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SixOfSpades · 09-02-2003, 11:41 PM

Why does everyone forget that the Balor's claws inflict Fear with every hit?

1) The Balor can only be hit by +3 weapons or better. If you're running low on +3s, go hunt some Drow.
2) He has a couple of Paralytic Gazes, so you'll need some form of immunity to Hold/Stun, or else very good Saves. He uses them up very early on, so you can cast Free Action on 1 Tank and have him soak up the Gazes, then move the rest of your brawlers in.
3) Resist/Remove Fear.
4) The Balor is smart--he'll go after your Summons only if he's got nothing better to do. Summons are still useful for absorbing his Gazes, though.
5) When in doubt, Haste.

09-02-2003, 11:41 PM	#8
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	Why does everyone forget that the Balor's claws inflict Fear with every hit? 1) The Balor can only be hit by +3 weapons or better. If you're running low on +3s, go hunt some Drow. 2) He has a couple of Paralytic Gazes, so you'll need some form of immunity to Hold/Stun, or else very good Saves. He uses them up very early on, so you can cast Free Action on 1 Tank and have him soak up the Gazes, then move the rest of your brawlers in. 3) Resist/Remove Fear. 4) The Balor is smart--he'll go after your Summons only if he's got nothing better to do. Summons are still useful for absorbing his Gazes, though. 5) When in doubt, Haste. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.