Dragon Hunting (spoilers???)

Darlon · 01-20-2002, 10:05 PM

(Note: I'm sorry if this is spam but I couldn't resist putting this post down)

Woo hoo! I've slain my very first dragon! Nearly did a number on Minsc and I had to run mad.

Anyway on to the question, I plan on hunting Firkraag next, but I have a problem concerning him, got any tips or hints on how to weaken him enough? I don't wanna use the trap strategy again, like I used on the shadow dragon, I wanna get some challenge when Dragon Hunting. Anyway feel free to post any other strategy's for killing Firkraag.

Beetlejuice · 01-20-2002, 10:08 PM

Do that spell Monster summoning 1!! For some reason that dragon is afraid of kobolds! That kobold saved are lives! I named him kungfoo Joe!

Glorfindel · 01-20-2002, 10:24 PM

Well I like killing Dragons upfront with Tank Power [img]smile.gif[/img] ... It can b hard but it definately does fell good when 3 tanks take down Firkraag [img]smile.gif[/img]

Maniac · 01-20-2002, 10:36 PM

I just beat Firkragg, use Magic Missles, tons of 'em. Use minor spell sequencers with Magic Missles. Also summon elementals, fire ones do nothing, but they distract him and are pretty resistant to his breath.

strangelove · 01-20-2002, 11:28 PM

Try to save something hard hitting for the final takedown too. Firkraag can and will Heal himself multiple times if you give him the chance. As soon as you get him down to Near Death, hammer him with a Minor Sequencer with Magic Missles or something along those lines. Otherwise you'll have a tired, spent party facing a fully healed red dragon.

There's some great tips scattered through different threads on this forum. Try searching with the keywords dragon slaying or dragon killing.

-sb

Glorfindel · 01-20-2002, 11:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Maniac:
I just beat Firkragg, use Magic Missles, tons of 'em. Use minor spell sequencers with Magic Missles. Also summon elementals, fire ones do nothing, but they distract him and are pretty resistant to his breath.

U did remove his magic resistance 1st right?? cause if u didnt it must b a bug

Magness · 01-20-2002, 11:40 PM

When fighting such a tough single opponent as a dragon, some things should be obvious... Cast a bunch of protection spells, drink potions, summon tough monsters, haste the party.

Against Fiirkrag, have everyone in your party drink a Fire Resistance potion.

Once you start fighting the dragon, have your mage(s) be ready to cast breeching spells to take down any protective magics the dragon brings up, particularly stoneskin. Nothing is so wasteful as having your tanks waste perfectly good hits on stoneskins. If you have a cleric in you party, Holy Smite is an excellent anti-dragon spell.

Have your tanks surround a dragon, so that wing buffets cannot affect all of your tanks.

Archers (Ranger kit specifically) make awesome dragonslayers. They can stay out of melee range and should hit every time, if the dragon's magical defenses are kept down.

If you have a character that's taken really heavy damage, have that character retreat and start sucking down the healing potions.

Keep your mage(s) away from dragons. I like the wand of monster summoning for this. (I always recharge this wand at the start of the game.) If a dragon looks like he's gonna come chasing a mage, use the wand of monster summoning to drop in some decent cannon fodder in his path.

Above all else, try to always keep hitting a dragon constantly. Never let up. Dragons are do-able, even at relatively low levels, if you use good tactics.

eb · 01-21-2002, 04:06 AM

I am soloing a Fighter/Mage/Thief
and i was about lvl 15/14/17 when i took down Firkraag on my first attempt without being injured.

I casted all my Protective Spells
Went to him started to wack like a maniac with the Dragonslayer [img]smile.gif[/img]
And then i casted a Pierce Magic and a Breach and i whacked and i slayed and POOF he was a nice little burger.

Glorfindel · 01-21-2002, 04:49 AM

Well done Eb!!! and btw... Get on MSN plz [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Im still askin if u removed his magic resistance 1st or if its a bug Maniac

-ramm- · 01-21-2002, 05:02 AM

so what
i kill my first globin tody

it was a hard battle as 6 globin ambushed me in a cave i fought of this ambush and kill one of them.

fear me

01-20-2002, 10:05 PM	#1
Darlon The Magister Join Date: September 24, 2001 Location: United States of America Age: 40 Posts: 122	(Note: I'm sorry if this is spam but I couldn't resist putting this post down) Woo hoo! I've slain my very first dragon! Nearly did a number on Minsc and I had to run mad. Anyway on to the question, I plan on hunting Firkraag next, but I have a problem concerning him, got any tips or hints on how to weaken him enough? I don't wanna use the trap strategy again, like I used on the shadow dragon, I wanna get some challenge when Dragon Hunting. Anyway feel free to post any other strategy's for killing Firkraag. __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[firedevil]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/firedevil.gif\" /> <br />muhahahah feel the burn!!

