Shadow Dragon Kicking My But

[frostgiantsson]

I'm playing the optional quest clearing the Umar hills. I've made it to the Shadow Dragon but she kicks my butt every time. It appears you need +3 or better to hit weapons, and my best are +2 as of now (she's also pretty magic resistant). Do I have to come back to complete this one when I have better weapons, or does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

[This message has been edited by frostgiantsson (edited 05-08-2001).]

[RudeDawg]

+2 will work on her. You need to lower her resistance, though.
Who's in your group?

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The RudeDawg
Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes
and my girlfriends, Pamila and Phil

[Accord]

Well, in that case, maybe you want to level up your characters a bit more and explore a bit more so you will find better weapons and spells.... But once you are properly equiped with weapons and spells, make sure you summon lots of monsters (game will only allow 5 each time) to distract or wear out the dragon before attacking with your actual melee party members. He is not the hardest dragon in the game and you should be able to take him out quickly.

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[frostgiantsson]

Originally posted by RudeDawg: +2 will work on her. You need to lower her resistance, though. Who's in your group?

My group is the main character (Paladin), Aerie, Jaheira, Minsc, Yoshimo, and Mazzy.

How do I lower her resistance?

Thanks.

[RudeDawg]

Originally posted by frostgiantsson: My group is the main character (Paladin), Aerie, Jaheira, Minsc, Yoshimo, and Mazzy. How do I lower her resistance? Thanks.

What weapons are you using? And what spells do you have memorized?

[frostgiantsson]

Originally posted by RudeDawg: What weapons are you using? And what spells do you have memorized?

Major Weapons:
Main character = Namarra +2 (long sword)
Yoshima = +2 short bow, +1 arrows
Mazzy = sword of Arvoreen
Jahira = sling +2 w/ +2 bullets, or rather sad +1 staff
Aerie = spells

Major spells of Aerie (only a subset - indicated where cast)
Magic Missle
Acid Arrow
Fireball
Haste (cast)
Monster Summoning II
Stoneskin (cast)
Conjure lesser air elemental
Chant (cast)
Holy Smite
Defensive harmony (cast)

Major spells of Jahira
Bless (cast)
Animal summoning II

Of course, both of the above have a bunch of heals spells also.

I've also drunk some regenerating and giant strengh potions (main character), and summoned holy might and protected myself from evil (main character a Paladin).

Still getting my butt kicked!! (w/ plenty of "weapon ineffective" which seems to piss off Minsc).

Thanks again.

[frostgiantsson]

Oh, also, even with my main character's armor class -7 (nice armor, and defensive harmony), and protected from evil, blessed, and chanted, she often still kills him with one nod of her head!!!

Help please...

[RudeDawg]

OK, without cheese tactics....

Dragons (in this game) only concentrate on one target at a time. So, spread out, use your protections and improvement spells to "tank-up", and bring in as many monsters / animals / elementals as you can...

Send the conjured stuff in first, and attack with everyone as the dragon attack your minions.

I don't see and "dispell" type spells in your mix, or arrows of dispelling, and you didn't mention what Minsc is using, if he can't hit her...

You may need to come back later, when you've got stronger equipment.

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The RudeDawg
Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes
and my girlfriends, Pamila and Phil

[frostgiantsson]

Originally posted by RudeDawg: OK, without cheese tactics.... Dragons (in this game) only concentrate on one target at a time. So, spread out, use your protections and improvement spells to "tank-up", and bring in as many monsters / animals / elementals as you can... Send the conjured stuff in first, and attack with everyone as the dragon attack your minions. I don't see and "dispell" type spells in your mix, or arrows of dispelling, and you didn't mention what Minsc is using, if he can't hit her... You may need to come back later, when you've got stronger equipment.

Thanks again, will try.

I also recommend getting more summonings. The more monsters to take the hits, the less hurt you get.
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If all else fails, cheese tactics await!