Guide to Bald Stones in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Learn how to defeat Torpor, the Great Nightmare, and claim your rewards including a Flaming Glaive +2.
Walkthrough
- 1From the Mud Bowl area, travel Northeast, then Southeast, East, East (to Little Sellen River), Northeast (along Little Sellen River), East (along Little Sellen River), and finally North to reach Bald Stones.
- 2On the eastern edge of the map, follow the stream west until you find a break in the rocks to the north.
- 3Enter the clearing beyond the rocks to find Torpor, the Great Nightmare.
- 4Prepare your party with buffs, including Haste, Glitterdust, Resist Energy, Communal, Protection from Energy, Communal, and personal defensive spells.
- 5Engage Torpor with your tank, utilizing flanking and high attack volume to overcome its high Armor Class.
- 6Use Glitterdust to blind Torpor, making it easier to hit and reducing its defensive capabilities.
- 7Be prepared for Torpor's devastating fire breath attack and use communal energy resistance spells to mitigate damage.
- 8After defeating Torpor, investigate the crate behind it to find a Flaming Glaive +2, a suit of Full Plate Mail, and jewelry.
Tips
- Torpor is a 7th-level foe with high Armor Class and a potent breath weapon. Ensure your party is fully rested and buffed before engaging.
- A tank with an Armor Class near 40 is recommended to withstand Torpor's attacks.
- Buffs like Haste, Prayer, Bull's Strength, and Inspire Courage significantly increase your party's Attack bonus.
- Flanking provides a substantial Attack bonus and can trigger Outflank for additional benefits.
- Focus on high attack volume to compensate for Torpor's defenses.
- Glitterdust is crucial for blinding Torpor, negating its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class and making it effectively flat-footed.
- Resist Energy, Communal and Protection from Energy, Communal are essential for surviving Torpor's fire breath.
- The next area in the Kamelands Expedition is the Bridge Over the Gudrin River.
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