Unspecified special abilities for new NPC???

Throntar · 07-02-2001, 03:43 PM

Has anyone noticed that the new NPC...

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...Sarevok seems to have some undocumented special abilities? I'm currently using him as my main tank. He's equipped with the Silver Sword and uses it quite well, might I add... Anyhow, every so often, he does like 200 hitpoints of damage in one blow to an opponent. I think, IIRC, that it is called the "Deathbringer assault". Does anyone have any idea what the hell this is? It isn't listed anywhere in his character sheet and he doesn't have any special abilities set-up as he's only 19th level. Or do I have it all wrong and this is some sort of special ability of the Silver (vorpal) sword? The other weird part is that when this "Deathbringer Assault" attack occurs, there is a huge flash of fire when Sarevok hits the opponent with this bizzare assault.

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Moridin · 07-02-2001, 04:28 PM

I read somewhere (a review of ToB) that Sarevok has a special ability called "smite". I thought this was one of the new 'special' high level abilities, but maybe I am wrong and it is a special ability that only Sarevok gets? It says that with "smite" he does 'critical' hit damage and causes the opponent to fall backwards with the mite of the blow....could this be it?

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Larry_OHF · 07-02-2001, 04:48 PM

Yeah, I have noticed that, as well. In fact, he always says "DIE", before doing it, and usually, the creature he is playing with at the time listens.

And the added bonus of having the Silver Sword is fun for him. Many little instant death ghosts arise from his smiting.

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Throntar · 07-02-2001, 05:01 PM

Moridin,

I'm not certain, but I don't think it's the same thing. I've never seen him knock an opponent backwards, as they always just explode into chunks of meat (200+HP damage in one blow). The other thing is that the dialogue box calls it "Deathbringer Assault", IIRC. Perhaps their interrelated, but I don't really know...

You're right though Larry...he does say "Die!" right before it happens. I never really put those two things together! It seems totally random...that's the weird part. I was planning on dropping Sarevok after a short while for Valgyar...but I don't think I can. I think that he's the best fighter in the game now...he's officially displaced Korgan in my book.

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Encard · 07-03-2001, 01:21 PM

So that's what causes Daethbringer Assault! Couldn't figure it out before. Have you noticed any other NPCs having fancy abilities? Oh, and btw, smite is just a fighter ability, not a special one for Sarveok.

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Accord · 07-03-2001, 05:44 PM

They've also mentioned his Deathbringer ability in the Biography section of the Character Info page.

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Memnoch · 07-04-2001, 10:53 AM

I knew about the Deathbringer special ability, I thought it only happened on a critical hit. Give him Critical strike and he says "die" for the entire round.

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Xod · 07-05-2001, 03:08 AM

Speaking of special abilities, has anyone tried the Baldurdash patch that enables the PC to gain a new ability after each pocket plane test? I was trying to figure out what they were using Infinity Explorer, but couldn't find them.

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Throntar · 07-05-2001, 08:29 AM

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Originally posted by Memnoch:
I knew about the Deathbringer special ability, I thought it only happened on a critical hit. Give him Critical strike and he says "die" for the entire round.

Ahhh...I guess I didn't associate the Deathbringer assault with a critical strike. Are you sure that's the case? He's had critical strikes before that just resulted in the normal "40ish" HP of damage...

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SSJ4Sephiroth · 07-07-2001, 02:53 AM

in his Bio, it says that Sarevok has learned how to kill people with one hit in combat. i can only assume that the Deathbringer Assault is the beautiful byproduct of that. only think it hasnt killed is Dragon in WK, but it got him to near death. so i hope that explains it for you!
Helpful Yakman!

Note: it is NOT a critical hit, its an entirely different ability all together.

