I recall this area as properly beastly, many moons ago. So much so, that I typically finished the main game to the point of no return before tackling HoW. Unfortunately, such a strategy removes the p… (View Post)

**Spoilers** Here's an update, with a slightly different perspective in spots than the OP. I have to say, meta knowledge is critical for this or likely any other solo, since you have to know what to … (View Post)

This is an old, but good, thread. Inspiring, in fact. I have always been put off from soloing before, especially after a couple of short-lived attempts, but I adjusted my expectations and I am curren… (View Post)

Feeblemind is permanent until magically dealt with. Possibly Heal or one of the Restoration spells might work. Edit: Feeblemind's description specifically says it is cured by Heal. (View Post)

iirc, pre-EE, there were also non-random gauntlets of ogre power that gave 18/00 Str, found in HoW. Hopefully those are still there, but I haven't made it that far to test it. (View Post)