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Aerich · 06-19-2007, 08:35 PM

The real difficulty in fighting spectral guards is when they attack from more than one direction. Fighting in doorways is the most important thing you can do.

No need to start over. To say that you have to have GM in maces to get through is erroneous. Spelltraps, meatshields and focus firing can get you through even if you don't have a druid or a bard - it just requires micromanagement.

Tactics and spells are much more important than items, although some items (Bone Marrow Belt) are overpowered and therefore make this area much easier.

A lvl 30 cleric will be able to Turn spectral guards - if you happen to have a cleric or pally of that level, give Turning a try. Spectral guards aren't that bad if you can fight them singly instead of in packs.

06-19-2007, 08:35 PM	#6
Aerich Lord Ao Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 43 Posts: 2,061	The real difficulty in fighting spectral guards is when they attack from more than one direction. Fighting in doorways is the most important thing you can do. No need to start over. To say that you have to have GM in maces to get through is erroneous. Spelltraps, meatshields and focus firing can get you through even if you don't have a druid or a bard - it just requires micromanagement. Tactics and spells are much more important than items, although some items (Bone Marrow Belt) are overpowered and therefore make this area much easier. A lvl 30 cleric will be able to Turn spectral guards - if you happen to have a cleric or pally of that level, give Turning a try. Spectral guards aren't that bad if you can fight them singly instead of in packs. __________________ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill