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	After completing floor 27 of a [[Ziggurat]], the next ziggurat will be harder and packed with more monsters. By maybe the 4th or 5th ziggurat, most levels will be entirely stuffed with a monster on every square, with the difficulty eventually capping out at around 9 floors. These ultra-hard Ziggurats are dubbed '''Mega-Zigs'''.		'''Note: As of [[0.34]]+, [[doom]] and [[bane]]s from Tomb floors have made Mega-Zigs rather unpredictable in difficulty. This guide has not been updated to reflect this yet, so one should exercise much more caution when diving on newer versions.'''

			After completing floor 27 of a [[Ziggurat]], the next ziggurat will be harder and packed with more monsters. By maybe the 4th or 5th ziggurat, most levels will be entirely stuffed with a monster on every square, with the difficulty eventually capping out at around 9 floors. These ultra-hard Ziggurats are dubbed '''Mega-Zigs'''.

	==Character Creation==		==Character Creation==

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	After completing floor 27 of a [[Ziggurat]], the next ziggurat will be harder and packed with more monsters. By maybe the 4th or 5th ziggurat, most levels will be entirely stuffed with a monster on every square, with the difficulty eventually capping out at 13 floors. These ultra-hard Ziggurats are dubbed '''Mega-Zigs'''.		After completing floor 27 of a [[Ziggurat]], the next ziggurat will be harder and packed with more monsters. By maybe the 4th or 5th ziggurat, most levels will be entirely stuffed with a monster on every square, with the difficulty eventually capping out at around 9 floors. These ultra-hard Ziggurats are dubbed '''Mega-Zigs'''.

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	Various options were once deemed essential for Ziggurats were removed, but some new ones were added in return. This covers the history of zig-clearing strategies. For history on zig mechanics themselves, see the main [[Ziggurat]] page.		Various options were once deemed essential for Ziggurats were removed, but some new ones were added in return. This covers the history of zig-clearing strategies. For history on zig mechanics themselves, see the main [[Ziggurat]] page.
	*In general, various inventory and quality of life changes have simplified the Ziggurat experience. For example, you no longer need to carry [[scrolls of identify]] or [[scrolls of remove curse]] as of [[0.27]], nor [[food]] as of [[0.26]].		*In general, various inventory and quality of life changes have simplified the Ziggurat experience. For example, you no longer need to carry [[scrolls of identify]] or [[scrolls of remove curse]] as of [[0.27]], nor [[food]] as of [[0.26]].
			**Mega-zigs have been made significantly more difficult from changes made in versions [[0.31]]-[[0.33]]. Floor density and monster sets now scale much faster (with some scaling exponentially), and many floor sets have been buffed independently of the increased scaling. Several pillars (the set of four of features that sometimes appear in each corner) were added, and many can now contain a large number of [[zot trap]]s after the first ziggurat.
	*In [[0.31]], [[Necromutation]] was converted into [[Death Form]]; the latter cannot run out and can't be [[dispel]]led. Since you need 5 turns to exit Death Form, [[Death's Door]] is now useless. The [[dreamshard necklace]] was nerfed and became useless for mega-ziggers. [[Meteoran]], the best non-Demonspawn race for clearing zigs, was removed. Randart staves can boost multiple schools. A [[Vestibule]] monster set (inc. all 4 Hells) was introduced, which adds another set with [[silent spectre]]s. Also, [[Seraph]]im were added to holy floors.		*In [[0.31]], [[Necromutation]] was converted into [[Death Form]]; the latter cannot run out and can't be [[dispel]]led. Since you need 5 turns to exit Death Form, [[Death's Door]] is now useless. The [[dreamshard necklace]] was nerfed and became useless for mega-ziggers. [[Meteoran]], the best non-Demonspawn race for clearing zigs, was removed. Randart staves can boost multiple schools. A [[Vestibule]] monster set (inc. all 4 Hells) was introduced, which adds another set with [[silent spectre]]s. Also, [[Seraph]]im were added to holy floors.
	*In [[0.30]], [[randart]] [[staves]] and [[orb]]s were introduced. [[Staff of Wucad Mu]] became an [[Crystal ball of Wucad Mu\|orb]] and now has entirely different mechanics. [[Scroll of fog]] now appears in 100% of games again, though [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] became [[alternate items\|mutually exclusive]]. Evocable blink costs 0 MP.		*In [[0.30]], [[randart]] [[staves]] and [[orb]]s were introduced. [[Staff of Wucad Mu]] became an [[Crystal ball of Wucad Mu\|orb]] and now has entirely different mechanics. [[Scroll of fog]] now appears in 100% of games again, though [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] became [[alternate items\|mutually exclusive]]. Evocable blink costs 0 MP.