01-20-2002, 10:08 PM	#2
Beetlejuice Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 20, 2002 Location: The land of the gnomes Posts: 10	Do that spell Monster summoning 1!! For some reason that dragon is afraid of kobolds! That kobold saved are lives! I named him kungfoo Joe! __________________ Dont forget to eat your wheaties.

01-20-2002, 10:36 PM	#4
Maniac Dungeon Master Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	I just beat Firkragg, use Magic Missles, tons of 'em. Use minor spell sequencers with Magic Missles. Also summon elementals, fire ones do nothing, but they distract him and are pretty resistant to his breath. __________________ :1dice:<br />DM for life. (Well for high school at least )

01-20-2002, 11:28 PM	#5
strangelove Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 18, 2002 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 8	Try to save something hard hitting for the final takedown too. Firkraag can and will Heal himself multiple times if you give him the chance. As soon as you get him down to Near Death, hammer him with a Minor Sequencer with Magic Missles or something along those lines. Otherwise you'll have a tired, spent party facing a fully healed red dragon. There's some great tips scattered through different threads on this forum. Try searching with the keywords dragon slaying or dragon killing. -sb __________________ You have moved your mouse, Windows will now reboot.

01-20-2002, 11:37 PM	#6
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 38 Posts: 3,337	quote: Originally posted by Maniac: I just beat Firkragg, use Magic Missles, tons of 'em. Use minor spell sequencers with Magic Missles. Also summon elementals, fire ones do nothing, but they distract him and are pretty resistant to his breath. U did remove his magic resistance 1st right?? cause if u didnt it must b a bug

01-20-2002, 10:24 PM	#3
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 38 Posts: 3,337	Well I like killing Dragons upfront with Tank Power [img]smile.gif[/img] ... It can b hard but it definately does fell good when 3 tanks take down Firkraag [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-20-2002, 11:40 PM	#7
Magness Quintesson Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 1,025	When fighting such a tough single opponent as a dragon, some things should be obvious... Cast a bunch of protection spells, drink potions, summon tough monsters, haste the party. Against Fiirkrag, have everyone in your party drink a Fire Resistance potion. Once you start fighting the dragon, have your mage(s) be ready to cast breeching spells to take down any protective magics the dragon brings up, particularly stoneskin. Nothing is so wasteful as having your tanks waste perfectly good hits on stoneskins. If you have a cleric in you party, Holy Smite is an excellent anti-dragon spell. Have your tanks surround a dragon, so that wing buffets cannot affect all of your tanks. Archers (Ranger kit specifically) make awesome dragonslayers. They can stay out of melee range and should hit every time, if the dragon's magical defenses are kept down. If you have a character that's taken really heavy damage, have that character retreat and start sucking down the healing potions. Keep your mage(s) away from dragons. I like the wand of monster summoning for this. (I always recharge this wand at the start of the game.) If a dragon looks like he's gonna come chasing a mage, use the wand of monster summoning to drop in some decent cannon fodder in his path. Above all else, try to always keep hitting a dragon constantly. Never let up. Dragons are do-able, even at relatively low levels, if you use good tactics.

01-21-2002, 04:06 AM	#8
eb Manshoon Join Date: January 8, 2002 Location: Lidköping, Sweden Posts: 216	I am soloing a Fighter/Mage/Thief and i was about lvl 15/14/17 when i took down Firkraag on my first attempt without being injured. I casted all my Protective Spells Went to him started to wack like a maniac with the Dragonslayer [img]smile.gif[/img] And then i casted a Pierce Magic and a Breach and i whacked and i slayed and POOF he was a nice little burger. __________________ Don´t mess with the powerful mage. <p>Good Luck & Have Fun /:tgestar2:eb:tgestar2:

01-21-2002, 04:49 AM	#9
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 38 Posts: 3,337	Well done Eb!!! and btw... Get on MSN plz [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] Im still askin if u removed his magic resistance 1st or if its a bug Maniac

01-21-2002, 05:02 AM	#10
-ramm- Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: uk Posts: 8	so what i kill my first globin tody it was a hard battle as 6 globin ambushed me in a cave i fought of this ambush and kill one of them. fear me __________________ hahahahahaha sam i found it

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