Rupert

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==Useful Info==
'''Rupert the Wild''' is a [[unique]] human [[berserker]] who always wields a branded two-handed weapon. He'll attempt to disable you before rushing in, dealing obscene damage when [[berserk]]ed.

==Location==
*[[The Dungeon]]:12-15
*[[The Lair]]:3-6
*The [[Orcish Mines]]:1-2
*[[The Snake Pit]]:1
*The [[Spider's Nest]]:1

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==Tips & Tricks==
*All sources of [[paralysis]] are extremely deadly, and Rupert is no exception. You can be paralysed for up to 5 turns. During this time, Rupert can berserk, close 6 tiles of distance, and still get 1-2 attacks off. You might not die, but you'll be next to a berserk Rupert, who can deal 54+ damage per swing. Good [[willpower]] is recommended if you want to fight him.
**A sudden Rupert appearance can turn a bad situation into a horrible one. Say you were having trouble against a [[hydra]]. Being paralysed next to said hydra is almost certain death.
*Even if you ignore the paralysis threat, he is a fairly dangerous opponent for Lair. He is strong enough to punch through melee fighters at this point in the game, and has enough HP to shrug off weaker attacks.
*Rupert has the resistances of a [[death yak]]: his [[willpower]] is great, and his [[HD]] is quite high. [[Hexes]], hex [[wand]]s, [[datura]] darts, and [[Mephitic Cloud]] are unlikely to be effective.
*Thankfully, he has no other resistances, beyond what equipment might give him.
**[[Curare]] darts, if he isn't wearing [[poison resistance]] armour, will slow him down. This lets you keep pace with a berserk Rupert, and makes him weaker overall.
**If he spawns with an [[axe]], Rupert can mow down weak summons like its nothing. However, a few [[cactus giant]]s are strong enough to take him down, axe or not.
**Rupert cannot [[see invisible]]. If you need to get away, or get an edge in combat, a [[potion of invisibility]] can help.
**If you got decent [[Evocations]] skill, a [[phial of floods]] prevents him from using Paralyse (but does not prevent berserk).
*Rupert has a chance of spawning with one of the rare two-handers, such as a [[triple sword]] or [[executioner's axe]]. It's great if you were looking for one, but actually taking it from Rupert is easier said than done.
*Rupert has a 50% chance of spawning with a [[maw talisman]], hence the description

==History==
*Prior to [[0.28]], Rupert could [[see invisible]].
*While he and his spell set were unchanged, with the removal of the [[Berserker Rage]] player spell and the changing of [[Crusader]]s to [[Skald]]s, Rupert was restyled as a Trog worshiper in [[0.9]]. The text for his Confuse and Paralyse spells was changed to match: apparently one can induce confusion and paralysis by yelling loudly enough.

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