I would only train dodging for a while, and maybe a bit more fighting. I bet a better 1-handed weapon than a +1 rapier has dropped somewhere. You should be carrying that around instead of the rapier. Throw at least a few skill levels into that weapon type, the first 4/5 levels will be incredibly ch...

Such a glorious day, the day I learned to break locked wooden doors with knives

Hello Tavern, Since last month, I've began playing DCSS again after a months-long hiatus. I have 3 wins under my belt, all melee. While I've attempted (and splatted) a number of spell-casting characters, they usually don't last long enough to attempt Lair, aside from one MfTm of Chei that managed to...