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DrPumpkinz: /* Race and Deity Choices */

2015-02-11T07:05:01Z

‎Race and Deity Choices

The Cakemeister: "Alphaizing" the links

2012-06-26T05:56:36Z

"Alphaizing" the links

Madness: Robot: Cosmetic changes

2012-04-22T09:17:40Z

Robot: Cosmetic changes

Madness: /* Factory */clean up

2012-04-22T06:44:38Z

‎Factory: clean up

Madness: clean up

2012-04-22T06:31:13Z

clean up

Zaratustra: moved Thief to Alpha:Thief

2011-12-01T19:56:24Z

moved Thief to Alpha:Thief

Procrastinus: /* Challenge Modes */ added Library strategy for Thief

2011-04-25T08:14:41Z

‎Challenge Modes: added Library strategy for Thief

Gentlegiant03: Linkifying, categorizing

2010-12-31T00:12:08Z

Linkifying, categorizing

Headrock at 15:48, 13 December 2010

2010-12-13T15:48:17Z

Gentlegiant03: Adding sub-cat

2010-12-06T15:16:16Z

Adding sub-cat

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 Since potions have exactly the same effects for a Thief, being a [[Alpha:Races|Halfling]] and being a [[Alpha:Races|Gnome]] are essentially the same thing. Be one of them. The other races simply can't compete with the utility of that many health+mana potions.
-In order to make the best use of the Survivor trait, try to avoid [[Alpha:Gods|gods]] that emphasize one kind of playstyle more heavily over the others, like [[Alpha:Taurog|Taurog]] or [[Alpha:Mysteria Annur|Mystera Annur]]. As long as you keep that in mind, you're pretty much free to take whatever deity you prefer.
+In order to make the best use of the Survivor trait, try to avoid [[Alpha:Gods|gods]] that emphasize one kind of playstyle more heavily over the others, like [[Alpha:Taurog|Taurog]] or [[Alpha:Mystera Annur|Mystera Annur]]. As long as you keep that in mind, you're pretty much free to take whatever deity you prefer.
 == Gold Farming ==

