Is it a must for Hermits to HP-wash?

Depends on if you HP wash, I think the HP requirement was like 3.5k or something, NOT sure. I HP washed around 7X or so, started very little increments. Right now, my NL has 3.5k, so maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it's 2.8k or something like that. For decent damage, you'd need to be a level 110+ Hermit if you're an attacker. If you're going to get a Zhelm, I'd say 50+ is fine. =) Just make sure you bring lots of HP gear and potions in case your Priest dies out (not that people relies on Priests at bosses these days..).


As for Latanica, no clue, never went there. As long as you have around 3.5k with HB, I think you're fine? I can go to Zak with 3.5k HP and no HB just fine and I'm fine.