Advice for Priest

[Blougram]

I first started playing Angband seriously about a year ago, and made my way to dl50 or thereabouts before my warrior was killed by a mean pack of ascii characters (Balrog or one of his ilk). About a week ago I decided to try my luck as a priest. I am not sure about the best strategy, but I am essentially relying on orbs of draining and healing spells aplenty; so far I have been lucky and have - once again - delved to level 50. This time I'd like to avoid sudden death; any tips and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

1. Should I try to find a better melee weapon? Totila provides a speed boost, but doesn't inflict much damage. It didn't use to be a problem, but orbs of draining have become less effective as more and more monsters are immune.

2. What resistances do I need to work on before delving deeper? Should I try to up my Con to get mor HPs?

3. I think I have come across all spell books for mages (and sold them off for cash), but no luck whatsoever with the Holy Books. Are they normally found on deeper levels?

Thanks.

[debo]

any tips and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Pray often. Avoid little boys.

[debo]

FYI if you copy the text of your character dump and paste it in between CODE tags (# sign on the WYSIWYG editor thing when you post), it makes it a lot easier for people to view your character

[debo]

Like so:

  [Angband v3.3.2 Character Dump]

 Name   Lilith                                   Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
 Sex    Female       Age             36   STR! 18/100  +2  -1  +0 18/110
 Race   Dwarf        Height          54   INT:  18/89  -3  -3  +2  18/49
 Class  Priest       Weight         127   WIS! 18/100  +2  +3  +6 18/210
 Title  Bishop       Social      Feared   DEX:     17  -2  -1  +3     17
 HP     617/617      Maximize         Y   CON! 18/100  +2  +0  +3 18/150
 SP     306/313                           CHR! 18/100  -3  +2  +0  18/90

 Level               39   Armor    [36,+85]     Saving Throw        100%
 Cur Exp        1197608   Fight     (+9,+9)     Stealth           Superb
 Max Exp        1197608   Melee   (+21,+18)     Fighting          Superb
 Adv Exp        1400000   Shoot     (+9,+0)     Shooting          Superb
 MaxDepth   2500' (L50)   Blows    1.3/turn     Disarming            55%
 Game Turns     3927573   Shots      0/turn     Magic Device          81
 Standard Turns  462815   Infra       50 ft     Perception       1 in 32
 Resting Turns   290304   Speed          14     Searching            23%
 Gold             33959   Burden  137.2 lbs

 You are one of two children of a Dwarven Warrior.  You are a credit to
 the family.  You have dark brown eyes, straight brown hair, a three
 foot beard, and a dark complexion.


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

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


  [Character Equipment]

a) the Flail 'Totila' (3d6) (+12,+9) <+2>
     Found lying on the floor of a special room at 1550 feet (level
     31).
     
     +2 stealth, speed.
     Slays evil creatures.
     Branded with flames.
     Provides resistance to fire.
     Provides protection from confusion.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When aimed, it confuses a target monster.
     Takes 36 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 94.8%
     
     Combat info:
     1.3 blows/round.
     With +2 STR and +0 DEX you would get 1.6 blows
     With +0 STR and +3 DEX you would get 1.6 blows
     Average damage/round: 55.1 vs. evil creatures, 70.3 vs. creatures
     not resistant to fire, and 40.1 vs. others.
     
b) (nothing)
c) a Ring of Constitution <+3>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +3 constitution.
     Sustains constitution.
     
d) a Ring of Speed <+7>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +7 speed.
     
e) an Amulet of Wisdom <+4>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +4 wisdom.
     Sustains wisdom.
     
f) the Star of Elendil
     Dropped by Beorn, the Shape-Changer at 2250 feet (level 45).
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
     When activated, it maps the area around you.
     Takes 122 to 240 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 93.7%
     
     Radius 3 light.
g) the Leather Scale Mail 'Thalkettoth' (-1) [20,+25] <+3>
     Dropped by Eöl, the Dark Elf at 2500 feet (level 50).
     
     +3 dexterity, speed.
     Provides resistance to acid, shards.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
h) the Cloak 'Colannon' [1,+14] <+2>
     Found lying on the floor at 1800 feet (level 36).
     
