A guide for character creation and early game strategy in Sil, a roguelike game.

Character Creation:

• Noldor, House of Feanor
• Str +3
• Dex + 6
• Con + 1
• Gra + 3

(or 6331, not sure what other stuff changes though if you do this)

Choose one of the following point allocations:

• 2800 Points into Melee, 1500 Points into Evasion
• OR
• 1500 Points into Melee, 2800 Points into Evasion

Initial Steps:

1. Equip Curved Sword that is in the first room you spawn in.
2. Open Character Sheet by pressing escape and then (b).
3. From this screen, pressing (a)bilities or (i)ncrease skills will allow you to spend experience points.

Skill Progression:

1. First skill to get: Charge
2. With Charge, equip a very heavy weapon for increased damage
3. Alternative to Charge: finesse into zone of control
4. After unlocking Charging in the Melee Tree, save up for Dodging and Flanking in the Evasion Tree
5. At any point you can also spend exp to get Evasion and Melee to 8 points each

This build should be sufficient for reaching at least 200 feet into the dungeon.

Further Progression:

• Aim for zone of control if you went with Charge
• Continue putting exp into melee and evasion
• Try to reach level 8 in evasion and melee before allocating any skill points