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At catacombs level 8, find Zhar, the mad sorcerer that thinks he's powerful. Talk with him and he will hand you a random spellbook. However, he will warn you to ''not'' touch the bookcase, since the wisdom contained there is only for him.
At level 8, in the catacombs, you may find a room where you will find some magical scrolls, a bookcase and, of course, Zhar the Mad. Talking to Zhar, he will tell you to leave him alone and to convince you to leave he will give you a magic book. However, if you examine the bookcase to get another book, he will start attacking you. Zahr is not an opponent to be underestimated. His attacks are quite powerful, also Zahr disappears frequently, then reappears in another location, so hitting him can be difficult. What's more, he is also immune to fire. If you play as the Sorcerer, therefore, you should attack him with Lightning-type spells. If you control the Rogue, stay away, trying to avoid his attacks and shoot him with arrows. For the Warrior, things can be more complicated given Zahr's ability to teleport frequently. Try to trap him in a corner so he can't escape anymore and hit him with your sword. An excellent strategy, especially for the warrior, but also valid for the other classes, is to use the Stone Curse spell (or the relative scroll), in order to immobilize Zhar and hit him easily. Upon his death, your hero will sarcastically comment: “I'm sorry. Did I break your concentration?”.


To anger him, grab the book on the bookcase and he will start attacking you. Ranged attacks are the safest way to kill Zhar, so if you're using a Rogue or Sorcerer, you will have minimal problems. Warriors may have a tougher time, but you may be able to drive him into a corner occasionally and get some extra hits in.  When dead, he will drop a random item that can be normal, magic, or unique.
'''REWARD: A magical item at random'''


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Latest revision as of 09:20, 23 May 2023

At level 8, in the catacombs, you may find a room where you will find some magical scrolls, a bookcase and, of course, Zhar the Mad. Talking to Zhar, he will tell you to leave him alone and to convince you to leave he will give you a magic book. However, if you examine the bookcase to get another book, he will start attacking you. Zahr is not an opponent to be underestimated. His attacks are quite powerful, also Zahr disappears frequently, then reappears in another location, so hitting him can be difficult. What's more, he is also immune to fire. If you play as the Sorcerer, therefore, you should attack him with Lightning-type spells. If you control the Rogue, stay away, trying to avoid his attacks and shoot him with arrows. For the Warrior, things can be more complicated given Zahr's ability to teleport frequently. Try to trap him in a corner so he can't escape anymore and hit him with your sword. An excellent strategy, especially for the warrior, but also valid for the other classes, is to use the Stone Curse spell (or the relative scroll), in order to immobilize Zhar and hit him easily. Upon his death, your hero will sarcastically comment: “I'm sorry. Did I break your concentration?”.

REWARD: A magical item at random