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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tzarevitch" data-source="post: 2484895" data-attributes="member: 1792">The problem is that other than the assassin, the enemy force isn't that good. They are trying to face PCs with on average twice as many HD and who are better equipped. You really need to use tactics and you should probably replace some of the enemy forces to increase overall force capability. Here are my suggestions.1. Replace the zombies. They are way too slow, too stupid and lack any form of ranged combat. If you can get 4 gnolls instead that should be much better. Arm all the gnolls with strength bows if possible. If not use crossbows.   The other option is to get the gnolls into melee ASAP. The PCs can't easily block that many gnolls at that level. Make sure they don't all go down to 1 area of effect spell. Have one engage the cleric and one the fighter/cleric. Have all the others gang attack the psion or the wizard before anyone else. Use flanking bonuses and have at least one ready an attack if the target casts a spell or manifests a power. Remember the minions of The Eye play for keeps. Put one caster down then move to the other. 2. Replace the grick, it stinks in a fight. It is a very underpowered CR3. The Cult has ogres in its service, bring one instead. Another possibility is use a bugbear with 1 or 2 warrior levels and a good suit of armor. Bugbears are 1 cr cheaper and nearly as powerful. 3. If the wagon drivers and escorts have NPC class levels, make sure they have at least a light crossbow. Also spread them out so that an area of effect spell doesn't get them all. 4. The Assassin is your best asset. Wait until the PCs are vulnerable to use him. Have him delay until the Wizard or the psion acts. If the psion summons the construct, have the assassin strike him (the psion) first to disrupt the construct. If possible, give the assassin some Dust of Disappearance. It is very cheap and will allow the assassin to sneak attack regularly. Two good sneak attacks should be able to take down the Wizard or the Psion. 5. The clerics. These really are not going to be that helpful. Here are the best spells to use: Cause Fear (on the fighter), Bless (on the best combattant in the group), Obscuring Mist (to cover the approach as the melee combattants close in on the spellcasters), Shield of Faith (increase AC), Divine Favor (increase hit and damage). Don't forget to arm them with crossbows. Don't let them get any closer than they have to to use their spells or fire the crossbow with no penalty. Note however, it may be worthwhile to send the troglodyte in close. It may be able to disable someone with its stench. Go after the psion and wizard, they have the weakest Fort saves.Tzarevitch</blockquote>

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