Introduction
This time I just took an old character trough the Hell. She was sitting at Lost City WP when I picked her up again. I think she was meant to do some AT runs, but I got carried away by my other projects. I had used re-specs on my Javazon and tried out my 'Ice' Matriarch Bow, and it felt really good, so I wanted to make one character around it. After so much of melee characters lately, this felt like a refreshing idea, and it really was.
Build
LCS:
View attachment 2661
Gear
Skills
GoMule dump:
So this was not really with that strong Strafe after all. I wanted to see instead, that how strong that Valkyrie really can get. She was pretty sturdy. Original plan was to use my Cta GMB on switch for Strafing, but after testing it a little bit I re-spec'd char this way. Can kill CI monsters on P8, but it's a little bit slow. Fishy zon with LF and FA would be faster clearer overall I'm sure. I've seen some use those Fire arrows used as an immunity solver also.
This zon also became my first character to actually use that recent Tyrael's Might. Mind you that 'Um' in it won't be the final socket, but let's see what I need in it for the next time I use it... I used CoH before lvl 84. Behind the decision to use Tyrael's was that (besides to use it at least some) I though it might look cute with Holy Freeze aura and Nightwing's. I was right, this Amazon was really blue with that outfit.
Enough points in Pierce to have full effect with Razortail. Points in Critical Strike to give almost 100% chance to double damage after taking into account the DS from Highlord's.
Journey
It's been so long since I originally made this character that I have no idea how normal/nm went. I suspect that I leveled her as a LF/CS zon, as I already had used one re-spec when I started playing her again. Levels 81-84 (basically whole Act 2) was made with a different re-spec. There was no Valkyrie, but I had maxed Strafe instead. After the Tyrael's there was a need for a stat re-allocation, so I decided to try out a really strong Valkyrie for a CI solution (along with Mercenary).
Acts 2, 3 and 4 were played /players 8 all the time. No problems whatsoever, but it was act 4 when those cold immunes started to play an irritating role. I wanted to prove myself however and didn't lower the players settings, and killed most of them with strafe and my two helpers. Everything non CI melts really quickly.
Knowing Act 5 and its possible monster spawns I knew that it would take just about forever. I wanted to get this done today so I ran through it with /players 1. Act 4 took long enough, and I proved that CIs are doable, but taking a long time. It was a little bit too easy that way, but seeing what I came across, I believe there could've been some major problems with the highest settings.
There was no deaths, and not really even close calls. Don't get too up, close and personal with monsters and then this is a really safe char. Souls could provide a problem. There weren't any besides Throne, but it was /P1 then. I had some resistance charms ready for swapping but didn't need to do it.
Screenshots
This time I didn't record video, but again there's a bunch of pics from the journey. If I roll an ok-ish Travi map soon, I may load a video of her running Councils. For that I'll make one more re-spec. She would wear Enigma there.
Last thoughts
So it appears that this kind of an FA zon variant is doable too. Probably one would like to go LF/FA for even more power. Or use one of those fire arrows as a backup. But all in all, I can recommend trying an FA zon, and especially if you have runes for 'Ice'. Such a wonderful little bow. She is sucking that mana pool really really fast down without a 1.07 MPK ring. If you haven't one, I'd maybe test Silkweaves and have some mana leech in the ring instead then. My dream gloves for this build would probably be an 1.07 caster craft with 3B&C/20IAS/MAEK/Res/xx...
In the future I'm planning to run a little Travi with her. For that I will unfortunately be going to give up wearing that beautiful blue armor and put on Enigma instead. Valkyrie won't be necessary there, and I don't want to have D/A/E anyway when running an area where Hydras are spawn.
Thanks for reading! Questions/comments welcome!
This time I just took an old character trough the Hell. She was sitting at Lost City WP when I picked her up again. I think she was meant to do some AT runs, but I got carried away by my other projects. I had used re-specs on my Javazon and tried out my 'Ice' Matriarch Bow, and it felt really good, so I wanted to make one character around it. After so much of melee characters lately, this felt like a refreshing idea, and it really was.
