So, I've had quite a few successful runs with warrior type builds in Dungeons of Dredmor. (usually along the lines of Swords, Berserker Rage, Shield Bearer, Master of Arms along with other skills that can change per play through).

The thing is I'm tired of simply getting by by smashing in the head of every Diggle I come across with a melee weapon, and simply relying on me being better at hitting with sharp object than they are. I therefore decided to try some wizard-like builds, Staves, [insert a selection of the various types of magic here], and then a few of the magic boosting skills like ley walker and magic training.

The only problem with this is choosing a build like this seems to lead to lots and lots of Fun. I just get swarmed and my measly mage healthbar just cant take.

So really, what can I do to prolong my lifespan at the outset of a game until I can unlock more powerful spells?

So, I've had quite a few successful runs with warrior type builds in Dungeons of Dredmor. (usually along the lines of Swords, Berserker Rage, Shield Bearer, Master of Arms along with other skills that can change per play through).

The thing is I'm tired of simply getting by by smashing in the head of every Diggle I come across with a melee weapon, and simply relying on me being better at hitting with sharp object than they are. I therefore decided to try some wizard-like builds, Staves, [insert a selection of the various types of magic here], and then a few of the magic boosting skills like ley walker and magic training.

The only problem with this is choosing a build like this seems to lead to lots and lots of Fun. I just get swarmed and my measly mage healthbar just cant take it.

So, my question is, what can I do to prolong my lifespan at the outset of a game until I can unlock more powerful spells?