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Watcher's Keep Level 5 Bug (possible spoiler too) SchroedingersCat: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 2: 07-31-2002 05:52 AM: HALLELUJAH!!!! ~~Watcher's Keep Last Level Spoiler~~ Dundee Slaytern: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 17: 01-21-2002 02:30 PM: Kicking Ass. I ported back to Basilisk Gate and the Steel Watchers, on site, say something to the effect of "Halt villain in the name of Lord Gortash" and it puts me into an immediate fight with all watchers. I have no chance to try and misdirect them before we are all zapped. arkngt. I'd say you should all be closer to 20 for Watcher's Keep, unless you've done it previously. The clues for this can be found in the main part of the level, by looking at the. Watcher's Keep level 2 bug? Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by NINURTA, Jun 19, 2003. Plus you need at least plus 4 weapons. The Watcher's Keep is a huge dungeon found to the northwest of Saradush. That might sound fun, but it's a bit annoying. 2 - Insane Elf. Old Slippers are a pair of boots which grant a percentage of cold resistance to the wearer. The Imprisoned One will speak to you as soon as you arrive in the 6th level of Watcher's Keep. At this point the new scroll should disappear but it doesn't immediately. BG2, BGT, BG2:EE and EET: - Adds a powerful longbow somewhere to the third level of Watcher's KeepY'tossi is a marilith that appears on the 5th level of Watcher's Keep. The exception is that the Shadows of Amn base game at its end continues into Thone of Bhaal automatically, if installed (and that is the default since the "enhanced edition" of the game), but Watcher's Keep from the expansion is available already within the base game world despite offering mostly content for high-level characters. It technically belongs to Throne of Bhaal, but it can be done in Shadows of Amn if you want to. continue to explore the temple on the first level of Watcher's Keep. Here is where you arrive. So far, so good. Normally I do it after leaving Saradush. com] #6. In Watcher's Keep Level 3, south of Tahazzar, room AR3004, you will find that the room is full of demons that throw. I'm on the first level of watcher's keep, I've done everything, finished the ritual and opened the portal but when I try to enter it, I get the following "somehow, the statues defending the portal are preventing you from entering it". You will be drawn into a pocket of Bhaal's realm after you defeat Illasera. They can be found in Watcher's Keep on the third level in the maze, under a skeleton. New optional dungeon that could be accessed from both original Shadows of Amn game and Throne of Bhaal campaign: the legendary Watcher's Keep, where the great demon prince. Gamble with him and you can get a number of interesting things. I've not played bg2 recently enough to remember that bit, but it looks to me like the answer should be three children, two girls and one boy. Aesgareth is a demon (chaotic evil / chaotic neutral ) who at some point left his own Plane and ended up getting trapped inside Watcher's Keep. . That keeps the game challenging. Okay. I ported back to Basilisk Gate and the Steel Watchers, on site, say something to the effect of "Halt villain in the name of Lord Gortash" and it puts me into an immediate fight with all watchers. I usually do Watchers Keep at chapter six and I'm about your level. spells. Some possible strategies include: - thieves can kill any dragon with traps. Maps, items, NPCs, shops list with inventory, various tips & tricks, character creation - you'll find it all and more covered by this extensive guide. meaninglessINTERUPT • 4 yr. A Demi-lich (or Demilich) awaits you in the crypt lair. Each of them drops mundane stuff and a Potion of Extra Healing. When you place the three items on the altar, some of the statues at 8 will come to life and attack you. You can then sneak up from another direction on the monsters garding the gate. The Slime Mage's poison is blown into the Ice Mage's Laboratory, weakening his creatures. Circlet of Netheril (upgraded) Properties: +10 to Max. They. They are first encountered in Baldur's Gate II: Throne of. You'll earn 45,000 xp for defeating them, and you'll find an Illithid Rod when you loot their corpses. 