killing dragons solo

Rockstar · 01-16-2005, 09:39 PM

can anybody here say that they have defeated a dragon with solo characters? i know it is possible with a mage to cast lower resistance then disintegrate them. But my main question is... is it possible with a 'fighter'?

anybody who has any solo dragon slaying tales please share, regardless of class

timothy trotter · 01-16-2005, 09:51 PM

a monk maybe? with quivering palm, but i think they may be immune im not sure, or did you mean fighter as a fighter class

Balintherlas · 01-16-2005, 10:25 PM

I dont see why a high level fighter couldnt kill it single handedly. With enough hit points the only thing youd hav to look out for is the wing buffet. Or if they cast a mind control type spell and u fail the save.

Cerek · 01-16-2005, 11:32 PM

I managed to kill the Shadow Dragon with a Solo Bard (Skald kit), but it took several tries. I used lots of summons and tried to take the dragon out with one shot items. I was hoping to hit him with Pitchwife so that the slivers would prevent him from casting, but that never worked.

My final winning strategy was to hit him with Cloudkill and I summoned Improved Kitthix and an Air Elemental from the staff. The summoned creatures were nothing more than fodder while I hit him with 2 Lower Resistance spells. Then he turned on me and I had no choice but to attack directly. NONE of my weapons worked well against him, so I used my favorite damage spell - Skull Traps. I believe it took about 3 to finally kill him.

If you are using a solo fighter, I would recommend using items that protect you from Charm, Hold and Fear spells and also use weapons or potions to increase your attack rate and damage potential.

Potions of Speed and Invisibility should be in plentiful supply. There are swords that can increase your attack rate, allow you to strike first, and/or protect you from Charm and Hold. You also need to have your AC at the lowest possible to make it even harder for the dragon to hit you. Two great items would be Celestial Fury and Flail of Ages, since they have a chance to stun or slow your opponent with each hit.

As mentioned before, your biggest worry will be the wing buffet because it can also knock you unconscious. Drink a Potion of Invisibility and run behind the dragon as often as possible to keep attacking from behind - if you can.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 01-17-2005, 12:59 AM

I killed every dragon in the game with a solo Avenger druid... It was easy with Energy Blades and, in one case, a summoned deva.

JayS · 01-17-2005, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cerek:

Drink a Potion of Invisibility and run behind the dragon as often as possible to keep attacking from behind - if you can.

Actually, Dragons see through invisibility.

Armen · 01-17-2005, 04:58 AM

quivering palm does work on the shadow dragon at least - my solo monk killed him with one hit from a netural blue circle which was a bit disappointing . . .

solo fighter types have the stamina and strenght to take them out too although i've never tried it without a few TOB HLAs and the available summons (spider, efreet, air elemental) - just keep banging away

arrows of dispelling would help too

Andraste · 01-17-2005, 06:14 AM

It was with a sorcerer rather than a fighter, but my solo character killed a dragon by accident. I had only meant to humiliate him, but I forgot that I had 3 horrid wiltings in my chain contingency. As soon as he turned hostile he was dead.

Rockstar · 01-17-2005, 09:22 AM

i'm likely to try it with a sword wielding fighter. (without the aid of any magic)

can any body claim to have done this?

[ 01-17-2005, 09:24 AM: Message edited by: Rockstar ]

Xen · 01-17-2005, 09:50 AM

Well it's definitly possible but I think you need a lot of knowledge/luck/HLA's.
My solo Sorcerer strategy was nothing special. I used the PRATI tactic.

01-16-2005, 09:51 PM	#2
timothy trotter Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: south australia Age: 43 Posts: 603	a monk maybe? with quivering palm, but i think they may be immune im not sure, or did you mean fighter as a fighter class __________________ Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!<br />You will stay in the comfy chair until lunchtime, with only a cup of coffee at 11!

01-16-2005, 10:25 PM	#3
Balintherlas Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 22, 2003 Location: Ohio, Go Tribe Age: 38 Posts: 1,131	I dont see why a high level fighter couldnt kill it single handedly. With enough hit points the only thing youd hav to look out for is the wing buffet. Or if they cast a mind control type spell and u fail the save. __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vici

01-16-2005, 11:32 PM	#4
Cerek Registered Member Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 27, 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 4,888	I managed to kill the Shadow Dragon with a Solo Bard (Skald kit), but it took several tries. I used lots of summons and tried to take the dragon out with one shot items. I was hoping to hit him with Pitchwife so that the slivers would prevent him from casting, but that never worked. My final winning strategy was to hit him with Cloudkill and I summoned Improved Kitthix and an Air Elemental from the staff. The summoned creatures were nothing more than fodder while I hit him with 2 Lower Resistance spells. Then he turned on me and I had no choice but to attack directly. NONE of my weapons worked well against him, so I used my favorite damage spell - Skull Traps. I believe it took about 3 to finally kill him. If you are using a solo fighter, I would recommend using items that protect you from Charm, Hold and Fear spells and also use weapons or potions to increase your attack rate and damage potential. Potions of Speed and Invisibility should be in plentiful supply. There are swords that can increase your attack rate, allow you to strike first, and/or protect you from Charm and Hold. You also need to have your AC at the lowest possible to make it even harder for the dragon to hit you. Two great items would be Celestial Fury and Flail of Ages, since they have a chance to stun or slow your opponent with each hit. As mentioned before, your biggest worry will be the wing buffet because it can also knock you unconscious. Drink a Potion of Invisibility and run behind the dragon as often as possible to keep attacking from behind - if you can. __________________ Cerek the Calmth

01-17-2005, 12:59 AM	#5
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 39 Posts: 4,673	I killed every dragon in the game with a solo Avenger druid... It was easy with Energy Blades and, in one case, a summoned deva. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

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01-16-2005, 09:39 PM	#1
Rockstar Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 4, 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 300	can anybody here say that they have defeated a dragon with solo characters? i know it is possible with a mage to cast lower resistance then disintegrate them. But my main question is... is it possible with a 'fighter'? anybody who has any solo dragon slaying tales please share, regardless of class

01-17-2005, 04:58 AM	#7
Armen Symbol of Cyric Join Date: February 11, 2003 Location: UK Age: 55 Posts: 1,375	quivering palm does work on the shadow dragon at least - my solo monk killed him with one hit from a netural blue circle which was a bit disappointing . . . solo fighter types have the stamina and strenght to take them out too although i've never tried it without a few TOB HLAs and the available summons (spider, efreet, air elemental) - just keep banging away arrows of dispelling would help too

01-17-2005, 06:14 AM	#8
Andraste Manshoon Join Date: June 8, 2003 Location: UK Age: 70 Posts: 182	It was with a sorcerer rather than a fighter, but my solo character killed a dragon by accident. I had only meant to humiliate him, but I forgot that I had 3 horrid wiltings in my chain contingency. As soon as he turned hostile he was dead.

01-17-2005, 09:22 AM	#9
Rockstar Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 4, 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 300	i'm likely to try it with a sword wielding fighter. (without the aid of any magic) can any body claim to have done this? [ 01-17-2005, 09:24 AM: Message edited by: Rockstar ]

01-17-2005, 09:50 AM	#10
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	Well it's definitly possible but I think you need a lot of knowledge/luck/HLA's. My solo Sorcerer strategy was nothing special. I used the PRATI tactic.

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