the floor of a cavern at 3750 feet (level 75)
     
     +3 light.
     Provides resistance to light, dark.
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  Sustains your life
     force.  
     Radius 3 light.
     
     When activated, it lights and maps the entire level, sensing
     objects.
     Takes 204 to 400 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 94.0%
     
g) the Metal Brigandine Armour of the Rohirrim [50,+15] <+2>
     Dropped by Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman at 3000 feet (level 60)
     
     +2 strength.
     +2 dexterity.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, sound.
     Provides protection from fear, confusion.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     
h) a Fur Cloak of Aman [3,+25] <+3>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +3 stealth.
     Provides resistance to disenchantment.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
i) the Small Metal Shield of Thorin [5,+25] <+3, +4, -1>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +3 strength.
     +4 constitution.
     -1 stealth.
     Provides immunity to acid.
     Provides resistance to sound, chaos.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
j) an Iron Helm of Telepathy [7,+18]
     Found lying on the floor at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     Grants telepathy.  
     
k) a Set of Leather Gloves of Thievery (+7,+2) [1,+16] <+4, +6>
     Found lying on the floor of a special room at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +4 dexterity.
     +6 searching skill.
     Feather Falling.  Prevents paralysis.  
     
l) the Pair of Steel Shod Boots of Thrór [7,+20] <+3, -1>
     Dropped by a berserker at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +3 strength.
     +3 constitution.
     -1 stealth.
     +3 speed.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     




  [Character Inventory]

a) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Magic for Beginners]
b) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Conjurings and Tricks]
c) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Incantations and Illusions]
d) a Book of Magic Spells [Sorcery and Evocations]
e) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Resistances of Scarabtarices]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
f) a Book of Magic Spells [Mordenkainen's Escapes]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
g) 27 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
h) 12 Potions of Healing
i) 10 Potions of *Healing*
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
j) a Potion of Restore Mana
k) 4 Potions of Speed
l) 7 Scrolls of Phase Door
m) 6 Scrolls of Teleportation
n) a Scroll of Banishment
o) 3 Scrolls of Word of Recall
p) 2 Scrolls of *Destruction*
q) 9 Rods of Teleport Other (2 charging)
r) 2 Rods of Speed (2 charging)
     Cannot be harmed by lightning.
     




  [Character Quiver]

0) 7 Arrows (1d4) (+7,+4)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 384.3.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
1) 28 Seeker Arrows (4d4) (+3,+5)
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 486.6.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
2) 5 Seeker Arrows of Venom (4d4) (+9,+8)
     Branded with poison.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 926.1 vs. creatures not resistant to poison,
     and 529.2 vs. others.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
3) 10 Seeker Arrows of Venom (4d4) (+9,+9)
     Branded with poison.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 948 vs. creatures not resistant to poison,
     and 541.8 vs. others.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
4) 6 Seeker Arrows of Flame (4d4) (+8,+9)
     Branded with fire.
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 948 vs. creatures not resistant to fire, and
     541.8 vs. others.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
5) 21 Mithril Arrows of Venom (3d4) (+9,+9)
     Branded with poison.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 893.1 vs. creatures not resistant to poison,
     and 510.3 vs. others.
     35% chance of breaking upon contact.
     


  [Home Inventory]

a) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Sorcery and Evocations]
b) a Book of Magic Spells [Resistances of Scarabtarices]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
c) 3 Books of Magic Spells [Raal's Tome of Destruction]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
d) a Book of Magic Spells [Mordenkainen's Escapes]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
e) a Book of Magic Spells [Tenser's Transformations]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
f) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Kelek's Grimoire of Power]
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     
g) 40 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
h) 2 Potions of Life
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
i) 4 Scrolls of *Remove Curse*
j) a Scroll of Mass Banishment
k) a Staff of *Destruction* (3 charges)
l) a Ring of Speed <+13>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +13 speed.
     
m) Multi-Hued Dragon Scale Mail (Dwarven) (-2) [45,+41] <+2, +1, +4>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +2 strength.
     +1 constitution.
     +4 infravision.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, poison.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
n) Chaos Dragon Scale Mail (Dwarven) (-2) [40,+38] <+2, +4>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +2 strength.
     +2 constitution.
     +4 infravision.
     Provides resistance to chaos, disenchantment.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
o) Balance Dragon Scale Mail of Stealth (-2) [50,+23] <+1>
     Found lying on the floor at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +1 stealth.
     Provides resistance to sound, shards, chaos, disenchantment.
     
p) an Elven Cloak of the Magi [6,+16] <+1, +4>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +1 intelligence.
     +4 stealth.
     +1 speed.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Sustains intelligence.
     Speeds regeneration.  
     
q) the Leather Shield of the Haradrim (+5,+5) [9,+15] <+2>
     Dropped by Adunaphel the Quiet at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     +2 strength.
     +2 constitution.
     Provides resistance to poison.
     Provides protection from fear, blindness.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Sustains strength, constitution.
     
