http://ringofbrodgar.com/wiki/ClogsGot a stone axe? Lumberjacking? Carpentry? You're all set. Try to keep a pair or two made and on you at all times till you get some bunny slippers. If you're shy on the LP, just be careful walking around when you're not above 50% SHP. A Thorn in the Foot only deals a few damage, but if you run around a lot, they can occur pretty frequently.
Pro-tip for ant raiding: start raiding the hill, walk away a good distance, and then when they almost catch back up, run back to the hill and raid it again for the ants. Also, if you're near water, you can just kite them to the water and they become confused and will never reaggro. Just make sure they reach the water and quit chasing you first.
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