So,
Lets assume I am a maran elf dagger/mace up against Bujoch.
What do I do.
Whelp, I prep. With what you say? Here is what I do
I enlarge (I don't know if bujoch is bash spec, but I know being 1 size larger makes me harder to lag via bash/cranial, and he has no way to counter that)
I use stoneskin (Any goodie hero should have this shit on tap - I can think of 3 easy to get limited sources without drawbacks other than killing things any hero elf warrior should be able to kill)
I use prot vs evil (because I can flat out buy it from any major city not to mention its included in mantle)
I use a shield pot (also easy to come by)
I use prot vs metals (because, this is a duergar who will be exploiting my vuln...yes this prep has a drawback and if I get hit with its downside - we fight another time)
I carry healing pills flee combined with sneak should let me get 3-4 rooms away and eat a few easily when needed.
I forge up searing light style weapons - because I can exploit his vuln easily and he has no counter to it.
I assume my elf is STSF/Something. I dunno what legacies Bujoch has.
I lead into the fight using searing light dagger + a shield. I open with hurl (sneak is great for getting the 1st hit).
I follow up with an artery. At this point, I've seen 2 rounds of combat, and I know who's hurting not/etc.
If I'm boneshattered, I should damn well have enough str/dex to cover it at lvl 51...no biggie.
At this point, I make sure not to lag myself if he thirsts-great...I let him have the 'lead' and keep my eyes on damage making sure to flee and heal with pills if needed..
I really don't see how this is a no-win for the elf dude...I am pretty confident I could give him a damn good run for his money...
All in all he has resist (33ish % redux) and limited haste.
I have:
prot vs evil 25%
stoneskin 20%
shield 20%
prot vs metal 25%
oh right, and I can flee/quaff reliably b/c hey sneak...
Dude...I like my odds.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/30/2013 09:58AM by Nurok.