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 |tier=1 (Basic)
 |unlocked=Available at start
-|rewards=Unlocks [[Rogue]] class
+|rewards=Unlocks [[Alpha:Rogue|Rogue]] class
 |skills=
 '''Stabber''' - Your first attack against a monster does +30% damage<br />
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 |}}
-The '''thief''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Thieves are skilled at finding and using the items of the dungeon, and can catch opponents by surprise with their first strike.
+The '''thief''' is one of the four starting [[Alpha:Classes|classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Thieves are skilled at finding and using the items of the dungeon, and can catch opponents by surprise with their first strike.
 == Skills ==
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 == Race and Deity Choices ==
-Since potions have exactly the same effects for a Thief, being a [[Races|Halfling]] and being a [[Races|Gnome]] are essentially the same thing. Be one of them. The other races simply can't compete with the utility of that many health+mana potions.
+Since potions have exactly the same effects for a Thief, being a [[Alpha:Races|Halfling]] and being a [[Alpha:Races|Gnome]] are essentially the same thing. Be one of them. The other races simply can't compete with the utility of that many health+mana potions.
-In order to make the best use of the Survivor trait, try to avoid [[gods]] that emphasize one kind of playstyle more heavily over the others, like [[Taurog]] or [[Mysteria Annur]]. As long as you keep that in mind, you're pretty much free to take whatever deity you prefer.
+In order to make the best use of the Survivor trait, try to avoid [[Alpha:Gods|gods]] that emphasize one kind of playstyle more heavily over the others, like [[Alpha:Taurog|Taurog]] or [[Alpha:Mysteria Annur|Mystera Annur]]. As long as you keep that in mind, you're pretty much free to take whatever deity you prefer.
 == Gold Farming ==
-Due to the appearance of extra gold, the Thief is suitable for "Gold Farming": playing a "normal" dungeon simply for the purpose of collecting gold for use in another character's dungeon crawl. Simply romp through the dungeon, exploring as much as possible, while taking out monsters of equal or lower level and picking up every pile of gold you can see. Do not spend any gold on items, of course. If you haven't filled up the pool and cannot explore any more, simply retire and repeat with another thief. Once the Goblin [[Races|racial]] choice (not the [[Goblin|monster!]]) is unlocked, this whole process becomes much easier thanks to the ability to convert glyphs to 10 gold pieces. It just speeds up the process.
+Due to the appearance of extra gold, the Thief is suitable for "Gold Farming": playing a "normal" dungeon simply for the purpose of collecting gold for use in another character's dungeon crawl. Simply romp through the dungeon, exploring as much as possible, while taking out monsters of equal or lower level and picking up every pile of gold you can see. Do not spend any gold on items, of course. If you haven't filled up the pool and cannot explore any more, simply retire and repeat with another thief.
 == Challenge Modes ==
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 === Snake Pit ===
-Since this level has both [[Serpent]]s and [[Naga]]s who are anti-melee, you'll naturally want to find [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible. If you can find the altar of Mysteria Annur the entire dungeon can become somewhat easier. However, what you really want is the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph and a low-cost spell. Get Mysteria's Magic boon, activate BLUDTUPOWA, and start spamming that spell as long as you can safely explore the dungeon for more mana. Get the Faith boon as soon as it becomes available, and continue until you can get Flames. From that point on the rest of the dungeon is a joke.
+Since this level has both [[Alpha:Serpent|Serpents]] and [[Alpha:Naga|Nagas]] who are anti-melee, you'll naturally want to find [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ|BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible. If you can find the altar of Mysteria Annur the entire dungeon can become somewhat easier. However, what you really want is the [[Alpha:BLUDTUPOWA|BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph and a low-cost spell. Get Mysteria's Magic boon, activate BLUDTUPOWA, and start spamming that spell as long as you can safely explore the dungeon for more mana. Get the Faith boon as soon as it becomes available, and continue until you can get Flames. From that point on the rest of the dungeon is a joke.
 === Crypt ===
-Having the [[Glowing Guardian]] early on will make this a breeze using either a Halfling or a Gnome thief. Simply pile up your potions until you can face the bosses while getting a huge power boost from Glowing Guardian. The bosses will easily go down with fireballs and melee attacks. Just make sure that you first bring down BOTH, your health and your mana, before you use a potion and you should be able to clear out the whole crypt.