     +2 stealth, speed.
     Provides resistance to nexus.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When activated, it teleports you randomly up to 100 squares away.
     Takes 108 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.2%
     
i) the Large Metal Shield of Anarion [12,+20]
     Found lying on the floor at 2500 feet (level 50).
     
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution,
     charisma.
     
j) the Hard Leather Cap of Thranduil [2,+10] <+2>
     Found lying on the floor at 2050 feet (level 41).
     
     +2 intelligence, wisdom.
     Provides protection from blindness.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Grants telepathy.  
     
k) the Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim' (+2,+2) [1,+6]
     Dropped by a Forest wight at 1300 feet (level 26).
     
     Provides resistance to light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains constitution.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
     When aimed, it fires a magic missile with damage 3d4.
     Takes 4 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.8%
     
     Radius 1 light.
l) a Pair of Ethereal Slippers of Stealth [0,+9] <+3>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +3 stealth.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     


  [Character Quiver]

n) (nothing)
o) (nothing)
p) (nothing)
q) (nothing)
r) (nothing)
s) (nothing)
t) (nothing)
u) (nothing)
v) (nothing)
w) (nothing)


  [Character Inventory]

a) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Beginners Handbook]
     
     
b) 5 Holy Books of Prayers [Words of Wisdom]
     
     
c) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Chants and Blessings]
     
     
d) 4 Holy Books of Prayers [Exorcism and Dispelling]
     
     
e) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Ethereal Openings]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
f) 5 Potions of Healing
     
     
g) 6 Potions of *Healing*
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
h) 2 Potions of Restore Mana
     
     
i) 7 Potions of Restore Life Levels
     
     
j) 15 Scrolls of Word of Recall
     
     
k) a Rod of Identify
     Found lying on the floor at 2500 feet (level 50).
     
     Cannot be harmed by electricity.
     
l) a Staff of *Destruction* (0 charges)
     Found lying on the floor of a cavern at 2500 feet (level 50).
     
     
     
m) 2 Staves of Teleportation (16 charges)
     
     
n) 4 Staves of Identify (32 charges)
     
     


  [Home Inventory]

a) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Beginners Handbook]
     
     
b) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Words of Wisdom]
     
     
c) 2 Holy Books of Prayers [Chants and Blessings]
     
     
d) 10 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
     
     
e) a Rod of Healing
     Found lying on the floor at 1700 feet (level 34).
     
     Cannot be harmed by electricity.
     
f) a Ring of Bodykeeping
     Dropped by a Young multi-hued dragon at 2150 feet (level 43).
     
     Sustains strength, dexterity, constitution.
     
g) a Ring of Resist Poison
     Bought from a store.
     
     Provides resistance to poison.
     
h) a Ring of Damage (+0,+10)
     Found lying on the floor at 2050 feet (level 41).
     
     
     
i) a Ring of See Invisible
     Found lying on the floor at 1600 feet (level 32).
     
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
j) Metal Scale Mail of Elvenkind (-2) [38,+11] <+3>
     Dropped by Lokkak, the Ogre Chieftain at 1750 feet (level 35).
     
     +3 stealth.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, sound.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
k) Metal Lamellar Armour (Dwarven) (-3) [58,+15] <+2>
     Dropped by an unknown monster at 2050 feet (level 41).
     
     +2 strength, constitution, infravision.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
l) Adamantite Plate Mail (Dwarven) (-4) [80,+20] <+2>
     Found lying on the floor in a vault at 2300 feet (level 46).
     
     +2 strength, constitution, infravision.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
m) a Set of Leather Gloves of Thievery (+8,+1) [1,+4] <+1, +2>
     Found lying on the floor at 2050 feet (level 41).
     
     +1 dexterity.
     +10% to searching.
     Feather Falling.  Prevents paralysis.  
     
n) the Rapier 'Forasgil' (1d6) (+12,+19)
     Dropped by an Ancient green dragon at 2250 feet (level 45).
     
     Slays animals.
     Branded with frost.
     Provides resistance to cold, light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     Combat info:
     3.4 blows/round.
     With +1 STR and +0 DEX you would get 3.7 blows
     With +0 STR and +3 DEX you would get 3.8 blows
     Average damage/round: 117.9 vs. animals, 130.7 vs. creatures not
     resistant to cold, and 105.6 vs. others.
     
