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<blockquote data-quote="Piratecat" data-source="post: 2820025" data-attributes="member: 2"><p>In Epic level combat:</p><p></p><p>- never let the enemy get a full attack on you if you can possibly avoid it.</p><p></p><p>- lead off with a greater dispel magic.</p><p></p><p>- fight on your own terms. Flee if necessary, then return 40 minutes later when their buffing spells have worn off. Choose the battlefield.</p><p></p><p>- spells and powers that drain ability scores can finish a fight quickly if used cleverly.</p><p></p><p>- everyone must target the same foe until they're dead, then move on to the next. don't spread out your attacks.</p><p></p><p>- Finding a way to boost caster level/spell penetration is essential. Plan accordingly.</p><p></p><p>- There's not a big difference (unless you're being power attacked) between having a 20 AC and a 30 AC; the foe will still hit you every time. If you're spending money on resources, AC isn't necessarily the best place to spend it.</p><p></p><p>- A failed reflex or fort save will kill you. A failed will save can end up killing the whole party, if you get dominated or charmed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Piratecat, post: 2820025, member: 2"] In Epic level combat: - never let the enemy get a full attack on you if you can possibly avoid it. - lead off with a greater dispel magic. - fight on your own terms. Flee if necessary, then return 40 minutes later when their buffing spells have worn off. Choose the battlefield. - spells and powers that drain ability scores can finish a fight quickly if used cleverly. - everyone must target the same foe until they're dead, then move on to the next. don't spread out your attacks. - Finding a way to boost caster level/spell penetration is essential. Plan accordingly. - There's not a big difference (unless you're being power attacked) between having a 20 AC and a 30 AC; the foe will still hit you every time. If you're spending money on resources, AC isn't necessarily the best place to spend it. - A failed reflex or fort save will kill you. A failed will save can end up killing the whole party, if you get dominated or charmed. [/QUOTE]
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