+Having the [[Alpha:Glowing Guardian|Glowing Guardian]] early on will make this a breeze using either a Halfling or a Gnome thief. Simply pile up your potions until you can face the bosses while getting a huge power boost from Glowing Guardian. The bosses will easily go down with fireballs and melee attacks. Just make sure that you first bring down BOTH, your health and your mana, before you use a potion and you should be able to clear out the whole crypt.
-Without Glowing Guardian things can get a bit nastier. [[Jehora Jeheyu]] and [[The Pactmaker]] are always helpful, Taurog will power you up but will leave you without helpful fireballs. [[Tikki Tooki]] nets you an extra potion and Dodge Bonus and of course you can try an magic only run with Mysteria Annur.
+Without Glowing Guardian things can get a bit nastier. [[Alpha:Jehora Jeheyu|Jehora Jeheyu]] and [[Alpha:The Pactmaker|The Pactmaker]] are always helpful, Taurog will power you up but will leave you without helpful fireballs. [[Alpha:Tikki Tooki|Tikki Tooki]] nets you an extra potion and Dodge Bonus and of course you can try an magic only run with Mysteria Annur.
-Having no Glowing Guardian it will be a big help to make your attacks magical to beat the [[Wraith#Boss info|Tormented One]].
+Having no Glowing Guardian it will be a big help to make your attacks magical to beat the [[Alpha:Wraith#Boss info|Tormented One]].
 === Library ===
-Of all the special dungeons, this should be the most straightforward for you. The general strategy for normal dungeons works just fine here; no extreme alterations are required for a successful run. The only thing to watch for is the crazy-high damage inflicted by [[Warlock]]s and especially [[Warlock#Boss info|Aequitas]]. If you're at a lower level than they are, they may very well be able to drop you in one hit. If you intend to hunt higher-level [[Warlock]]s, you'll need a way to reduce or avoid that magical damage, the [[CYDSTEPP]] glyph, and/or a high enough max HP to survive at least one full blow from them. For that reason alone, you may find it worthwhile to try playing a Dwarf if you're having trouble clearing the Library with the usual Gnome or Halfling Thief.
+Of all the special dungeons, this should be the most straightforward for you. The general strategy for normal dungeons works just fine here; no extreme alterations are required for a successful run. The only thing to watch for is the crazy-high damage inflicted by [[Alpha:Warlock|Warlocks]] and especially [[Alpha:Warlock#Boss info|Aequitas]]. If you're at a lower level than they are, they may very well be able to drop you in one hit. If you intend to hunt higher-level [[Alpha:Warlock|Warlocks]], you'll need a way to reduce or avoid that magical damage, the [[Alpha:CYDSTEPP|CYDSTEPP]] glyph, and/or a high enough max HP to survive at least one full blow from them. For that reason alone, you may find it worthwhile to try playing a Dwarf if you're having trouble clearing the Library with the usual Gnome or Halfling Thief.
 === Factory ===
-The Factory is relatively easy with the Thief. Pile up Potions (as Halfling or Gnome) and slash your way to the bosses. A combination of [[HALPMEH]] and fireballs provides enough endurance to kill high level enemies, just make sure you don't use up too many potions. If you have [[APHEELSIK]] use it to take on [[Meat man#Boss info|Super Meat Man]] at around level 6-8, if you have enough free tiles to regenerate. When it's only you and [[Golem#Boss info|Iron Man]], you can convert your fireballs, for an extra potion and afterwards simply outlast him.
+The Factory is relatively easy with the Thief. Pile up Potions (as Halfling or Gnome) and slash your way to the bosses. A combination of [[Alpha:HALPMEH|HALPMEH]] and fireballs provides enough endurance to kill high level enemies, just make sure you don't use up too many potions. If you have [[Alpha:APHEELSIK|APHEELSIK]] use it to take on [[Alpha:Meat man#Boss info|Super Meat Man]] at around level 6-8, if you have enough free tiles to regenerate. When it's only you and [[Alpha:Golem#Boss info|Iron Man]], you can convert your fireballs, for an extra potion and afterwards simply outlast him.
-It's not really important which deity you have. Tikki Tooki gives an extra potion and a few free hits. [[Jehora Jeheyu|Jehora]], [[Binlor Ironshield|Binlor]] and the Pactmaker buff your stats and [[Dracul]] gives Life Steal (an option but not that helpful).
+It's not really important which deity you have. Tikki Tooki gives an extra potion and a few free hits. [[Alpha:Jehora Jeheyu|Jehora]], [[Alpha:Binlor Ironshield|Binlor]] and the Pactmaker buff your stats and [[Alpha:Dracul|Dracul]] gives Life Steal (an option but not that helpful).

