My journey through Skyrim is going well, albeit slowly. There is just so much to explore in this game. I intended to make my way to the Greybeards yesterday, but got sidetracked several times en route. I did manage to complete one goal though, defeating the Hagraven and obtain Nettlebane.
Her massive fireball was causing me serious trouble. I ended up using Raise Zombie on one of the witches I had slain earlier. The key part was to do this while in-combat, so she would go over and attack the Hagraven. This bought me enough time to get close. Turns out, she doesn't cast when you are in melee range.
Thinking back on it, an invisibility potion would have been a lot easier. Live (or die many times) and learn I guess.
Mages are still wrecking me though. If there is more than one, I'm usually done for. I did discover a cheesy way to beat some difficult enemies. If they are inside and near a door you can just hop in out, heal (sleep), then go back inside. I've found they do not regain health during your rest.
I also learned heavy armor does NOT mitigate magical damage. Looks like I am going to have to start really looking into enchanting my current armor with magic resists and building up a stockpile of potions.
I also have a new nemesis, Spriggans. These suckers are just tough, and they can heal themselves. I can defeat one, with some potion guzzling Sadly, the ones I need to kill are not alone. Not sure a companion will be of much help with this many.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Out with the old nemesis
