Whats the deal with Cavaliers!!!!! - Page 2

Mahlennacht · 11-13-2002, 03:06 AM

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Originally posted by Angelousss:
it's important to remember your getting 6x the xp. I'm sure it's not easy but it is possible. yes paladins only get 2 star profiency but that early in the game how many slots will you have anyway. i might put one in katana just because the fury is so nasty. also rember you don't have to fight him right away. you can level up and come back

yeh, that's true - well when I get MANLY enough to try soloing I'll keep a cav in mind - sorcs are the standard power character for solo so I might try that first, but maybe later on... Even Dundee sez a fighter is generally the hardest, so I took that to mean paladins too.

Dundee Slaytern · 11-13-2002, 03:47 AM

Actually, my solo Cavalier made short work of Firkragg( within a turn). It will be harder if you do not have ToB installed, as the lack of HLAs will hurt, but it is by no means hard.

By Fighters, I really mean Fighters like Kensais and Wizard Slayers. Paladins are in a league of their own, and have an easier time than Fighters.

Buy a green scroll of Protection from Fire. You will need to have at least 10 INT to read it, so gulp Potions of Genius if your INT is lacking. The primary issue with Firkragg is his Wing Buffet, but he rarely uses it, so no worries. Armour of Faith will reduce the damage dealt to you, while Draw Upon Holy Might will boost your combat statistics.

I used Frostreaver +3 and Saving Grace shield against Firkragg. The elemental damage from the axe bypassed his Stoneskins. You can read more about it here. Note that I had ToB installed, so I had access to HLAs.

Mahlennacht · 11-13-2002, 04:12 AM

Many thanks - now that you've spelled out workable strategies, it sounds very exciting. (And to think I thought Armor of Faith was a useless spell!)

However, if I do try it, it'll be tough for me due to not having ToB installed, but I do have the XP cap lifted instead... Thanks again

Lord Lothar · 11-13-2002, 07:27 PM

Dundee just wondering how you managed to pickpocket the genie bottle with a solo cavalier? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img]

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 11-13-2002, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by 9_1_6:
I consider that as cheating and that would leave no importance in solo-ing.
Why not try to tackle him head on and fight like a man...??? Ohh yeah, it might take you a long time to defeat him but it is still more manlier (is that a word?) !!!

Obviously you havent soloed much. Soloing requires planning, not just hack and slash tactics. You fight Firkragg in heads up fight with your solo cavalier without using potions of fire resistance and we'll see who wins. Hack and slash may work with big high level parties, but not when you are a moderate level solo fighter class.

Lord Lothar · 11-13-2002, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe:

quote:
Originally posted by 9_1_6:
I consider that as cheating and that would leave no importance in solo-ing.
Why not try to tackle him head on and fight like a man...??? Ohh yeah, it might take you a long time to defeat him but it is still more manlier (is that a word?) !!!

Obviously you havent soloed much. Soloing requires planning, not just hack and slash tactics. You fight Firkragg in heads up fight with your solo cavalier without using potions of fire resistance and we'll see who wins. Hack and slash may work with big high level parties, but not when you are a moderate level solo fighter class.[/QUOTE]I think that 9_1_6 was referring to Anheiser's comment on using the potion-scroll trick to use mage spells not to drinking potions of fire res.

Annheiser · 11-13-2002, 10:29 PM

It was a sarcastic comment. There are ways to beat anything. Whatever tactic you use, cheap, cheesy, "honorable", whatever... that's your preference.

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Can a cavalier with Celestial Fury really stun a dragon? [Paladins only get 2-star proficiency, correct?] How about Flail of Ages' Slow effect, then? On dragons, I mean. Fighter type killing a dragon alone seems pretty scary...

Yes, Celestial Fury and FoA effects both affect dragons.

Dundee Slaytern · 11-14-2002, 02:55 AM

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Originally posted by Lord Lothar:
Dundee just wondering how you managed to pickpocket the genie bottle with a solo cavalier? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img]

Erm... I dispensed righteous justice and saved the town by killing the Genies.

There is more than one way to get things done you know.

[ 11-14-2002, 02:56 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

11-15-2002, 02:29 AM

The first time I finished the game, was with a Cavalier(not soloing)!
The best part is that your party never has to worry about being frightened!

11-13-2002, 07:27 PM	#14
Lord Lothar Quintesson Join Date: August 7, 2002 Location: Oakville (next to the T.O.), Ontario, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 1,097	Dundee just wondering how you managed to pickpocket the genie bottle with a solo cavalier? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] __________________ \"King Kong ain\'t got NOTHING on me!\"

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11-13-2002, 03:47 AM	#12
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Actually, my solo Cavalier made short work of Firkragg( within a turn). It will be harder if you do not have ToB installed, as the lack of HLAs will hurt, but it is by no means hard. By Fighters, I really mean Fighters like Kensais and Wizard Slayers. Paladins are in a league of their own, and have an easier time than Fighters. Buy a green scroll of Protection from Fire. You will need to have at least 10 INT to read it, so gulp Potions of Genius if your INT is lacking. The primary issue with Firkragg is his Wing Buffet, but he rarely uses it, so no worries. Armour of Faith will reduce the damage dealt to you, while Draw Upon Holy Might will boost your combat statistics. I used Frostreaver +3 and Saving Grace shield against Firkragg. The elemental damage from the axe bypassed his Stoneskins. You can read more about it here. Note that I had ToB installed, so I had access to HLAs.

11-13-2002, 04:12 AM	#13
Mahlennacht Drow Warrior Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: CA, USA Age: 62 Posts: 298	Many thanks - now that you've spelled out workable strategies, it sounds very exciting. (And to think I thought Armor of Faith was a useless spell!) However, if I do try it, it'll be tough for me due to not having ToB installed, but I do have the XP cap lifted instead... Thanks again

11-15-2002, 02:29 AM	#19
Slizerio Guest Posts: n/a	The first time I finished the game, was with a Cavalier(not soloing)! The best part is that your party never has to worry about being frightened!

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