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A DAWN of HEROES BEGINNER’S GUIDE

A NWN:EE Nordock Based Persistent World

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ADOH: Beginner’s Guide Version: 1.0.1 Page 1 Last Revised: 1 December 2019

A DAWN of HEROES

BEGINNER’S GUIDE

Author(s):

Brock

Active DMs:

ADMIN Tom DM Rodent

ADMIN Prod DM Haffan

DM Hugh DM Yagger

Revisions:

Number Section Pages Initials / Date

1.0 All All Brock: 11/23/2019

1.0.1 QUESTS 11-12 TomRotfl: 12/01/2019

Table of Contents


1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.0 THE ADOH WORLD ............................................................................................................................................ 4

2.1 SERVER....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 WEBSITE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 FORUMS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.4 WORLD MAP ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.5 CRAFTING .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

3.0 ETTIQUETE ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 GENERAL ETIQUETTE .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Do ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Don’t ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 LOOT ETIQUETTE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

4.0 BUILDS ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1 STARTER BUILDS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.2 USEFUL SKILLS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.0 SHOPS & GEAR .................................................................................................................................................. 6

5.1 SHOPS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.2 GEAR ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.0 FACTION STARTING AREAS ............................................................................................................................. 8

6.1 BENZOR ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 UNDERDARK – CENTRAL ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.3 ASSAULTED ISLAND .................................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.4 NOCTURNAE RUINS – CRYPT OF THE ETERNALS ........................................................................................................................ 9

7.0 HENCHMEN ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.1 FIGHTER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.2 CLERIC ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.3 ROGUE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.4 WIZARD .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

8.0 QUESTS ............................................................................................................................................................10

8.1 BENZOR QUESTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1.1 Argyle McCabe ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

8.1.2 Aniriand Te’dwa.......................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1.3 Hannibal Voodoo ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1.4 Trente Jarrian ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

8.1.5 Guildmaster Carlo ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1.6 Taid Kross .................................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1.7 Trudal the Rat Catcher ............................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1.8 Percy Garkkin.............................................................................................................................................................. 10

8.1.9 Galdor the Gold ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.2 UNDERDARK – CENTRAL QUESTS ........................................................................................................................................... 10

8.2.1 Jaud Brai’dik .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

8.2.2 Fanucht Vendergh ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.2.3 Amendel Ma’Fesh ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

8.3 CHAULSSIN CORE QUESTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

8.3.1 Nurvureem Black Mother ........................................................................................................................................... 11

8.4 ASSAULTED ISLAND QUESTS ................................................................................................................................................... 11

8.4.1 Captain Garush Reports ............................................................................................................................................ 11

8.4.2 Troglodyte Leader’s Head ......................................................................................................................................... 11


8.4.3 Keep your allies close ................................................................................................................................................ 11

8.5 NOCTURNAE RUINS QUESTS .................................................................................................................................................. 11

8.5.1 Firnst’s Lost Head........................................................................................................................................................ 11

8.5.2 Orders Delivery .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

8.5.3 Kill the Mercenary Leader (suggested level 6+) ................................................................................................... 11

9.0 TRAVEL ............................................................................................................................................................11

9.1 HASTE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

9.2 HORSES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

9.3 BOATS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

9.4 RECALL & OTHER PORTALS ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

9.5 WINGS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

10.0 PARTY EXPERIENCE CALCULATION .............................................................................................................12

11.0 PRE-EPIC LEVELING .......................................................................................................................................12

11.1 MELEE BASED ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

11.2 ARCANE/DIVINE BASED ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

11.3 RANGED BASED .................................................................................................................................................................... 13

12.0 LVL 21+ DUNGEONS ....................................................................................................................................13

12.1 OLD TOWER ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

12.2 STONEHAMMER MINES ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

12.3 PLAGUE LANDS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

12.4 FROZEN LAIR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

13.0 MISCELLANEOUS TIPS AND TRICKS .............................................................................................................14

14.0 ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S) ...............................................................................................................................14

14.1 BROCK .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

14.2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14


1.0 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to A Dawn of Heroes (ADOH), a Neverwinter Nights Extended Edition (NWN:EE) Persistent World

based on a modified Nordock realm, originally created by Marc Richterm, et. al over 15 years ago.

