Yes, but monks don't get a backstab multiplier, so they don't actually get to backstab using their fists. To clarify why the difference matters: A high-level Thief can backstab when in Iron Golem for… (View Post)

Hm. Seems to be running OK again now (since yesterday, I think). Oh well. (View Post)

There are at least two Maze traps which don't allow a save. One in the Bridge District where you can get the Berserker Horn, and there's at least one in Watcher's Keep on the Machine level -- it kill… (View Post)

AFAIR the tombs in Candlekeep require 24 STR to open, so if you're a warrior type you can get by with 22-23 STR potions + DUHM (depending on level). Otherwise... yeah, use the Violet potion. (View Post)

A little detail that I haven't seen mentioned in the thread is Roranach's Horn which additionally offers 50% resistance to Crushing damage. AFAIK this means that your Barbarian will actually heal fro… (View Post)