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I'm new to Angband and want to play the necromancer class. Looking for some tips regarding stat distribution during character creation, item choices and playstyle.
So far most of my experience is facerolling with half-troll blackguard, so playing a(n apparently extra difficult) caster is new to me.
First off - stat distribution: (Note that my race choice is kobold mostly for RP reasons) Which initial stat distribution would you suggest? In my first runs I selected 12 starting strength, though I didn't realize it would be reduced to 8 by class+race choice, so I was constantly overencumbered and at 0.5-0.7 speed.
- How much strength do you suggest for a caster character? Also I read in another post that you will use mostly melee with the vampire/warg forms late game, so maybe this is a factor?
- Do I need wisdom/dexterity at all?
- Is it recommendable to max out intelligence?
- How much constitution?
My current character has STR16, INT17, WIS10, DEX13, CON13 (after factoring in class+race bonuses/defecits). Seems OK though my spells seem to fail quite frequently in the low levels.
Secondly, item choices:
- Should I prefer ranged weapons in general? Do you need STR to properly use these or another stat like DEX?
- Should I avoid heavier armor and weapons? Generally I just pick up the stuff with the best stats/enchantments, but maybe this is part of what made me constantly overencumbered in past runs... I also read in some guide from an earlier version of Angband that with the right STR/DEX you could get up to 3 hits per turn, but from what I have seen you only get 1-1.3 anyways, so not sure if preferring lighter weapons is worth it other than the weight?
Finally, some playstyle questions.
- So far I have mostly been clearing almost every mob on each floor, just trying to avoid stuff that is very likely to kill me or damage my equipment. I read in some guide it's better to avoid most mobs, and dive deeper for better loot. I found myself getting quickly overwhelmed by enemies around dungeon level 10 or so though, even with a higher level necromancer. How do you recommend playing the early game on this class? Try to get some good gear with resistances etc. from lower level drops/shops before delving deeper? What to fight, what to skip?
- On necromancer skills: When to use Bat Form? Sneaking around undetected at high speed? Is it recommended to use Create Darkness often when fighting in bright rooms?
So far most of my experience is facerolling with half-troll blackguard, so playing a(n apparently extra difficult) caster is new to me.
First off - stat distribution: (Note that my race choice is kobold mostly for RP reasons) Which initial stat distribution would you suggest? In my first runs I selected 12 starting strength, though I didn't realize it would be reduced to 8 by class+race choice, so I was constantly overencumbered and at 0.5-0.7 speed.
- How much strength do you suggest for a caster character? Also I read in another post that you will use mostly melee with the vampire/warg forms late game, so maybe this is a factor?
- Do I need wisdom/dexterity at all?
- Is it recommendable to max out intelligence?
- How much constitution?
My current character has STR16, INT17, WIS10, DEX13, CON13 (after factoring in class+race bonuses/defecits). Seems OK though my spells seem to fail quite frequently in the low levels.
Secondly, item choices:
- Should I prefer ranged weapons in general? Do you need STR to properly use these or another stat like DEX?
- Should I avoid heavier armor and weapons? Generally I just pick up the stuff with the best stats/enchantments, but maybe this is part of what made me constantly overencumbered in past runs... I also read in some guide from an earlier version of Angband that with the right STR/DEX you could get up to 3 hits per turn, but from what I have seen you only get 1-1.3 anyways, so not sure if preferring lighter weapons is worth it other than the weight?
Finally, some playstyle questions.
- So far I have mostly been clearing almost every mob on each floor, just trying to avoid stuff that is very likely to kill me or damage my equipment. I read in some guide it's better to avoid most mobs, and dive deeper for better loot. I found myself getting quickly overwhelmed by enemies around dungeon level 10 or so though, even with a higher level necromancer. How do you recommend playing the early game on this class? Try to get some good gear with resistances etc. from lower level drops/shops before delving deeper? What to fight, what to skip?
- On necromancer skills: When to use Bat Form? Sneaking around undetected at high speed? Is it recommended to use Create Darkness often when fighting in bright rooms?
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