     Radius 1 light.
o) a Zweihander (Holy Avenger) (3d6) (+14,+15) [+4] <+3>
     Dropped by a Vampire lord at 2400 feet (level 48).
     
     +3 wisdom.
     Slays evil creatures, undead, demons.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Sustains dexterity.
     Blessed by the gods.  Grants the ability to see invisible things. 
     
     
     Combat info:
     1.1 blows/round.
     With +1 STR and +0 DEX you would get 1.3 blows
     With +0 STR and +3 DEX you would get 1.3 blows
     Average damage/round: 54.7 vs. evil creatures, 68.2 vs. undead,
     68.2 vs. demons, and 41.1 vs. others.
     
p) a Whip of Gondolin (1d3) (+7,+12)
     Dropped by The Queen Ant at 2200 feet (level 44).
     
     Slays demons, orcs, trolls, dragons.
     Provides resistance to dark.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     Prevents paralysis.  Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
     Combat info:
     3.8 blows/round.
     With +0 STR and +3 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
     Average damage/round: 106.7 vs. demons, 106.7 vs. orcs, 106.7 vs.
     trolls, 106.7 vs. dragons, and 90.6 vs. others.
     
     Radius 1 light.


============================================================
                   CHAR.
|   TURN  | DEPTH |LEVEL| EVENT
============================================================
         1      0'    1   Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
     15807     50'    2   Reached level 2
     23237     50'    3   Reached level 3
     32800    100'    4   Reached level 4
     43957     50'    5   Reached level 5
     61932    100'    6   Reached level 6
     62822    100'    6   Killed Fang, Farmer Maggot's dog
     81471    100'    7   Reached level 7
    110974    150'    8   Reached level 8
    151331    200'    9   Reached level 9
    175070    200'   10   Reached level 10
    186820    200'   11   Reached level 11
    190830      0'   11   Killed Farmer Maggot
    220977    200'   11   Killed Grip, Farmer Maggot's dog
    235440    250'   12   Reached level 12
    271318    350'   13   Reached level 13
    278966    350'   13   Killed Smeagol
    296546    350'   13   Found the Phial of Galadriel (LOST)
    300057    350'   14   Reached level 14
    323725    400'   14   Killed Bullroarer the Hobbit
    323725    400'   15   Reached level 15
    344947    400'   15   Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
    346147    400'   15   Killed Mughash the Kobold Lord
    351114    400'   16   Reached level 16
    365420    450'   16   Killed Brodda, the Easterling
    426535    500'   17   Reached level 17
    491019    500'   17   Killed Lagduf, the Snaga
    553145    550'   17   Killed Ulfast, Son of Ulfang
    553145    550'   18   Reached level 18
    607239    600'   19   Reached level 19
    956980    600'   19   Killed Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief
    972001    600'   20   Reached level 20
   1059448    700'   21   Reached level 21
   1099982    750'   22   Reached level 22
   1118513    750'   22   Killed Boldor, King of the Yeeks
   1125812    750'   22   Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
   1138270    800'   23   Reached level 23
   1157190    850'   23   Killed Grishnakh, the Hill Orc
   1166878    900'   23   Killed Nar, the Dwarf
   1187585    900'   24   Reached level 24
   1247969   1050'   25   Reached level 25
   1256919   1050'   25   Killed Lugdush, the Uruk
   1291082   1050'   25   Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
   1327590   1050'   26   Reached level 26
   1350078   1050'   26   Killed Ufthak of Cirith Ungol
   1404805   1150'   26   Killed Shagrat, the Orc Captain
   1484972   1200'   27   Reached level 27
   1484972   1200'   28   Reached level 28
   1484972   1200'   29   Reached level 29
   1484972   1200'   30   Reached level 30
   1504281   1200'   30   Killed Ibun, Son of Mim
   1575309   1200'   30   Killed Angamaite of Umbar
   1673040   1300'   31   Reached level 31
   1683731   1300'   31   Reached level 31
   1683791   1300'   31   Found the Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim'
   1734978   1400'   31   Reached level 31
   1741201   1400'   31   Killed Khim, Son of Mim
