Master Kaen

@ Master Kaen
Difficulty	31
Attacks	Claw 16d2, claw 16d2, spell-casting (clerical), claw 1d4 amulet-stealing

@ Master Kaen
Difficulty	31
Attacks	Claw 16d2, claw 16d2, spell-casting (clerical), claw 1d4 amulet-stealing
Base level	25
Base experience	1066
Speed	12
Base AC	-10
Base MR	10
Alignment	20 (lawful)
Frequency (by normal means)	Unique
Genocidable	No
Weight	1450
Nutritional value	400
Size	Medium
Resistances	Poison, stoning
Resistances conveyed	Poison (100%)

Master Kaen is the extremely difficult Monk Quest nemesis. He hits hard and often, casts spells, and ignores Elbereth.

Strategy

Boulder fort

After Kaen ports to the upstairs, go up and read a scroll of earth and use ranged attacks such as spells or wands. You can also try this on the upstair to prevent him from porting away.

Drain life

Use the drain life spell until he croaks. It is a good idea to do this on the level above and when he teleports away, go downstairs to heal, preferably on a burned Elbereth. Eidolos uses this method for his instructional ttyrec posted on RGRN.

Levitation

Use fireproof water walking boots while fire resistant or levitate over the lava and use ranged attacks. At a distance, Kaen only casts the heal self and create insects spells.

Melee

Fight Kaen mano-a-mano. Not recommended.

Paralysis or sleep

Wield or throw a potion of paralysis while wearing a ring of free action or zap him with the sleep spell. Make sure you can use this method multiple times to ensure his immobility.

External links

• The Monk FAQ.

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