Defeating The Red Dragon

nagnes · 10-20-2002, 11:24 AM

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How do I defeat Firkraag? I do not have the wand of cloudkill. Is there a way of going back to the first game area to pick up the wand of cloudkill if you missed it first time around? Is there a tactic to kill Firkragg without needing to use the wand of cloudkill? Should I just leave him be until later in the game when my party is stronger? My party comprises of me as a mage, Minsc, Korgan, Mazzy,Anomen and Valygar.

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[ 10-20-2002, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

WhirlingDervish · 10-20-2002, 11:57 AM

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There are at least two other wands of cloudkill you should be able to get your gauntlets or bracers on early in the game.

-The litch behind the secret door in the tavern by the city gates, usually drops a wand of cloudkill for you (also you can aquire daystar here).

-I believe you can also acquire a wand of cloudkill from Mekrath's domain, which is accessible from the sewers. I can't remember if its on his body or in a chest. (this is part of the Haer'Dalis quest you can pick up in the basement of the inn in the bridge district)

You also might want to check out Dundee's site if you have not visited yet. He has several practical and entertaining dragon whacking stratagies...

[img]graemlins/1druid.gif[/img]

philip · 10-20-2002, 11:58 AM

What levels are they?

Place your characters around him in all directions so his Wing Buffet will not blow away all your party.

Try to buy Lower Resistance scrolls or memorise it if your mage has the spell.
You could try without but more spells will fail. And bomb him with spells from your mage and Anomen while your melee fighters hack at him. You'll need weapons that (I think) are +2 or +3 and higher. If you can haste your melee fighters first. You can also try to improve their fire resistance but it isn't necesarry.

Summon some help: If Anomen or your mage is level 15 or higher cast Animate Dead for Skeleton Warriors. If they aren't use the level 6 summoning spells like Invisible stalker, Aerial Servant etc. Don't summon fire elementals since it's a red dragon resistant to fire.

[edit] WELCOME TO Escape!!!!

could you use a spoiler tag in your title? Read this on how to do it and other tips.

[ 10-20-2002, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: philip ]

Dundee Slaytern · 10-20-2002, 12:58 PM

Actually, I wholeheartedly recommend using Fire Elementals against...
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... Firkragg, as they HEAL from his Dragon's Breath. [img]tongue.gif[/img] They are one of the few summons that can last the entire battle. Remember, even if the Fire Elemental is not hurting Firkragg, neither is Firkragg hurting YOU.

In other tips, keep all summons in front of Firkragg while your party melee members try to stay behind Firkragg. This is to avoid being Wing Buffeted, as it can be very annoying.

Take heed to boost your Fire Resistance to 100%+ as well. There are many low-level spells, potions and equipment that can help you achieve this.

Good luck, have fun.

Vedran · 10-20-2002, 01:14 PM

Lovely cat!
Don't dragons have Death Spell?
DS makes summoning a bit harder. Anyway, just send a worthless summon to spend it.

Dundee Slaytern · 10-20-2002, 01:38 PM

If I am not mistaken...
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... Firkragg does not have Death Spell, but even if he does... as the old saying goes, summons are expendable.

Just conjure more of them so to speak.

Sir Krustin · 10-20-2002, 06:06 PM

Good tips! I like the fire elemental one...

JeraalMordeth · 10-20-2002, 06:47 PM

There is a sword called Dragon Slayer in the Chapel in Firkraag's dungeon. Use it! There is a spell called Finger of Death that drops him like a gnat after a Lower Resistence or three. Minor Globe of invulnerability protects from all his magical attacks, and fire resistence, fire shield: red, protection from fire, or protection from energy keeps you safe from his breath. Haste, decoys, and multi directional attacks minimize the wing buffet.

Give Dragon Slayer to a proper thief and have him backstab...We're talking 10x-14x damage(as much as 300 in one hit), plus coating in poison, ouch...

BlackJack21 · 10-20-2002, 06:55 PM

Dragons can't be backstabbed

Paul-Muad'Dib · 10-20-2002, 08:27 PM

it's funny...

i was grooming keldorn to be a red dragon slayer. he had the dragon slayer long sword, the dragon shield & helm, and a ring of fire resistance.

he got squished by that vampire in the twisted rune room. poor bastard...

worst of all, his goodies are lost forever!

10-20-2002, 11:24 AM	#1
nagnes Welcomed New User Join Date: October 18, 2002 Location: Teignmouth,Devon,England Age: 67 Posts: 3	Spoiler ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ How do I defeat Firkraag? I do not have the wand of cloudkill. Is there a way of going back to the first game area to pick up the wand of cloudkill if you missed it first time around? Is there a tactic to kill Firkragg without needing to use the wand of cloudkill? Should I just leave him be until later in the game when my party is stronger? My party comprises of me as a mage, Minsc, Korgan, Mazzy,Anomen and Valygar. DSlaytern] Spoiler tag added and a title edit. [ 10-20-2002, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ] __________________ Time will unfold what plighted cunning hides.