   1746603   1400'   31   Found the Main Gauche of Maedhros (LOST)
   1897282   1450'   31   Killed Uldor the Accursed
   1910854   1450'   31   Killed Bolg, Son of Azog
   2046636   1550'   31   Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
   2150583   1550'   31   Found the Flail 'Totila'
   2235119   1600'   31   Killed Ulwarth, Son of Ulfang
   2273100   1600'   32   Reached level 32
   2295127   1650'   32   Killed Tom the Stone Troll
   2465312   1700'   32   Killed Mim, Betrayer of Turin
   2571529   1700'   32   Killed Bert the Stone Troll
   2574128   1700'   33   Reached level 33
   2598194   1750'   33   Killed Ugluk, the Uruk
   2612006   1750'   33   Killed Lokkak, the Ogre Chieftain
   2653592   1750'   33   Found the Long Sword 'Elvagil' (LOST)
   2654207   1750'   33   Reached level 33
   2699359   1750'   33   Killed Azog, King of the Uruk-Hai
   2749225   1800'   33   Killed Bill the Stone Troll
   2749244   1800'   34   Reached level 34
   2783979   1800'   34   Reached level 34
   2784338   1800'   34   Reached level 34
   2784863   1800'   34   Found the Cloak 'Colannon'
   2859729   1950'   35   Reached level 35
   2866494   1950'   35   Reached level 35
   2873748   2050'   35   Found the Set of Gauntlets 'Paurhach' (LOST)
   2881427   2050'   35   Killed Gorlim, Betrayer of Barahir
   2956173   2050'   35   Killed Lorgan, Chief of the Easterlings
   2966491   2050'   35   Found the Hard Leather Cap of Thranduil
   3187619   2150'   36   Reached level 36
   3237209   2150'   36   Reached level 36
   3237702   2150'   36   Reached level 36
   3237810   2150'   35   Killed Uvatha the Horseman
   3237810   2150'   36   Reached level 36
   3242057   2150'   36   Reached level 36
   3247243   2200'   36   Killed The Queen Ant
   3288394   2250'   36   Found the Rapier 'Forasgil'
   3440897   2250'   36   Found the Set of Gauntlets 'Camlost' (LOST)
   3442105   2250'   37   Reached level 37
   3477005   2250'   37   Killed Beorn, the Shape-Changer
   3477083   2250'   37   Found the Star of Elendil
   3478854   2250'   37   Reached level 37
   3557887   2300'   37   Killed Scatha the Worm
   3559004   2300'   37   Reached level 37
   3560694   2300'   37   Killed Smaug the Golden
   3596397   2300'   37   Found the Dagger 'Nimthanc' (LOST)
   3607833   2350'   37   Killed Rogrog the Black Troll
   3679594   2350'   38   Reached level 38
   3680775   2350'   38   Killed Draebor, the Imp
   3711871   2400'   38   Killed Kavlax the Many-Headed
   3713627   2400'   38   Reached level 38
   3761889   2500'   38   Reached level 38
   3762729   2500'   38   Killed Akhorahil the Blind
   3765743   2500'   38   Killed Eol, the Dark Elf
   3765855   2500'   38   Found the Dagger 'Narthanc' (LOST)
   3766567   2500'   38   Found the Leather Scale Mail 'Thalkettoth'
   3919152   2500'   38   Found the Large Metal Shield of Anarion
   3922116   2500'   38   Killed Ariel, Queen of Air
   3926012   2500'   39   Reached level 39


  [Options]

Maximise effect of race/class bonuses        : yes (birth_maximize)
Randomise the artifacts (except a very few)  : no  (birth_randarts)
Restrict the use of stairs/recall            : no  (birth_ironman)
Restrict the use of stores/home              : no  (birth_no_stores)
Restrict creation of artifacts               : no  (birth_no_artifacts)
Don't stack objects on the floor             : no  (birth_no_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level            : no  (birth_no_preserve)
Don't generate connected stairs              : no  (birth_no_stairs)
Don't show level feelings                    : no  (birth_no_feelings)
Items always sell for 0 gold                 : no  (birth_no_selling)
Use previous set of randarts                 : yes (birth_keep_randarts)
Monsters chase recent locations              : yes (birth_ai_smell)
Monsters act smarter in groups               : yes (birth_ai_packs)
Monsters learn from their mistakes           : no  (birth_ai_learn)
Monsters exploit player's weaknesses         : no  (birth_ai_cheat)
Monsters behave more intelligently (broken)  : no  (birth_ai_smart)

[fizzix]

The priests main advantage is access to 0% fail on healing spells. So they can fight longer battles provided the opponents aren't doing more than 300 damage a round.