If this is your first foray into a Nordock persistent server, this guide is meant for you. Those that have been on

hiatus or merely hope to pick up some extra tidbits, there should be value here for you as well.

This guide is written with the assumption that you as a player have at least played

through the single person campaign and possess a basic understanding of the user

interface and general game play. In addition, it is assumed that you have read through

all rules and information provided contained within the ADOH website.

2.0 THE ADOH WORLD

2.1 Server

ADOH is hosted on a server owned, operated, and maintained by the Admin / Development team (Admin).

The NWN:EE game you purchased provides you access to the base single player module and contains the

ability to connect with independently run servers who host various types of NWN:EE modules.

Please note that ADOH is not Blizzard, ArenaNet, Wizards of the Coast, or some other corporate entity where

you as a player have some semblance of entitlement based upon your purchase of the original NWN:EE

game itself. With that said, my experience has been that the ADMINs have been fair, open minded towards

the player base, and provide a quality FREE environment for us to play in.

2.2 Website

The Admins have created an extensive website detailing most of the particulars about this server. It is

recommended that you take the time to read through everything, especially the Death System, prior to

embarking in your journey. Much of this information is also accessible in game, through posted signage or

through your character’s Journal.

2.3 Forums

ADOH utilizes Discord as a means for voice chat and forum usage.

2.4 World Map

A world map has been created to help you get your bearings. Areas are color coded to provide you with a

“guide” as to the average challenge rating (CR) of encounters. Your experience as a player, the character

build you choose to make, your gear, and how you play will dictate further if an area is beyond your limits.

If you’re level 15 and a level 15 area is too challenging for you, move to a different level 15 area. If that is

too challenging for you for you as well, move back down to a level 10 area until you’ve further gained

experience.

2.5 Crafting

This guide does not recommend that you invest time or currency into crafting for your first pre-epic

character, unless you really wish to focus on this meta game aspect. ADOH uses the ATS crafting system,

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which is complex and requires a guide of its own. Crafting does have its place and is necessary to obtain

certain quest components that you will inevitable desire. However, crafting in general can be very time and

currency intensive, therefore you may wish to get to know the server a bit prior to jumping into this.

However, if you do decide to delve into crafting, I’d recommend you use a strength based martial weapon

using character and begin with mining and weapon crafting. Working your weapon crafting up to be able to

make weapons thru Verdicite, will allow you to make some nice acid damage weapons for low level

characters.

3.0 ETTIQUETE

3.1 General Etiquette

This section is intended to reduce some of the impact poor etiquette may negatively impact your short and

long term play within ADOH.

Do

◼ Inform others that you are new to the server. There are players who have been playing on ADOH

since the start, and NWN for many many years. Letting others in your party know that you are

either new to the server or new to NWN in general, will help to frame their expectation and curb

their assumptions of your knowledge, skills and abilities. You may also run into veteran players who

may generously provide you with a “hand up” as well.

◼ Use your player wand to ask for a party.

◼ Work to kill the spawns you triggered. Many encounters are scaled to the player triggering them.

Leaving behind spawns at the higher range for that area, may ambush unsuspecting other players

who would normally trigger lower level spawns. Be considerate.

◼ Pay it forward. If someone was kind or generous to you, do the same for another.

◼ Offer to reimburse or replace a balm used on you.

Don’t

◼ Assume everyone speaks English. ADOH has players from all over the world.

◼ Assume everyone has the same play style as you. ADOH is welcoming of everyone; whether you

wish to Roleplay, PVP, Powergame (Min/Max), or wish to casually explore, you are free to do so.

