Energy hiding

Energy hiding is a tactic using multiple weapon sets to protect against energy denial. It requires a "low energy" set, and one or more "high energy" sets for swapping.

The low energy set should consist of a weapon with the "Brawn over Brains" inscription, and a shield. Note that the "Brawn over Brains" inscription is only available for martial weapons.

High energy sets are normal wands, foci, and staves. For an even higher energy set, "Seize the Day" and "Live for Today" inscriptions can be used.

Most low energy sets serve double-duty as defensive sets.

How it works
Energy denial cannot reduce a player's energy below 0. When you swap to a higher energy set, both your maximum and current energy increase by that amount. The idea is to let the enemy drain all the energy from your low energy set, at which point they can do no more harm to you. When you need to cast a spell, swap to one of your higher energy sets, cast the spell(s), then immediately swap back to your low energy set.

Beware: While energy denial itself can't reduce a player's energy below 0, swapping to a high energy set, using that energy, and then swapping back can reduce your energy below 0. It will regenerate at the normal rate, but you may be stuck at 0 energy for a while; even when on your high energy sets.