u/LeoVeggi

Tips for the +20 pickaxe run?

I got a really solid +3 Assassin Blade (blaze) and a +3 mail armor from random drops in this run before caves (sub depth 10). I replaced the +3 mail for +2 plate at Metropolis.

My perception is that pickaxes precison is terrible, I couldn't hit consistently even with a +14, although its damage was higher already than the axe and assassins blade. Using the +3 Assassins Blade and abusing unaware enemies was more consistent than the pickaxe itself.

The biggest problem was, mobs in Metropolis were hitting like trucks. The +2 plate was far from tanking monks and even ghouls... they were dealing way too much damage.

Maybe should i dump 1 or 2 SoU into plate? I didnt do it because i was afraid i couldnt get +18 pickaxe before curse infusion.

What could i have done differently?

As a Duelist Champion im thinking about keeping the Dirk and Scyphe. Although i could have two tier 5 upgraded at +10 with twin upgrades, i fell like the sneak ability is way too powerfull. Beeing able to blink and be invisible at any time is a blessing.

Not a single SoU used yet. Suggestions?