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	*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab character. Spriggans are a great stealth species for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[~~Ensorcelled Hibernation~~]] ~~makes stabbing things really easy~~. However, it's worth remembering ~~no character can stab~~ every opponent.		*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab character. Spriggans are a great stealth species for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Confusing Touch]] is a strong option for a surprisingly large chunk of the game, since you can keep attempting to confuse until it's successful. However, it's worth remembering that not every opponent is vulnerable to hexes.

	*'''[[Kobold]] [[Enchanter]]''': The other classic stealth and stab character. Kobolds are able to sneak more effectively due to having reduced LoS, making it easier to evade enemies or stab them. Kobolds also have good broad aptitudes to use other things when stabbing doesn't work. [[Wu Jian Council]] will allow for 'free' stabs against any enemy who doesn't wake up the moment they come into view.		*'''[[Kobold]] [[Enchanter]]''': The other classic stealth and stab character. Kobolds are able to sneak more effectively due to having reduced LoS, making it easier to evade enemies or stab them. Kobolds also have good broad aptitudes to use other things when stabbing doesn't work. [[Wu Jian Council]] will allow for 'free' stabs against any enemy who doesn't wake up the moment they come into view.

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	*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Fighter]] ''' ([[H%27s_Minotaur_Fighter_Guide\|strategy guide]]): Melee character (but Throwing is useful). Find a big weapon and the heaviest armour, worship [[Okawaru]] or [[Trog]] and beat things to death.		*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Fighter]] ''' ([[H%27s_Minotaur_Fighter_Guide\|strategy guide]]): Melee character (but Throwing is useful). Find a big weapon and the heaviest armour, worship [[Okawaru]] or [[Trog]] and beat things to death.
	**'''[[Berserker]]''' is another melee ~~background~~, worshipping Trog from the start.		**'''[[Berserker]]''' is another melee character, worshipping Trog from the start.
	**'''[[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Gargoyle]], and [[Troll]]''' are similarly strong melee species.		**'''[[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Gargoyle]], and [[Troll]]''' are similarly strong melee species.

	*'''[[Troll]] [[Gladiator]]''': Strong melee + ranged character; able to hurl a fearsome [[large rock]] from a distance (gaining more rocks later), and using deadly [[claws]] up close. [[Okawaru]] gives you more ammo to throw and a strong buff to [[unarmed combat]].		*'''[[Troll]] [[Gladiator]]''': Strong melee + ranged character; able to hurl a fearsome [[large rock]] from a distance (gaining more rocks later), and using deadly [[claws]] up close. [[Okawaru]] gives you more ammo to throw and a strong buff to [[unarmed combat]].
	**'''[[Fighter]]''' ([[Repo_Troll_Guide,_TrFi%5EWu_Jian\|strategy guide]]) of [[Wu Jian]] is another good choice for Troll, using martial attacks to move and attack at the same time. Later can use [[granite talisman\|Statue Form]] to improve ~~defenses~~.		**'''[[Fighter]]''' ([[Repo_Troll_Guide,_TrFi%5EWu_Jian\|strategy guide]]) of [[Wu Jian]] is another good choice for Troll, using martial attacks to move and attack at the same time. Later can use [[granite talisman\|Statue Form]] to improve defences.

	===Ranged===		===Ranged===

	*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Hunter]]''': Minotaurs are really strong at all things physical, ~~this includes~~ ranged. Use a bow to kill things at range, while still being effective up close similarly to a melee brute.		*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Hunter]]''': Minotaurs are really strong at all things physical, including ranged. Use a bow to kill things at range, while still being effective up close similarly to a melee brute.

			*'''[[Coglin]] [[Hunter]]''' ([[Coglin Hunter Guide\|strategy guide]]): Dual-wielding masters of gunslinging (or sling-slinging, as the RNG determines). Worship [[Okawaru]] to improve your chances for better guns.

	===Hybrid===		===Hybrid===

	*'''[[Gnoll]] (Any Class)''': Gnolls are the ultimate hybrids, able to use just about anything in the dungeon, albeit without a great proficiency in any one thing. ~~[[Reaver]] is a very fitting pick~~, ~~though you can also ''~~start'~~' with melee~~ (~~[[Fighter]], [[Gladiator]]) or magic ([[Conjurer]], [[Ice Elementalist]]~~). ~~But you can really try anything - even~~ [[~~Wanderer~~]]~~, to embrace something new each time. Remember that~~ a ~~background is just a start - e.g. a Gnoll Fighter can still cast~~ all ~~sorts~~ of ~~spells~~.		*'''[[Gnoll]] (Any Class)''' ([[Draconius’ Gnoll of Ashenzari: Win Consistency through Tactical Maximalism\|strategy guide]]): Gnolls are the ultimate hybrids, able to use just about anything in the dungeon, albeit without a great proficiency in any one thing. Two things make gnolls shine for new players: 1. You don't get bogged down by skilling decisions, the gnoll trains everything at once, and 2. Gnolls start out as the best species for every background, given that starting skill levels are boosted by Gnolls' astronomically high aptitudes (making the early game a breeze). Worshipping [[Ashenzari]] will negate any downside of the distributed training and make any gnoll a powerhouse capable of casting the best spells from every school while also using all other forms of damage as well.