     When activated, it puts you in a berserker rage for d50+50 turns.
     Takes 200 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.5%
     
r) the Steel Helm of Hammerhand [9,+20] <+3>
     Dropped by a dark elven priest at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +3 strength.
     +3 dexterity.
     +3 constitution.
     Provides resistance to acid, cold, dark, nexus.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
s) a Pair of Leather Sandals of Speed [1,+17] <+10>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +10 speed.
     
t) the Lucerne Hammer 'Turmil' (2d5) (+10,+11) [+8] <+4, +1>
     Dropped by Ji Indur Dawndeath at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +4 wisdom.
     +4 infravision.
     +1 light.
     Slays orcs.
     Branded with cold.
     Provides immunity to cold.
     Provides resistance to light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Speeds regeneration.  Blessed by the gods.  
     
     When activated, it drains up to 90 hit points of life from a
     target creature.  Does not affect undead, demons, golems,
     elementals or vortices.
     Takes 160 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.8%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 270.5 vs. creatures not resistant to cold,
     270.5 vs. orcs, and 204.5 vs. others.
     
u) the Morning Star 'Firestar' (2d6) (+15,+17) [+2]
     Dropped by a mature green dragon at 4650 feet (level 93)
     
     Branded with fire.
     Provides immunity to fire.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
     When activated, it creates a fire ball with damage 72.
     Takes 80 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.8%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 324 vs. creatures not resistant to fire, and
     245.5 vs. others.
     
v) the Mace 'Taratol' (3d4) (+12,+12)
     Dropped by Saruman of Many Colours at 4900 feet (level 98)
     
     Slays dragons (powerfully).
     Branded with lightning.
     Provides immunity to lightning.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
     When activated, it hastens you for d20+20 turns.
     Takes 404 to 800 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.8%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 308 vs. creatures not resistant to
     lightning, 393.5 vs. dragons, and 222.5 vs. others.
     
w) a Short Bow of Lothlórien (x4) (+20,+17) <+4, +2>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 4850 feet (level 97)
     
     +4 dexterity.
     +2 shooting power.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Grants telepathy.  Prevents paralysis.  
     


