Watchers Keep

Lignoba · 09-04-2005, 02:35 AM

I am currently Soloing a Dwarf Kensai With 18/46 STR, 17 DEX, 19 CON, 14 INT, 14 WIS and 4 CHA (18 with ring of human influence). I am level 11 right now and I was just wondering what would be the best time to go after WAtcher's Keep?

Cam_H · 09-04-2005, 05:11 AM

Generally, as a solo warrior it is particularly important to equip yourself properly first, and then to a lesser extent worry about which Level you’re at. Put together a ‘shopping list’ of items to go after or purchase.

I would suggest that you deal with your capacity to protect yourself from Level Drain as a high-ish priority. The other factors are to protect yourself from the numerous mind-based attacks. The capacity to summon, such as found in the Elemental staves, will probably prove to be another obstacle-breaker. The capacity to disappear from a fight that might happen to be going against you will probably be another matter to consider.

The first two levels of Watcher’s Keep are fairly ‘do-able’ at an early stage of the game if your solo warrior is well equipped. For me, at least, Level 3 of Watcher’s Keep is generally left until Chapter 6 where (normally) your Higher Level Abilities are kicking in. There are some traps on the first two Levels of the Keep, so the capacity to cast Mirror Image will be handy.

As for "the best time" I guess it's personal, although for me; I don't consider going into the Keep until Chapter 6. Unless you particularly want an item of equipment that resides on one of the top two levels, I wouldn't suggest that there's any great need to charge in earlier than Chapter 6.

Armen · 09-04-2005, 05:27 AM

i'd say wait a bit - as others have said a lot of a kensai's survival is about equipment and your level doesn't tell us whether you have some useful kit

with some parties there's a couple of bits of stuff on the top level that it's worth making a terrified dash in and out to grab once you know where they are but i wouldnt' bother with a kensai . . .

roleplay it - go and have a look - talk to the people there (maybe check out the shop on the roof

) - venture inside - see if you survive and decide for yourself

Lignoba · 09-05-2005, 03:56 AM

So yea, i went fromlevel 11 to 16 in 4 hours. Right now i have the Frostreaver +3 Axe and the other +3 axe that does fire damage... cant think of the name right now. RoP+2 Clok of the Sewers, Pale Silver? Ioun Stone (regen), Amul of magic resistance and the girdle of???? (-4 ac to piercig damage.

Now the question is, where are the boots of speed? Once i get them I am going after watchers keep.

Cam_H · 09-05-2005, 04:56 AM

Hmmm ... how not to get too spoilerish?

The fastest route to a Pair of Boots of Speed is by investigating the Temple Sewers further, where you will prospectively earn yourself a slave. He will lead you to a colleague who will open a door towards a challenge that is out of this world. You will be helped if you can take a deep gulp and maintain your clarity.

b.t.w. Have you secured some Mimic's Blood yet for Jermien?

Lignoba · 09-05-2005, 09:58 PM

Yes i have gotten the Mimics blood...

****SPOILERS*****

and I couldnt do the beholders eye quest the way that gives you the most experience, every time i went into the cult entrance they freaked otu at me and attacked, so I jsut went toe to toe with the Unseeing Eye, I am surprised that he didnt cast a single offensive spell before I killed him.

Cam_H · 09-05-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lignoba:
every time i went into the cult entrance they freaked otu at me and attacked

Which "cult entrance" do you mean? Both the Temple of Amaunator and the central area of the pit (past the Ghoul Town) where there are 'cultists' have hostile creatures. Also, after dealing with the Unseeing Eye, there are other cultists that turn hostile.

Lignoba · 09-06-2005, 12:19 PM

No, the area after the sewers. When you take an emmediate right and go through and deal with the vampiric mists and stuff. Gaal immediately attacked me and I had to kill the unseeing eye then.

Cam_H · 09-06-2005, 07:06 PM

Oh ... how weird ... did you disable any traps around there first? Perhaps that might have set him off?

(Sorry - I've never had that problem).

Lignoba · 09-06-2005, 08:25 PM

No... I have a kensai, thus no disabling of traps capabilities. I just have to man up and walk through them.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Watchers Keep	HolyCrusader	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	7	01-27-2004 03:42 PM
Is watchers keep fun?	Cristian	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	3	11-17-2002 12:09 AM
Watchers Keep	seth11	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	1	01-07-2002 07:55 PM
lvl 3 watchers keep	Tom	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	3	12-10-2001 02:48 PM
watchers keep lvl 2	Lord Arn Dragonfire	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	11	10-10-2001 04:03 PM

09-04-2005, 02:35 AM	#1
Lignoba Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Boise Idaho Age: 37 Posts: 41	I am currently Soloing a Dwarf Kensai With 18/46 STR, 17 DEX, 19 CON, 14 INT, 14 WIS and 4 CHA (18 with ring of human influence). I am level 11 right now and I was just wondering what would be the best time to go after WAtcher's Keep?