Right now your weapon is pretty weak for damage output (because you haven't found enough dex potions yet). So you still are going to be relying on Orb of Draining for most of your damage output. Eventually though you'll get your melee up to about 250-300 damage a round and then you can just attrition everything to death.

[Patashu]

1. I would wield Totila just for the rConf - failing that, always have it or something with rConf in your inventory (and if it is not in your hands, have a guaranteed confusion curer stack in your inventory). If you are looking for a stronger weapon, see if you can find something of Extra Attacks - then look out for +dam boosts on rings, weapons and so on. (You will also eventually get a book that, with patience, can enchant anything to +15)

2. Replace the ring of Con with the ring of Resist Poison - Or you will find yourself suddenly dead at the poisonous breath of a Drolem (like me). Other than that, until you have over 800 hp or move at over +20 speed, watch out for things that breathe an element you do not resist (breath max damage is 400). If you can do that, you don't strictly need any resistances beyond the first five. If at all possible, carry around potions/staves of speed so new, scary uniques can't double move you. Rely on ESP and judicious use of detecting monsters/evil.

3. On my last priest run it took forever to find the last three books.

[Derakon]

2. Replace the ring of Con with the ring of Resist Poison - Or you will find yourself suddenly dead at the poisonous breath of a Drolem (like me). Other than that, until you have over 800 hp or move at over +20 speed, watch out for things that breathe an element you do not resist (breath max damage is 400).

To clarify, since I felt this was worded confusingly, different elements have different damage caps. All breath damage is the maximum of (relevant damage cap, 1/3rd monster's current HP), but the damage caps vary depending on the element. For the basic 4 elements the cap is 1600; for poison it is 800; it's 550 for nether (and some others?) and 400 for most of the rest of the resistable ones. I think the unresistable ones have caps around 300, but I'm not looking this up right now, so beyond the Nether cap these numbers may be inaccurate.

Bottom line is, you should be aware of how much damage you're at risk of taking, and plan accordingly.

[kaypy]

3. I think I have come across all spell books for mages (and sold them off for cash), but no luck whatsoever with the Holy Books. Are they normally found on deeper levels?

The easiest way to find all of the priest spellbooks is to play a mage.

[Blougram]

The easiest way to find all of the priest spellbooks is to play a mage.

Haha - of course. Perhaps the nefarious Murphy should be cast as the final boss?

Murphy points at you and curses. Murphy summons the great Wyrm of Law. Everything goes wrong.

On a more serious note, thanks for the advice! I'll keep Totila for now and try to up my Con by other means.

[dos350]

try get urself all the books if u dont hav

use good spells alot

get good weapon and hit them also orb when u tele then hit them when u r healed and buff/protected

gl~!~

i tried about 200 priests b4 a win on 1!!!~~

[Patashu]

To clarify, since I felt this was worded confusingly, different elements have different damage caps. All breath damage is the maximum of (relevant damage cap, 1/3rd monster's current HP), but the damage caps vary depending on the element. For the basic 4 elements the cap is 1600; for poison it is 800; it's 550 for nether (and some others?) and 400 for most of the rest of the resistable ones. I think the unresistable ones have caps around 300, but I'm not looking this up right now, so beyond the Nether cap these numbers may be inaccurate.

Bottom line is, you should be aware of how much damage you're at risk of taking, and plan accordingly.

Yeah, I forgot the otherwise in 'breath max damage is 400 otherwise'. I also forgot nether is 550 max (is it really? ouch!). Thanks for the correction

[Blougram]

Despite a few near-death experiences she's still alive and kicking! I have managed to up my base speed to 23 and am currently looking for Restore Mana and *healing*. Is it ok to descend to 50' and wait for the black market to restock or is that considered cheating?

