Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE


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Mines Malingerer

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 02:03

Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

So, I've heard that Mara is pretty terrible luck to even have to face, but here I am on Spider Nest:3 and, who do I see? That's right, everyone's favorite Rakshasa. So, I am a HOFi (as always), and I was wondering how to approach him. My MR isn't that great (I only have one level-cringe here). My equip is posted below, along with all of the other important stuff. PLZ ADVISE
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Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.20-a0-1103-g26be02c (webtiles) character file.

nebgrebaes the Warrior (Hill Orc Fighter)          Turns: 56170, Time: 02:43:21

Health: 189/189    AC: 35    Str: 41    XL:     21   Next: 38%
Magic:  30/30      EV: 12    Int: 15    God:    Okawaru [******]
Gold:   505        SH: 24    Dex: 14    Spells: 17/31 levels left

rFire    + . .     SeeInvis .   W - +1 broad axe of Okawaru's Esteem {flame, Int+4}
rCold    + . .     Gourm    .   g - +0 large shield {rN+}
rNeg     + + +     Faith    .   z - +1 gold dragon scales
rPois    +         Spirit   .   E - +5 helmet of the Solstice {rElec rN+ Str+8 Dex-5}
rElec    +         Reflect  .   Z - scarf of the Purple Skies {Dex+4}
rCorr    .         Harm     .   n - +2 pair of gloves of the Six Beggars {rElec Str+4}
MR       +....                  x - +2 pair of boots {Fly}
Stlth    ..........             A - macabre finger necklace {rN+}
Regen    0.5/turn               F - ring "Liex" {Int+3 Stlth+}
MPRegen  0.3/turn               u - +3 ring of strength
                                J - +2 ring of dexterity

@: flying
A: no striking features
}: 1/15 runes: decaying
a: Heroism, Finesse, Renounce Religion, Stop Flying


You are on level 3 of the Spider Nest.
You worship Okawaru.
Okawaru is exalted by your worship.
You are not hungry.

You have visited 9 branches of the dungeon, and seen 35 of its levels.
You have visited the Abyss 2 times.
You have also visited: Ice Cave.

You have collected 4559 gold pieces.
You have spent 4054 gold pieces at shops.

Inventory:

Hand Weapons
 e - a +9 executioner's axe of draining
 q - the +4 mace of Proximity {drain, +Fly Str+4}
   (You found it on level 5 of the Dungeon)   
   
   A truly terrible weapon, it drains the life of those it strikes.
   
   It affects your strength (+4).
   It lets you fly.
 r - a +3 broad axe of freezing
 s - a +4 broad axe of electrocution
 L - a +5 flail of holy wrath
 O - the +8 battleaxe of Okawaru's Vengeance {chop, rElec MR+ Str+2}
   (Okawaru gifted it to you on level 2 of the Swamp)   
   
   It inflicts extra damage upon your enemies.
   
   It affects your strength (+2).
   It insulates you from electricity.
   It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
 T - a +2 eveningstar of venom
 W - the +1 broad axe of Okawaru's Esteem (weapon) {flame, Int+4}
   (Okawaru gifted it to you on level 12 of the Dungeon)   
   
   It has been specially enchanted to burn those struck by it, causing extra
   injury to most foes and up to half again as much damage against particularly
   susceptible opponents. Big, fiery blades are also staple armaments of
   hydra-hunters.
   
   It affects your intelligence (+4).
Missiles
 a - 4 silver javelins
 l - 7 javelins of penetration
 C - 13 poisoned javelins
 P - 16 steel javelins (quivered)
Armour
 d - a +4 plate armour of positive energy
 g - a +0 large shield of positive energy (worn)
 m - the +2 hat "Ceoladwa" {MR- Regen+ Int+8}
   (Okawaru gifted it to you on level 2 of the Abyss)   
   
   It affects your intelligence (+8).
   It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
   It increases your rate of regeneration.
 n - the +2 pair of gloves of the Six Beggars (worn) {rElec Str+4}
   (You found it on level 4 of the Swamp)   
   
   It affects your strength (+4).
   It insulates you from electricity.
 x - a +2 pair of boots of flying (worn)
 y - a +0 cloak
 z - +1 gold dragon scales (worn)
 E - the +5 helmet of the Solstice (worn) {rElec rN+ Str+8 Dex-5}
   (You found it on level 6 of the Lair of Beasts)   
   
   It affects your strength (+8).
   It affects your dexterity (-5).
   It insulates you from electricity.
   It protects you from negative energy.
 Z - the scarf of the Purple Skies (worn) {Dex+4}
   (Okawaru gifted it to you on level 2 of the Spider Nest)   
   
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
Jewellery
 b - an uncursed ring of protection from fire
 k - a +5 amulet of reflection
 u - a +3 ring of strength (right hand)
 A - the macabre finger necklace (around neck) {rN+}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 13 of the Dungeon)   
   