33%. To the file (with tabs between the quoted phrases) Save, then follow the instruction above. face the challenge of the heart for courage on the fifth level of Watcher's Keep. So, I'm on the third level of Watcher's Keep (the maze), and I'm in the room just after Tahazzar. The left portal here leads to the Watcher's Keep perimeter, while the right portal leads down to the fifth level of Watcher's Keep. NOTE: Cespenar won't always recognize that you have all the necessary components for. All of the online walkthroughs tell you how to beat the level and go to level 4, NONE tell you how to go to. This dungeon will prove to be one of the most difficult areas in the entire. Trademeet (which I return to later for skindancer end) Watcher's Keep level 1 including opening the portal. Watcher's Keep Green Dragon [Session 173, Part 3 of 3]. Dagger: you can get a Jade Talon on Hexxat's questline which is +3 at leastYou can also have 2 of any companion by summoning them from the pocket plane and then picking up the one you left at the keep. If u speak to the Baatezu first, the Tanar'ri will attack on sight (as in my case), if u speak to the Tanar'ri first, and agree to kill the Baatezu for them, then the Baatezu will attack on sight. Enhanced Edition > BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic) > Sorcerer's Place is a project run entirely by fans and for fans. Watcher's Keep Temple Ritual [Session 158, Part 1 of 2]. $9. I had never beaten the demon at the end of level 2 before (in a decade of playing, on and off) so level 3 has been quite an eye opener. Level 2 - The Laboratories. As a Green Dragon, it has Poisonous breath and uses attacks that affect mobility and spellcasting ability. Your job on this level is to open the final seal. Not saying it CAN'T be done at 14, but it's gonna be difficult. There are traps under each arch, including the one you walk through to enter the room. com] #6. It's unmatched high density of. Go upstairs, prepare, and enter the room. When you go through the portal he will talk to you, tell him you plan on reading the ritual scroll. This item appears in Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. the level drain as it makes you immune. Will drop Tahazzar's Heart and Scepter Gem when killed. In BG2, SoA, in the Watcher's Keep, I run into Tahazzar, a couple glabrezu, and a succubus. Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 11: 09-14-2004 05:31 AM: Ice Golem (Watchers Keep) Big_Daddy02: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 4: 10-02-2003 05:59 PM: To Kill a Crystal Golem: Dmouse: Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum: 2: 10-02-2002 12:13 PM: How to I kill the Crystal. For the second game, you'll draw Guile (attacked by six assassins) or Strength (stat-cursed), while Aesgareth will draw Defiance or Empress. This particular Demilich has forsaken the casting of offensive arcane magic and concentrates on. Watcher's Keep is a themepark cRPG Dungeon in BioWare's cRPG of 2001, Throne of Bhaal. These key battles can be very tough, so it's a good idea to buff up before turning any keys. February 2015. Watcher's keep torch room. When you turn the wheel in the center of the lab while holding the scepter, you'll switch the magical fan from "low" to "high," and the machinery in the lab will stop shooting lightning bolts, making it safe again. ;) Post edited March 12, 2013 by Hickory. -Don't know if the directions are entirely correct here (kinda hard to go from memory. In base BG2 I grab the second pip in Scimitars and max out Two-Weapon Fighting. I am in Watchers Keep, lvl 3 I think. Location ( Watcher's Keep ): Dropped by the Githyanki Captain at 3 in the Githyanki Area. Watcher's Keep is tough. twelvedays Posts: 4. Watcher's Keep, level 3 (maze) kicks like a mule. By doing this I get the infinite ammo items, the ammo belt, firetooth, and lots of XP. These Wraiths are one of the easiest fights in the keep. Properties: Equipped Ability: +20% to electrical resistance. The time now is 05:13 PM. I understand that you beat Watcher's Keep before finishing BG2. If your charname is immune to normal and +1 weapons from your hell trials you can keep your charname closest to the Huntress so you keep her firing useless +1 arrows and do nothing until you. Ironworks Gaming Forum - Top. However, this would release him into the Abyss - freeing him. The quest to liberate the keep from its occupying. You get more experience if you do it in ToB, though. Hi, I finished first level of watcher's keep, only the irom golem remained, so i went to sleep before confronting it, sold some stuff outside and when I re-enter the dungeon the golem is nowhere to be found. Between a cleric and a wizard you are guaranteed to find something to use. The existing scripts are heavily modified to adjust for better tactical behavior, opponent vulnerability assessments, and innate ability powers usage. 