At the moment I am lurking at dl60-69, and I am not sure if I should go deeper than that. What are my biggest weaknesses?

[Angband v3.3.2 Character Dump]

 Name   Lilith                                   Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
 Sex    Female       Age             36   STR! 18/100  +2  -1  +0 18/110
 Race   Dwarf        Height          54   INT! 18/100  -3  -3  +8 18/120
 Class  Priest       Weight         127   WIS! 18/100  +2  +3  +7 18/***
 Title  Prophet      Social      Lordly   DEX:  18/78  -2  -1  +2  18/68
 HP     913/913      Maximize         Y   CON! 18/100  +2  +0  +8 18/200
 SP     344/344                           CHR! 18/100  -3  +2  +3 18/120

 Level               44   Armor    [64,+94]     Saving Throw        100%
 Cur Exp        3026333   Fight     (+9,+8)     Stealth        Excellent
 Max Exp        3026333   Melee   (+24,+23)     Fighting          Superb
 Adv Exp        3360000   Shoot   (+19,+14)     Shooting          Superb
 MaxDepth   3350' (L67)   Blows    3.8/turn     Disarming            68%
 Game Turns     4966712   Shots      1/turn     Magic Device          90
 Standard Turns  712973   Infra      140 ft     Perception       1 in 17
 Resting Turns   494547   Speed          23     Searching            38%
 Gold            196864   Burden  156.4 lbs

 You are one of two children of a Dwarven Warrior.  You are a credit to
 the family.  You have dark brown eyes, straight brown hair, a three
 foot beard, and a dark complexion.


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

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


  [Character Equipment]

a) the Spear of Orome (4d6) (+15,+15) <+4>
     Dropped by a Barbazu at 3300 feet (level 66).
     
     +4 intelligence, infravision, speed.
     Slays animals, giants.
     Branded with flames.
     Provides resistance to fire, light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Blessed by the gods.  Feather Falling.  Grants the ability to see
     invisible things.  
     
     When aimed, it turns rock into mud.
     Takes 16 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.1%
     
     Combat info:
     3.8 blows/round.
     With +1 STR and +0 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
     With +0 STR and +2 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
     Average damage/round: 205.8 vs. animals, 263 vs. giants, 263 vs.
     creatures not resistant to fire, and 148.9 vs. others.
     
     Radius 1 light.
b) the Light Crossbow 'Cubragol' (x3) (+10,+14) <+10>
     Found in a chest from 3350 feet (level 67).
     
     +10 speed.
     Branded with flames.
     Provides resistance to fire.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
c) a Ring of Constitution <+5>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +5 constitution.
     Sustains constitution.
     
d) a Ring of Speed <+7>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +7 speed.
     
e) an Amulet of Wisdom <+4>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +4 wisdom.
     Sustains wisdom.
     
f) the Star of Elendil
     Dropped by Beorn, the Shape-Changer at 2250 feet (level 45).
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
     When activated, it maps the area around you.
     Takes 168 to 330 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 94.7%
     
     Radius 3 light.
g) the Augmented Chain Mail of Caspanion (-2) [45,+20] <+2, +3>
     Dropped by a Dracolisk at 2900 feet (level 58).
     
     +2 intelligence, wisdom.
     +3 constitution.
     Provides resistance to acid, poison.
     Provides protection from confusion.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When activated, it destroys all traps and doors surrounding you.
     Takes 33 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.2%
     
h) the Cloak 'Colannon' [1,+13] <+2>
     Found lying on the floor at 1800 feet (level 36).
     
     +2 stealth, speed.
     Provides resistance to nexus.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When activated, it teleports you randomly up to 100 squares away.
     Takes 148 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.9%
     
i) the Large Metal Shield of Anarion [12,+20]
     Found lying on the floor at 2500 feet (level 50).
     
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution,
     charisma.
     
j) the Metal Cap of Celebrimbor [3,+18] <+3, +2>
     Dropped by a Great Bile Wyrm at 3200 feet (level 64).
     
