The Netherbrain/combat: Difference between revisions

* [[Dimension Door]], [[Arcane Gate]] and [[Misty Step]] are all useful spells to have assigned or distributed as scrolls for moving from the entrance [[Confront the Elder Brain#Atop the Netherbrain|Atop the Netherbrain]] to the Crown of Karsus.

* Stepping directly on the brain's surface will summon hidden [[tentacles]], so it may be easier to approach from the two platforms on either side. Otherwise, if intending to sprint across, it is helpful to use a character who can avoid [[Opportunity Attack]]s, such as one with the [[Mobile]] feat.

* Only party members and [[Orpheus]] or the [[Emperor]] can enter the Netherbrain's psyche (or '''The Unbreakable Will of the Netherbrain'''), so once the portal is open it is no longer necessary to continue fighting other enemies.

* The Netherbrain's hit point total can be reduced by 20% for the final fight via {{cond|Against All Odds}} if the player rolled a natural 20 for the final skill check to dominate the Netherbrain in the [[Morphic Pool]].  

* The first attack each round against the Brain will cause it to use [[Retributive Brainquake]], which will damage and potentially {{cond|Slow}} everything in range.  

* The Brain will use [[Orb of Negation]] to summon several orbs which cause damage at the end of the next round. These orbs will destroy the platforms beneath them, so it is important to move characters off of any marked platforms. Further, the brain should be quickly killed since every platform will be destroyed in only a couple of turns.

* It is strongly recommended to have one's entire party near the portal before casting Karsus' Compulsion. Once the final fight against the Netherbain begins, it is possible for the Netherbrain to negate all platforms near the portal, preventing party members caught outside from entering.