Prioritize the highest attack value over defense; your shield handles the rest.
| Level | Location | Monsters | Loot focus | |-------|--------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | 20–30 | Dwarf mines (Kazordoon) | Dwarf guard, dwarf soldier | Dwarf shield, war hammer, gold | | 25–35 | Cyclops (Thais/Mistrock) | Cyclops, cyclops drone | Club, ham, gold (sell loot to Sam)| | 30–45 | Orc fortress (Yalahar? no – in 7.4: north of Thais) | Orc warrior, orc shaman | Broken armor → NPC for ~100 gp | | 35–50 | Shadowthorn (Venore) | Elf, elf scout, elf arcanist | Elvish bow (sell), holy orchid |
Gold is scarce in 7.4. There is no "Loot Bag" system for everything.