3. Ice Golem (Watchers Keep) Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal : Ironworks Gaming Forum > Ironworks Gaming Forums. I found a Lich and a party on a house at bridge district. I add a couple of mods, (unfinished business, one of the g3 mods), and there's one sold by a merchant in the armorer/fletcher in the promenade. Open the book and place it on the altar. That's with the main hand. As a Green Dragon, it has Poisonous breath and uses attacks that affect mobility and spellcasting ability. More Fandoms. Solution: Watcher's Keep Level 3 Demon Fear (spoiler) Triplehammer 15 years ago #1. The crossbow itself adds 1d8 +4 points of damage, has +6 THAC0 bonus (+4 from the crossbow, +2 from the. need some help from experienced BG2 players. I just can't kill him. net FixPack v6). The existing scripts are heavily modified to adjust for better tactical behavior, opponent vulnerability assessments, and innate ability powers usage. Warrick. ini file in the BG2 directory (it's a text file). Yep, it's a Dragon! Here is the entrance from the Githyanki Encampment. Set them up in advance and lead the dragon into them. He'll think your party is composed of demons and runs away to the. The encounters on levels 3-5 are far stronger than anything in SoA. Area code. The armor weighs 15 lbs. . There are some other notables. Kundane +2 - Shortsword of Speed. r/baldursgate. You won't be able to use the right portal, though, until you've utilized the correct combination on Lum the Mad's machine at area #1. As their weaknesses are counter-intuitive to most parties, they can pose a serious threat to those unprepared to deal with them. With the other rod found at 3, they merge to form a key needed in another area. 16. Then remove them from the party atop WK. Untouchable. Use the Tinderbox. The Sword Coast Stratagems mod makes changes to this devil, especially with the "Improved Fiends" component. When you place the three items on the altar, some of the statues at 8 will come to life and attack you. The Imprisoned One will speak to you as soon as you arrive in the 6th level of Watcher's Keep. This particular Demilich has forsaken the casting of offensive. BG2 - Ep42 - Watcher's Keep Entrance & Potion Case & Ammo Belt & Quiver of Plenty +1 - Solo FighterBaldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn - Enhanced EditionLet's Pl. Hello, my character's name is Kerrigan and she is a fighter (lvl 24) with GM in Long Sword/Shortbow and I assure you she has the best gear. There is a text file called baldur. Hi. Here is where you arrive. Learn how to create a. . 4. ago. Played through SoA then, got into ToB. Add +4 arrows, bolts and two powerful bows to the game (requires BG2:ToB, BGT, BG2:EE or IWD:EE) BG2, BGT, BG2:EE and EET: Adds +4 arrows and bolts to a number of stores and creatures in the ToB part of the game as well as to Watcher's Keep. Can confirm he did not (bg2 ee no mods). We haven't finished the Foundry quest because we want to explore the city more and do some more mundane adventures + level up. 2 - Knights of the Vigil. When you perform the ritual, the rest of the statues at 9 come to life and attack. Level 1 - The Ritual Chambers. I've been really enjoying the battles in the maze as they really offer a nice challenge, and in interesting ways. Powered by vBulletin® Version 3. 2 - Insane Elf. ;) Post edited March 12, 2013 by Hickory. 2) Exit and lure the Helmites into the keep to get slaughtered (25k XP). He will ask for your help in restoring the seals on the 'imprisoned one' inside the dungeon. A comprehensive guide to the Watcher's Keep dungeon in Baldur's Gate 2 Online, where you can find The Imprisoned One and a scroll to seal off the keep. There's a trap in this hallway. Maps, items, NPCs, shops list with inventory, various tips & tricks, character creation - you'll find it all and more covered by this extensive guide. When you enter the room at 6, Lassal faces you one more time. It is hostile right from the beginning and attacks on sight after a quick comment. Just went from watchers Keep level 2 to level 3 and encountered a MASSIVE difficulty spike. Baldurs Gate II Archives: 2: 03-31-2001 05:44 PM: All times are GMT -4. Keep in mind that the Skald Song does not give immunity to fear before lvl 15, meaning that you need to prepare a spell to deal with that. But he's friendly. Watcher's Keep issue, need help *spoilers*. There are some other notables. The issue is really less about luring a demi-lich over traps and more about forcing him to waste his spells. 