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07-02-2001, 03:43 PM	#1
Throntar Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 15, 2001 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 632	Has anyone noticed that the new NPC... *SPOILER of New NPC's identity (like you don't already know...)* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ...Sarevok seems to have some undocumented special abilities? I'm currently using him as my main tank. He's equipped with the Silver Sword and uses it quite well, might I add... Anyhow, every so often, he does like 200 hitpoints of damage in one blow to an opponent. I think, IIRC, that it is called the "Deathbringer assault". Does anyone have any idea what the hell this is? It isn't listed anywhere in his character sheet and he doesn't have any special abilities set-up as he's only 19th level. Or do I have it all wrong and this is some sort of special ability of the Silver (vorpal) sword? The other weird part is that when this "Deathbringer Assault" attack occurs, there is a huge flash of fire when Sarevok hits the opponent with this bizzare assault. Any ideas? ------------------ Now where did I leave that doughnut?!

07-02-2001, 04:28 PM	#2
Moridin Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,735	I read somewhere (a review of ToB) that Sarevok has a special ability called "smite". I thought this was one of the new 'special' high level abilities, but maybe I am wrong and it is a special ability that only Sarevok gets? It says that with "smite" he does 'critical' hit damage and causes the opponent to fall backwards with the mite of the blow....could this be it? ------------------ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig

07-02-2001, 04:48 PM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Yeah, I have noticed that, as well. In fact, he always says "DIE", before doing it, and usually, the creature he is playing with at the time listens. And the added bonus of having the Silver Sword is fun for him. Many little instant death ghosts arise from his smiting. ------------------ Devoted member of the Ironworks Loyal guardian of the OHF Member of the *Ancients'* club Witness of the 4,000th post by Cloudposter Currently engaged in the *Throne of Bhaal* expansion set

07-02-2001, 05:01 PM	#4
Throntar Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 15, 2001 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 632	Moridin, I'm not certain, but I don't think it's the same thing. I've never seen him knock an opponent backwards, as they always just explode into chunks of meat (200+HP damage in one blow). The other thing is that the dialogue box calls it "Deathbringer Assault", IIRC. Perhaps their interrelated, but I don't really know... You're right though Larry...he does say "Die!" right before it happens. I never really put those two things together! It seems totally random...that's the weird part. I was planning on dropping Sarevok after a short while for Valgyar...but I don't think I can. I think that he's the best fighter in the game now...he's officially displaced Korgan in my book. ------------------ Now where did I leave that doughnut?!

07-03-2001, 01:21 PM	#5
Encard Quintesson Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Darkness Age: 38 Posts: 1,033	So that's what causes Daethbringer Assault! Couldn't figure it out before. Have you noticed any other NPCs having fancy abilities? Oh, and btw, smite is just a fighter ability, not a special one for Sarveok. ------------------ Bow down to the Weasels of Apocalypse! RaBid Fruit Trees! RRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!! Miniature Exploding Demonic Demons of Doom, Death and Desruction! :1drgat1:

07-03-2001, 05:44 PM	#6
Accord Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,537	They've also mentioned his Deathbringer ability in the Biography section of the Character Info page. ------------------ Long live H22A1!!!!!

07-04-2001, 10:53 AM	#7
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	I knew about the Deathbringer special ability, I thought it only happened on a critical hit. Give him Critical strike and he says "die" for the entire round. ------------------

07-05-2001, 03:08 AM	#8
Xod Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: S.Windsor, CT, USA Posts: 308	Speaking of special abilities, has anyone tried the Baldurdash patch that enables the PC to gain a new ability after each pocket plane test? I was trying to figure out what they were using Infinity Explorer, but couldn't find them. ------------------ "This place will be your tomb."

07-07-2001, 02:53 AM	#10
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 38 Posts: 4,361	in his Bio, it says that Sarevok has learned how to kill people with one hit in combat. i can only assume that the Deathbringer Assault is the beautiful byproduct of that. only think it hasnt killed is Dragon in WK, but it got him to near death. so i hope that explains it for you! Helpful Yakman! Note: it is NOT a critical hit, its an entirely different ability all together. ------------------ Proud member of the HADB. And remember, when you're thinking of giant heads, why not think of the Big Giant Head? [This message has been edited by SSJ4Sephiroth (edited 07-07-2001).]

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