     +3 charisma.
     +2 intelligence, dexterity.
     +15% to searching.
     Provides resistance to acid, fire, shards, disenchantment.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
k) the Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim' (+1,+1) [1,+8]
     Dropped by a Forest wight at 1300 feet (level 26).
     
     Provides resistance to light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains constitution.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
     When aimed, it fires a magic missile with damage 3d4.
     Takes 6 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.5%
     
     Radius 1 light.
l) the Pair of Leather Boots of Radagast [2,+12] <+5, +3, +1>
     Dropped by an Ancient gold dragon at 3350 feet (level 67).
     
     +5 infravision.
     +3 stealth.
     +1 wisdom.
     Provides resistance to cold.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Feather Falling.  Prevents paralysis.  
     


  [Character Quiver]

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v) (nothing)
w) (nothing)


  [Character Inventory]

a) 4 Holy Books of Prayers [Beginners Handbook]
     
     
b) 5 Holy Books of Prayers [Words of Wisdom]
     Bought from a store.
     
     
     
c) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Chants and Blessings]
     
     
d) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Exorcism and Dispelling]
     
     
e) 7 Holy Books of Prayers [Ethereal Openings]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
f) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Godly Insights]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
g) a Holy Book of Prayers [Purifications and Healing]
     Bought from a store.
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
h) a Potion of *Healing*
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
i) a Potion of Restore Mana
     Bought from a store.
     
     
     
j) a Potion of Restore Life Levels
     
     
k) 11 Scrolls of Word of Recall
     
     
l) 2 Staves of Teleportation (15 charges)
     
 [Angband v3.3.2 Character Dump]

 Name   Lilith                                   Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
 Sex    Female       Age             36   STR! 18/100  +2  -1  +0 18/110
 Race   Dwarf        Height          54   INT! 18/100  -3  -3  +8 18/120
 Class  Priest       Weight         127   WIS! 18/100  +2  +3  +7 18/***
 Title  Prophet      Social      Lordly   DEX:  18/78  -2  -1  +2  18/68
 HP     913/913      Maximize         Y   CON! 18/100  +2  +0  +8 18/200
 SP     344/344                           CHR! 18/100  -3  +2  +3 18/120

 Level               44   Armor    [64,+94]     Saving Throw        100%
 Cur Exp        3026333   Fight     (+9,+8)     Stealth        Excellent
 Max Exp        3026333   Melee   (+24,+23)     Fighting          Superb
 Adv Exp        3360000   Shoot   (+19,+14)     Shooting          Superb
 MaxDepth   3350' (L67)   Blows    3.8/turn     Disarming            68%
 Game Turns     4966712   Shots      1/turn     Magic Device          90
 Standard Turns  712973   Infra      140 ft     Perception       1 in 17
 Resting Turns   494547   Speed          23     Searching            38%
 Gold            196864   Burden  156.4 lbs

 You are one of two children of a Dwarven Warrior.  You are a credit to
 the family.  You have dark brown eyes, straight brown hair, a three
 foot beard, and a dark complexion.


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

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


  [Character Equipment]

a) the Spear of Orome (4d6) (+15,+15) <+4>
     Dropped by a Barbazu at 3300 feet (level 66).
     
     +4 intelligence, infravision, speed.
     Slays animals, giants.
     Branded with flames.
     Provides resistance to fire, light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Blessed by the gods.  Feather Falling.  Grants the ability to see
     invisible things.  
     
     When aimed, it turns rock into mud.
     Takes 16 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.1%
     
     Combat info:
     3.8 blows/round.
     With +1 STR and +0 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
     With +0 STR and +2 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
     Average damage/round: 205.8 vs. animals, 263 vs. giants, 263 vs.
     creatures not resistant to fire, and 148.9 vs. others.
     
     Radius 1 light.
b) the Light Crossbow 'Cubragol' (x3) (+10,+14) <+10>
     Found in a chest from 3350 feet (level 67).
     