[Player history]
      Turn   Depth  Note
         0      0'  Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
       650    100'  Reached level 2
       829    100'  Reached level 3
      2070    150'  Reached level 4
      2582    200'  Reached level 5
      3089    200'  Reached level 6
      3270    200'  Killed Grip, Farmer Maggot's Dog
      3443    250'  Killed Fang, Farmer Maggot's Dog
      3498    250'  Reached level 7
      5163    450'  Reached level 8
      5513      0'  Killed Farmer Maggot
      6816    600'  Reached level 9
      7104    600'  Reached level 10
      7492    600'  Killed Bullroarer the Hobbit
      7707    600'  Reached level 11
      8279    600'  Reached level 12
     10360    650'  Reached level 13
     10644    650'  Killed Grishnákh, the Hill Orc
     10652    650'  Found the Broad Sword 'Orcrist' (LOST)
     11344    650'  Killed Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief
     11437    650'  Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
     11437    650'  Reached level 14
     11548    650'  Killed Boldor, King of the Yeeks
     11549    650'  Found the Phial of Galadriel (LOST)
     12267    700'  Killed Lagduf, the Snaga
     12596    750'  Reached level 15
     13842    900'  Reached level 16
     14703   1000'  Reached level 17
     15525   1150'  Reached level 18
     17736   1400'  Reached level 19
     19409   1650'  Reached level 20
     20126   1800'  Reached level 21
     21338   1950'  Killed Uldor the Accursed
     21699   1950'  Reached level 22
     22941   2300'  Reached level 23
     24062   2600'  Reached level 24
     25612   2850'  Reached level 25
     25935   2900'  Reached level 25
     27368   3000'  Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
     27368   3000'  Found the Metal Brigandine Armour of the Rohirrim
     28177   3100'  Killed Ibun, Son of Mîm
     28414   3150'  Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
     31490   3750'  Found the Arkenstone of Thráin
     31576   3800'  Killed Ufthak of Cirith Ungol
     33060   4000'  Reached level 26
     33170   4000'  Killed Beorn, the Shape-Changer
     33319   4050'  Killed Akhorahil the Blind
     33319   4050'  Reached level 27
     34782   4200'  Killed Bolg, Son of Azog
     34989   4200'  Found the Iron Crown of Berúthiel (LOST)
     35459   4200'  Reached level 28
     38321   4600'  Killed Uvatha the Horseman
     38325   4600'  Found the Adamantite Plate Mail 'Soulkeeper' (LOST)
     38443   4600'  Killed Khîm, Son of Mîm
     38648   4600'  Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
     39628   4650'  Reached level 29
     39647   4650'  Killed Ulfang the Black
     39663   4650'  Killed Ulfast, Son of Ulfang
     39682   4650'  Found the Augmented Chain Mail of Caspanion (LOST)
     39704   4650'  Killed Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang
     39772   4650'  Found the Morning Star 'Firestar'
     40881   4750'  Killed Mîm, Betrayer of Turin
     44446   4900'  Killed Bill the Stone Troll
     44474   4900'  Killed Tom the Stone Troll
     44488   4900'  Killed Bert the Stone Troll
     44995   4850'  Reached level 30
     45909   4850'  Reached level 31
     46563   4900'  Reached level 32
     46943   4900'  Reached level 33
     49481   4900'  Killed Brodda, the Easterling
     50399   4850'  Killed The Cat Lord
     50404   4850'  Found the Dagger 'Angrist' (LOST)
     53212   4900'  Killed Medusa, the Gorgon
     53424   4900'  Found the Band of Tulkas
     53978   4900'  Killed Sméagol
     54057   4900'  Found the Trident of Ulmo
     55140   4850'  Reached level 34
     55213   4850'  Killed Ji Indur Dawndeath
     55222   4850'  Found the Lucerne Hammer 'Turmil'
     55450   4850'  Reached level 35
     56319   4900'  Killed Adunaphel the Quiet
     56325   4900'  Found the Leather Shield of the Haradrim
     56918   4900'  Killed Saruman of Many Colours
     56925   4900'  Found the Metal Cap of Thengel (LOST)
     56925   4900'  Found the Beaked Axe of Théoden (LOST)
     56929   4900'  Found the Mace 'Taratol'
     57972   4850'  Killed Hoarmurath of Dir
     57972   4850'  Reached level 36
     57977   4850'  Found the Amulet of Carlammas (LOST)
     57978   4850'  Found the Mithril Shield of Gil-galad (LOST)
     61061   4850'  Killed Harowen the Black Hand
     61069   4850'  Found the Star of Elendil (LOST)
     61176   4850'  Killed Quaker, Master of Earth
     63619   4900'  Killed Nár, the Dwarf
     63624   4900'  Found the Large Metal Shield of Anárion (LOST)
     64400   4900'  Found the Pair of Steel Shod Boots of Thrór
     65720   4900'  Reached level 37
     68208   4900'  Killed Ren the Unclean
     68211   4900'  Found the Bastard Sword 'Calris' (LOST)
     68949   4900'  Killed Eöl, the Dark Elf
     69122   4900'  Killed Draebor, the Imp
     69685   4900'  Killed Ar-Pharazôn the Golden
     70218   4900'  Reached level 38
     71413   4850'  Reached level 39
     72304   4850'  Killed Ariel, Queen of Air
     72440   4850'  Killed Shagrat, the Orc Captain
     73147   4900'  Found the Ring of Barahir (LOST)
     73546   4900'  Killed The Queen Ant
     73564   4900'  Found the Small Metal Shield of Thorin
     73830   4900'  Found the Zweihander 'Zarcuthra' (LOST)
     76776   4900'  Reached level 40
     77231   4900'  Killed Angamaitë of Umbar
     79306   4850'  Found the Wicker Shield of Elros (LOST)
     79547   4850'  Killed The Lernaean Hydra
     80293   4850'  Killed The Balrog of Moria
     82027   4850'  Found the Short Sword 'Sting' (LOST)
     82117   4850'  Killed Scatha the Worm (offscreen)
     82126   4850'  Found the Long Bow 'Belthronding' (LOST)
     82126   4850'  Found the Long Sword 'Anguirel' (LOST)
     82160   4850'  Killed Kavlax the Many-Headed (offscreen)
     82190   4850'  Killed Smaug the Golden
     82591   4850'  Killed Itangast the Fire Drake
     83335   4900'  Reached level 41
     83572   4900'  Killed Arien, Maia of the Sun
     83583   4900'  Found the Mattock of Náin (LOST)
     83744   4900'  Killed Dwar, Dog Lord of Waw
     83997   4850'  Found the Set of Gauntlets 'Paurnimmen' (LOST)
     84033   4850'  Killed Vargo, Tyrant of Fire
     84293   4850'  Killed Lokkak, the Ogre Chieftain
     84715   4850'  Found the Broad Sword 'Aranrúth' (LOST)
     84975   4850'  Found the Steel Helm of Hammerhand
     85053   4850'  Found the Pair of Leather Boots 'Dal-i-thalion' (LOST)
     85324   4850'  Killed Azog, King of the Uruk-Hai
     85856   4850'  Killed Lorgan, Chief of the Easterlings
     87177   4850'  Killed The Phoenix
     87498   4850'  Found the Full Plate Armour of Isildur (LOST)
     87504   4850'  Reached level 42
     90720   4950'  Killed Sauron, the Sorcerer
     90836   4950'  Killed The Witch-King of Angmar
     90861   4950'  Reached level 43
     90923   4950'  Killed Kham&#251;l, the Black Easterling
     92692   5000'  Killed Qlzqqlzuup, the Emperor Quylthulg
     93044   5000'  Killed Vecna, the Emperor Lich
     94648   5000'  Killed Morgoth, Lord of Darkness