Patrick2011b: Ludicrosity's run finished at 201 zigs

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Ludicrosity's run finished at 201 zigs

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	===Sample Runs===		===Sample Runs===
	*Ludicrosity's ~~172~~-zig DsIE (0.26, ~~ongoing at time of writing~~): [https://~~pastebin~~.~~com~~/~~raw~~/~~JibKGtPJ~~]		*Ludicrosity's 201-zig DsIE (done in 0.26, but was force-upgraded to 0.29 for the orb run): [https://cbro.berotato.org/morgue/Ludicrosity/morgue-Ludicrosity-20250322-022044.txt]
	*Sergey's Meteoran run (0.29): [https://crawl.xtahua.com/crawl/morgue/Sergey/morgue-Sergey-20220828-135537.txt]		*Sergey's Meteoran run (0.29): [https://crawl.xtahua.com/crawl/morgue/Sergey/morgue-Sergey-20220828-135537.txt]
	*Ge0ff's 27-zig DsCj (0.28): [https://crawl.xtahua.com/crawl/morgue/Ge0ff/morgue-Ge0ff-20220215-105326.txt]		*Ge0ff's 27-zig DsCj (0.28): [https://crawl.xtahua.com/crawl/morgue/Ge0ff/morgue-Ge0ff-20220215-105326.txt]
	*gimp' Ogre run (0.27): [https://cbro.berotato.org/morgue/gimp/morgue-gimp-20210807-132625.txt]		*gimp's Ogre run (0.27): [https://cbro.berotato.org/morgue/gimp/morgue-gimp-20210807-132625.txt]

	==Silence==		==Silence==

Hordes: /* Tartarus & Vestibule Levels */

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Tartarus & Vestibule Levels

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	===Tartarus & Vestibule Levels===		===Tartarus & Vestibule Levels===
	Tartarus levels are ~~one~~ of the most dangerous~~. They are scary~~ due to ~~the number of~~ silent spectres, along with plenty of torment and other ~~negative energy~~ threats. Once you hit maximum difficulty, moving on to the next floor is preferable; you can simply get loot on later floors.		Tartarus levels and Vestibule levels are some of the most dangerous, due to silent spectres (along with plenty of torment and other dangerous threats). Once you hit maximum difficulty, moving on to the next floor is preferable; you can simply get loot on later floors.

	If possible, kill enough silent spectres to get a patch where silence doesn't reach, so that you can start using spells, regain Gozag's gold aura, and benefit from mayhem. If you stay silenced for too long, you'll just run out of HP. If you've killed all silent spectres in LOS and you are still silenced, you need to go on the attack. Use javelins. Staying hasted is a good idea because it helps you accomplish more. Only hit things with an axe if they are right next to you and they really need to die; you can waste a lot of time hitting things with axes.		If possible, kill enough silent spectres to get a patch where silence doesn't reach, so that you can start using spells, regain Gozag's gold aura, and benefit from mayhem. If you stay silenced for too long, you'll just run out of HP. If you've killed all silent spectres in LOS and you are still silenced, you need to go on the attack. Use javelins. Staying hasted is a good idea because it helps you accomplish more. Only hit things with an axe if they are right next to you and they really need to die; you can waste a lot of time hitting things with axes.