Build
LCS:
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Gear
Code:
'Ice' Matriarchal Bow
Nightwing's Veil '-4/+5 cold RBF'
Tyrael's Might 'Um'
Highlord's Wrath
Rare FRW/Res boots
1.07 MAEK ring
Razortail
SoJ
1.07 LoH
Inventory:
8 X Fletcher's GCs
9 X Serpent's SC of Inertia
1 X Shimmering SC of Inertia
Might Mercenary:
Eth 'Infinity' Tresher
1.07 Vampire Gaze
Eth-bug FortitudeSkills
Code:
Magic Arrow: 1/16
Cold Arrow: 20/35
Multiple Shot: 1/16
Ice Arrow: 1/16
Guided Arrow: 1/16
Strafe: 1/16
Freezing Arrow: 20/35
Inner Sight: 1/5
Critical Strike: 11/15
Dodge: 1/5
Slow Missiles: 1/5
Avoid: 1/5
Penetrate: 1/5
Decoy: 11/15
Evade: 1/5
Valkyrie: 20/24
Pierce: 4/8GoMule dump:
Code:
Name: Champagne
Class: Amazon
Experience: 1223949526
Level: 86
Naked/Gear
Strength: 69/96
Dexterity: 151/187
Vitality: 285/285
Energy: 15/15
HP: 1075/1145
Mana: 142/287
Stamina: 434/434
Defense: 37/2407
AR: 725/906
Fire: 81/41/-19
Cold: 73/33/-27
Lightning: 146/106/46
Poison: 111/71/11
MF: 0 Block: 25
GF: 268
FR/W: 80
FHR: 10
IAS: 60
FCR: 10
Magic Arrow: 1/16
Fire Arrow: 0/0
Cold Arrow: 20/35
Multiple Shot: 1/16
Exploding Arrow: 0/0
Ice Arrow: 1/16
Guided Arrow: 1/16
Strafe: 1/16
Immolation Arrow: 0/0
Freezing Arrow: 20/35
Inner Sight: 1/5
Critical Strike: 11/15
Dodge: 1/5
Slow Missiles: 1/5
Avoid: 1/5
Penetrate: 1/5
Decoy: 11/15
Evade: 1/5
Valkyrie: 20/24
Pierce: 4/8
Jab: 0/0
Power Strike: 0/0
Poison Javelin: 0/0
Impale: 0/0
Lightning Bolt: 0/0
Charged Strike: 0/0
Plague Javelin: 0/0
Fend: 0/0
Lightning Strike: 0/0
Lightning Fury: 0/0
Fletcher's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x5fb50ca3
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
Fletcher's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xea9f6f77
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
Fletcher's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x7712bf8c
Item Level: 70
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
Fletcher's Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x1b3ef071
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+40 to Life
Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 80
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x5e9fa261
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion
10% Chance to cast level 3 Holy Bolt on striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+350% Damage to Demons
+25 Defense
Fire Absorb 50%
Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x1c0bdd9b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
32% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
Lightning Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15
Fletcher's Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xdf81fe90
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+6 to Dexterity
Eagle Slippers
Battle Boots
Defense: 45
Durability: 18 of 18
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0xfdf27243
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
Lightning Resist +38%
Fire Resist +8%
Poison Resist +38%
Poison Length Reduced by 25%
Serpent's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0x5824ff1a
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+14 to Mana
Shimmering Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xdf7f82d
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
All Resistances +5
Serpent's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0xad989022
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+14 to Mana
Snake's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xbedc7fa6
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+12 to Mana
Serpent's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0x118e4d35
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+17 to Mana
Snake's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0x81503ab3
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+12 to Mana
Snake's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xb424918c
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+11 to Mana
Serpent's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0x4fc3c6f1
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+16 to Mana
Triumphant Ring of the Apprentice
Ring
Required Level: 3
Fingerprint: 0x50b37bf6
Item Level: 5
Version: Expansion
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+29 to Mana after each Kill
Fletcher's Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x19816f06
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+16 to Life
Tyrael's Might
Sacred Armor
Defense: 1484
Durability: 55 of 60
Required Level: 84
Fingerprint: 0xb20f1261
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Indestructible
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+84% Damage to Demons
Slain Monsters Rest in Peace
+147% Enhanced Defense
+27 to Strength
All Resistances +38
Cannot Be Frozen
Requirements -100%
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Um Rune
The Stone of Jordan
Ring
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0xbe0a20eb
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
Adds 1 - 12 Lightning Damage
+20 to Mana
Increase Maximum Mana 25%
Razortail
Sharkskin Belt
Defense: 107
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 32
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x55cdc2d6
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Piercing Attack
+10 to Maximum Damage
+149% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+15 to Dexterity
Attacker Takes Damage of (Based on Character Level) 86
Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0x2291210f
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Serpent's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0xcbbd62d8
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+16 to Mana
Serpent's Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0x39e37ae4
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+13 to Mana
Tome of Town Portal
Fingerprint: 0xf91bc62
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fletcher's Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x6b8cd49e
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+14 to Life
Fletcher's Grand Charm of Quality
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xd3262d77