  [Options]

  [User interface]

Use the roguelike command keyset             : no  (rogue_like_commands)
Use sound                                    : no  (use_sound)
Show damage player deals to monsters         : no  (show_damage)
Use old target by default                    : no  (use_old_target)
Always pickup items                          : no  (pickup_always)
Always pickup items matching inventory       : yes (pickup_inven)
Show flavors in object descriptions          : no  (show_flavors)
Highlight target with cursor                 : yes (show_target)
Highlight player with cursor between turns   : no  (highlight_player)
Disturb whenever viewable monster moves      : yes (disturb_near)
Show walls as solid blocks                   : no  (solid_walls)
Show walls with shaded background            : no  (hybrid_walls)
Color: Illuminate torchlight in yellow       : no  (view_yellow_light)
Color: Shimmer multi-colored things          : no  (animate_flicker)
Center map continuously                      : no  (center_player)
Color: Show unique monsters in purple        : no  (purple_uniques)
Automatically clear '-more-' prompts         : no  (auto_more)
Color: Player color indicates % hit points   : yes (hp_changes_color)
Allow mouse clicks to move the player        : yes (mouse_movement)
Notify on object recharge                    : no  (notify_recharge)
Show effective speed as multiplier           : no  (effective_speed)

  [Birth]

Generate a new, random artifact set          : no  (birth_randarts)
Generate connected stairs                    : yes (birth_connect_stairs)
Force player descent (never make up stairs)  : no  (birth_force_descend)
Word of Recall has no effect                 : no  (birth_no_recall)
Restrict creation of artifacts               : no  (birth_no_artifacts)
Stack objects on the floor                   : yes (birth_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level            : no  (birth_lose_arts)
Show level feelings                          : yes (birth_feelings)
Increase gold drops but disable selling      : yes (birth_no_selling)
Start with a kit of useful gear              : yes (birth_start_kit)
Monsters learn from their mistakes           : no  (birth_ai_learn)
Know all runes on birth                      : yes (birth_know_runes)
Know all flavors on birth                    : yes (birth_know_flavors)
Persistent levels (experimental)             : no  (birth_levels_persist)

[Sky]

two bits of advice:

1. ranger is imho the hardest class. They are ridiculously powerful when they hit level cap and have a x5 Lothlorien, but are pretty much useless until CL40, and really could benefit from the last few levels.
2. try playing with randarts on, it's a completely different experience.
(during character creation press = and select randarts->YES)

[Pete Mack]

Ranger is 5he hardest class to start, sure. But it is the easiest to win with. Or it was before 4.2 introduced Single Combat...

[forenmagra]

Honestly, I may try randarts. I wanted to see a few more artifacts in the standard set before switching, I feel like I see very few relevant ones. Maybe after my second win I will try randarts. I tried a warrior to try seeing a few more artifacts that were relevant. He got further than any of my others, but died when returning to DL 97 with word of recall. The stairs were blocked by thuringwethil on one side, and a greater hell wyrm in a room and ancient multihued in the corridor on the other. I had the main gauche that gives fire immunity and slays dragons, so I figured I'd keep my distance from the wyrm so he couldn't hurt me, use a temporary speed boost to outspeed him, mash the Ancient Multihued with my dagger, then run for the exit. Turns out there was also a Greater Balrog also in front of the stairs. I decided here, rather than teleworking away, to try and shoot and scoot the hell wyrm and hope the Balrog didn't wake up, then consider how I get to the stairs. Naturally as a warrior, I woke it up. I still for some reason wanted to kill the wyrm, so I just used a banishment scroll for the Balrog. I was at 245/360, and the banishment scroll did 300 to kill me. Oops. I think the next attempt at actually winning will be a mage though. Reliable detection is nice.

[Pete Mack]

@forenmagra--
That's what _Destruction and ?Teleport level are for. I carry them in preference to things like slow monster.

[forenmagra]

I left Destruction scrolls at home, and I find teleport level to be rare. I had the speed advantage due to a staff of speed though.