09-04-2005, 05:11 AM	#2
Cam_H Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 12, 2005 Location: Australia, if you must know. Age: 58 Posts: 320	Generally, as a solo warrior it is particularly important to equip yourself properly first, and then to a lesser extent worry about which Level you’re at. Put together a ‘shopping list’ of items to go after or purchase. I would suggest that you deal with your capacity to protect yourself from Level Drain as a high-ish priority. The other factors are to protect yourself from the numerous mind-based attacks. The capacity to summon, such as found in the Elemental staves, will probably prove to be another obstacle-breaker. The capacity to disappear from a fight that might happen to be going against you will probably be another matter to consider. The first two levels of Watcher’s Keep are fairly ‘do-able’ at an early stage of the game if your solo warrior is well equipped. For me, at least, Level 3 of Watcher’s Keep is generally left until Chapter 6 where (normally) your Higher Level Abilities are kicking in. There are some traps on the first two Levels of the Keep, so the capacity to cast Mirror Image will be handy. As for "the best time" I guess it's personal, although for me; I don't consider going into the Keep until Chapter 6. Unless you particularly want an item of equipment that resides on one of the top two levels, I wouldn't suggest that there's any great need to charge in earlier than Chapter 6.

09-04-2005, 05:27 AM	#3
Armen Symbol of Cyric Join Date: February 11, 2003 Location: UK Age: 54 Posts: 1,375	i'd say wait a bit - as others have said a lot of a kensai's survival is about equipment and your level doesn't tell us whether you have some useful kit with some parties there's a couple of bits of stuff on the top level that it's worth making a terrified dash in and out to grab once you know where they are but i wouldnt' bother with a kensai . . . roleplay it - go and have a look - talk to the people there (maybe check out the shop on the roof ) - venture inside - see if you survive and decide for yourself

09-05-2005, 03:56 AM	#4
Lignoba Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Boise Idaho Age: 37 Posts: 41	So yea, i went fromlevel 11 to 16 in 4 hours. Right now i have the Frostreaver +3 Axe and the other +3 axe that does fire damage... cant think of the name right now. RoP+2 Clok of the Sewers, Pale Silver? Ioun Stone (regen), Amul of magic resistance and the girdle of???? (-4 ac to piercig damage. Now the question is, where are the boots of speed? Once i get them I am going after watchers keep.

09-05-2005, 04:56 AM	#5
Cam_H Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 12, 2005 Location: Australia, if you must know. Age: 58 Posts: 320	Hmmm ... how not to get too spoilerish? The fastest route to a Pair of Boots of Speed is by investigating the Temple Sewers further, where you will prospectively earn yourself a slave. He will lead you to a colleague who will open a door towards a challenge that is out of this world. You will be helped if you can take a deep gulp and maintain your clarity. b.t.w. Have you secured some Mimic's Blood yet for Jermien?

09-05-2005, 09:58 PM	#6
Lignoba Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Boise Idaho Age: 37 Posts: 41	Yes i have gotten the Mimics blood... **SPOILERS*** and I couldnt do the beholders eye quest the way that gives you the most experience, every time i went into the cult entrance they freaked otu at me and attacked, so I jsut went toe to toe with the Unseeing Eye, I am surprised that he didnt cast a single offensive spell before I killed him.

09-06-2005, 12:19 PM	#8
Lignoba Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Boise Idaho Age: 37 Posts: 41	No, the area after the sewers. When you take an emmediate right and go through and deal with the vampiric mists and stuff. Gaal immediately attacked me and I had to kill the unseeing eye then.

09-06-2005, 07:06 PM	#9
Cam_H Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 12, 2005 Location: Australia, if you must know. Age: 58 Posts: 320	Oh ... how weird ... did you disable any traps around there first? Perhaps that might have set him off? (Sorry - I've never had that problem).

09-06-2005, 08:25 PM	#10
Lignoba Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Boise Idaho Age: 37 Posts: 41	No... I have a kensai, thus no disabling of traps capabilities. I just have to man up and walk through them.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)