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Subject: Re: OK, I give up
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Date: Thu, 2-Feb-84 22:28:06 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb  2 22:28:06 1984
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Xorns are just about the nastiest monsters to appear from the rogue arsenal.
If you look at the top ten list (which your version should have), you will
see that xorns do in most of the top people.The only monster nastier than
Xorns are Umber Hulks, which are my emediate choise for genocide.The best
way to fight Xorns is to find a complete circut in the dungeon.That way you
can run in circles and regain hit points, and then have another crack at
him.The best magical weapon for Xorns are Rings of Regeneration.Whenever
I meet up with a Xorn, the first thing I'll do is put that ring on(if I
have it) and then fight.Let the Xorn get the first blow if it means getting
the ring on.Then it's a few steps back, and you have regenerated the damage.
If all else fails, Polymorph staffs are the most common in the dungeon 
(chances of finding one are 15% as opposed to the Staff of Fire 3%).
Save this staff until you get to 17 (Xorn level) and use it then.After you
get more experience and hp, you shouldbe able to handle the Xorns.

                                   Keep Trying!!
                                   A Rogue Philosopher