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Skeleton King Leoric
This quest is different in the single-player
game than in the multiplayer game. Ogden will
initiate this quest, which, like the Poisoned
Water quest, also occurs in a separate
mini-level, this time off level three. There is a
separate entrance to the Skeleton King's Lair
that can be found by moving the mouse over any
staircases you encounter on level three. Once in
his lair, take it slowly and gradually pick off
his skeleton army (without getting too many of
them on the screen at once) to avoid being
overwhelmed. Use Holy Bolt as much as you can. If
you engage in hand-to-hand combat, try to use a
blunt weapon, like a club, mace, or staff,
instead of a cutting weapon, like a sword. You
may meet your first skeleton archers on this
quest. Avoid advancing too far into a room to
avoid being caught in a crossfire.
The Skeleton King is straight left. Look for
the glow he creates. As with the Butcher, Stone
Curse is once again the easiest way to defeat
your enemy - cast it when he gets close and
attack him while he's vulnerable. Holy Bolt
spells also work very well against the Skeleton
King. It's probably not wise to fight him
hand-to-hand unless you have a high dexterity, a
Bear weapon, or an item which allows you to fast
attack or fast recovery. If he gets near you, you
can run away from him (he may chase you for a
while but will eventually veer off). He also has
the nasty habit of raising the skeletons you've
already killed, so try to take him out quickly.
Once you've killed him, pick up his Undead
Crown (a great item for fighters), and don't
forget to click on the crosses in each of the
corners - they'll open up a secret room with more
magic items.
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