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 |rewards=Unlocks [[Rogue]] class
 |skills=
-'''Stabber''' - Your first attack against a monster does +30% damage<br>
+'''Stabber''' - Your first attack against a monster does +30% damage<br />
-'''Hoarder''' - +33% more items on map (+1 of each: Health Powerup, Mana Powerup, Attack Powerup, Skill Glyph, Health Potion and Mana Potion)<br>
+'''Hoarder''' - +33% more items on map (+1 of each: Health Powerup, Mana Powerup, Attack Powerup, Skill Glyph, Health Potion and Mana Potion)<br />
 '''Survivor''' - Potions restore both health and mana
 |}}
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 The '''thief''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Thieves are skilled at finding and using the items of the dungeon, and can catch opponents by surprise with their first strike.
-==Skills==
+== Skills ==
 *Stabber - Your first attack against a monster does +30% damage
 *Hoarder - +33% more items on map (+1 of each: Health Powerup, Mana Powerup, Attack Powerup, Skill Glyph, Health Potion and Mana Potion)
 *Survivor - Potions restore both health and mana
-==General Strategy==
+== General Strategy ==
 The +30% damage on your first strike could become tricky to calculate because of Attack Powerups and Human Glyph Conversions. Hover your mouse cursor on the Attack icon to display Base Damage and Damage Bonus. It's essential to have the correct calculation when you plan on beating a high level monster.
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 Since thieves have a larger pool of items on the map at first, and both potion types heal magic and health, they can usually get more out of exploration even when at high health/magic, so don't be afraid to look for more items.
-==Race and Deity Choices==
+== Race and Deity Choices ==
 Since potions have exactly the same effects for a Thief, being a [[Races|Halfling]] and being a [[Races|Gnome]] are essentially the same thing. Be one of them. The other races simply can't compete with the utility of that many health+mana potions.
@@ Line 32: / Line 32: @@
 In order to make the best use of the Survivor trait, try to avoid [[gods]] that emphasize one kind of playstyle more heavily over the others, like [[Taurog]] or [[Mysteria Annur]]. As long as you keep that in mind, you're pretty much free to take whatever deity you prefer.
-==Gold Farming==
+== Gold Farming ==
 Due to the appearance of extra gold, the Thief is suitable for "Gold Farming": playing a "normal" dungeon simply for the purpose of collecting gold for use in another character's dungeon crawl. Simply romp through the dungeon, exploring as much as possible, while taking out monsters of equal or lower level and picking up every pile of gold you can see. Do not spend any gold on items, of course. If you haven't filled up the pool and cannot explore any more, simply retire and repeat with another thief. Once the Goblin [[Races|racial]] choice (not the [[Goblin|monster!]]) is unlocked, this whole process becomes much easier thanks to the ability to convert glyphs to 10 gold pieces. It just speeds up the process.
-==Challenge Modes==
+== Challenge Modes ==
-===Snake Pit===
+=== Snake Pit ===
 Since this level has both [[Serpent]]s and [[Naga]]s who are anti-melee, you'll naturally want to find [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible. If you can find the altar of Mysteria Annur the entire dungeon can become somewhat easier. However, what you really want is the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph and a low-cost spell. Get Mysteria's Magic boon, activate BLUDTUPOWA, and start spamming that spell as long as you can safely explore the dungeon for more mana. Get the Faith boon as soon as it becomes available, and continue until you can get Flames. From that point on the rest of the dungeon is a joke.
-===Crypt===
+=== Crypt ===
 Having the [[Glowing Guardian]] early on will make this a breeze using either a Halfling or a Gnome thief. Simply pile up your potions until you can face the bosses while getting a huge power boost from Glowing Guardian. The bosses will easily go down with fireballs and melee attacks. Just make sure that you first bring down BOTH, your health and your mana, before you use a potion and you should be able to clear out the whole crypt.
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 Having no Glowing Guardian it will be a big help to make your attacks magical to beat the [[Wraith#Boss info|Tormented One]].
-===Library===
+=== Library ===
 Of all the special dungeons, this should be the most straightforward for you. The general strategy for normal dungeons works just fine here; no extreme alterations are required for a successful run. The only thing to watch for is the crazy-high damage inflicted by [[Warlock]]s and especially [[Warlock#Boss info|Aequitas]]. If you're at a lower level than they are, they may very well be able to drop you in one hit. If you intend to hunt higher-level [[Warlock]]s, you'll need a way to reduce or avoid that magical damage, the [[CYDSTEPP]] glyph, and/or a high enough max HP to survive at least one full blow from them. For that reason alone, you may find it worthwhile to try playing a Dwarf if you're having trouble clearing the Library with the usual Gnome or Halfling Thief.
-===Factory===
+=== Factory ===
 The Factory is relatively easy with the Thief. Pile up Potions (as Halfling or Gnome) and slash your way to the bosses. A combination of [[HALPMEH]] and fireballs provides enough endurance to kill high level enemies, just make sure you don't use up too many potions. If you have [[APHEELSIK]] use it to take on [[Meat man#Boss info|Super Meat Man]] at around level 6-8, if you have enough free tiles to regenerate. When it's only you and [[Golem#Boss info|Iron Man]], you can convert your fireballs, for an extra potion and afterwards simply outlast him.
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 {{DDNav}}
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-[[Category:Tier 1 Classes]]
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 The '''thief''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Thieves are skilled at finding and using the items of the dungeon, and can catch opponents by surprise with their first strike.
-===Skills===
+==Skills==
 *Stabber - Your first attack against a monster does +30% damage
 *Hoarder - +33% more items on map (+1 of each: Health Powerup, Mana Powerup, Attack Powerup, Skill Glyph, Health Potion and Mana Potion)
 *Survivor - Potions restore both health and mana
-===General Strategy===
+==General Strategy==
