Hi guys, first time poster here~
I just finished the game with a blowpipe dryad using Schniepel's guide, was a lot of fun.
One question I have is about the Ice phoenix boss, that thing hits harder than any other boss in the game in Niob (for my char at least)
When I fought it I was level 123 with about 28K life (21K dismounted), 12K ice resistance (relics), mastered spell resistance and Goldenglade healing for about 6k/sec.
Survival bonus was at about 85%, so it was about 17-18 levels higher than me.
The dragon strike attack would nearly redline me, the ice shower attack would do the same, and if I stayed for a split second too long in the ice shower I'd get redlined.
(This happened with Goldenglade running, so I was pretty safe since the phoenix doesn't spam spells, but redlining is not fun and I was surprised with the damage
I took even with Goldenglade greatly boosting Willpower).
In contrast, none of the Nameless Guardians could get my life below 60%, which was instantly refilled by life leech (full Detheyas) and Goldenglade.
Also, all the obstacles in the ice phoenix's arena makes it hard to dodge the spells without using Forest Flight, but that skill has a long cooldown
(although I did find it easier to move around and dodge when I dismounted).
So I guess my question is: Is the ice phoenix supposed to hit harder than even the end-game bosses, or am I doing something wrong?
(I read in the wiki that the phoenix's spells do ice damage, so I used ice relics). Seems a bit strange that the Guardians were relatively easy while this guy
was a heart-pounding experience all the way.(It did feel really good after I beat him though )
Thanks~