'Program Options' 'Debug Mode' '1'. Remember that there are a total of 6 levels to Watcher's Keep (the entry level, then the other 5); you are only on the second level--it just gets harder from here. The Composite Longbow +2 is marginally better. Map of the 3rd level of Watchers Keep for Baldurs Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. You've seen such lairs before if you've been through Shadows of Amn. This one comes along as you play. Casting Remove Curse will cure the Plague effect. The hostile crazy mage you un-imprison from the weird machine in the Underdark can be cured with the heal spell, as well. Jester and Sun gives 50k to user and 300k exp to party, respectively. The second is more meta and games the system a bit. Location: Sold by the Black Market Thief at 15 in the Slums. ShadowHound Posts: 3. At the beginning of the Compass Level, the party will meet an Elven Madman who. 0. First, four sceptre keys would have to be collected to free the demon, and then the. Then when you turn the key, you'll open its associated lock, and you'll get attacked by something. All of the online walkthroughs tell you. Skull lets you fight a demi-lich that can only be attacked by +5 weapon (I believe that this is the ONLY monster in BG2 that requires +5 weapon to hit). You can gamble for a few rare items (a scroll of Wish or the Spectral Brand), as well as a gemstone. Except the bag of holding, which is chapter 4. Solution: Watcher's Keep Level 3 Demon Fear (spoiler) Triplehammer 15 years ago #1. At first, it does not provide many useful effects to the wearer – except for protecting against critical hits in the original Baldur's Gate II only –, but if Cespenar improves this item with some components, it will become more useful. 67%. You will also have to summon the djinn, via the limited wish scroll, and choose. This one comes along as you play. Avastrian summons a Simulacrum. I poked my head into the Machine of Lum the Mad and nearly got partywiped by Mindflayers. The. good weapon when you can use it. You may not be powerful enough until chapter 6. I just completed Watcher's Keep in TOB. I loaded an earlier save from before I went to level 4 and decided to call it quits on the Keep for now. The Thieves' Hood is a unique piece of headgear that can only be equipped by thieves of all class combinations and kits. Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 12: 11-10-2001 05:35 PM: All times are GMT -4. Well, back then with vanilla bg2 i didn't touch Watcher's Keep till TOB. Found, together with an ammo belt, in a trapped (20 | Melf's Acid Arrow) and locked (20) alcove behind a statue in the room south of the priest's crypt on the Watcher's Keep Altar Level (AR3001 | 1982. However, since you can get some ridiculously good loot just from the vendor lady + Level 1-2, it’s possible to use Watchers’ Keep to make SoA a lot easier. . Watcher's Keep Level 5 Bug (possible spoiler too) SchroedingersCat: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 2: 07-31-2002 05:52 AM: HALLELUJAH!!!! ~~Watcher's Keep Last Level Spoiler~~ Dundee Slaytern: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 17: 01-21-2002 02:30 PM: Kicking Ass. The time now is 06:29 PM. If you collect all four globes of each color, three of them have potion-like effects and one is used to put in the corresponding column. These are also short duration effects. To reach the mallet, you'll have to solve a brazier puzzle (#7). BG2 is a lot longer than BG1. Increase an attribute score to 25. Another can be looted in the Ice Mage's library. It takes everything you've learned in the game and tests your understanding of the game. So, is Throne of Bhall too difficult for average players? The Watcher's Keep Dungeon isn't too bad, although I would recommend waiting unil beginning the expansion before tackling it. These are also short duration effects. The ice golem however is part of a watchers keep puzzle. In Watcher's Keep Level 3, south of Tahazzar, room AR3004, you will find that the room is full of demons that throw. . Comet grants +5% fire resistance permanently. You will be attacked by an Aurumach Rilmani. If you do want to, then CLUA in the 3 headed flail, and ditch the two headed one you. THE TEST OF WITS. There