Second game, managed to win this time, using a whetstone and many zero-energy weapons. Got as far as level 13.
Managed to find enough of the cleaver items and gems to boost them to make a cleaver build. Quite a challenge to beat the final boss with them, since he builds up spikes so quickly; fortunately I had some sources of haste, so I could get out ahead with enough shield. Made it as far as floor 15 before hitting the armor cap.
