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<blockquote data-quote="MoogleEmpMog" data-source="post: 3641204" data-attributes="member: 22882">The optional dungeon in Pools of Darkness obviously takes the crown.Of battles I've actually *beaten*, the three-part final battle of PoD is king.The first battle is with bits of moander that turn you to stone appx. 50% of the time on a successful hit, bane minions that have permanent fire shield as well as powerful lightning bolts, and some other chumps (I don't recall the other types in this fight; the bits and minions were the worst).&nbsp; But at least you start in a good position.The second battle is actually comparatively easy: an entire field of beholders (12-20), some of which are undead, some of which are upgraded.&nbsp; It's really, really scary that this passes for 'easy,' but it helps that you start the battle in melee.The FINAL battle is much like the first, except the monsters are joined by Gothmenes, a balor with class levels and a vorpal sword.&nbsp; And instead of starting in one corner from which you can safely fireball the field, you start SURROUNDED.Mind you, there's no chance to heal or recover spells in between these battles.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MoogleEmpMog, post: 3641204, member: 22882"] The optional dungeon in Pools of Darkness obviously takes the crown. Of battles I've actually *beaten*, the three-part final battle of PoD is king. The first battle is with bits of moander that turn you to stone appx. 50% of the time on a successful hit, bane minions that have permanent fire shield as well as powerful lightning bolts, and some other chumps (I don't recall the other types in this fight; the bits and minions were the worst). But at least you start in a good position. The second battle is actually comparatively easy: an entire field of beholders (12-20), some of which are undead, some of which are upgraded. It's really, really scary that this passes for 'easy,' but it helps that you start the battle in melee. The FINAL battle is much like the first, except the monsters are joined by Gothmenes, a balor with class levels and a vorpal sword. And instead of starting in one corner from which you can safely fireball the field, you start SURROUNDED. Mind you, there's no chance to heal or recover spells in between these battles. [/QUOTE]

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