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Suldanessellar
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Suldanessellar

Guide to Suldanessellar in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Includes defeating Rakshasas, obtaining the Talisman of Rillifane, and fighting Nizidramanii'yt.

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Guide to Suldanessellar in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Includes defeating Rakshasas, obtaining the Talisman of Rillifane, and fighting Nizidramanii'yt.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon arrival, Elhan explains Irenicus is using Rakshasa magic against the city and suggests seeking Ellisime or Demin.
  2. 2
    Head north to the House of the Horn, defeat a Clay Golem and two Stone Golems, and speak with the elves.
  3. 3
    Search the cupboards for a Cloak of Elvenkind and a Stone Horn.
  4. 4
    Go northwest, defeat an Iron Golem, and engage a group of Rajah and Maharajah Rakshasas on a platform using AoE spells like Horrid Wilting.
  5. 5
    Enter the Temple Of Rillifane and defeat Mage Suneer, a Glabrezu Demon, an Iron Golem, and a Rakshasa. Suneer drops a Quarterstaff +1.
  6. 6
    Leave the temple and head southwest to face an Adamantite Golem and a Stone Golem. Use the Rod of Smiting or Soul Reaver against the Adamantite Golem.
  7. 7
    Head south to help elves against Trolls, then return to the previous platform and take the southwestern path to the House of the Talisman.
  8. 8
    Go upstairs to the Priest's House, search the table for an Elven Priest Stone and a Scroll of Time Stop.
  9. 9
    Go into the House of the Talisman below, search the table for a Scroll of Meteor Swarm, and examine the device.
  10. 10
    Activate the runes in the order provided by the Elven Priest Stone: Corellon Larethian, Rillifane, Water, Tree of Life, Suldanessellar to obtain the Talisman of Rillifane.
  11. 11
    Continue west, assist elves against three Skeleton Warriors.
  12. 12
    Buff up and proceed northwest. On the next platform, defeat two Stone Golems, a Sand Golem, a Nabassu Demon, and Drow Mage Raamilat. Consider a backstab for Raamilat to prevent powerful spells. Raamilat drops a Quarterstaff +1.
  13. 13
    Go upstairs into Demin's House, defeat a Rakshasa, a Rajah, and Adsaan.
  14. 14
    Search Adsaan's remains for a Girdle of Stone Giant Strength. Search tables for magical ammo and a Scroll of Absolute Immunity.
  15. 15
    Speak with Demin to learn that the palace is sealed and requires the Avatar of Rillifane, which needs the Talisman of Rillifane, the Golden Goblet of Life, and a Moonblade. One artifact may be with a Black Dragon.
  16. 16
    Head north to the Harpist's House. Help Elven Warriors defeat two Stone Golems and two Iron Golems.
  17. 17
    Retrieve the Stone Harp from a table inside the Harpist's House.
  18. 18
    Prepare for a dragon fight by resting and acquiring acid resistance (e.g., via the Mage spell Protection from Acid). Consider setting traps near the entrance to the Forest Clearing.
  19. 19
    Go forward to meet the Black Dragon Nizidramanii'yt. You can avoid combat by giving the dragon all your gold and possessions, which may be a consideration for Legacy of Bhaal difficulty.
  20. 20
    If fighting, have the dragon cast Stoneskin (use Breach) and Haste (use Dispel). Be wary of Summon Insects and Plant Growth. Retreat towards the entrance and use disposable allies to draw initial attacks (Summon Insects, Acid Breath). Use Dispel Magic, kite the dragon into traps, and attack with missile weapons or the Soul Reaver once its defenses are breached.
  21. 21
    Upon defeating Nizidramanii'yt, you earn 52000XP and unlock the Black Dragon Slayer trophy. Loot the dragon for the Golden Goblet, gems, jewelry, magical ammo (including 5 Arrows of Dispelling), and a suit of Bladesinger Chain +4.
  22. 22
    Return to Suldanessellar and go southeast to the House of the Moon.
  23. 23
    Witness an elven warrior use the Moonblade's power to defeat a Balor, then retrieve the Moonblade and possibly a suit of Elven Chain Mail.
  24. 24
    Search containers for Boots of Elv.
Tips
  • Use AoE spells like Horrid Wilting against groups of Rakshasas.
  • The Rod of Smiting or Soul Reaver are effective against Adamantite Golems.
  • Consider a backstab against Raamilat to prevent him from casting powerful spells like Time Stop and Meteor Swarm.
  • For the fight against Nizidramanii'yt, acid resistance is highly recommended.
  • Disposable cannon fodder can help draw the initial devastating attacks from Nizidramanii'yt.
  • Staked trophy upon arrival.
  • Cloak of Elvenkind
  • Stone Horn
  • Quarterstaff +1 (from Suneer)
  • Elven Priest Stone
  • Scroll of Time Stop
  • Scroll of Meteor Swarm
  • Talisman of Rillifane
  • Quarterstaff +1 (from Raamilat)
  • Girdle of Stone Giant Strength
  • Magical ammo
  • Scroll of Absolute Immunity
  • Stone Harp
  • Black Dragon Slayer trophy upon defeating Nizidramanii'yt
  • 52000XP
  • Golden Goblet of Life
  • Gems
  • Jewelry
  • Magical ammo (including 5 Arrows of Dispelling)
  • Bladesinger Chain +4
  • Moonblade
  • Elven Chain Mail (possible)
  • Boots of Elv

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