And no boss can quite humble you as quickly, either.
It’s the only time you’ll find a dungeon and a dragon in one place.
And that’s where we come in.
We’re here with your rubber boots and lightning rod - full of the best strategies to beat Ansur.
Also added previously unnoticed Frightful Presence action.
Hetypically only deals Lightning damage andhasone major full battlefield attackthat can 1HKO most enemies.
Conjuring elementals or using theNecromancy of Thay’s Danse Macabre skill can be a big bonus for this fight.
Before you go and speak with Ansur,cast any of the bonusesyou might wantbeforehand while in Turn-Based Mode.
Then,split your partyto keep your squishier party members away from Ansur.
Turn Resistance
Ansur has Advantage against Turn Undead.
Magic Resistance
Advantage on Saving Throws against spells and magical effects.
Attacks and Actions
Slam
Deals 6d8 + 7 Bludgeoning damage to all enemies within 4m of Ansur.
Lightning Breath
Deals 12d6 Lightning damage on a failed Dexterity save or half as much on a success.
On a failed Dexterity save, targets are also Shocked.
Gather Power
Ansur begins hoarding energy, preparing to unleash a massive attack on the next turn.
Ansur becomes Resistant to all damage types.
Stormheart Nova
Deals 18d10 Lightning damage on the entire battlefield.
Bout of Storms
Ansur summons five lightning strikes to the turn order.
Youdo not need to strike his allied myrmidonsbecause his Stormheart Nova does not discriminate.
Stepping behind a pillar will cause this icon to disappear, indicating that you are in a safe space.
No damage will be taken to any party member standing inside this globe.
Fighting The Myrmidons
The myrmidons have theactive ability to heal Ansur.
While this initially seems like it may have an effect on the fight, it does not.
There is no need to attack them.
They are mild distractions at best.
Missed attacks do not seem to trigger his Legendary Action.
His Legendary Action is a quick cast of his Lightning Breath attack,a cone Lightning attack.
On their turn, they’llstrike the ground with lightning.
In each round of combat, thesesigils will change locationand can deal massive damage to those within.
Eventually, you’ll be able to whittle down Ansur’s remaining health.
You’ll most likelykill him before theGlobe of Invulnerabilityruns out.
Continue striking Ansurand, if you don’t have the globe, moving around until he’s finally defeated.
With all enemies defeated, you canloot Ansur’s bodyfor hislegendary sword.
Start bycastingHasteon a fighter(Lae’zel)with Polearm Master.
This dealt 168 damage on her turn.
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