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+2 to Maximum Damage
Nightwing's Veil
Spired Helm
Defense: 331
Durability: 40 of 40
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 96
Fingerprint: 0xe8a2f159
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 37 Blizzard when you Die
+2 to All Skills
Adds 24 - 38 Cold Damage Over 0 Secs (3 Frames)
-4% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+20% to Cold Skill Damage
+107% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Dexterity
+6 Cold Absorb
Half Freeze Duration
Requirements -50%
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Rainbow Facet
Rainbow Facet
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x1c41ed9c
Item Level: 94
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 37 Blizzard when you Die
Adds 24 - 38 Cold Damage Over 0 Secs (3 Frames)
-4% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+5% to Cold Skill Damage
Call to Arms
Superior Crystal Sword
AmnRalMalIstOhm
One Hand Damage: 19 - 57
Durability: 22 of 22
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 43
Fingerprint: 0x5367fe4c
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
285% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+5 to Battle Command
+6 to Battle Orders
+3 to Battle Cry
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Increase Maximum Durability 14%
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Lidless Wall
Grim Shield
Defense: 314
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 70 of 70
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0x91b62ef5
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
+108% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Energy
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
+3 to Mana after each Kill
+1 to Light Radius
Ice
Superior Matriarchal Bow
AmnShaelJahLo
Two Hand Damage: 55 - 129
Durability: 29 of 48
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 87
Required Dexterity: 187
Fingerprint: 0x8315ef07
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 40 Blizzard when you Level-Up
25% Chance to cast level 22 Frost Nova on striking
Level 18 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+3 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+20% Increased Attack Speed
176% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
+1 to Attack Rating
-20% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+30% to Cold Skill Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
20% Deadly Strike
268% Extra Gold from Monsters (Based on Character Level)
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Mercenary:
Name: Vikhyat
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Off-Nightmare
Experience: 77276874
Level: 86
Dead?: false
Naked/Gear
Strength: 188/188
Dexterity: 151/151
HP: 1807/1903
Defense: 1330/4759
AR: 1922/1922
Fire: 176/136/76
Cold: 176/136/76
Lightning: 176/136/76
Poison: 176/136/76
Fortitude
Scarab Husk
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 3177
Durability: 15 of 15
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 85
Fingerprint: 0xbd9cf828
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 15 Chilling Armor when struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+96 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +26
Damage Reduced by 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 to Light Radius
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Vampire Gaze
Grim Helm
Defense: 252
Durability: 35 of 40
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0x18f7f1ea
Item Level: 54
Version: Expansion
8% Mana stolen per hit
8% Life stolen per hit
+100% Enhanced Defense
15% Slower Stamina Drain
Damage Reduced by 25%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
Infinity
Thresher
BerMalBerIst
Two Hand Damage: 75 - 890
Durability: 33 of 33
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 142
Required Dexterity: 108
Fingerprint: 0x7ef4d07f
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
50% Chance to cast level 20 Chain Lightning when you Kill an Enemy
Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Run/Walk
322% Enhanced Damage
-47% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+43 to Vitality (Based on Character Level)
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30/30 Charges)
EtherealSo this was not really with that strong Strafe after all. I wanted to see instead, that how strong that Valkyrie really can get. She was pretty sturdy. Original plan was to use my Cta GMB on switch for Strafing, but after testing it a little bit I re-spec'd char this way. Can kill CI monsters on P8, but it's a little bit slow. Fishy zon with LF and FA would be faster clearer overall I'm sure. I've seen some use those Fire arrows used as an immunity solver also.
This zon also became my first character to actually use that recent Tyrael's Might. Mind you that 'Um' in it won't be the final socket, but let's see what I need in it for the next time I use it... I used CoH before lvl 84. Behind the decision to use Tyrael's was that (besides to use it at least some) I though it might look cute with Holy Freeze aura and Nightwing's. I was right, this Amazon was really blue with that outfit.
Enough points in Pierce to have full effect with Razortail. Points in Critical Strike to give almost 100% chance to double damage after taking into account the DS from Highlord's.
Journey
It's been so long since I originally made this character that I have no idea how normal/nm went. I suspect that I leveled her as a LF/CS zon, as I already had used one re-spec when I started playing her again. Levels 81-84 (basically whole Act 2) was made with a different re-spec. There was no Valkyrie, but I had maxed Strafe instead. After the Tyrael's there was a need for a stat re-allocation, so I decided to try out a really strong Valkyrie for a CI solution (along with Mercenary).
Acts 2, 3 and 4 were played /players 8 all the time. No problems whatsoever, but it was act 4 when those cold immunes started to play an irritating role. I wanted to prove myself however and didn't lower the players settings, and killed most of them with strafe and my two helpers. Everything non CI melts really quickly.
