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[SomeStupidGuy]

Ehh... I'm gonna say Demonology because I never really used & I'm curious.
Even if that curiosity end up getting Hopson an early death.

[Darkmere]

Ehh... I'm gonna say Demonology because I never really used & I'm curious.

Demonology is interesting because:

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It's basically 2 completely different skill sets. Levels 1-3 are defensive focused, adding righteous resistance and a small turn demon spell.

The last 4(? I think it's 4) levels are all offensive, and wipe out the righteous resistance (then move you FAR into the negative. Those fish-paladins do righteous damage IIRC. They WILL destroy you if you aren't careful).

However... the real gem is rank 3, where you get Celestial Circle. It's a self-buff that, when cast, gives you: +9 to fire/celestial/necromantic/transmutative resistances (these are the most common damage schools that monsters cast at you), +3 armor absorption, +45 block rating, +70 magic resist , +5 health regen, and +10 stubbornness. You lose 12 nimbleness and it costs 1 mana per 3 turns, but as a warrior/rogue you can drink a few spare booze to keep it going and since it requires you to stand still, you won't be needing to sneak out of it.

I had a dual-wield character clear out the level 13 and level 14 monster zoos by teleporting into the middle, casting that, and couterattacking 2-4 times every turn, while surrounded. He only had to heal once. Once! It's that good.

If you like melee types, you should try it at least once just for that.

[Teneb]

I'm going to vote for the next berserker skill. Although the demonolgy skills are good too.

[ivanthe8th]

When the only tool you have is a hammer... you take levels in smithing!

[Seriyu]

I will actually back up smithing now. A level of smithing a floor seems like a decent rate.

[Sirus]

I will actually back up smithing now. A level of smithing a floor seems like a decent rate.

Oops. Um...next level? I started this nearly an hour ago

It was close, but Demonology wins! Now Hopson shall continue his adventures.



We find a room full of Enraged Diggles. These guys are physically tougher than normal diggles, and can go berserk to further increase their damage. Best to take them on in small doses.



Like so. Hopson is pretty lucky here; most passageways in the dungeon are three squares wide.



Our new ability triggers during the battle. Not exactly helpful, but it does allow Hopson to deal his first non-slashing damage: radiant.



Oh great, these things. They can cast spells, teleport through walls on occasion, and prefer to run away rather than fight in close combat. I guess you could say that they're pretty fly...

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...for a wight guy.

YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

I'm sorry



To distract from the terrible jokes, have a mummy. Surprisingly easy to kill, though they like to curse you periodically.



Those accursed Canadians have discovered cloning technology! These guys can be substantially dangerous, especially the named mini-boss variety seen here. They have lots of health and deal enough toxic and acidic damage to hurt Hopson through his resistances. I'm forced to scarf down some delicious parmigiano and launch the rocket-fist to survive.



This is a mod item. I have no idea what it does, and I'm terrified to find out.



Screw wights. Seriously. Those pools of blood are from two consecutive ice bolts, and now it cursed me. ROCKET. PUNCH.



Praise the gods! We found ourselves a Horadric Lutefisk Cube! You remember lutefisk, right? This thing serves as a handy storage for all of your lutefisk. Know why?



Because any item that you drop into the cube turns into a single piece of lutefisk, of course! It's like a trashcan, but it actually gives you stuff in return. Indispensible if you have a lot of junk filling your inventory but you can't find a store to sell it.
Skål!



I'm pretty sure this is a mod item. Jeez. Hopefully it won't burn down my house.



Ah, Floor 2's first Inconsequentia Shrine. This time, the goddess wants us to find an item that is being guarded by the 28th Cohort. Challenge accepted.



Why can't I find any decent, non-staff artifacts? I'd kill for an artifact axe right about now, for some damage variety.



And before I even realize it, Hopson hits level 6! What new ability should he take?

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Axe Skill: Viking Strike
Has a chance to perform a special attack in combat. Also increases counter chance and accuracy.

Shield Skill: Defensive Bash
Grants a cooldown-based attack ability that deals crushing damage to a single enemy, and possibly stuns it. Also increases Block chance a smidge.

Berserker Skill: Viking Temperment
Has a chance to increase attack power for a while after getting hit.

Master of Arms Skill: Suit Up
A cooldown ability. When active, your defensive abilities are increased. Also passively increases block chance and piercing resistance.

Smithing Skill: Metallurgical Practitioner
Increases burliness, promethean resistance, and smithing level.

Demonology Skill: Celestial Circle
Costs 14 mana to activate. Dramatically increases defensive abilities, as long as we have mana and do not leave the square we are in. Passively boosts radiance resistance.

Clockwork Skill: Rocket Jump
This ability will detonate explosives at your current location, allowing you to jump to another point within sight range. However, you will also take damage from using this ability. Also passively increases tinkering skill.

[Burnt Pies]

[SomeStupidGuy]

It just occurred to me that if Hopson doesn't get a nice source of ranged attack, things could turn a bit troubling on the next level.
My votes for Clockwork Knight I guess, to close the distance on the casters and whatnot.

[Sirus]

It just occurred to me that if Hopson doesn't get a nice source of ranged attack, things could turn a bit troubling on the next level.
My votes for Clockwork Knight I guess, to close the distance on the casters and whatnot.

He does have an artifact crossbow and a variety of bolts, but they aren't terribly effective and I tend to forget to use them

[Teneb]

I vote for the thid ability of demonology. After all, the monster zoo can be behind any door.

[Seriyu]

Going for smithing again, then! 

[frostshotgg]

I'm gonna vote for Demonology. Rank 3 Demonology is sweet.

[ivanthe8th]

Still voting for smithing. I'm sure we're finding ores and bars along the way, and with more skill we can fabricate armor and weapons that will be able to compensate for any temporary demonology boost.

[SomeStupidGuy]

It just occurred to me that if Hopson doesn't get a nice source of ranged attack, things could turn a bit troubling on the next level.
My votes for Clockwork Knight I guess, to close the distance on the casters and whatnot.

He does have an artifact crossbow and a variety of bolts, but they aren't terribly effective and I tend to forget to use them

I know what you mean, on any character not based around archery I do the same exact thing.
If we end up going with Demonology (which is looking pretty likely), it'd work nicely to get this after.
It'd be kinda cool to rocket jump into a crowd then turn on Celestial Circle & kick monster ass.

[Sirus]

2 votes for Demonology, 2 votes for Smithing (and one for Clockwork, but that's not enough). TIE BREAKER TIME!

Today's special challenge is: to post a picture of an awesome sand sculpture. First one that gets my approval gets to break the tie!