◼ Abuse the shout channel

◼ Spam your character’s voice set. You may find it entertaining, but other may not.

◼ Loot while your party is actively engaged in a fight. There are exceptions as is the case with

dungeon mini bosses and bosses to ensure loot is grabbed before they despawn.

◼ Don’t camp an area or dungeon. As a rule of thumb, try to start each gaming session from a town.

3.2 Loot Etiquette

Party play is encouraged and can lead to quick exploration, wealth and experience gain. After joining a

group, it is customary to identify loot rules of the party. Your “Player Wand” has the ability to roll dice

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amongst other things. Keep in mind that large “Leveling Parties” are more focused on fast leveling than loot,

therefore loot is often a free for all. If you see someone pick up something you may need, send them a

private message letting them know your desire for the item. Chances are they’ll either give it to you or roll

you for it.

4.0 BUILDS

4.1 Starter Builds

These builds have been created to help you acclimate to ADOH. They are designed with the intent to absorb

some of the risk of character creation and are by no means intended to min/max a build concept. With that

being said, it is recommended that you do not get too attached to your first character in ADOH.

ADOH is not unlike any other online persistent game, where you get your feet wet, learn the system, meet

other players, accumulate wealth, and then plan where to go from there. Once you cross over into epic levels

(21+) you’ll be better prepared to determine if the build suits your playstyle, as well as its pros and cons.

For instance, one of the starter builds is a pure Cleric “Summoner” build. With the customizations to summons

in place, this build is very new player friendly. However, late game you may determine that your summons

are no longer the asset they once were, or that cool looking dragon blocks the entire screen when fighting in a

tight dungeon or your summons block other players from engaging in the fight. Either way, that determination

is yours to make and it does not change the fact that it is an effective build to learn the server and begin

accumulating wealth.

4.2 Useful Skills

Some skills are more useful than others in ADOH and some are outright worthless.

Very Useful

◼ Discipline

◼ Concentration

◼ Spellcraft

◼ Tumble

◼ Use Magic Device

Worthless

◼ Crafting skills (ADOH uses the ATS system)

5.0 SHOPS & GEAR

5.1 Shops

When you first enter ADOH, speak to the Newbie Store merchant in the “Gateway to Nordock” area to buy

your starter gear, you should have plenty of gold to buy what you need. When you take one of the portals,

you will be whisked away to your respective faction’s starting area, where other merchants will have other

items available.

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All temple merchants have an inventory that is linked to other temple merchants and they have the best

buy/sell rate. Their inventory does reset on a set schedule, however it’s an easy way to view/buy items other

players have sold. Be sure to check the “Donation Box” for some gold donated by a generous more

established player and also check the “Unwanted Gear” chest for player hand-me-downs.

Your player wand can also summon a merchant when you are in a pinch, however it is not recommend that you

use this as your primary merchant since the buy/sell rate is elevated due to the convenience factor.

Specialized merchants do exist, speak with Non Player Characters (NPCs) as you explore.

Your desire for gear will quickly surpass the base inventory of merchants. Therefore,

buying from merchants which other players use to sell looted gear is recommended.

5.2 Gear

Some key items to buy are:

◼ Weapon

◼ Chest Armor

◼ Shield (As applicable)

◼ Food (Required to rest along with a bedroll)

◼ Heal kit / potions

Once you begin to acquire loot, its recommended to upgrade your gear by adding:

◼ Damage resistance belts (Swordsman, Archer, Brawlers)

◼ Buffing pots / scrolls (ie. Bulls Strength, Endurance, Barkskin, etc.)

◼ Condition removal pots / scrolls (ie. Lesser Restore, Remove Poison, etc.)

◼ Regeneration ring

◼ More & better armor

Once you’ve explored a bit you will determine what gear is needed for the areas you’re in. For example: If

you are exploring/leveling in an area where foes cast Melf’s Acid Arrow at you, having an amulet of acid

resistance would come in handy.