 The +30% damage on your first strike could become tricky to calculate because of Attack Powerups and Human Glyph Conversions. Hover your mouse cursor on the Attack icon to display Base Damage and Damage Bonus. It's essential to have the correct calculation when you plan on beating a high level monster.
@@ Line 26: / Line 26: @@
 Since thieves have a larger pool of items on the map at first, and both potion types heal magic and health, they can usually get more out of exploration even when at high health/magic, so don't be afraid to look for more items.
-===Race and Deity Choices===
+==Race and Deity Choices==
 Since potions have exactly the same effects for a Thief, being a [[Races|Halfling]] and being a [[Races|Gnome]] are essentially the same thing. Be one of them. The other races simply can't compete with the utility of that many health+mana potions.
@@ Line 32: / Line 32: @@
 In order to make the best use of the Survivor trait, try to avoid [[gods]] that emphasize one kind of playstyle more heavily over the others, like [[Taurog]] or [[Mysteria Annur]]. As long as you keep that in mind, you're pretty much free to take whatever deity you prefer.
-===Gold Farming===
+==Gold Farming==
 Due to the appearance of extra gold, the Thief is suitable for "Gold Farming": playing a "normal" dungeon simply for the purpose of collecting gold for use in another character's dungeon crawl. Simply romp through the dungeon, exploring as much as possible, while taking out monsters of equal or lower level and picking up every pile of gold you can see. Do not spend any gold on items, of course. If you haven't filled up the pool and cannot explore any more, simply retire and repeat with another thief. Once the Goblin [[Races|racial]] choice (not the [[Goblin|monster!]]) is unlocked, this whole process becomes much easier thanks to the ability to convert glyphs to 10 gold pieces. It just speeds up the process.
-===Challenge Modes===
+==Challenge Modes==
-====Snake Pit====
+===Snake Pit===
 Since this level has both [[Serpent]]s and [[Naga]]s who are anti-melee, you'll naturally want to find [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible. If you can find the altar of Mysteria Annur the entire dungeon can become somewhat easier. However, what you really want is the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph and a low-cost spell. Get Mysteria's Magic boon, activate BLUDTUPOWA, and start spamming that spell as long as you can safely explore the dungeon for more mana. Get the Faith boon as soon as it becomes available, and continue until you can get Flames. From that point on the rest of the dungeon is a joke.
-====Crypt====
+===Crypt===
 Having the [[Glowing Guardian]] early on will make this a breeze using either a Halfling or a Gnome thief. Simply pile up your potions until you can face the bosses while getting a huge power boost from Glowing Guardian. The bosses will easily go down with fireballs and melee attacks. Just make sure that you first bring down BOTH, your health and your mana, before you use a potion and you should be able to clear out the whole crypt.
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 Having no Glowing Guardian it will be a big help to make your attacks magical to beat the [[Wraith#Boss info|Tormented One]].
-====Library====
+===Library===
-Of all the special dungeons, this should be the most straightforward for you. The general strategy for normal dungeons works just fine here; no extreme alterations are required for a successful run. The only thing to watch for is the crazy-high damage inflicted by [[Warlock|Warlocks]] and especially [[Warlock#Boss info|Aequitas]]. If you're at a lower level than they are, they may very well be able to drop you in one hit. If you intend to hunt higher-level [[Warlock|Warlocks]], you'll need a way to reduce or avoid that magical damage, the [[CYDSTEPP]] glyph, and/or a high enough max HP to survive at least one full blow from them. For that reason alone, you may find it worthwhile to try playing a Dwarf if you're having trouble clearing the Library with the usual Gnome or Halfling Thief.
+Of all the special dungeons, this should be the most straightforward for you. The general strategy for normal dungeons works just fine here; no extreme alterations are required for a successful run. The only thing to watch for is the crazy-high damage inflicted by [[Warlock]]s and especially [[Warlock#Boss info|Aequitas]]. If you're at a lower level than they are, they may very well be able to drop you in one hit. If you intend to hunt higher-level [[Warlock]]s, you'll need a way to reduce or avoid that magical damage, the [[CYDSTEPP]] glyph, and/or a high enough max HP to survive at least one full blow from them. For that reason alone, you may find it worthwhile to try playing a Dwarf if you're having trouble clearing the Library with the usual Gnome or Halfling Thief.
-====Factory====
+===Factory===
 The Factory is relatively easy with the Thief. Pile up Potions (as Halfling or Gnome) and slash your way to the bosses. A combination of [[HALPMEH]] and fireballs provides enough endurance to kill high level enemies, just make sure you don't use up too many potions. If you have [[APHEELSIK]] use it to take on [[Meat man#Boss info|Super Meat Man]] at around level 6-8, if you have enough free tiles to regenerate. When it's only you and [[Golem#Boss info|Iron Man]], you can convert your fireballs, for an extra potion and afterwards simply outlast him.
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 {{DDNav}}
 [[Category:Tier 1 Classes]]
-[[Category:Classes]]
+[[Category:Alpha Classes]]

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	Having no Glowing Guardian it will be a big help to make your attacks magical to beat the [[Wraith#Boss info\|Tormented One]].		Having no Glowing Guardian it will be a big help to make your attacks magical to beat the [[Wraith#Boss info\|Tormented One]].
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		+	====Library====
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		+	Of all the special dungeons, this should be the most straightforward for you. The general strategy for normal dungeons works just fine here; no extreme alterations are required for a successful run. The only thing to watch for is the crazy-high damage inflicted by [[Warlock\|Warlocks]] and especially [[Warlock#Boss info\|Aequitas]]. If you're at a lower level than they are, they may very well be able to drop you in one hit. If you intend to hunt higher-level [[Warlock\|Warlocks]], you'll need a way to reduce or avoid that magical damage, the [[CYDSTEPP]] glyph, and/or a high enough max HP to survive at least one full blow from them. For that reason alone, you may find it worthwhile to try playing a Dwarf if you're having trouble clearing the Library with the usual Gnome or Halfling Thief.

	====Factory====		====Factory====