I want to give a serious shot at warriors (never did) and I wonder what basic preps you have been using (95% of the time) before entering a fight with Ajanfindel?

Those I always used as a thief/assassin are: protection, flight, armor... am I missing other basics preps?

I have a hard time to find potions of stone skin (it's tough to get the canteen) and/or haste.