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CSDC week 1- ascetic rune?
This weeks combo is a Vampire Assassin of Dithmenos / Kikubaaqudgha / Qazlal
It sounds like a strong combo, but I don't have much experience with it
Dithmenos & Kikubaaqudgha sound much stronger than Qazlal, especially given the -1 invocations aptitude.
I'd like to try to get a rune without using potions or scrolls, does anyone have any advice for that conduct? It's not a disaster if I have to give up half way, so long as I don't die.
Try amulets? Try rings? Don't try any unidentified items? Try or don't try artefact shortblades if they show up?
Is Dith or Kiku stronger for an ascetic conduct? I know Kiku is really strong when you're underleveled, but I don't know how strong he is in this context.
I think the bloodless form will be stronger so long as I'm very careful to run away from / avoid dangerous enemies, because bloodless vampires are better at doing so (due to stealth & bat form) and rPois and rN are nice. But once a bloodless vampire is down to 30% hp he might just die if he doesn't quaff potions. (No regen with monsters in LOS -> no pillar dancing)
Also, I think this character is going to be strong in extended. He's going to have to kill a Hell lord, and might as well try for 15 runes. What is best in extended? Kiku+UC, Kiku+pure magic, Dith+long blades? Dith+conjurations? I read Dith+UC is bad?
Any other advice I didn't mention?
Success with CSDC for anyone else who's trying