Background and race combinations for beginners - Revision history

Sevenateyou: /* Ranged */

2025-12-27T04:06:48Z

‎Ranged

Sevenateyou at 21:25, 23 December 2025

2025-12-23T21:25:45Z

Sevenateyou: /* Stabber */

2025-12-23T21:17:58Z

‎Stabber

Pinkbeast: /* Stabber */

2025-03-30T20:33:25Z

‎Stabber

Pinkbeast: fix typo, avoid "build", TrFi "later uses" implies you are guaranteed to find the talisman and you are not.

2025-03-30T20:32:15Z

fix typo, avoid "build", TrFi "later uses" implies you are guaranteed to find the talisman and you are not.

Patrick2011b: remove links to archived guides and add TrFI based on RepoMan's guide

2024-09-28T19:02:49Z

remove links to archived guides and add TrFI based on RepoMan's guide

Mystic Sailboat: bump version

2024-09-28T12:17:50Z

bump version

Mystic Sailboat: /* Melee Brute */ Hill Orcs are gone

2024-09-28T12:17:26Z

‎Melee Brute: Hill Orcs are gone

Hordes at 20:10, 13 September 2023

2023-09-13T20:10:02Z

Hordes: fixes

2023-09-13T20:06:50Z

fixes

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 ===Ranged===
-*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Hunter]] ''': Minotaurs are really strong at all things physical, this includes ranged. Use a bow to kill things at range, while still being effective up close similarly to a melee brute.
+*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Hunter]]''': Minotaurs are really strong at all things physical, this includes ranged. Use a bow to kill things at range, while still being effective up close similarly to a melee brute.
 ===Hybrid===

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 *'''[[Troll]] [[Gladiator]]''': Strong melee + ranged character; able to hurl a fearsome [[large rock]] from a distance (gaining more rocks later), and using deadly [[claws]] up close. [[Okawaru]] gives you more ammo to throw and a strong buff to [[unarmed combat]].
 **'''[[Fighter]]''' ([[Repo_Troll_Guide,_TrFi%5EWu_Jian|strategy guide]]) of [[Wu Jian]] is another good choice for Troll, using martial attacks to move and attack at the same time. Later can use [[granite talisman|Statue Form]] to improve defenses.
 ===Hybrid===

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	*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab character. Spriggans are a great stealth species for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy. However, it's worth remembering no character can stab every opponent.		*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab character. Spriggans are a great stealth species for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy. However, it's worth remembering no character can stab every opponent.
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		+	*'''[[Kobold]] [[Enchanter]]''': The other classic stealth and stab character. Kobolds are able to sneak more effectively due to having reduced LoS, making it easier to evade enemies or stab them. Kobolds also have good broad aptitudes to use other things when stabbing doesn't work.

	These are just a few examples, there are lots of other combinations that are reasonably easy to play. Feel free to experiment.		These are just a few examples, there are lots of other combinations that are reasonably easy to play. Feel free to experiment.

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 ===Stabber===
-*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab build. Spriggans are a great stealth class for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy.
+*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab character. Spriggans are a great stealth species for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy. However, it's worth remembering no character can stab every opponent.
-These are just few examples, there are lots of other combinations that are reasonably easy to play. Feel free to experiment.
+These are just a few examples, there are lots of other combinations that are reasonably easy to play. Feel free to experiment.
 {{Guides}}
 [[Category:Strategy Guides]]

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 ===Melee Brute===
-*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Fighter]] ''' ([[H%27s_Minotaur_Fighter_Guide|strategy guide]]): Pure melee build. Find a big weapon and the heaviest armour, worship [[Okawaru]] or [[Trog]] and beat things to death.
+*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Fighter]] ''' ([[H%27s_Minotaur_Fighter_Guide|strategy guide]]): Melee character (but Throwing is useful). Find a big weapon and the heaviest armour, worship [[Okawaru]] or [[Trog]] and beat things to death.
-**'''[[Berserker]]''' is another melee build, worshipping Trog for the start.
+**'''[[Berserker]]''' is another melee character, worshipping Trog from the start.
 **'''[[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Gargoyle]], and [[Troll]]''' are similarly strong melee species.
 *'''[[Troll]] [[Gladiator]]''': Strong melee + ranged character; able to hurl a fearsome [[large rock]] from a distance (gaining more rocks later), and using deadly [[claws]] up close. [[Okawaru]] gives you more ammo to throw and a strong buff to [[unarmed combat]].
-**'''[[Fighter]]''' ([[Repo_Troll_Guide,_TrFi%5EWu_Jian|strategy guide]]) of [[Wu Jian]] is another good choice for Troll, using martial attacks to move and attack at the same time. Later uses [[granite talisman|Statue Form]] to improve defenses.
+**'''[[Fighter]]''' ([[Repo_Troll_Guide,_TrFi%5EWu_Jian|strategy guide]]) of [[Wu Jian]] is another good choice for Troll, using martial attacks to move and attack at the same time. Later can use [[granite talisman|Statue Form]] to improve defenses.
 ===Hybrid===