If you are fighting rats whose teeth slash at your ankles, a Swordsman’s Belt which provides

slashing resistance would be of use.

Goblins use small piercing weapons, daggers and shorts swords = Archers Belt.

Your undead foe is wielding a club / light hammer, bludgeoning damage = Brawler’s belt.

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Bags do exist, even 100% weight reduction bags. These are not a must to start with as you can use your

player wand to summon your account wide player chest to store items in.

There are several other useful items you will come across during your travels. Some more useful than others.

A Bard or Rogue character invested in Use Magic Device (UMD), gets to play with all the fun toys.

Fast casting rods can be purchased from Temple Merchants and can be loaded with base buffing spells at

charging stations (also in the Temples). Meta Magic spells (Extended, Empowered, etc.) will default to the

base spell. You are not able to store spells gained by Cleric domains. To load a rod, place it in the

pedestal, cast your spell on the pedestal, then remove it. Once quick slotted, you can “Use” the rod to cast

the spells stored on it provided you have memorized that spell.

Some of the most useful items for early leveling are often sold by other players to the temple merchant. Be

on the lookout for: Stone Salves, Necklace of Fireballs, Rod of the Ghost, Regeneration rings.

FOR REFERENCE: THERE IS GEAR, EPIC GEAR, NORDOCK GEAR, THEN CUSTOMIZABLE GEAR.

6.0 FACTION STARTING AREAS

The subrace you chose (if any) at character creation will determine which faction you belong to and your

starting location. Unless you manually enter a subrace (ie. Drow) at character creation, you will by default be

in the Surfacer’s faction, with a starting point of the town of Benzor. After each server reset, when you leave

the Gateway area, you will enter your faction starting area. You do have the ability to obtain a Bindstone

from a town’s temple which will allow you to change your starting area.

6.1 Benzor

Surfacers start in Benzor which is highly traveled, and you will be able to find all you need and more from

here. It is recommended that new players start exploring the sewers, where you will find a nice mix of rats,

beetles, goblins, and undead.

6.2 Underdark – Central

Drow & Underdark (UD) races start where there is no light, the Underdark. Instead of boats to neighboring

towns, there is a portal which you can take to other Underdark cities, Loknar and Chaulssin. New players

should find plenty of starter foes, in the adjacent areas, UD North, West, South and East. There is even a

Newbie Training Area in town to try out that new sword.

Keep in mind, that to start here you are choosing a subrace that MAY have an Effective Character Level

modification (ECL). Ie. ECL +1 or +2. What this means is that your character will be treated as +1/+2

levels higher than your character sheet states. This factors into your experience gain, which will be lower as

your level is calculated higher than normal.

YOU vs. FOE = XP YOU + ECL vs FOE =


6.3 Assaulted Island

Goblins, Kobolds, Ogres, Minotaurs, etc. don’t have good hygiene and have been exiled to their own island.

These are premium subraces, therefore are inaccessible to new players when first starting out as you won’t

have the necessary Boss Tokens needed to buy the subrace.

6.4 Nocturnae Ruins – Crypt of the Eternals

Undead and the like rise from the dead in the Crypt. These are premium subraces, therefore are inaccessible

to new players when first starting out as you won’t have the necessary Boss Tokens needed to buy the

subrace.

7.0 HENCHMEN

Your starting area will have an NPC which will allow you to hire a henchman, ie. Benzor (Surfacer) talk to

Captain Henroid Tucker (Benzor) or Captain Elrowade (Underdark), etc.

They will give you some background of the area and its recommended to take them up on this offer. You

even get to choose which type of henchmen. There are some nuances with your henchmen:

• You can upgrade their gear

• They level with you to a maximum of Level 7

• They can carry extra loot for you

• You can give them a stack of heal potions to “self-heal” or drag a potion over their avatar.

• You can buff them by casting spells on them or dragging a potion over their avatar.

