The first ever bandit cave near Seyda Neen

slicer15 · 03-07-2003, 06:13 PM

Has anyone beat that dark elf wizard in there with anything else other than a dark elf AT THE BEGINNING OF THE GAME. That is, at level 1. I have only managed it with a dark elf, and then he is a pushover, but High elves are weak against fire, so they suck, I couldn't do it as a lizard man, cat person or Imperial. I guess the Bretons would be effective against them, but I've yet to try that, and it gets boring. If anyone has beaten him, could they give strategies? I have managed to make him run out of Firebites (or magicka) but only as the dark elf when I beat him anyway. All the other times I have failed 'cos I died too early.

Remember, I'm talking at LEVEL ONE, so I don't want any strategies that start with, "Train and level up...blah blah blah." I know that I could easily do that, but the cave is good experience and so is useful at the beginning.
Thank you for bearing with me! Sorry if I sound rude or demanding (or both!). I greatly appreciate any help! Thanks!

EDIT: Grammar and spelling!

[ 03-07-2003, 06:15 PM: Message edited by: slicer15 ]

TheSlayer · 03-07-2003, 06:21 PM

Well, his dependence on Magicka is his weakness. I would try and dodge his ranged spells, and try and run away from his firebites until he runs out of Magicka. Then he will be easy prey.

Rhea · 03-07-2003, 06:31 PM

He's very easy to beat if you take the time to acquire a little sneak training. He turned my Breton to a crispy critter several times before I even thought to try it. You can sneak up close and then either whack him or whatever.

[ 03-07-2003, 06:33 PM: Message edited by: Rhea ]

TheSlayer · 03-07-2003, 06:37 PM

IF he require some sneak training yes. But he said 'I don't want any strategies that start with, "Train and level up...blah blah blah.' Sooo...

Kakero · 03-07-2003, 06:46 PM

dodge his fireball and kill him with your weapon. easy as pie. even at level 1.

johnny · 03-07-2003, 09:20 PM

Yep, been there, done that. With a level 1 Redguard. I admit i got pretty beat up, but in the end i came out as the victor.

Rolandthemad · 03-08-2003, 01:25 AM

Run towards him until he sees you, then strafe right and hide behind the wooden support beam with the torch on it. He`ll waste his mana shooting fire at the beam (nope, it isn`t combustable mr. mage) then he`ll whip out a little dagger. This is when you come out from behind the beam and smash his brains in with your iron hammer. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Rolandthemad · 03-08-2003, 01:28 AM

The above strategy also works against any other projetile casting enemy - particularly daedra! Just side step a bit so that their fire hits the corner of a wall, a tree, or something between you and them. Let them drain their mana and watch bemusedly as their fireballs keep exploding in their face.

slicer15 · 03-08-2003, 04:27 AM

Thanks a lot for your help! And yes, I wouldn't be able to afford sneak training at the time yet, but I could try that on later opponents. The hiding behind obstacle tactic seems quite good, I'll try that some time!

Thank you very much! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Stratos · 03-08-2003, 05:23 AM

Easy!

Just dodge his magic or hide behind something until he runs out of magicka. If you just take a quick peep at the enemy ( or stay half-hidden) when you hiding behind something enemies with ranged attacks usually attacks you, but rarely hit. [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
One time he just stood there halfway up the stairs and shot his magic right on the ground. Man, he´s stupid.

BTW my character: level 1 Nord.

03-07-2003, 06:21 PM	#2
TheSlayer Manshoon Join Date: February 17, 2003 Location: Denmark Age: 37 Posts: 216	Well, his dependence on Magicka is his weakness. I would try and dodge his ranged spells, and try and run away from his firebites until he runs out of Magicka. Then he will be easy prey. __________________ Join the [url]\"http://darkenedshrine.proboards2.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Darkened Shrine</a><br /><br />[url]\"http://cultosheogorath.proboards15.com/index.cgi?board=csmods&action=display&num=10521557 13\" target=\"_blank\">The Burning Earth Project</a> - Looking for modders

