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== The Challenge ==  
== The Challenge ==  
The primary obstacle to stealing the silver sword is [[Kith'rak Voss]], or more specifically his [[Saving Throw]]s and [[Armour Class]]. These are the relevant bonuses that we will need to overcome:
The primary obstacle to stealing the silver sword is [[Kith'rak Voss]], or more specifically his [[Saving Throw]]s and [[Armour Class]]. These are the relevant bonuses that we will need to overcome, in one method or another:
* {{Saving Throw|STR}} +8 on Balanced, +9 on Tactician
* {{Saving Throw|STR}} +8 on Balanced, +9 on Tactician
* {{Saving Throw|WIS}} +6 with {{Advantage}}
* {{Saving Throw|WIS}} +6 with {{Advantage}}
* {{Saving Throw|CON}} +7
* {{Armour Class}} 17
* {{Armour Class}} 17


We will also need to avoid the cutscene to begin conversation with his patrol, requiring us to keep ourselves well-hidden or at a minimum distance.
We will also need to avoid the cutscene to begin conversation with his patrol, requiring us to keep ourselves well-hidden or at a minimum distance.
== Setting up ==


== Methods ==
== Methods ==
=== Command: Drop ===
=== Command: Drop ===
The worst one.
This is the least reliable option.  


=== Disarming Attack (Ranged) ===
=== Disarming Attack (Ranged) ===
Still not terrific
Still not terrific
=== Heat Metal ===
Now we're getting somewhere


=== Honeyed Paws ===
=== Honeyed Paws ===
The best one.
The best one.

Revision as of 15:47, 13 January 2024

Legendary githyanki warrior Kith'rak Voss is equipped with the Silver Sword of the Astral Plane when initially encountered at the Mountain Pass in Act One. Though he is programmed to fly away instantly when engaged in combat and cannot be damaged by any means, it is still possible for enterprising players to steal his prized silver sword, obtaining one of the strongest weapons in the game (and arguably the strongest for any gith character) before even finishing the first act.

The Challenge

The primary obstacle to stealing the silver sword is Kith'rak Voss, or more specifically his Saving Throws and Armour Class. These are the relevant bonuses that we will need to overcome, in one method or another:

We will also need to avoid the cutscene to begin conversation with his patrol, requiring us to keep ourselves well-hidden or at a minimum distance.

Methods

Command: Drop

This is the least reliable option.

Disarming Attack (Ranged)

Still not terrific

Heat Metal

Now we're getting somewhere

Honeyed Paws

The best one.