How does the Golden Lute (the weapon) work

The multiplier aplies to the number of coins dropped, when the moster dies. For example, if you

• have multiplier 1
• kill a green slime (raising the multiplier to 2)
• kill another green slime
• let a beat go, dropping your multiplier back to 1

you'll find that you still get 1 coin from the first drop and 2 coins from the second.

The multiplier has no further effect on the coins, either dropped or found.

Based on practical test, first tested on 0.375 alpha and leater tested on the newest release version, 1.09.

You're going to need to be quite creative with this one, but it can be done. The good news is, if you manage to get a green slmie to hurt you, it seems to do a lot of damage. At least 5 hearts worth.

Here's the setup and explanation:

First of, you need a way to make the green slime move. Almost no enemy can hurt you, unless they move into you. Scroll of Fear will make the slime move without hurthing it.
Secondly, you need to move to have the slime move towards you. There are a couple of ways to do this.
Scenario A: Confuse
When the slime gets confused, it will move in the opposite directions. This means, in stead of moving away from you (under the Fear effect), it moves towards you. There are a couple of ways to cause confuse

The most reliable way to get a slime confused, is to play Dove (unlocked by beating Zone 2.) Her weapon is the Flower that causes Confuse on all the enemies hit. Of course, playing Dove makes finding the Scroll of Fear less likely, as shops will only carry two items instead of three.
Alternatively, you need a Confuse Trap. The Feared Slime will need to move onto this trap at which point it will swiftly change direction and berge right into you. (May not be viable as Confuse Traps and Green Slimes don't seem to spawn on same floors.)

With all this done, you only need to stand still and let the green, slimy nature take its course.

Scenario B: Bounces (highly unlikely)

If you're really lucky, you'll find the bounce traps in a configuration that will bounce the frightened slime on you. These may be rather rare, tough, as you need the slime to bounce one square behind its original position.

I've tested this in the level editor mode and these both work reliably. However, it seems you can't get the achievement this way. You'll just have to play the game normaly and hope to get what you need.

Who knows, maybe someone will find a seed that will have these setups easily attainable. According to the developer, you can't unlock achievements with seeded runs.