03-07-2003, 06:37 PM	#4
TheSlayer Manshoon Join Date: February 17, 2003 Location: Denmark Age: 37 Posts: 216	IF he require some sneak training yes. But he said 'I don't want any strategies that start with, "Train and level up...blah blah blah.' Sooo... __________________ Join the [url]\"http://darkenedshrine.proboards2.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Darkened Shrine</a><br /><br />[url]\"http://cultosheogorath.proboards15.com/index.cgi?board=csmods&action=display&num=10521557 13\" target=\"_blank\">The Burning Earth Project</a> - Looking for modders

03-07-2003, 09:20 PM	#6
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	Yep, been there, done that. With a level 1 Redguard. I admit i got pretty beat up, but in the end i came out as the victor. __________________

03-08-2003, 05:23 AM	#10
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 44 Posts: 3,888	Easy! Just dodge his magic or hide behind something until he runs out of magicka. If you just take a quick peep at the enemy ( or stay half-hidden) when you hiding behind something enemies with ranged attacks usually attacks you, but rarely hit. [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] One time he just stood there halfway up the stairs and shot his magic right on the ground. Man, he´s stupid. BTW my character: level 1 Nord. __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.

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03-07-2003, 06:13 PM	#1
slicer15 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: Banstead, Southeast England Age: 38 Posts: 1,162	Has anyone beat that dark elf wizard in there with anything else other than a dark elf AT THE BEGINNING OF THE GAME. That is, at level 1. I have only managed it with a dark elf, and then he is a pushover, but High elves are weak against fire, so they suck, I couldn't do it as a lizard man, cat person or Imperial. I guess the Bretons would be effective against them, but I've yet to try that, and it gets boring. If anyone has beaten him, could they give strategies? I have managed to make him run out of Firebites (or magicka) but only as the dark elf when I beat him anyway. All the other times I have failed 'cos I died too early. Remember, I'm talking at LEVEL ONE, so I don't want any strategies that start with, "Train and level up...blah blah blah." I know that I could easily do that, but the cave is good experience and so is useful at the beginning. Thank you for bearing with me! Sorry if I sound rude or demanding (or both!). I greatly appreciate any help! Thanks! EDIT: Grammar and spelling! [ 03-07-2003, 06:15 PM: Message edited by: slicer15 ]

03-07-2003, 06:31 PM	#3
Rhea Drow Warrior Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: California Age: 74 Posts: 266	He's very easy to beat if you take the time to acquire a little sneak training. He turned my Breton to a crispy critter several times before I even thought to try it. You can sneak up close and then either whack him or whatever. [ 03-07-2003, 06:33 PM: Message edited by: Rhea ]

03-07-2003, 06:46 PM	#5
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	dodge his fireball and kill him with your weapon. easy as pie. even at level 1.

03-08-2003, 01:25 AM	#7
Rolandthemad Manshoon Join Date: February 27, 2002 Location: The Future Age: 41 Posts: 217	Run towards him until he sees you, then strafe right and hide behind the wooden support beam with the torch on it. He`ll waste his mana shooting fire at the beam (nope, it isn`t combustable mr. mage) then he`ll whip out a little dagger. This is when you come out from behind the beam and smash his brains in with your iron hammer. [img]smile.gif[/img]

03-08-2003, 01:28 AM	#8
Rolandthemad Manshoon Join Date: February 27, 2002 Location: The Future Age: 41 Posts: 217	The above strategy also works against any other projetile casting enemy - particularly daedra! Just side step a bit so that their fire hits the corner of a wall, a tree, or something between you and them. Let them drain their mana and watch bemusedly as their fireballs keep exploding in their face.

03-08-2003, 04:27 AM	#9
slicer15 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: Banstead, Southeast England Age: 38 Posts: 1,162	Thanks a lot for your help! And yes, I wouldn't be able to afford sneak training at the time yet, but I could try that on later opponents. The hiding behind obstacle tactic seems quite good, I'll try that some time! Thank you very much! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

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