I've been playing this game for nearly 20 years now, and have yet to beat P8 Hell Baal on HC Singleplayer. So hopefully I can change that now that I've got some free time at home.

Meet Pelt!
Fissure in Norm
Tornado After (Unless I get lucky w/ ribby etc.)

Rules:
Hardcore
Ladder Runewords enabled via .txt
Untwinked
I will be depositing significant items & crafting ingredients into a 3rd party item storage
Unkown if I'll allow myself to withdraw craft items & low runes
P8 for Progress (and most reruns)

I'm currently in NM. Was debating posting my progress here or not.



My first gamble was successful


Pelts first pelt - but not very useful

great name, gl!

Some of my first rare drops. A nice A2 merc wep to hold onto





Cute early eth/rep boots

I farmed Count for leaf and stealth before progressing. It took maybe 10 runs?

Pelt really likes etheral items



My first unique drop. Not a very common one I don't think. Used until I was high enough level for Leaf

Did 5 or so Andy Runs before A2

Andy runs were meh. Got this fcr ring and a 17 nagel.





First way FTW!

Huge help early on these gloves.

Large life bonus and fhr. I know fhr is important on a druid

A3 starts with a new ammy and shopped tele staff





Comes in handy before Diablo fight. He's typically the only struggle in normal mode

Sweet new helm for merc. Added some bonus res for him. Worked out well since he rarely died with it + prayer