How do i use the ward stones in the Durlag's tower? I collected six but i just can't seem to get behind two doors in the dungoen ..... TOTSC ......And are there any strong swords or bows in the game?......my eight level Fighter is still using spiders bane (is that the best) ....I just want to finish up a few things before i go to BGII......
Thank you,

Settie

As I recall all you have to do is have the stones in your possession. As for stronger weapons Yes there are stronger bows and swords. Eagle Bow is wonderful.
I suppose it just depends on what you want and run across.

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actually, spiderbane is very close to the top because fo free action. There is twohander+3 which you will get from the "chess game" on the third level. On top of the tower you can find scimitar+2 (so that your fighter can use shield), that about covers it. If you want onehanded weapons+3, you'll have to kill Drizzt, which is an evil act. He has scimitar+3 and scimitar+3(AC-2), but the second one can only be used by a good character (not evil or neutral). He also has elven chain mail+4 which would allow your thief (not sure about pure thief) to use thieving skills and fighter/mage can cast while wearing it. But he is VERY HARD to kill. He hits for about 20-30 damage, has THAC0 0 and AC -10, 98% magic resistance and I think 92 hit points.

<font color="plum">I finished the game with Spiderbane in hand, and had the flame tongue in my reserve spot. I alternated between the two.</font color>

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Larry,
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