	~~Vestibule levels have silent spectres, but with a larger variety of monsters. (More advice needed)~~

	===Chaos Levels===		===Chaos Levels===

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	===Race: Demonspawn===		===Race: Demonspawn===
	[[Demonspawn]], thanks to their [[Demonspawn mutations\|exclusive mutations]], are generally the best race to start megazigging with. [[Powered by Death]] provides ''extremely'' powerful HP regen. [[Mana Shield]] converts that regen to MP, in addition to providing [[guardian spirit]]. [[Robust]] is a great standalone 3rd-tier mutation, though other ~~muts~~ can work as well. '''Note that Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set are ''NOT'' necessary to complete mega-zigs, other races can do well too.''' Playing Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set is not necessary if you are aiming to complete 10-27 ziggurats. But, chances are, these ~~muts~~ will ~~help~~ make things easier if ~~you want to complete~~ 100+ ziggurats.		[[Demonspawn]], thanks to their [[Demonspawn mutations\|exclusive mutations]], are generally the best race to start megazigging with. [[Powered by Death]] provides ''extremely'' powerful HP regen. [[Mana Shield]] converts that regen to MP, in addition to providing [[guardian spirit]]. [[Robust]] is a great standalone 3rd-tier mutation, though other mutations can work as well. '''Note that Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set are ''NOT'' necessary to complete mega-zigs, other races can do well too.''' Playing Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set is not necessary if you are aiming to complete 10-27 ziggurats. But, chances are, these mutations will make things easier if your goal is 100+ ziggurats.

	Unlike god choice, you have a lot more freedom in choosing a mega-zigging race:		Unlike god choice, you have a lot more freedom in choosing a mega-zigging race:

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	===Race: Demonspawn===		===Race: Demonspawn===
	[[Demonspawn]], thanks to their [[Demonspawn mutations\|exclusive mutations]], are generally the best race to start megazigging with. [[Powered by Death]] provides ''extremely'' powerful HP regen. [[Mana Shield]] converts that regen to MP, in addition to providing [[guardian spirit]]. [[Robust]] is a great standalone 3rd-tier mutation, though other muts can work as well. '''Note that Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set are ''NOT'' necessary to complete mega-zigs, other races can do well too.''' But, chances are, these muts will help make things easier if you want to complete 100+ ziggurats.		[[Demonspawn]], thanks to their [[Demonspawn mutations\|exclusive mutations]], are generally the best race to start megazigging with. [[Powered by Death]] provides ''extremely'' powerful HP regen. [[Mana Shield]] converts that regen to MP, in addition to providing [[guardian spirit]]. [[Robust]] is a great standalone 3rd-tier mutation, though other muts can work as well. '''Note that Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set are ''NOT'' necessary to complete mega-zigs, other races can do well too.''' Playing Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set is not necessary if you are aiming to complete 10-27 ziggurats. But, chances are, these muts will help make things easier if you want to complete 100+ ziggurats.

	Unlike god choice, you have a lot more freedom in choosing a mega-zigging race:		Unlike god choice, you have a lot more freedom in choosing a mega-zigging race:

Hordes: /* Race: Demonspawn */

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Race: Demonspawn

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	===Race: Demonspawn===		===Race: Demonspawn===
	[[Demonspawn]], thanks to their [[Demonspawn mutations\|exclusive mutations]], are generally the best race to start megazigging with. [[Powered by Death]] provides ''extremely'' powerful HP regen. [[Mana Shield]] converts that regen to MP, in addition to providing [[guardian spirit]]. [[Robust]] is a great standalone 3rd-tier mutation, though other muts can work as well. '''Note that Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set are ''NOT'' necessary to complete mega-zigs, other races can do well too.''' But, chances are, these muts will help if you ~~wanted~~ to complete ~~2000~~+ ~~floors~~.		[[Demonspawn]], thanks to their [[Demonspawn mutations\|exclusive mutations]], are generally the best race to start megazigging with. [[Powered by Death]] provides ''extremely'' powerful HP regen. [[Mana Shield]] converts that regen to MP, in addition to providing [[guardian spirit]]. [[Robust]] is a great standalone 3rd-tier mutation, though other muts can work as well. '''Note that Demonspawn with a perfect mutation set are ''NOT'' necessary to complete mega-zigs, other races can do well too.''' But, chances are, these muts will help make things easier if you want to complete 100+ ziggurats.

	~~Yet, unlike~~ god choice, you have a lot more freedom in choosing a mega-zigging race:		Unlike god choice, you have a lot more freedom in choosing a mega-zigging race:
	*[[Oni]] have the highest HP in the game, and have better [[willpower]] than Demonspawn.		*[[Oni]] have the highest HP in the game, and have better [[willpower]] than Demonspawn.
	*[[Human]]s have exploration regen, which allows them to quickly recover MP by just moving forward.		*[[Human]]s have exploration regen, which allows them to quickly recover MP by just moving forward.