Equipment Suggestions Needed

[LemmingofGlory]

As I'm sure you've found, a Bushido is entirely offensive. His only defenses are resistances and the skill of the player (i.e. your ability to not wake up too much for him to handle, your ability to use chokes, etc.). So, you need two things.

To Hit
Every warrior needs this. This is especially important for the Bushido because he considers it dishonorable to attack Stone Cursed enemies (some exceptions).

Stun Damage
As important as this is for characters who can block, it's vitally important for those who can't -- unless you like dozens of trips to town to restock pots.

Your options:

• Plain +ToHit weapon (preferably with Speed suffix) supplemented by +ToHit jewelry and/or Resistance jewelry. +All suffixes are desirible. This option is likely preferable if you already have stun damage.
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• Plain +Damage weapon (of Speed) supplemented by +ToHit jewelry and +All suffixes (as high-level +Str items are disallowed to HAM).
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• Highest permitted +ToHit/+Damage weapon (of Speed) supplemented by any necessary +ToHit jewelry w/+All suffixes.<>
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  Armor: Godly Splint Mail - 31 AC +195% AC
  I'd replace this with a Resistance/+All shirt. It'll free up jewelry slots for +ToHit enchantments and the +All will provide a little damage.
  
  As an ideal setup for you, I imagine something along these lines:
  • Helm: RC, Obs/Stars; Gotter on melee dlvls iff you absolutely need the additional str bonus for damage
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  • Armor: Obs/Stars
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  • Jewelry: Maximum one Obs/+All jewel, Prefix/+All jewels
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  • Weapon: +ToHit/Speed until +ToHit/+Damage/Speed available<>
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    A stealth setup might also work rather nicely since you're strongest in one-on-one confrontations.
    
    -Lem