Knowing Act 5 and its possible monster spawns I knew that it would take just about forever. I wanted to get this done today so I ran through it with /players 1. Act 4 took long enough, and I proved that CIs are doable, but taking a long time. It was a little bit too easy that way, but seeing what I came across, I believe there could've been some major problems with the highest settings.
There was no deaths, and not really even close calls. Don't get too up, close and personal with monsters and then this is a really safe char. Souls could provide a problem. There weren't any besides Throne, but it was /P1 then. I had some resistance charms ready for swapping but didn't need to do it.
Screenshots
This time I didn't record video, but again there's a bunch of pics from the journey. If I roll an ok-ish Travi map soon, I may load a video of her running Councils. For that I'll make one more re-spec. She would wear Enigma there.
View attachment 2651
Pre-Tyrael's. It's about there, when I started to wonder should I invest in Valkyrie for another tank. Vikhyat doing well there, but I knew that many of these kind of spawns are going to come on my way.
View attachment 2652
Tyrael's Might and my blue oufit. Liked the FRW in it, these kind of zons can never have too much FRW. Great for dodging objects and running for better position to shoot.
View attachment 2653
Stormtree and the gang. He felt a little sturdy. There was quite a few Flayers before this, those are unbreakable CI too. They might have been a problem if I couldn't slow them down with my HF aura. I killed these after I had visited Flayer's Dungeon, and already explored LK. At first I ran past Stormtree and went for the WP instead.
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Stairtrap with CIs in the Ruined Temple. Team Valkyrie-Vikhyat showing how it's done.
View attachment 2656
Ahh, easy. HF+Frozen Nova procs + FA splash still freezing them all. Team VV going strong. Strafe not so strong. As you can see, I have two rows of mana all the time. Most of the time monsters dropped enough mana potions to keep it up, as well as enough arrows.
View attachment 2657
Just an action shot from Durance. Councils were easy. Meph was really easy.
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Every area besides Outer Steppes had these CI monsters. They happen to have a huge life pool as well, so taking these packs down took a while.
View attachment 2659
CS wasn't bad. Oblivion Knights could be taken care of with Strafe & Valky & Vikhyat. I ran a lot around dodging their missiles.
View attachment 2660
K thx bai. Not an unusual sight in Act 5. I'm glad I didn't try to take it players 8. I would be still playing.
Pre-Tyrael's. It's about there, when I started to wonder should I invest in Valkyrie for another tank. Vikhyat doing well there, but I knew that many of these kind of spawns are going to come on my way.
View attachment 2652
Tyrael's Might and my blue oufit. Liked the FRW in it, these kind of zons can never have too much FRW. Great for dodging objects and running for better position to shoot.
View attachment 2653
Stormtree and the gang. He felt a little sturdy. There was quite a few Flayers before this, those are unbreakable CI too. They might have been a problem if I couldn't slow them down with my HF aura. I killed these after I had visited Flayer's Dungeon, and already explored LK. At first I ran past Stormtree and went for the WP instead.
View attachment 2655
Stairtrap with CIs in the Ruined Temple. Team Valkyrie-Vikhyat showing how it's done.
View attachment 2656
Ahh, easy. HF+Frozen Nova procs + FA splash still freezing them all. Team VV going strong. Strafe not so strong. As you can see, I have two rows of mana all the time. Most of the time monsters dropped enough mana potions to keep it up, as well as enough arrows.
View attachment 2657
Just an action shot from Durance. Councils were easy. Meph was really easy.
View attachment 2658
Every area besides Outer Steppes had these CI monsters. They happen to have a huge life pool as well, so taking these packs down took a while.
View attachment 2659
CS wasn't bad. Oblivion Knights could be taken care of with Strafe & Valky & Vikhyat. I ran a lot around dodging their missiles.
View attachment 2660
K thx bai. Not an unusual sight in Act 5. I'm glad I didn't try to take it players 8. I would be still playing.
Last thoughts
So it appears that this kind of an FA zon variant is doable too. Probably one would like to go LF/FA for even more power. Or use one of those fire arrows as a backup. But all in all, I can recommend trying an FA zon, and especially if you have runes for 'Ice'. Such a wonderful little bow. She is sucking that mana pool really really fast down without a 1.07 MPK ring. If you haven't one, I'd maybe test Silkweaves and have some mana leech in the ring instead then. My dream gloves for this build would probably be an 1.07 caster craft with 3B&C/20IAS/MAEK/Res/xx...
In the future I'm planning to run a little Travi with her. For that I will unfortunately be going to give up wearing that beautiful blue armor and put on Enigma instead. Valkyrie won't be necessary there, and I don't want to have D/A/E anyway when running an area where Hydras are spawn.
Thanks for reading! Questions/comments welcome!
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