This is my latest attempt at reaching whatever’s at the bottom. I’ve learned from my previous mistakes and I believe I’ve got a better character this time. I even brought two akhs, a blessed one and a regular one (both lost in this same level). I’m still running out of food and health potions very quickly in the last levels. The bosses are really taxing in terms of health potions, and exploring takes a lot of time, which means I’m using many food items. Here are my items and skills:
Agreed.
Which is why in my original comment I mentioned having a method of range attack mitigation also being important.
Stone is a rare armor glyph for a reason. Increased mitigation at the cost of even all of your avoidance is a net benefit.