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Horn of Valhalla.

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Bassil Warbone, Aug 12, 2006.

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    Yes, if I am retreating to heal, I will summon him quickly to slow the persuers.
     
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    Felinoid Who did the what now? ★ SPS Account Holder

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    What really sucks is that you're supposed to be summoning a berserker. But he can't berserk. Something I found out, much to my detriment, when trying to use it against Kangaxx. The "berserker" doesn't have any special abilities, and only cost Kangaxx one round before he nailed my PC with an Imprisonment too. :mad:
     
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    Yeah, that "no berserker abilities" for a so-called "berserker" kinda takes the sweet spooge of the twinky for the Horn of Valhalla in my opinion. But I do use the Iron version to some success with NPCs like AERIE,VICONIA,NALIA,JAN, and other melee light NPCs for when they get cut off from the party in a surprise situation. It gives them enough time to mount an attack or get back in to an attack formation with the party.
     
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    I use it to have another summon monster to help distract my enemies for one attack phase. Sometimes that is all it takes to give you enough time to cast your spell to take down their defenses or take them down all together.
     
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    And the Iron version berserker is tough cannon fodder.
     
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    The stronger your horn, the stronger your warrior, and it is a powerfull item. well, what comes out of it I mean, I always have it equiped.
    Like Bassil says, tough cannon fodder they are, good for taking out mages.
     
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    Yup, like the above, I use him for fodder. Don't count on him to contribute offensively.
     
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    Especially since he's wielding a non-magical weapon. :skeptic:
     
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    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    It's crap, let's be honest. There aren't many summons in the game worth bothering with. Except maybe the bear summon, which can come in handy.

    (and ofc those kick ass ones you get with ToB, deva and the other one)
     
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    Summons are good for when some piece of crap casts protection from magical weapons on itself, and your Breach spells return a "Spell ineffective" message without any explanation.
     
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    CamDawg The gaze of the Wolf reaches into our soul Veteran

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    Improved Horns of Valhalla might be a good mini-mod for anyone irritated with the worthlessness of the item. The readme goes into intimate detail as to what is changed.
     
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    Hmm, nice and compact; I may actually install this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, CamDawg.
     
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    Has anyone tried this "Improved Horns of Valhalla" yet? I would like to see some info on how it is in action.
     
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    I have to disagree with some people here. The twice improved horn makes a pretty good warrior, that can be a useful little tank at times. The only problem is the summon is short
     
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    Useless without the mod, normal summon, like animal summon etc. is as good, or even better
     
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    some animal summons are better, but improved Valhalla is pretty decent and dosen't take up a spot in your spellbook.
    Plus it can be used by all, and from experience, the level 9 warrior has pretty decent THACO.
    Equip the horn and the spider summon object to a scout and you have a good way to plan an escape.
    Since you can get it so early in the game, it's very useful in the early stages.
     
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    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot Armed with My Mallet O' Thinking Veteran

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    Eh? Why would protection from magical weapons stop a breach? There are a few monsters that are immune to breach, but certainly casting PfMW isn't the way to get that immunity.
     
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