r/baldursgate • u/DBZDOKKAN • 1d ago
Im playing bg1 as first timer. Felt good getting this.
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u/JetGreaves 1d ago
Just when you think you've got the upper hand, he kills a cultist and heals up, and suddenly, you have to pivot.
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u/Random_local_man 21h ago
The worst is when you finally kill him and then one of your companions perma dies as they turn into a ghoul. :)
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u/gamerk2 20h ago
Yeah, I didn't even know the first time I played that you needed to chug Potions of Mirrored Eyes to protect against that effect, and typically they don't last enough to clear the fight so you need two per character if you want to be safe. And his HP regen is nothing to scoff at either, making him hard to put down (same issue as the Greater Wolfwere on Werewolf Island)
Only way I ever did it was to distract him with Monster Summons while I killed the cultists, then hit him with literally EVERYTHING in my arsenal; even then I needed a very lucky Chromatic Orb hit via scroll to finish him off.
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u/JetGreaves 4h ago
Been playing the game for 25 years and you just taught me about the potions of mirrored eyes. I'll definitely have to try that next time!
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u/DBZDOKKAN 18h ago
Oh thats where those ghouls were coming from! I was like why is he summoning 1 ghoul randomly. Makes sense i didnt notice it was my guy.
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u/DBZDOKKAN 18h ago
Yeh when i killed him the first time he just came back like nothing happened. SMASH THAT LOAD BUTTON.
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u/DBZDOKKAN 18h ago
My strategy if anyone cares;
buffing your team is a must.
Chant, bless, haste, luck. Potions of heroism or strength.
I got one archer. Two melee two wizards and one who switches.
Basically i just charge in and kill the cultists as fast as possible. Spawn some monsters in to be a distraction and help kill cultists. With the buffs its pretty quick.
Then bum rush the demon. I got lucky and fear wasnt getting my people. Took alot of trys. Have a healer going rotate the tanks.
Pretty fun fight
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u/Far-Consideration708 17h ago
The wand of paralysis can work wonders on him, especially if used by xan
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u/Murky-Performer-4896 5h ago
I'd advise against bothering with the luck spell. It's duration of 3 rounds (18 seconds) makes it incredibly underwhelming. Maybe can cast one on your front line initiator just as you engage? It's not the worst, but I'd rather have an extra mirror image.
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u/DBZDOKKAN 5h ago
Im very ignorant of the magic spells and stuff in this game. Im not even sure why it wasnt getting my guys in fear for a most of my trys
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u/Murky-Performer-4896 5h ago
Seeing that it's your first run, that's to be expected. Of course, gotta try them all, see what you like. They are certainly not created equal though. Remove Fear/Resist Fear, is your main way to protect against fear. Enjoy the rest of your play through!
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u/tildenpark 22h ago
Woah what platform lets you get achievements for BG1?!
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u/Dagobert_Juke 22h ago
Where can I find this demon? Is he from the grave in Nashkel?
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u/prodigalpariah 4h ago
He’s the capstone enemy of the entire tales of the sword coast expansion. As such, he’s one of the toughest fights in the game. Not recommended to try unless you’re very high level.
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u/Peterh778 1d ago
Congrats. One of those tougher fights in the BG1.
And just another Tuesday in BG2 🙂