#Her interactive hints and tips manual

The tentacle monster, first encountered in the sewers, has different parts you can target. There is an enemy that first appears in the sewers, where it really matters where you aim. I was only able to fully verify this in a specific case though:

Some enemies are weak or resistant to certain types of damage, as you've said, but there are also cases where enemies have specific weak points you should aim for when attacking. slashing swords did damage, everything else doesn't do anything). slashing, piercing or smashing (found that to be true vs. What does that mean? Does it mean there are spots I should click to do more damage, or does it simply mean some enemies are weak vs.

#Her interactive hints and tips manual

I think getting the dagger of penetration at the beginning is even more of an exploit for the vast majority of the game, so unless you're just dying ALL the time, or you're just not good at this kind of game, I recommend skipping the very sharp dagger.ĬannibalBob: I also read in the manual that enemies have 'weak spots'. Honestly, this exploitation makes the game unnecessarily easy, but, if it's your style to be really powerful, go for it. Likewise, if you need more missile skills, then be sure to use missile attacks on the dwarf stone that is in the dwarven fortress (the first couple hits will give levels to weapon skills immediately). at all the barrels/moss/etc., otherwise you'll be deep into the game before getting it close to maxed out.

In being the hardest, if you're a Perfectionist-player, I recommend throwing rocks/arrows/daggers/etc. If you never hear shield hitting sounds, then your agility is too high to gain shield here, sorry.Ĥ) Maxing out magic is very easy, after getting your first wand, just cast fireballs off in the distance while walking repeatedly over the mana circle to recharge.ĥ) This just leaves missile skill as the hardest skill to level. It will take a little while, but this is the safest place to improve shield skill. Let them attack you while you have your shield/s equipped. Once you acquire these items, head back upstairs to 'Drake's room', there's a pipe in the back that will produce *many* ants. However, it will be a lot faster if you also get the first helmet, and/or the metal shield. So if you're so inclined, you can max out all your weapon skills here (save for magic, shield, and missile).ģ) To max out shield, the best technique is to get at least the leather shirt, leather leggings, and wooden shield. If you attack the forge while it is lit, you will gain weapon experience (even with fists). can be hit once or twice, and each hit adds to your weapon skill.Ģ) The earliest place to 'power level' is actually very early in the game, on the first large area (after finding the stairs leading down), there is a forge (basically a stone disc-looking thing, with a lever behind it to start the fire. Some helpful tips for beginners or those new to the game:ġ) Poke everything. Hey, I used to play this game a lot back in the day: owned the strategy guide, and recently replayed it in DosBox.