In what situations is IMAWAL worth using?
it says 50% bonus xp, so I'd think that petrify a level 5 and kill a level 5 is a net win, since you don't have to fight the other level 5 and still get full xp. Is this right?
Can you petrify a level 1 and get double xp for a level 5?
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You want to petrify the lowest level mob you can so you don't waste xp. The game is all about maximizing your experience gain through petrify, slows, and kills of higher level mobs.
You can petrify a level 1 and get exp on any other mob. The only requirement is that it can't be a boss you petrify.
Source: http://www.qcfdesign.com/wiki/DesktopDungeons/index.php?title=IMAWAL
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From the wiki:
Petrifying enemies does not count as a kill and rewards you 0 XP
So you have to weigh the bonus 50% XP from the next monster you plan to kill against the lost XP from the monster you petrify.
My current rule of thumb is to try to petrify a level 1 and then kill a level 6 or higher.
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