• When they die, you can bring them back with a Raise Dead or Resurrection spell.

7.1 Fighter

Is your safest bet for a henchmen, even if you’re a melee type character. Their Artificial Intelligence (AI) is

such that they’ll rush in before you and actively engage a target likely before you do.

7.2 Cleric

Can cast healing spells and some buffs to help you out. However, these benefits can easily be replaced by

potions or scrolls.

7.3 Rogue

There will be few locks and traps to concern yourself with initially, therefore the rogue’s usefulness is solely

dependent upon their ability to do damage. If you allow them to gain aggro, they lose the benefit of sneak

attacks. If you go this route, give them a bow and arrows and let him pick off foes from a distance.

7.4 Wizard

As with any starting caster mages are difficult to keep alive. Setting their default action to “Guard” may

help until they run out of spells and decides to rush within melee range with their staff, then quickly dies. You

will also find yourself resting more to recharge spells. Their spells can be useful, however they can easily be

replaced by a necklace of fireballs, wand, or similar.

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8.0 QUESTS

There are several quests which an adventurer can partake in. Rewards will range from experience, to gold,

to items.

8.1 Benzor Quests

8.1.1 Argyle McCabe

Has a few quests which revolve around Kill & Steal, Delivery or Harvest

8.1.2 Aniriand Te’dwa

8.1.3 Hannibal Voodoo

Offers escort type quests to neighboring towns.

8.1.4 Trente Jarrian

Offers a delivery quest if your adventures take you East then North to Tobaro. Based upon

the average CR of the encounters on the way, its recommended only embarking on this quest

after level 5 or so (Check the Map).

8.1.5 Guildmaster Carlo

Can be found in the Citadel of the Silent Hand.

8.1.6 Taid Kross

Is a beggar found in the SW part of town. He informs you that Captain Tucker had his ring

stolen and is offering a reward.

8.1.7 Trudal the Rat Catcher

Can be found near a sewer grate in the SW of town. He offers a gather type quest.

8.1.8 Percy Garkkin

Located in Malk’s Seashell Elixor magic shop or Sadusky’s Supplies, is in need of Beetle

Bellies, Skeleton Knuckles, and Slaad tongues. This is a gather type quest and is ongoing.

8.1.9 Galdor the Gold

Galdor is central to the main plot line of the Nordock world, the final quest resulting in a

travel item which allows the player to port to various towns. This is called the “Wings” quest.

Further information can be found on a Non-ADOH resource, however is being updated for

ADOH by DM Rodent. The original guide can be found HERE.

8.2 Underdark – Central Quests

8.2.1 Jaud Brai’dik

Can be found near the Potion Lab, and needs Beetle Bellies, Skeleton Knuckles, and Slaad

tongues. This is a gather type quest and is ongoing.

8.2.2 Fanucht Vendergh

Is a bugbear located by the Bank and House merchant, requests that you deliver a note to his

brother.

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8.2.3 Amendel Ma’Fesh

Can be found North / Northwest outside of Underdark Central. She is a powerful cleric who

desires the death of her evil counterpart on Gurnal Island, a Lich. Bring her evidence that the

foe is dead.

8.2.4 Servant of Vhaerun A war is brewing. Travel to Chaulssin and bring back information regarding the Great Drow Wars. HINT: Where are books normally found?

8.3 Chaulssin Core Quests

8.3.1 Nurvureem Black Mother

Tells you a story about a Lich near the surface city of Benzor. Find him, kill him, and report

back.

8.4 Assaulted Island Quests

8.4.1 Captain Garush Reports

Talk to the Legion Commander to start this easy go-take-return quest.

8.4.2 Troglodyte Leader’s Head

Legion Commander will send you inside the island cave to retrieve the Troglodyte Leader’s

Head, as proof of your strength.

8.4.3 Keep your allies close

Legion Captain will send you to your strongest allies to retrieve an important letter.

