My Troll Wizard had decent strength. He had some good starting inventory. After buying food and IDing items in L town I dove right in to the small cave. While looking for my blanky I stumbled across an Adamantium two handed sword (+12 , 3d5+12) [-1, 0] laying on the ground. Woo Hoo!! I 1 hit hacked and slashed my way to UD3. Nothing can stop me.. right?
I stupidly walked right into a Greater Doppleganger, and look ... he has the same sword as I do. Boink!... is that my head rolling across the floor? .... why yes it is.