Keeperrl May 2026

: Heavy melee combatants can have limbs chopped off. High-tier armor and shields are the primary defense against these debilitating injuries.

: There is a significant jump in power when moving from leather/wood to iron, and an even larger one when moving to adamantine. If your minions are reaching 70/70 stats and still struggling, the issue is likely their gear tier rather than their base levels. KeeperRL

: You can obtain these by finding Legendary Humanoids (like a Mantic Dra or Yeth Amon) often found in towers surrounded by water in "Unknown Ally" regions. These units usually come with an artifact weapon already equipped. : Heavy melee combatants can have limbs chopped off

To optimize your army, focus on these critical equipment strategies: If your minions are reaching 70/70 stats and

: This is the peak of standard crafting. To reach the skill level required, you should look for Insane Artificers via immigration (they get a +20 Forge bonus) or capture high-skill Dwarves from distant regions.