is a text file called baldur. By doing this I get the infinite ammo items, the ammo belt, firetooth, and lots of XP. In addition to the immunities typical of demons, Y'tossi is immune to backstab and up to +1 magical weapons. The first is fairly simple, make your way to Trademeet and do the quests there. Key gives you a Ring of Protection +3. Throne of Bhaal: Sold by the bartender at 3 in the Tankard Tree. This is where you arrive in the maze. Gameplay-wise, yeah. After finishing SoA and going over to ToB, Watcher's keep is on the new map just as I had left it in SoA. Map of the 1st level of Watchers Keep for Baldurs Gate II: Throne of Bhaal Games; Manuals; Updates; Watcher's Keep: 1st Level . You'll emerge on the third floor of Watcher's Keep at this location. So I'm in Watchers Keep, I believe I'm at the 3rd level where I have to move through portals. If you go to the Watcher's Keep at a relatively low level, there will be less statues guarding the gate to the second level. Watcher's Keep level 2 bug? Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by NINURTA, Jun 19, 2003. According to Wiki: Status Effects, you can also block the level drain effect with Barbarian Rage or with Enrage. Each part of the machine can produce 4 globes of one color, 4 blue, 4 red, 4 purple, 4 green. Here you'll find a detailed and complete walkthrough of all the areas in Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal, including Watcher's Keep. (Not the lich) Sadly, it does not seem to work on Minsc, (other than fully healing his hp) no matter how many times you may try. Have an Armor Class of -15 or lower. Floor 1 tests your ability to solve some small puzzles while unlocking traps and facing difficult foes. They are magic resistant and weapon resistant. Since you're already on high level quests like watchers keep I assume you have done quite the amount of quests already). Is this a bug? I've Googled, but people keep saying you need gas in that room - which I already have! Do I need something else to kill. SoA/ToB-> tent of Yakman 3 flor of watcher's keep, good place you can back here in both stage of game iven if you seald the demogorgon you only must open back door and you can always enter there. Use your mage spells to lower their defenses. Usuno's Blade is an enchanted ninja-to +4. The room is right beside lum's machine. BGII:ToB, BGII:EE. " Assassin 25 dualled to Fighter currently level 22. SoA continues into ToB automatically, and Watcher's Keep - which is part of the expansion - is available in SoA already. Lilly & Co. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. yeah, level 5 and 6 are really made for teams that are in ToB, but I have beaten watchers keep while in SoA, but that was eons again, I usually don't start watchers keep until I hit ToB because it can just make your characters way to powerful for SoA. Congratulations! You have reached the last level but one of Watcher's Keep. Magic Golems are magical constructs created by mages. The code for the scroll that the ghost of the vigil knight gives you is: PLOT01Q. Kill everybody using the 3 powerful enemies you have charmed (hint: if Aesgareth and the two panthers are dead there's no one else left who can ignore invisibility, making things considerably easier). Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Unfortunately, there are some rooms in watcher's keep, specifically the third floor, that guarantee spell failure. He challenges you to meet him upstairs in the Room of Blood and Blades. -Use the deck for whatever outcome you want (or don't). That dungeon is indeed fantastic, and would make my top list for sure. Blue. I lost the holy symbol to get into. Oh, great. Large Shield +2. Cespenar will do this for 5000 gold. You now have four options: First, you can believe the Imprisoned One and agree to help him get revenge. 5). . Here you'll encounter a crazed elf named Yakman. Watcher keep: Imprisoned One battle? Is impossible. Grab a companion you don’t plan on using, dump all the stuff you want to hang on to, but don’t currently need, in their inventory. Watcher's Keep is a "Super Dungeon" for those players who want a challenge, have already done all the other content or want something fresh. That's also partly because I almost always play Mages myself, and since Aerie is one of my favourite BG2 companions, I don't really need a. Had the bell, candle, and ritual from the sarcophagus. Key gives you a Ring of Protection +3. To the file (with tabs between the quoted phrases) Save, then follow the instruction above. 