8.5 Nocturnae Ruins Quests

8.5.1 Firnst’s Lost Head

He lost his head, well.. his “second” head, and he wants you to find it.

8.5.2 Orders Delivery

Talk to Mahra De’fer, just from outside the crypt, for an easy go and retrieve quest.

8.5.3 Kill the Mercenary Leader (suggested level 6+)

Mahra will ask you to kill a small group of mercenaries just outside Loknar entrance, and to

bring back their leader’s head. Be careful, since daylight might be deadly to you.

9.0 TRAVEL

9.1 Haste

Persistent haste gear does exist in all sorts of loot drops. However, the minimum level you can equip an item

with haste is level 9.


9.2 Horses

Horses can be purchased from merchants such as Herto Menset in Benzor. Horses provide haste like speed of

travel with no upkeep other than the initial cost. Paladins are also able to summon their own horse if they

qualify.

9.3 Boats

Boats are available for passengers who purchase a ticket and float to neighboring towns or locations. Be

careful though, pirates have been known to attack in certain waterways.

9.4 Recall & Other Portals

Recall portals are located by the Temples in towns & villages. They allow you to port to your party leader.

Other portals do exist within the world which port you to various other places.

9.5 Wings

Wings is an item received for completing the main quest line from Galdor the Great (Dragon in Benzor).

Wings, when used, allows you to teleport to various towns. This is not a must have item and will make

navigating the world much more efficient, but you will WANT it. Locations differ amongst factions.

10.0 PARTY EXPERIENCE CALCULATION

When the Server was new and there was a much smaller player base, I was happy to achieve 50 xp / kill. I

was exploring, being methodical, learning the server and trying not to die too much. After a while I found

myself seeking 100 xp, 200xp, 600xp a kill or more. Now, after Level 40, I don’t care about xp anymore.

My point is that whether xp is “Good” is relative and only your interpretation matters.

ADOH uses a custom calculation which factors in your party’s average level and the challenge rating of the

foe you are fighting. For example, you are level 10 you are in a party with a lvl 20, the average level of

the party is 15. This is within range of an acceptable party and you will both gain experience. However, if

you as the level 10, trigger a spawn, those foes will scale to you and likely be of lower challenge rating than

if your lvl 20 party member triggered the spawn.

When leveling, a common strategy is to add players below the highest-level character, thereby lowering the

party average, while the highest-level character triggers spawns. This creates the highest disparity between

party level and challenge rating, therefore greatest experience awarded.

To check if your party is “good” and will earn experience, use your Player Wand – Party Tools – Check if my

party is XP eligible.

11.0 PRE-EPIC LEVELING

Despite the starting area, players seem to gravitate towards the surface areas despite adequate leveling

areas in the Underdark.

I am going to refrain from recommending specific areas you for leveling, that is what the ADOH Nordock

World Map is for. The reason for this is simply that there is less risk of death with a henchman and even less

in balanced parties who have a myriad of strategies and tactics and buffs at their disposal. In addition, I will

refrain from stating areas that are commonly farmed while leveling. These change and will vary. Balanced

parties can find viable experience and variety using the provided map at all levels.

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However, players who do wish to level solo may desire some guidance.

11.1 Melee Based

These types of characters would find efficient leveling versus non-magic casting foes, where you depend

heavily on your Armor Class (AC) to avoid being hit and your Hit Point pool to absorb when you are. If this is

you, be sure to have pick up your damage resistance belts, place them in your quick bar, and swap them out

when fighting the appropriate foe. Potions are your friend, but can be costly. Knock down (KD), if you’ve

selected the feat can be very useful at low levels.