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	*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab character. Spriggans are a great stealth species for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy. However, it's worth remembering no character can stab every opponent.		*'''[[Spriggan]] [[Enchanter]]''': The classic stealth and stab character. Spriggans are a great stealth species for new players since their high speed lets them flee when stealth fails. [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] makes stabbing things really easy. However, it's worth remembering no character can stab every opponent.

	*'''[[Kobold]] [[Enchanter]]''': The other classic stealth and stab character. Kobolds are able to sneak more effectively due to having reduced LoS, making it easier to evade enemies or stab them. Kobolds also have good broad aptitudes to use other things when stabbing doesn't work.		*'''[[Kobold]] [[Enchanter]]''': The other classic stealth and stab character. Kobolds are able to sneak more effectively due to having reduced LoS, making it easier to evade enemies or stab them. Kobolds also have good broad aptitudes to use other things when stabbing doesn't work. [[Wu Jian Council]] will allow for 'free' stabs against any enemy who doesn't wake up the moment they come into view.

			*'''[[Vine Stalker]] (Any Melee or Stabber Class)''': This character starts off a bit squishy, but by training strength, the anti-magic bite can carry the game on its own and the innate [[guardian spirit]] mutation will make you tankier than your HP bar would suggest. You can choose any melee or stabber class to get started, but worshipping [[Wu Jian Council]] or [[Okawaru]] will give you the most auxiliary bite attacks per turn (bites), thus restoring your magic and keeping you alive. It also transitions out of stabbing very well easily if you're having trouble keeping the ball rolling.

	These are just a few examples, there are lots of other combinations that are reasonably easy to play. Feel free to experiment.		These are just a few examples, there are lots of other combinations that are reasonably easy to play. Feel free to experiment.

Warshall: but should keep version info, sorry!

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but should keep version info, sorry!

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	Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that accompanying strategy guides may be outdated.		Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that accompanying strategy guides may be outdated.

Warshall: Looks up to date to me

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Looks up to date to me

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	Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that accompanying strategy guides may be outdated.		Crawl allows you to play using widely different play styles, depending on your character and god choice. The wide variety of choices offered might intimidate or even overwhelm new players. These are a selection of strong combos from the main character archetypes in the game. Please keep in mind that accompanying strategy guides may be outdated.

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Hybrid: cleanup

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	*'''[[Gnoll]] (Any Class)''': Gnolls are the ultimate hybrids, able to use just about anything in the dungeon, albeit without a great proficiency in any one thing. [[Reaver]] is a very fitting pick, though you can also ''start'' with melee ([[Fighter]], [[Gladiator]]) or magic [[Conjurer]], [[Ice Elementalist]]. But you can really try anything - even [[Wanderer]], to embrace something new each time. Remember that a ~~start~~ is a start - e.g. a Gnoll Fighter can still cast all sorts of spells.		*'''[[Gnoll]] (Any Class)''': Gnolls are the ultimate hybrids, able to use just about anything in the dungeon, albeit without a great proficiency in any one thing. [[Reaver]] is a very fitting pick, though you can also ''start'' with melee ([[Fighter]], [[Gladiator]]) or magic ([[Conjurer]], [[Ice Elementalist]]). But you can really try anything - even [[Wanderer]], to embrace something new each time. Remember that a background is just a start - e.g. a Gnoll Fighter can still cast all sorts of spells.

	===Caster===		===Caster===

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	*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Fighter]] ''' ([[H%27s_Minotaur_Fighter_Guide\|strategy guide]]): Melee character (but Throwing is useful). Find a big weapon and the heaviest armour, worship [[Okawaru]] or [[Trog]] and beat things to death.		*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Fighter]] ''' ([[H%27s_Minotaur_Fighter_Guide\|strategy guide]]): Melee character (but Throwing is useful). Find a big weapon and the heaviest armour, worship [[Okawaru]] or [[Trog]] and beat things to death.
	**'''[[Berserker]]''' is another melee ~~character~~, worshipping Trog from the start.		**'''[[Berserker]]''' is another melee background, worshipping Trog from the start.
	**'''[[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Gargoyle]], and [[Troll]]''' are similarly strong melee species.		**'''[[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Gargoyle]], and [[Troll]]''' are similarly strong melee species.

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	*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Hunter]] ''': Minotaurs are really strong at all things physical, this includes ranged. Use a bow to kill things at range, while still being effective up close similarly to a melee brute.		*'''[[Minotaur]] [[Hunter]]''': Minotaurs are really strong at all things physical, this includes ranged. Use a bow to kill things at range, while still being effective up close similarly to a melee brute.

	===Hybrid===		===Hybrid===