[Rataxes]

Separating Ilyich and Karamazov shouldn't be too tricky. I'd have Minsc (or you if you're better) use his stealth ability to see in what order they enter the library. Ilyich is faster than both Zhivago and Karamazov, so if they appear in the library together, just wait until they return again, this time separately. Once you have Ilyich's attention (the other two are tricky to lure back to wherever you want the battle to take place since they are ranged attackers), get ready for his Classic Blunder ability, move as far straight away from him as quickly as possible (haste is required here) the instant he casts it, and you should be able to escape it. Once you're certain you escaped the effect, immediately move back to make him spot you and then get him to follow you back. To kill Ilyich you want to pull out every gun you have. Use DUHM on your PC, cast Imp Invisibility on Minsc and PC, haste everyone, use everything that will somehow help you kill him. Most importantly is to have Imoen bombard him with every offensive spell (including scrolls like Fire Arrow) she has memorized, since that's your most reliable source of damage. Have Yoshimo repetedly move away to stealth (no backstab multiplier, but at least he'll hit more often), and you should be able to kill him before the rest come to the rescue. If you still have Imp Invisibility active you might consider taking out the remaining two right away, just concentrate on Karamazov and stop only to disrupt Zhivago when needed. Otherwise, you could just rest and then use the acorns to take them out later.

[ 04-19-2005, 05:43 AM: Message edited by: Rataxes ]