     +10 speed.
     Branded with flames.
     Provides resistance to fire.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
c) a Ring of Constitution <+5>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +5 constitution.
     Sustains constitution.
     
d) a Ring of Speed <+7>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +7 speed.
     
e) an Amulet of Wisdom <+4>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +4 wisdom.
     Sustains wisdom.
     
f) the Star of Elendil
     Dropped by Beorn, the Shape-Changer at 2250 feet (level 45).
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
     When activated, it maps the area around you.
     Takes 168 to 330 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 94.7%
     
     Radius 3 light.
g) the Augmented Chain Mail of Caspanion (-2) [45,+20] <+2, +3>
     Dropped by a Dracolisk at 2900 feet (level 58).
     
     +2 intelligence, wisdom.
     +3 constitution.
     Provides resistance to acid, poison.
     Provides protection from confusion.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When activated, it destroys all traps and doors surrounding you.
     Takes 33 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.2%
     
h) the Cloak 'Colannon' [1,+13] <+2>
     Found lying on the floor at 1800 feet (level 36).
     
     +2 stealth, speed.
     Provides resistance to nexus.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When activated, it teleports you randomly up to 100 squares away.
     Takes 148 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.9%
     
i) the Large Metal Shield of Anarion [12,+20]
     Found lying on the floor at 2500 feet (level 50).
     
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains strength, intelligence, wisdom, dexterity, constitution,
     charisma.
     
j) the Metal Cap of Celebrimbor [3,+18] <+3, +2>
     Dropped by a Great Bile Wyrm at 3200 feet (level 64).
     
     +3 charisma.
     +2 intelligence, dexterity.
     +15% to searching.
     Provides resistance to acid, fire, shards, disenchantment.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
k) the Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim' (+1,+1) [1,+8]
     Dropped by a Forest wight at 1300 feet (level 26).
     
     Provides resistance to light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains constitution.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
     When aimed, it fires a magic missile with damage 3d4.
     Takes 6 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.5%
     
     Radius 1 light.
l) the Pair of Leather Boots of Radagast [2,+12] <+5, +3, +1>
     Dropped by an Ancient gold dragon at 3350 feet (level 67).
     
     +5 infravision.
     +3 stealth.
     +1 wisdom.
     Provides resistance to cold.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Feather Falling.  Prevents paralysis.  
     


  [Character Quiver]

n) (nothing)
o) (nothing)
p) (nothing)
q) (nothing)
r) (nothing)
s) (nothing)
t) (nothing)
u) (nothing)
v) (nothing)
w) (nothing)


  [Character Inventory]

a) 4 Holy Books of Prayers [Beginners Handbook]
     
     
b) 5 Holy Books of Prayers [Words of Wisdom]
     Bought from a store.
     
     
     
c) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Chants and Blessings]
     
     
d) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Exorcism and Dispelling]
     
     
e) 7 Holy Books of Prayers [Ethereal Openings]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
f) 3 Holy Books of Prayers [Godly Insights]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
g) a Holy Book of Prayers [Purifications and Healing]
     Bought from a store.
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
h) a Potion of *Healing*
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
i) a Potion of Restore Mana
     Bought from a store.
     
     
     
j) a Potion of Restore Life Levels
     
     
k) 11 Scrolls of Word of Recall
     
     
l) 2 Staves of Teleportation (15 charges)

[Patashu]

Despite a few near-death experiences she's still alive and kicking! I have managed to up my base speed to 23 and am currently looking for Restore Mana and *healing*. Is it ok to descend to 50' and wait for the black market to restock or is that considered cheating?

You are allowed to do anything in Angband except save scum, edit the game files, memory watch/edit the running process/hexedit/etc. Whether or not it is fun is your call -that's what Angband is about.

You seem to have pasted your dump twice minus the contents of your home. Do you still have the helmet with ESP? Put it on - it is much more convenient than needing to cast detection spells all the time. You can lug the helmet with disenchantment resistance in your backpack and put it on whenever you need it.

The gloves and boots are also potential swaps too (since you only need one source of free action).

[fizzix]

You are allowed to do anything in Angband except save scum, edit the game files, memory watch/edit the running process/hexedit/etc. Whether or not it is fun is your call -that's what Angband is about.

Hell you are allowed to do all of those too. As long as you're honest, and don't start bragging about your low turncount save-scummed win. The whole point of making the edit files the way they are is so that people could change them to suit their liking.