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<blockquote data-quote="Imaculata" data-source="post: 6751566" data-attributes="member: 6801286">I'd be fine with the players instantly killing the boss. How awesome is that? I've had something similar happen in my 3rd edition campaign. I had an epic boss fight with a mummy lord set up for my players, but one of the players grabbed a holy artifact from the local temple, set it on fire, and then hit a critical when striking the boss with it. And yes, undead are immune to crits, but screw that, he was wielding a sacred weapon that was on fire. I had him roll for damage, and he rolled max damage! He instantly reduced the boss to dust.This is the moment where you as a DM should let your players high five each other, while you laugh it off. Don't get frustrated about it. Nothing annoys the players more, than if they feel their DM is keeping the boss on life support. Don't be that guy. Let them have their victory, and do better the next time you design a boss fight. As long as your players are entertained, it is a good session.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Imaculata, post: 6751566, member: 6801286"] I'd be fine with the players instantly killing the boss. How awesome is that? I've had something similar happen in my 3rd edition campaign. I had an epic boss fight with a mummy lord set up for my players, but one of the players grabbed a holy artifact from the local temple, set it on fire, and then hit a critical when striking the boss with it. And yes, undead are immune to crits, but screw that, he was wielding a sacred weapon that was on fire. I had him roll for damage, and he rolled max damage! He instantly reduced the boss to dust. This is the moment where you as a DM should let your players high five each other, while you laugh it off. Don't get frustrated about it. Nothing annoys the players more, than if they feel their DM is keeping the boss on life support. Don't be that guy. Let them have their victory, and do better the next time you design a boss fight. As long as your players are entertained, it is a good session. [/QUOTE]

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