Killing Darth Sion **possible spoiler**

KimmyBee · Post by **KimmyBee** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:46 pm

I am new here and am going through KotOR2 for the first time as a ls char. I've only tried killing Darth Sion once and failed (almost had him killed too!). Anyway, he kicked my butt majorly! I was able to reduce his will but I could never put him in stasis and I spent the majority of the time turning on my energy shields and healing myself and getting a hit in every now and then. The thing is, when I didn't have my energy shield on, every time he would hit me, it would take like 75 points or so (hence most of my time spent on energy shields and healing). I used master critical strike most of the time but was wondering if another type of attack worked better. Anyway, he really kicked my butt and I'm hoping that doesn't happen again next time I fight him. Can anyone help me out with some strategies or something? Thanks!

the_limey · Post by **the_limey** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:54 pm

Need more info really, class, force powers etc.
But as a guide try equipping items that enhance WIS and CHA to put him in stasis. Also try force wave as it will damage him even if he makes his save.
Do you have demo skill? Try planting some mines before the battle as he only appears as you aproach the outer door.
Stims are also useful as are any powers such as Valour, Speed, Battle Meditation, or Energy resistance

KimmyBee · Post by **KimmyBee** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:15 pm

Jedi Sentinel, lots of LS force powers. Don't have demolitions skill so can't set up mines. I've tried using stims, energy resist, etc but while I am trying to do that, he is cutting me in half with his lightsaber. I'll have to look and see if I have force wave or not. The strategy guide suggested hiding behind a pillar and throwing your lightsaber so I might give that a try. Thanks for the help!

the_limey · Post by **the_limey** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:20 pm

Sabre-throw is crap- your best stategy might just be a direct assualt with all of your defensive force powers- Enlightenment will save time. Have you invested in flurry or just Critical Strike? Flurry combined with Master Speed is awesome. Also, make sure to use Makashi instead of Niman for this fight.

Admo · Post by **Admo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:36 am

Yeah the "one-on-one" Jedi lightsaber form. Activate Force Enlightenment, you should be doing this anyway. Perhaps an energy shield or two, BUT the place I think you may be going wrong is using Master Critical Strike. Despite the wider threat range, you still only get a max of three hits with Master Speed (maybe only two). ALSO many of the bosses are immune to critical hits.

Basically, flurry is the way to go. If you get a keen item on your lightsaber, you should get a few criticals anyway. But you are SURE to get a few good hits in. Make sure your lightsaber is fully upgraded as well, once you beat Sion look for the workbench in the academy.

But Force Enlightenment should make you a pretty special opponent. Don't just spend all your time stimming up, you can over-do it. Wack FE on and lay into him a bit, maybe an energy shield, and just keep using a life-support pack or Master Heal every now and then when you get to say.... half health. You should have a reasonable Treat Injury skill by now regardless of your class.

EDIT: for Force Enlightenment you should have most of the powers in the Speed, Armor/Aura, and Valor series. These are then activated at a VERY low cost.

shadow blade · Post by **shadow blade** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:46 am

without more info about your stats like strength i cant really help but i will say that force enlightenment is your best chance and try mater flurry with it, when i came up against sion i activated force enlightenment and it only took me two flurry's to take down all his health.

i didn't bother with energy shields although i will say that it does help to have a high treat injury and a few life support packs just in case.

If you take the time to build up your defence then it doesn't matter if he hits you a few times because it does next to no damage. a god balance of strength an dexterity helps alot.

hope this helps. let me know your stats and i can help you a bit more.

René · Post by **René** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:41 am

[QUOTE=KimmyBee]I am new here and am going through KotOR2 for the first time as a ls char. I've only tried killing Darth Sion once [/QUOTE]

I don't want to be rude, but how about just trying the fight a second time?

Ergophobia · Post by **Ergophobia** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:44 am

Problem is, if he killed you the first try, you're going to be in trouble even if you make it (since you have to fight him about 5 times or so)

stormcloud · Post by **stormcloud** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:02 am

Dont forget to run from side to side of the room and use your lifepacks.

medpacks are useless, at the least use advanced medpacks.

evil_flagpole · Post by **evil_flagpole** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:19 pm

force storm is all i needed, force and health regain during conversations and a few more force storms, i was ls as well so the force storm wasn't to its max as it could be if i were ds

Darth Zenemij · Post by **Darth Zenemij** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:11 pm

I think that force crush is the best when you are in a desprate time.

KimmyBee · Post by **KimmyBee** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:10 pm

Thanks for the help everyone! I think I only have to fight him 4 times (was on my 4th try too!). Once my VCR is done recording, I can turn on my X-Box and check out what my stats are!

Lowkei · Post by **Lowkei** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:15 am

[QUOTE=stormcloud]Dont forget to run from side to side of the room and use your lifepacks.

medpacks are useless, at the least use advanced medpacks.[/QUOTE]

lol i do that. if you hide behin a pillar he will put his saber away then you can run out at him yelling "yarlalalalalharheeeeeee" or summit like dat lol.

KimmyBee · Post by **KimmyBee** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:58 am

Ok, here are my stats:

Level 24 Jedi Sentinel

Strength: 15 +2
Dexterity: 24 +4
Constitution: 20 +5
Intelligence: 14 +2
Wisdom: 16 +3
Charisma: 14 +2

Vitality: 361
Force: 278
Defense: 28

Fortitude: 20
Reflex: 22
Will: 14

I'm going to see if I can beat Sion now!!

KimmyBee · Post by **KimmyBee** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:31 pm

Thanks everyone! Using the 1 on 1 lightsaber form really helped out a ton. It was way easier this time than it was the first time I tried it. Now I just have to kill Kreia!

stormcloud · Post by **stormcloud** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 1:10 pm

hey, i see you never made the prestige classes either.

wohoo!

i was a jedi guardian and never made it to wpns master.
:-(

KimmyBee · Post by **KimmyBee** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:09 pm

How do you make it to the prestige class?

Admo · Post by **Admo** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 2:51 am

Are you wearing armor as well? Just that your Dex bonus is only +4 when it could be +7.

You've probably missed a few quests as well, level 24 is lower than what i've experienced.... I end up about level 26/7 usually. Should still be ok though.

Krl · Post by **Krl** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:33 am

[QUOTE=KimmyBee]How do you make it to the prestige class?[/QUOTE]

After you reach lvl 15 just talk to Kreia.

Predator1 · Post by **Predator1** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:14 am

Easy

First, find a merchant who carries an infinite number of medpacks. Buy a crapload of them. A CRAPLOAD, I say. Then, set your game to auto-pause whenever you spot an enemy or switch targets. Now, whenever you see an enemy (like whenever Sion becomes hostile again), you can go the the start menu and use as many as you want. Being able to fully heal between each round is surprisingly helpful. If you set it to also pause when you switch targets, this makes Kreia a pushover. Whenever your health gets low, switch targets, pause, and heal.

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