Umber Hulks Converged

edoe · 06-08-2002, 10:05 AM

Good morning. I am in Lower Dorn's deep, down the elevator, and am being hit with 8-12 umber hulks at once. I can't seem to dispatch them without being killed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Loki

andrewas · 06-08-2002, 10:37 AM

Umber hulks are among the most annoying creature in BG2, but i havent got to them in IWD yet. The following is therefore based on general principles:

Protect from confusion. Chaotic commands and suchlike.

And then the general fighter buff spells:

Recitation and Prayer (If you cast these with the umber hulks in range your effecive bonus is +6)

Haste. Add another 1 to that bonus and double your attacks.

Open up with a fireball barrage and procede as you see fit.

Witch King · 06-08-2002, 12:40 PM

Hey edoe,

Umber hulks can be very annoying i know.......when i had to fight them i always asked my mage to summon monsters right in front of the hulks. The hulks then simply use their confusion gaze on the wee-little things in front of them, leaving you free to take the hulks down with your bows, crossbows etc.

hope this helps

Finn an Ruadh · 06-09-2002, 01:46 PM

Witch King,
Blessings!
That's a great idea! I'll be sure to use it when I get there!
Finn

Witch King · 06-09-2002, 02:40 PM

Why thank you finn

SomeGuy · 06-09-2002, 03:07 PM

Here's a strategy!KIIIIIILLL EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!Trust me I do it all the time!

andrewas · 06-09-2002, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SomeGuy:
Here's a strategy!KIIIIIILLL EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!Trust me I do it all the time!

Very helpful Andrew.

About witch kings strategy - skeletons are immune to confusion so use them as your fodder. They wont do much of course, but its better than a horde of confused goblins.

SomeGuy · 06-09-2002, 05:15 PM

Ahem well yes.I'd suggest if you can get a a high monster summoning spell scroll or if you have one and use it.Those Umber Hulks are annoying.put you fighters in front to attack the umber hulks,put the healers behing them,put the spell behind the healers,and put your archers in the back.That's mainly what I do for tougher battles.Heh

Hayashi · 06-09-2002, 08:58 PM

Umber hulks are particularly susceptible to cloudkill. Invis/stealth a thief to scout where the umber hulks are. Move your mage up and cast CK just before the nearest umber hulk (so that they don't see your mage). Wait - the umber hulks should start dropping like flies.
Repeat if necessary.

Micah Foehammer · 06-09-2002, 11:36 PM

Andrewas has the gist of it right. The Chaotic commands spell is the best defense. Summoned undead are particularly useful for a shield as they are not affected by the umber hulk gaze.

06-08-2002, 10:37 AM	#2
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 43 Posts: 4,774	Umber hulks are among the most annoying creature in BG2, but i havent got to them in IWD yet. The following is therefore based on general principles: Protect from confusion. Chaotic commands and suchlike. And then the general fighter buff spells: Recitation and Prayer (If you cast these with the umber hulks in range your effecive bonus is +6) Haste. Add another 1 to that bonus and double your attacks. Open up with a fireball barrage and procede as you see fit. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-08-2002, 12:40 PM	#3
Witch King Dungeon Master Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: The land of Mawdor, where the shadows lie........ Age: 38 Posts: 74	Hey edoe, Umber hulks can be very annoying i know.......when i had to fight them i always asked my mage to summon monsters right in front of the hulks. The hulks then simply use their confusion gaze on the wee-little things in front of them, leaving you free to take the hulks down with your bows, crossbows etc. hope this helps __________________ IF practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect, why practice?

06-09-2002, 01:46 PM	#4
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 58 Posts: 47	Witch King, Blessings! That's a great idea! I'll be sure to use it when I get there! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

06-09-2002, 02:40 PM	#5
Witch King Dungeon Master Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: The land of Mawdor, where the shadows lie........ Age: 38 Posts: 74	Why thank you finn __________________ IF practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect, why practice?

06-09-2002, 03:07 PM	#6
SomeGuy Unicorn Join Date: May 14, 2002 Location: Oklahoma, USA Age: 34 Posts: 4,238	Here's a strategy!KIIIIIILLL EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!Trust me I do it all the time! __________________ \"I firmly believe that any man\'s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.\"<br />-Vince Lombardi

06-08-2002, 10:05 AM	#1
edoe Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 12, 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Good morning. I am in Lower Dorn's deep, down the elevator, and am being hit with 8-12 umber hulks at once. I can't seem to dispatch them without being killed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Loki

06-09-2002, 05:15 PM	#8
SomeGuy Unicorn Join Date: May 14, 2002 Location: Oklahoma, USA Age: 34 Posts: 4,238	Ahem well yes.I'd suggest if you can get a a high monster summoning spell scroll or if you have one and use it.Those Umber Hulks are annoying.put you fighters in front to attack the umber hulks,put the healers behing them,put the spell behind the healers,and put your archers in the back.That's mainly what I do for tougher battles.Heh __________________ \"I firmly believe that any man\'s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.\"<br />-Vince Lombardi

06-09-2002, 08:58 PM	#9
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 64 Posts: 1,699	Umber hulks are particularly susceptible to cloudkill. Invis/stealth a thief to scout where the umber hulks are. Move your mage up and cast CK just before the nearest umber hulk (so that they don't see your mage). Wait - the umber hulks should start dropping like flies. Repeat if necessary. __________________ I visit IW occasionally...

06-09-2002, 11:36 PM	#10
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Andrewas has the gist of it right. The Chaotic commands spell is the best defense. Summoned undead are particularly useful for a shield as they are not affected by the umber hulk gaze. __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

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