   [amulet of nothing]
   
   It protects you from negative energy.
 F - the ring "Liex" (left hand) {Int+3 Stlth+}
   (You found it on level 1 of the Orcish Mines)   
   
   [ring of intelligence]
   
   It affects your intelligence (+3).
   It makes you more stealthy.
 J - a +2 ring of dexterity (on amulet)
 M - a +5 ring of intelligence
Wands
 w - a wand of digging (24/24)
Scrolls
 h - 13 scrolls of teleportation
 o - 21 scrolls of remove curse
 t - 2 scrolls of holy word
 D - 3 scrolls of blinking
 H - 5 scrolls of identify
 Q - a scroll of recharging
 R - 2 scrolls of fog
Potions
 c - a potion of resistance
 p - 2 potions of lignification
 v - 2 potions of magic
 B - 3 potions of haste
 G - 2 potions of invisibility
 I - 2 potions of curing
 N - a potion of heal wounds
 S - a potion of cancellation
 U - 4 potions of brilliance
 Y - 2 potions of might
Books
 X - the Almanac of Malediction and Lightness
   (You found it on level 12 of the Dungeon)   
   
    Spells                             Type                      Level
    a - Swiftness                    Charms/Air                    2
    b - Static Discharge             Conjuration/Air               3
    c - Summon Guardian Golem        Hexes/Summoning               3
    d - Spectral Weapon              Hexes/Charms                  3
    e - Summon Lightning Spire       Summoning/Air                 4
    f - Summon Mana Viper            Hexes/Summoning               5
Miscellaneous
 K - a phial of floods
Comestibles
 f - 20 bread rations
 i - 4 meat rations


   Skills:
 * Level 16.6 Fighting
 * Level 16.1 Axes
 + Level 9.4 Throwing
 * Level 15.2 Armour
 * Level 11.8 Dodging
 * Level 15.3 Shields
 - Level 5.7 Spellcasting
 + Level 6.3 Conjurations
 + Level 9.6 Hexes
 + Level 7.0 Fire Magic
 + Level 5.9 Earth Magic
 + Level 12.3 Invocations
 + Level 9.9 Evocations


You have 17 spell levels left.
You know the following spells:

 Your Spells              Type           Power        Failure   Level  Hunger
b - Confuse               Hex            ####....     22%         3    ###....
c - Tukima's Dance        Hex            ####....     22%         3    ###....
d - Bolt of Magma         Conj/Fire/Erth ###.......   100%        5    ######.
e - Dazzling Spray        Conj/Hex       ####..       43%         3    ###....

Spider Stomper

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 02:08

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

Go around him. Spider:3 has nothing particularly interesting on average so only explore enough of it to find a staircase to Spider:4.

Don't worry about MR, Mara doesn't do anything that checks it. I don't think anything in Spider does?

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Mines Malingerer

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 02:09

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

Noted and thanks. I've already found stairs downward, so okay. Thanks, Doesnt

Mines Malingerer

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 02:11

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

The only thing he checks with is Pain, if you were curious. I checked his spell list.

Abyss Ambulator

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 08:43

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

I would strongly recommend you use Oka's Vengeance (yes, drop the shield for now). It even gives you some MR+! You will be killing things much faster.

(If you really want to go with the shield, then us the elec broadaxe instead, unless you are fighting hydras.)

I would also strongly recommend you stop training those magic skills. In GDA it will take far too much XP to get hexes or conjurations to a useful power level. If you want ranged attacks, get a bow/xbow if you have any good ones, then train that skill. Otherwise train throwing. Ranged skills are really powerful anyway, but with Oka, you can't even run out of ammo!

If you want to have some magic support, get useful stuff like animate skeleton, butterflies, apportation, blink, etc. Those are low-level spells that don't rely on high power and take relatively little XP to train.

You already have an answer regarding Mara, but the point stands more generally: Always consider avoiding dangerous enemies.

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 09:10

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

Are there only 3 threads that you created about this Mara problem, or is there some more that I missed? :D

Also, please use [Code] tags.

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 09:46

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

Magipi wrote:Are there only 3 threads that you created about this Mara problem, or is there some more that I missed? :D

Also, please use [Code] tags.

No, I don't think you missed anything. :D

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 15:35

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

Magipi wrote:Are there only 3 threads that you created about this Mara problem, or is there some more that I missed? :D


Obviously, that's Mara's work
screw it I hate this character I'm gonna go melee Gastronok

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Post Friday, 5th May 2017, 16:08

Re: Mara and not getting killed by him-PLZ ADVISE

Mod note: added code tags
I am not a very good player. My mouth is a foul pit of LIES. KNOW THIS.

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