10-20-2002, 01:14 PM	#5
Vedran Lord Soth Join Date: July 28, 2002 Location: Sisak, Croatia Age: 39 Posts: 1,930	Lovely cat! Don't dragons have Death Spell? DS makes summoning a bit harder. Anyway, just send a worthless summon to spend it. __________________ Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori, adhuc dulcius pro patria vivere. (It is sweet and glorius to die for one's homeland, even sweeter to live for it) Horatio

10-20-2002, 06:06 PM	#7
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	Good tips! I like the fire elemental one... __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

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10-20-2002, 11:57 AM	#2
WhirlingDervish Dungeon Master Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 62	Spoiler - - - - - - - - - There are at least two other wands of cloudkill you should be able to get your gauntlets or bracers on early in the game. -The litch behind the secret door in the tavern by the city gates, usually drops a wand of cloudkill for you (also you can aquire daystar here). -I believe you can also acquire a wand of cloudkill from Mekrath's domain, which is accessible from the sewers. I can't remember if its on his body or in a chest. (this is part of the Haer'Dalis quest you can pick up in the basement of the inn in the bridge district) You also might want to check out Dundee's site if you have not visited yet. He has several practical and entertaining dragon whacking stratagies... [img]graemlins/1druid.gif[/img]

10-20-2002, 11:58 AM	#3
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	What levels are they? Place your characters around him in all directions so his Wing Buffet will not blow away all your party. Try to buy Lower Resistance scrolls or memorise it if your mage has the spell. You could try without but more spells will fail. And bomb him with spells from your mage and Anomen while your melee fighters hack at him. You'll need weapons that (I think) are +2 or +3 and higher. If you can haste your melee fighters first. You can also try to improve their fire resistance but it isn't necesarry. Summon some help: If Anomen or your mage is level 15 or higher cast Animate Dead for Skeleton Warriors. If they aren't use the level 6 summoning spells like Invisible stalker, Aerial Servant etc. Don't summon fire elementals since it's a red dragon resistant to fire. [edit] WELCOME TO Escape!!!! could you use a spoiler tag in your title? Read this on how to do it and other tips. [ 10-20-2002, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: philip ]

10-20-2002, 12:58 PM	#4
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	Actually, I wholeheartedly recommend using Fire Elementals against... ~ ~ ~ ~ Spoiler ~ ~ ~ ~ ... Firkragg, as they HEAL from his Dragon's Breath. [img]tongue.gif[/img] They are one of the few summons that can last the entire battle. Remember, even if the Fire Elemental is not hurting Firkragg, neither is Firkragg hurting YOU. In other tips, keep all summons in front of Firkragg while your party melee members try to stay behind Firkragg. This is to avoid being Wing Buffeted, as it can be very annoying. Take heed to boost your Fire Resistance to 100%+ as well. There are many low-level spells, potions and equipment that can help you achieve this. Good luck, have fun.

10-20-2002, 01:38 PM	#6
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	If I am not mistaken... ~ ~ ~ ~ Spoiler ~ ~ ~ ~ ... Firkragg does not have Death Spell, but even if he does... as the old saying goes, summons are expendable. Just conjure more of them so to speak.

10-20-2002, 06:47 PM	#8
JeraalMordeth Dungeon Master Join Date: July 26, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 73	There is a sword called Dragon Slayer in the Chapel in Firkraag's dungeon. Use it! There is a spell called Finger of Death that drops him like a gnat after a Lower Resistence or three. Minor Globe of invulnerability protects from all his magical attacks, and fire resistence, fire shield: red, protection from fire, or protection from energy keeps you safe from his breath. Haste, decoys, and multi directional attacks minimize the wing buffet. Give Dragon Slayer to a proper thief and have him backstab...We're talking 10x-14x damage(as much as 300 in one hit), plus coating in poison, ouch...

10-20-2002, 06:55 PM	#9
BlackJack21 The Magister Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 140	Dragons can't be backstabbed

10-20-2002, 08:27 PM	#10
Paul-Muad'Dib Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 18, 2002 Location: NJ, USA Age: 44 Posts: 17	it's funny... i was grooming keldorn to be a red dragon slayer. he had the dragon slayer long sword, the dragon shield & helm, and a ring of fire resistance. he got squished by that vampire in the twisted rune room. poor bastard... worst of all, his goodies are lost forever!

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