Really? I didn't know that worked. But then I just found out that when you use a statuette, it doesn't get "used up" in the process. I always thought it did. Good point though about leveling up when I get to wastelands, that should give me plenty of STR. I've already used the Shrine of good and evil. Maybe at this point it's worth spending the 2,500 to get a free point in traders tongue too.
use spider statue. it is the one that's most likely to work.
and again, see if you can build a chart of gears that you will aim for if you play this game one more time.
