Posted by: Aaron Lockard on September 07, 2006 8:08:37 PM
Vanquishing Monsters in Lineage II
In the world of Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle, fame, experience,
and great riches can be gained by defeating monsters. The most
challenging and rewarding creatures in the game are known as raid
bosses.
In Chronicle 5: Oath of Blood, one of the feature raid
boss encounters revolves around the formidable and unique Frintezza.
His domain is in a secret area of the Imperial Tomb, which is protected
by a magical force field. The leader of the party that wishes to enter
has to complete a quest to obtain a scroll that removes the barrier.
The quest begins with the Nameless Soul who resides in the Four
Sepulchers.
Up to 5 full parties (45 players) can participate in
this battle. Upon entering the secret tomb, the entire raid party is
split. One group of players is sent to an inner area and the other is
sent to an outer area. The outer group must destroy structures that
have a chance to take down the walls that separate the two groups. As
structures are destroyed, monsters spawn that the inner group must
defeat to survive. Once the walls are down, the members of the raid
party can reunite to prepare for the final battle.
A powerful
being of royal heritage, Frintezza is the last imperial prince of the
Elmoreden empire, and son to Baium of the Tower of Insolence. Rumor
speaks of Frintezza's immortality, which was nefariously acquired
through a pact with a demon. Befitting someone of this stature, his
inner sanctum is an extravagant room with a portrait of himself as its
centerpiece. Frintezza doesn't like to get his own hands dirty, so be
prepared to deal with his minions. He is also musically inclined and
will use his talents to weaken your parties. If you get the opportunity
to interrupt his playing, take it. His songs will disrupt your party's
mobility or negatively impact your overall health.
The true
challenge of the encounter is Frintezza's champion Scarlet von Halisha.
This demon of raid level boss status has a penchant for charging into
battle and stunning his opponents. As an added bonus, this follower of
Frintezza has multiple forms. As he takes damage, he will transform and
increase in power. Strategy must be used to utilize the full force of
the raid party to defeat him.
With the help of a couple friends
and allies as well as a good bit of planning, organization, and skill,
a raid boss can be vanquished. Are you up to the challenge?