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Ilyich · 12-17-2005, 08:24 PM

I've managed to defeat Ira'kiou'dneg and his Sand Golems. There isn't much to say about the Sand Golems, because Amschat has Crom Faeyr, which kills them on hit. Ira'kiou'dneg's initial Chain Contingency was largely nullified by my very cowardly tactic of running to hide up the stairs of Watcher's Keep, and relying on him constantly trying to Dimension Door to Amschat, who he couldn't reach. Edwin summoned a Fallen Planetar, who as far as I could tell, did no damage, so I then had Edwin cast Ruby Ray, before fleeing to the stairs.

Following this I had Amschat distract him so I could use my Sequencers on him. Edwin's Spell Trigger had 1 Breach + 2 Lower Resistances, which was followed by Jan's Spell Sequencer, containing 1 Greater Malison + 2 Melf's Acid Arrows. Imoen then used her Minor Sequencer containing 2 Magic Missiles, which the Dragon was immune to, perhaps because of weapon type resistances. Imoen followed with a Comet spell which did decent damage. I then used Acid Arrows on him with all 3 Mages, which weakened him steadily.

A Scorching Sand Dragon Breath and Dragon Fear followed, almost killing Amschat, so he fled further up the stairs under the effects of the Fear, which was removed by Viconia. Imoen then used her 2 Abi Dalzim's Horrid Wilting spells, dealing around 85 damage. The remainder of my Acid Arrow spells followed, before I used Melf's Minute Meteors with Edwin. The Dragon then used at least one of his potions, then became panicked, something I never thought I would see. This is what gave me my victory. I gang-rushed him and summoned Kitthix as an extra damage dealer. He was still taking damage from the Acid Arrows I had used (close to 15 in all) before Amschat caught up with him and hit him, Korgan hit him next for the killing blow.

I thought that the Ritual and Ira'kiou'dneg were both excellent fights, although the Ritual guardians were easily beatable by Amschat alone, he would have died without Viconia on hand to use Lesser Restoration. Of all the Dragon fights I have had so far, Ira'kiou'dneg is easily the most difficult, even including the exploit of using the stairs to keep him from your party. Although overall Adalon came closest to killing my party, they were at a lower level at that point and would have been absolutely pulverised by Ira'kiou'dneg.

12-17-2005, 08:24 PM	#55
Ilyich Dungeon Master Join Date: July 29, 2005 Location: UK Age: 40 Posts: 78	I've managed to defeat Ira'kiou'dneg and his Sand Golems. There isn't much to say about the Sand Golems, because Amschat has Crom Faeyr, which kills them on hit. Ira'kiou'dneg's initial Chain Contingency was largely nullified by my very cowardly tactic of running to hide up the stairs of Watcher's Keep, and relying on him constantly trying to Dimension Door to Amschat, who he couldn't reach. Edwin summoned a Fallen Planetar, who as far as I could tell, did no damage, so I then had Edwin cast Ruby Ray, before fleeing to the stairs. Following this I had Amschat distract him so I could use my Sequencers on him. Edwin's Spell Trigger had 1 Breach + 2 Lower Resistances, which was followed by Jan's Spell Sequencer, containing 1 Greater Malison + 2 Melf's Acid Arrows. Imoen then used her Minor Sequencer containing 2 Magic Missiles, which the Dragon was immune to, perhaps because of weapon type resistances. Imoen followed with a Comet spell which did decent damage. I then used Acid Arrows on him with all 3 Mages, which weakened him steadily. A Scorching Sand Dragon Breath and Dragon Fear followed, almost killing Amschat, so he fled further up the stairs under the effects of the Fear, which was removed by Viconia. Imoen then used her 2 Abi Dalzim's Horrid Wilting spells, dealing around 85 damage. The remainder of my Acid Arrow spells followed, before I used Melf's Minute Meteors with Edwin. The Dragon then used at least one of his potions, then became panicked, something I never thought I would see. This is what gave me my victory. I gang-rushed him and summoned Kitthix as an extra damage dealer. He was still taking damage from the Acid Arrows I had used (close to 15 in all) before Amschat caught up with him and hit him, Korgan hit him next for the killing blow. I thought that the Ritual and Ira'kiou'dneg were both excellent fights, although the Ritual guardians were easily beatable by Amschat alone, he would have died without Viconia on hand to use Lesser Restoration. Of all the Dragon fights I have had so far, Ira'kiou'dneg is easily the most difficult, even including the exploit of using the stairs to keep him from your party. Although overall Adalon came closest to killing my party, they were at a lower level at that point and would have been absolutely pulverised by Ira'kiou'dneg.