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Legacy_kev_stevens67

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« on: January 02, 2011, 10:14:35 pm »


                I have been unable to find this in the walkthrough or forums - maybe I'm just over looking something simple. I am in the process of KIngmaker doing the Manticore Caves. The way to the Manticore is blocked by a Stone door it appears and is locked. Without a Thief and unable to bash the door, I am unable to proceed. Is there anyway to open this door? 

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Legacy_kev_stevens67

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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2011, 10:51:28 pm »


               Well - I found out how to open the door, now I have another problem. The Manticore shoots me to spikes and after one hit, I'm dead - no chance to even run. What's going on? The walkthrough makes it sound so simple, yet this is a very difficult thing to do. Any advice? What are some other strategies others have used to do this?
               
               

               
            

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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2011, 11:17:01 pm »


               

kev_stevens67 wrote...

Well - I found out how to open the door, now I have another problem. The Manticore shoots me to spikes and after one hit, I'm dead - no chance to even run. What's going on? The walkthrough makes it sound so simple, yet this is a very difficult thing to do. Any advice? What are some other strategies others have used to do this?

You probably found a lame walk-through. 

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Equipment:
Greater Archer Belt - very expensive; protects against piercing damage... a lot!

Are there any Endurance potions in Kingmaker?  Can't remember.  If so, boost your Con as high as possible.

Use 2 poison crystals.
Have your hench stand their ground outside the trap room.
Place crystals in barrels.
Make a save.
Attack (range is probably best) manticore to get its attention to move into room. Heal as needed until manticore enters room.
Throw lever to close door and crush barrels.  Wait a bit and watch combat log.
After manticore is dead, open door and retrieve hide.
At least that's how I did it.  If your PC is too low level to take the damage, do some of the other quests first.
               
               

               


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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2011, 09:38:05 am »


               Or if you're a caster class. Summon creatures in it's view until it uses up all the spikes. (A few times) and then you can lure it inside the room.
               
               

               
            

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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2011, 12:45:26 pm »


               Sounds like a good and challenging module '<img'>, Where can I get it?
               
               

               


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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2011, 03:51:28 pm »


               

NWN Dragon-Blade wrote...

Sounds like a good and challenging module '<img'>, Where can I get it?

Diamond DVD compilation, for one.  Not sure whether GoG includes the premiums or not.  Easy enough to check if you are interested.