10-24-2001 01:50 PM. Some monsters are summoned to fight you. Developer: BioWare. She is summoned along with Nalmissra, The Huntress , Ameralis Zauviir, a Hive Mother and Xei Win Toh when the last key of the Final Seal is turned. Like the helm, they can be found on the second floor of Watcher's Keep. I have run into somwthing of a snag though. I went up to the alter and placed the bell and candle in the alter with the book. August 2013. Hang on to it! The chest at (x=915, y=520) is trapped. Here's the eulogy that was on the first page of the BG2 manual. Went into the basement of Baldur's Mouth and changed what the printing press was printing (but I did this stealthily - so no one should know about it). Lilly & Co. Elemental Level is the 2nd level of Watcher's Keep. Rather, dual-classing earlier at level 7 or 9 is good enough, with/without Anomen. Tried every combo I could think of. ini or something similar. In the original Throne of Bhaal, he is evil. MuffinGirl: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 5: 09-12-2004 08:32 PM: Cambion with the deck of many things: SpongeBobTheDestoyer: Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal: 30: 02-12-2003 05:27 PM: Gambling!!! Dragis: Baldurs Gate & Tales of the. ago. My swashbuckler had -25 on the last playthrough. Turning on the fan. Requiem 14 years ago #4. Early on, I have her use Belm + Shield (usually Harmony) and a Str belt. I then leave everything else to ToB, levels 2 onwards are where it starts getting tough and interesting. Feel free to browse our. -Don't know if the directions are entirely correct here (kinda hard to go from memory. For ages, the keep has been observed and. The Watcher's Keep is a huge dungeon found to the northwest of Saradush. Since. Just went from watchers Keep level 2 to level 3 and encountered a MASSIVE difficulty spike. The final chapter of Bhaalspawn saga that culminates the Bhaalspawn story. Open in text editor. Your objective on the level is to assemble the Scepter of Radiance which is the key to the portal out of the final room. Nothing hurts the succubus as far as I can tell. I'm just trying to beat it early coz I cleared most quests (excluding personal quests of some NPC's I didnt play with), I'm still on Chapter 2 and don't know where to go :P Killed both dragons as well and got their armor. Properties: THAC0: +4 Bonus when attacking with fists. Kundane +2 - Shortsword of Speed. For the one from Siege of Dragonspear, see Wardstone (Siege of Dragonspear). These aren't necessarily listed in the order obtained. It will become hostile upon entry by any intruder. You will immediately be under attack from several Githyanki. In this room you have to solve two riddles. need some help from experienced BG2 players. Watcher's keep torch room. Throughout this level the portal are set by the primary directions (N/E/S/W), rotated 45 degrees counter-clockwise. ” Categories Categories: Miscellaneous items;Watcher's Keep is a "Super Dungeon" for those players who want a challenge, have already done all the other content or want something fresh. March 2015 edited March 2015. 5). In Throne of Bhaal, this is your personal "butler" Cespenar whom you will meet at 4 in you Hellish Pocket Plane. At first, it does not provide many useful effects to the wearer – except for protecting against critical hits in the original Baldur's Gate II only –, but if Cespenar improves this item with some components, it will become more useful. Watchers Keep - Slime Room locked problems Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal : Ironworks Gaming Forum > Ironworks Gaming Forums > Baldurs Gate II. This summons a Clay golem for 1 turn. Technical information. Hi all-. Here you'll find a detailed and complete walkthrough of all the areas in Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal, including Watcher's Keep. When you turn the wheel in the center of the lab while holding the scepter, you'll switch the magical fan from "low" to "high," and the machinery in the lab will stop shooting lightning bolts, making it safe again. It's worth a play at least once I think, but only if you've played the other (non-Baldur's Gate games first). Life's short -. Reply replyProduct Deals. 'Program Options' 'Debug Mode' '1'. However, you can buy some good stuff early on (like a great crossbow, potion pouches, etc) and there are some very useful items on the first level (quiver of. Accept its challenge, and it asks you a riddle.