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| full name = Commander Zhalk | | full name = Commander Zhalk | ||
| va = Matt Addis | | va = Matt Addis | ||
| size = Medium | | size = [[Medium]] | ||
| race = [[Cambion]] | | race = [[Cambion]] | ||
| type = [[Fiend]] | | type = [[Fiend]] | ||
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| resistances = Slashing resistance nm, Piercing resistance nm, Bludgeoning resistance nm, Fire resistance full, Lightning resistance full, Cold resistance full, Poison resistance full | | resistances = Slashing resistance nm, Piercing resistance nm, Bludgeoning resistance nm, Fire resistance full, Lightning resistance full, Cold resistance full, Poison resistance full | ||
| passives = Darkvision, Fiendish Blessing | | passives = Darkvision, Fiendish Blessing | ||
| t passives = | | t passives = Darkvision, Extra Attack, Fiendish Blessing, Opportunity Attack | ||
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'''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[Cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]] | '''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[Cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]]. He is an optional boss during the [[Prologue]]. | ||
{{DiQ|Take this ship or Zariel will have your head!|Commander Zhalk}} | |||
== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions are fighting several [[Mind Flayer]]s. When the party enters the helm, | === Prologue === | ||
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions are fighting several [[Mind Flayer]]s. When the party enters the helm, combat immediately begins. Although it is not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed and/or disarmed for his {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}} and extra experience. | |||
== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
=== Attacks and abilities === | === Attacks and abilities === | ||
{{Feature box|Fly (class action)}} | |||
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Everburn Blade}} | {{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Everburn Blade}} | ||
===Allies=== | ===Allies=== | ||
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* 2x {{CharLink|Lesser Imp}} | * 2x {{CharLink|Lesser Imp}} | ||
====Wave 3==== | ====Wave 3==== | ||
* 2x {{CharLink|Cambion}} (When the countdown reaches 11) | * 2x {{CharLink|Cambion}} (When the countdown reaches 11 (Balanced/Tactician) or 8 (Explorer)) | ||
===Encounter Details=== | |||
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions are fighting [[Mind Flayer]]s. Despite his impressive stats and powerful weapon, he is not aggressive to the party so long as the mind flayer he is fighting is alive (he has an 80% chance of hitting it). However, considering the 15 turn time limit along with the fact that cambion reinforcements will eventually arrive, he must either be bypassed hastily or defeated in combat. | |||
=== Tactics === | === Tactics === | ||
It is possible to obtain his {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}} without killing him. Before starting the fight, have {{CharLink|Shadowheart}}, a [[Cleric]] player character, or a [[The Fiend|Fiend]] [[Warlock]] player character prepare {{SAI|Command}} and use {{SAI|Command: Drop|Drop}} to disarm the cambion. Zhalk will not pick up his sword, giving the party plenty of time to do so. If possible, Command should be used on the first turn to significantly decrease the speed at which Zhalk damages the Mind Flayer. | |||
Killing him is far harder considering his large amount of [[Hit Points]], high [[Armour Class|AC]], and resistances to many [[Damage Types]]. Equipping his Everburn Blade on Lae'zel will help, as its magical slashing damage bypasses his slashing resistance and Lae'zel's Great Weapon Fighting style applies and boosts its average damage. However, there are three (or four if you picked it up in the last room), {{SmRarityItem|Nautiloid Tank|Nautiloid Tanks}} that are powerful explosives. While he is resistant to fire damage, all 3 to 4 tanks can take down half his health if the rolls are in favour of the party on both his [[Saving Throw]] and the damage rolled. It is recommended to only blow up the tanks once the Mind Flayer he is fighting against has softened him up first. Also, disarming him as stated above will greatly lower his lethality. If he is still alive, using {{SmRarityItem|Caustic Bulb|Caustic Bulbs}}, {{SmRarityItem|Spiked Bulb|Spiked Bulbs}}, {{SAI|Magic Missile|Magic Missiles}} and normal attacks will finish him off. When he dies, the Mind Flayer becomes hostile to the party. | |||
On Explorer and Balanced difficulty levels, Zhalk cannot make {{SAI|Opportunity Attack|Opportunity Attacks}}. As such, party members can run in, attack him, and run back out of his reach safely. | |||
=== Notable loot === | === Notable loot === | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Scale Mail}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Scale Mail}} | ||
== Related | == Related quests == | ||
* {{Quest|Escape the Nautiloid}} | * {{Quest|Escape the Nautiloid}} | ||
Revision as of 21:53, 19 November 2024
“Take this ship or Zariel will have your head!„
Involvement
Prologue
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the Nautiloid, where he and his minions are fighting several Mind Flayers. When the party enters the helm, combat immediately begins. Although it is not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed and/or disarmed for his 
Everburn Blade and extra experience.
Combat
Attacks and abilities
Range: 18 m / 60 ft 
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft Allies
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
- 2x Cambion (When the countdown reaches 11 (Balanced/Tactician) or 8 (Explorer))
Encounter Details
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the Nautiloid, where he and his minions are fighting Mind Flayers. Despite his impressive stats and powerful weapon, he is not aggressive to the party so long as the mind flayer he is fighting is alive (he has an 80% chance of hitting it). However, considering the 15 turn time limit along with the fact that cambion reinforcements will eventually arrive, he must either be bypassed hastily or defeated in combat.
Tactics
It is possible to obtain his Everburn Blade without killing him. Before starting the fight, have Shadowheart, a Cleric player character, or a Fiend Warlock player character prepare 
and use 
to disarm the cambion. Zhalk will not pick up his sword, giving the party plenty of time to do so. If possible, Command should be used on the first turn to significantly decrease the speed at which Zhalk damages the Mind Flayer.
Killing him is far harder considering his large amount of Hit Points, high AC, and resistances to many Damage Types. Equipping his Everburn Blade on Lae'zel will help, as its magical slashing damage bypasses his slashing resistance and Lae'zel's Great Weapon Fighting style applies and boosts its average damage. However, there are three (or four if you picked it up in the last room), 
Nautiloid Tanks that are powerful explosives. While he is resistant to fire damage, all 3 to 4 tanks can take down half his health if the rolls are in favour of the party on both his Saving Throw and the damage rolled. It is recommended to only blow up the tanks once the Mind Flayer he is fighting against has softened him up first. Also, disarming him as stated above will greatly lower his lethality. If he is still alive, using 
Caustic Bulbs, 
Spiked Bulbs, 
and normal attacks will finish him off. When he dies, the Mind Flayer becomes hostile to the party.
On Explorer and Balanced difficulty levels, Zhalk cannot make 
. As such, party members can run in, attack him, and run back out of his reach safely.
Notable loot
Related quests
External links
Zhalk on the Forgotten Realms Wiki- Interactive map location on mapgenie.io