No Level-Up Challenge.

Spenny · Post by **Spenny** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:27 am

I've finally done it.
The hardest quest was definitely against the Balverines in the Arena.

TIP: To kill balverines quickly, use Arken's crossbow.

Berniej b · Post by **Berniej b** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:46 pm

HuH? the balverines were easy=S Silver augumention or something .. put that on a sword .. it worked with me .. or im so good

Arachanox · Post by **Arachanox** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:15 pm

For me the Two Stone Troll Brothers since I had a crap bow at the time and took at least 3 ressurection Phials to actually beat them both

Darth Potato · Post by **Darth Potato** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:57 pm

u should have used a melee weapon

Berniej b · Post by **Berniej b** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:01 am

Lmao .. =\ i thought they trolls were the easiest =) keep close attack him and ive he jumps or smashes on the ground just roll ...

joeko · Post by **joeko** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 2:57 pm

roll!!! what for?? just use the assassin rush and it takes you back and forth to the same spot out of reach and definitely melee weapon, I had the obsidian greatsword at that time with a flame and silver augmentation and they were all pretty easy... I don't like the bows so I used the lightning and fireball a lot as well.

Frost Drake · Post by **Frost Drake** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:36 pm

[QUOTE=joeko]roll!!! what for?? just use the assassin rush and it takes you back and forth to the same spot out of reach and definitely melee weapon, I had the obsidian greatsword at that time with a flame and silver augmentation and they were all pretty easy... I don't like the bows so I used the lightning and fireball a lot as well.[/QUOTE]

I presume you guys missed the plot, no level-up means no magic except lv1 lightning. Everytime you upgrade your spell or gain a spell your actually leveling up that spell's level.

No one can finish the game without leveling up, I tried fighting one balverine with 0 physique 0 toughness 0 health 0 speed and so on... 5 slashes dead.

Berniej b · Post by **Berniej b** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:09 am

[QUOTE=joeko]roll!!! what for?? just use the assassin rush and it takes you back and forth to the same spot out of reach and definitely melee weapon, I had the obsidian greatsword at that time with a flame and silver augmentation and they were all pretty easy... I don't like the bows so I used the lightning and fireball a lot as well.[/QUOTE]

Yeah youre right .. but i don't use assassin rush i only use other spells like enflame and lighting ... and i hit with melee 600 so ... and magic it was like 80 or 180 i dunno

Spenny · Post by **Spenny** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:14 pm

[QUOTE=Frost Drake]No one can finish the game without leveling up, I tried fighting one balverine with 0 physique 0 toughness 0 health 0 speed and so on... 5 slashes dead.[/QUOTE]

I disagree. I finished the game without levelling-up. Balverines can be killed with one shot from either legendary bow. I died twice during the entire game. Both by bandits.

It takes a lot longer than normal and you'll find that your combat and blocking skills improve a hell of a lot!

Frost Drake · Post by **Frost Drake** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 6:31 pm

[QUOTE=Spenny]I disagree. I finished the game without levelling-up. Balverines can be killed with one shot from either legendary bow. I died twice during the entire game. Both by bandits.

It takes a lot longer than normal and you'll find that your combat and blocking skills improve a hell of a lot![/QUOTE]

It takes 3 shot + Multi-Arrow and Level 5 - 7 Accuracy from Arkan's Crossbow to kill one White Balverine. 1 Shot from Arkan's Crossbow with 0 Accuracy deals about 230 - 330 Damage and that's not enough. Why don't you post a screenshot to prove it.

EDIT: A little mistake there, I was assuming no leveling up as in NO Elixir of Life + Will Master's Elixir. To the people above, no leveling up means you stay at 0 Physique, using Master Greatsword is not possible.

LegendaryArcher · Post by **LegendaryArcher** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:41 am

I beat the arena in one of my games with just a stick,I know what your thinkin... but its possible. I maxed out all my str stats except phy, but i did have a ebony bow that i used on the white balverines. i spent every penny i ever got on res vials and potions and produce so yeah its possible. just takes freakin forever

Frost Drake · Post by **Frost Drake** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:48 am

[QUOTE=LegendaryArcher]I beat the arena in one of my games with just a stick,I know what your thinkin... but its possible. I maxed out all my str stats except phy, but i did have a ebony bow that i used on the white balverines. i spent every penny i ever got on res vials and potions and produce so yeah its possible. just takes freakin forever

[/QUOTE]

Yeh, your not the only one, I've done it, took about 50 or so minutes. With 0 strengh stats it's well hell hard.

But this challenge is about not leveling at all, you get level 0 everything except level 1 lightning which you get by default.

Spenny · Post by **Spenny** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 9:28 am

Forgive me for neglecting my damage requirement per creature studies as of late. I just play the game.

Level 0, Arken's Crossbow (or Skorm's Bow), 1 shot = dead Balverine.
(it takes about 3-4 shots to kill the white one)
Try it if you don't believe me.

Frost Drake · Post by **Frost Drake** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 12:58 am

[QUOTE=Spenny]Forgive me for neglecting my damage requirement per creature studies as of late. I just play the game.

Level 0, Arken's Crossbow (or Skorm's Bow), 1 shot = dead Balverine.
(it takes about 3-4 shots to kill the white one)
Try it if you don't believe me.[/QUOTE]
Close/Head/Neck/Shoulder/Chest/Back shot.

I am at level 5 accuracy and 1/6 times one shot from Arkan's{No Multi-Strike} didn't kill the Balverine, done this at Knothole Glade entrance. Didn't zoom, just used L trigger, also was fairly distant shots.

Spenny · Post by **Spenny** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 3:38 am

I don't usually have time to zoom when killing balverines! They're also at a fairly medium range when I shoot them.