Lack of healing potions = kinda softlocked

[Berzerk2k2]

So I'm currently in "Fortress of Tell Halaf" and I'm having a situation there that feels like being softlocked. I have 0 healing potions, 400+ hp out of 1000 (level 7) and the enemies in front of me are two Minor Orcs and one Elite Orc.

The Minor Orcs are not a problem but the Elite Orc is because one lucky hit from him is enough to get me poisoned and once that happens I can't do anything to avoid dying from it because I can't heal. Am I missing something here or are healing potions the only way to get rid of the poison effect and if that's the case: where are those damn things?

[Chusma con Armas]

Food will replenish the health that the poison removes. Look for Meat around, break some boxes sometimes inside there is food.

[Chusma con Armas]

Also, you restart the level from scratch.

[Kiros]

Healing potions are a rare commodity, use them wisely. Either try and finesse your way out of the fight or restart the level. For a first run, I recommend saving often (and on different slots) and keeping a save to allow you to start the level over.

The situation may appear dire, but you can use it to improve your skills. Godspeed.

[Berzerk2k2]

Originally posted by Kiros:

Healing potions are a rare commodity, use them wisely.

Well ♥♥♥♥ then I think it's game over for me. Restarting the level doesn't help because the only healing potion I have will be gone once I get into a fight with one of the Elite Orcs that can poison you and there are a couple of them running around. It feels really cheep that you can get poisoned so easily by one simple hit and then you can't find an antidote that would remove that poison effect again. Turns fighting them into a real unfun experience.

[400%]

The poison is not permanent. It goes away after one minute, and ticks for 1 damage every 5 seconds. Also, it "stacks", so, how much/often you'll lose health each time depends on the amount of hits you take.
The small bags some enemies drop at the beginning can cure poison too, keep that in mind.

[Berzerk2k2]

Originally posted by 400%:

The poison is not permanent. It goes away after one minute, and ticks for 1 damage every 5 seconds. Also, it "stacks", so, how much/often you'll lose health each time depends on the amount of hits you take.
The small bags some enemies drop at the beginning can cure poison too, keep that in mind.

The problem for me is that none of the other Elite Orcs dropped anything that would help me staying alive and when I'm poisoned it takes forever to go away and I don't have enough hp to stay alive until it just stops because getting poisoned also means eating a normal hit and losing a good amount of the hp you still had left.

[Kiros]

Originally posted by 400%:

The poison is not permanent. It goes away after one minute, and ticks for 1 damage every 5 seconds.

Good to know! I knew it wasn't permanent and stacked but that's more precise.

OP, who are you using as a character? First time around with the knight I also had trouble with orc blade enemies. The "Quick Kill" move ( attack right + attack right) is very good at stunlocking them, provided you have it unlocked. Try and bait the jump attack and either back up and then close in for a quick hit, or strafe around the enemy to flank it.

The amazon "Whirlwind" is really effective against them, just back up to dodge the jump attack, then get real close and do a basic attack + left right, then roll away to dodge the counter attack. Her range really dominates orcs.

Definitely don't use your unique healing potion to remove poison. As 400% said, the travel rations item removes poison, so leave it on the ground for later on (helps that the level loops in on itself). Hit F1 and go to the Items tab to see what removes poison. Otherwise just smash every crate and pot on your way to keep your health up, although at your level crust will help marginally, cheese and especially meat are more useful.

[Berzerk2k2]

Originally posted by Kiros:

OP, who are you using as a character?

I'm playing as the knight.

Originally posted by Kiros:

Definitely don't use your unique healing potion to remove poison. As 400% said, the travel rations item removes poison, so leave it on the ground for later on (helps that the level loops in on itself).

Travel rations? What are those? All I've found in this level is some cheese and crust and that's it.

[Captain Morgan]

Pull mobs wisely, as in an MMO or something. They stop following you past a certain point, or the environment makes them follow you one by one, if you know what you're doing. If you have cleared few areas before that spot, you can try that. Also, if you have learnt the game inside out and mastered the fighting style of the hero you're playing as, you can ironman past most enemies, by using proper evades, maneuevers and whatnot, intercepting their hits, whatever it takes to get the job done.

Always explore a stage thoroughly, inspecting each and every nook and cranny. Most starting areas secrete ~3 500HP potions (dwarf's has 4).

In Tel Halaf, the only place i needed healing was the big fat orc, guarding the entrance to the inner circle. Goblins are puny. One of the fat orcs in the way carries an 150HP potion. And if you break all items on the go, there is enough food to replenish an entire life bar twice. The first goblin has a Travel Rations that restores life and cures poison. Scour for items and scavenge the dead out of their possessions.

And don't worry about healing. A special weapon you find at the end of level 4, if you learn using it well enough against enemies, against non-undead enemies that is, works like a portable healing potion of sorts. Invest some time and gaming skill to master this game's mechanisms, it is a real gem.

[Kiros]

The knight is a good starting character, he has plenty of innate techniques you can use on all swords and maces, and he gets a good variety or armors. Travel rations look like brown satchels. Have you noticed that under the enemy icon, at the top of the screen, it says if an enemy is carrying a potion? The first goblin has a travel ration and will drop it, provided you prevent him from using it.

It will get much easier when you kill the poison blade orc, because you can pick it up for yourself and that's a good upgrade from your...mace iirc? Try to visit all the barracks (both lower and top floors) to thin the enemy force and get some food. You should be able to face the big orc one on one.

[Evil Dave]

For me, there are to much potions lol. In some maps there are like 3 Full HP potions. So I don't know why you are whining. Play carefully and you won't need to abuse potions. Of course, if you are one of those players who spam attacks and praying to kill the enemy with that, then I can understand it. This game is about to take the things with calm and be tactical. It's not a fast paced hack and slash game

[prospero]

If it was too easy it wouldn't be much of a game. There is a learning curve. Before too long you'll be able to thrash those Great Orcs without any trouble and wonder why you ever thought they were tough. Their 'windmill' attack inflicts a lot of damage, but they are predictable. So get ready to dodge clear. ** If you run past the one on the bridge and pause past the broken door, you are outside his action area. He will not follow you but retreat around the corner. There is enough time to put a few arrows in him. When he is weakened, come out and finish him off.

[Berzerk2k2]

Thanks to everyone giving me tips. I managed to beat that stupid Elite Orc that gave me so much trouble with his poisoning attacks. I can continue my journey now. :)

[Kiros]

Heyyy good job! Enjoy the game!

[Berzerk2k2]

Originally posted by Kiros:

Heyyy good job! Enjoy the game!

Oh I enjoy this game a lot that's for sure.