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 {{version032}}{{Advice}}
-Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that most accompanying strategy guides are severely outdated.
+Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that accompanying strategy guides may be outdated.
 ===Melee Brute===
 *'''[[Minotaur]] [[Fighter]] ''' ([[H%27s_Minotaur_Fighter_Guide|strategy guide]]): Pure melee build. Find a big weapon and the heaviest armour, worship [[Okawaru]] or [[Trog]] and beat things to death.
-**'''[[Berserker]]''' ([[Beef Jerky's Simple 3 Rune Minotaur Berserker Guide for Beginners|strategy guide]]) is another melee build, worshipping Trog for the start.
+**'''[[Berserker]]''' is another melee build, worshipping Trog for the start.
 **'''[[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Gargoyle]], and [[Troll]]''' are similarly strong melee species.
 *'''[[Troll]] [[Gladiator]]''': Strong melee + ranged character; able to hurl a fearsome [[large rock]] from a distance (gaining more rocks later), and using deadly [[claws]] up close. [[Okawaru]] gives you more ammo to throw and a strong buff to [[unarmed combat]].
 ===Hybrid===
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 ===Caster===
-*'''[[Djinni]] [[Fire Elementalist]]''': Removes much magical complexity; instead of several magic schools, you only need to train one skill, and you don't need to choose spells at all. [[Scorch]] carries its weight all the way to the Lair, at which point new random spells will be naturally granted. Worships [[Ashenzari]] for additional bonuses. A good choice for a first attempt as a caster.
+*'''[[Djinni]] [[Fire Elementalist]]''': Removes much magical complexity; you train all magic schools equally, and you don't need to choose spells at all. [[Scorch]] carries its weight all the way to the Lair, at which point new random spells will be naturally granted. Worships [[Ashenzari]] for additional bonuses. A good choice for a first attempt as a caster.
 *'''[[Gargoyle]] [[Earth Elementalist]]''' ([[Majang's Caster Walk-Through|strategy guide]]): A durable, more standard caster with powerful destructive spells. Typically worships [[Vehumet]].
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 ===Stabber===
-*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''' ([[Huggz's Spriggan Enchanter guide|strategy guide]]): The classic stealth and stab build. Spriggans are a great stealth class for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy.
+*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab build. Spriggans are a great stealth class for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy.
 These are just few examples, there are lots of other combinations that are reasonably easy to play. Feel free to experiment.

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	Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that most accompanying strategy guides are severely outdated.		Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that most accompanying strategy guides are severely outdated.

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 ===Hybrid===
-*'''[[Gnoll]] (Any Class)''': Gnolls are the ultimate hybrids, able to use just about anything in the dungeon, albeit without a great proficiency. [[Fighter]] and [[Gladiator]] are good melee starts, while [[Conjurer]] or [[Ice Elementalist]] are good casting starts. But you can really try anything - even [[Wanderer]], to embrace something new each time. Notably, Gnolls begin with high skill levels (+6 and +8 aptitudes).
+*'''[[Gnoll]] (Any Class)''': Gnolls are the ultimate hybrids, able to use just about anything in the dungeon, albeit without a great proficiency in any one thing. [[Reaver]] is a very fitting pick, though you can also ''start'' with melee ([[Fighter]], [[Gladiator]]) or magic [[Conjurer]], [[Ice Elementalist]]. But you can really try anything - even [[Wanderer]], to embrace something new each time. Remember that a start is a start - e.g. a Gnoll Fighter can still cast all sorts of spells.
 ===Caster===