11.2 Arcane/Divine Based

These types of characters would find efficient leveling versus foes with low saves vs. the spells cast. Use your

summons to tank for you while using those wands and scrolls which drop in loot. One of the most useful spells

at low level is Protection from Evil (PFE). This spell will grant you immunity to fear and lasts a long 1 hour /

level. At this level, few encounters will attempt to dispel you, so BUFF UP, not only you but your party

members as well. (Debilitating spells are also very useful, such as a divine caster’s Sound Burst. Single target

spells which deal damage per round, such as Melf’s Acid Arrow, can also be very useful. At low levels, foes

do not have immunity to KD, so grease can be useful, especially if you have the rogue henchmen set up to

pew pew tagging along with you.

11.3 Ranged Based

These character types would find efficient leveling where terrain can be used to block melle foes or those

areas where you are able to engage from far away. Additionally, solo ranged characters can easily be

overwhelmed, so search for areas where the number of foes triggered is small or have low hit points to

quickly take down. Bringing along the Fighter henchmen would certainly be of benefit to tank for you.

12.0 LVL 21+ DUNGEONS

These dungeons are designed to give players their first experience in ADOH dungeon dwelling. Well

organized and well-rounded parties can successfully run these dungeons where Epic Loot, Epic Tokens, and

Skin tokens can be acquired. Some dungeons, such as Stonehammer Mines and Frozen lair can be good

leveling areas for parties, not only the dungeon itself, but the areas leading to them.

12.1 Old Tower

Old tower is just north of the town of Moonglow. Pure melee characters may find themselves lacking enough

attack bonus at this point.

12.2 Stonehammer Mines

Traveling through North Benzor Mountains leads you to the entrance into the Stonehammer Mines. These are

some very popular leveling areas for parties as there are lots of encounters within the multiple level mine.

Parties who are testing their capabilities, would do well to use the terrain, choke points, and focus fire on high

priority targets.

12.3 Plague Lands

Another dungeon packed with foes. Gaining access to it requires an item from a non-Player Character (NPC).

Rumors appear to originate from Brosna where stories, lies and loose women can normally be found.

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12.4 Frozen Lair

After laying waste to Stonehammer Mines, parties often find themselves adventuring further up the mountain,

(SNOW) through crevices where the famed Valkyrie warriors defend and old Frost Giant and his pet.

Get to know these dungeons well, as you acquire the Epic Tokens you need to convert to Boss Tokens to buy

Nordock Gear

13.0 MISCELLANEOUS TIPS AND TRICKS

◼ Dark Fire (Cleric) and Flame Weapon (Wiz/Sorc) are useful through end-game.

◼ Be mindful of spawns that were triggered by higher level players, some may be well beyond your

abilities. “Inspect” the foe from afar if he looks like he could take on your whole group himself.

◼ Lore is a useful skill when you start out, have no gold to ID, and are in need of better gear. A few

skill points if you can spare them to about 10-15 should be fine. Beyond that, the need to ID items

outside of town will lessen and you will likely not mind the ID cost.

◼ Arcane robes are a great find, they are +5 AC, have 10/- Slash Resistance, and are not class

restricted.

◼ Beyond skeletons and zombies, undead will likely fear you or use death magic. Be sure to have a

way to mitigate this risk.

◼ Travel with a rogue or have Disarm Trap / Open Lock yourself. Starting out, you’ll miss a bit of loot

if you don’t have a way bypass trapped/locked chests. Check the website for more information

regarding the customizations to this mechanism.

◼ Generally, the further you venture from a town, the tougher the foe are.

14.0 ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)

14.1 Brock

• Likely adopted the moniker “Brock” after first being introduced to NWN Richterm’s Retreat, Nordock

server over 15 years ago, I’ve been using Brock ever since in every game I’ve played in some form or

fashion.

• Played on NWN servers: Nordock, World of Iniquity, Path of Ascension, Dungeon Eternal X, Legends

of Chance (DM’d), and likely others.

• Current Characters:

o Brock the Balmer: Cleric based

o Brock the Baritone: Bard based

o Brock the Bewitcher: Wizard based

o Brock the Beastbane: Ranger Based (Crafter)

• Primary Language: English

• UTC/GMT Time Zone: -7:00

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