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Demands of the Qun
Dragon Age II

Demands of the Qun

Dragon Age II walkthrough for 'Demands of the Qun'. Learn how to defeat the Arishok with boss stats, resistances, abilities, and strategy for this challenging fight.

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Dragon Age II walkthrough for 'Demands of the Qun'. Learn how to defeat the Arishok with boss stats, resistances, abilities, and strategy for this challenging fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After meeting Grand Cleric Elthina, Viscount Dumar, Knight-Commander Meredith, and First Enchanter Orsino, you will fight some Qunari.
  2. 2
    Loot the corpses for The Seal of Kirkwall and Twice-Blessed Ring.
  3. 3
    Move to the far east of the area.
  4. 4
    A scene will play in the Viscount’s Keep throne room, followed by a fight against the Arishok.
  5. 5
    The outcome of the Act depends on your choices regarding Isabela's return and the Arishok.

Boss: Arishok

  • Resistances: Cold (Very Weak), Electric (Immune), Fire (Immune), Nature (Very Weak), Spirit (Normal)
  • Abilities: Impale, Rush, Slice, Paralyze, Enslavement
  • Immunities: Flanking, Knockdown, Immobilize
  • Drops: N/A

Strategy:

  • The Arishok's abilities can be chained due to knockback or knockdowns. High Fortitude or a Force Mage’s Unshakable spell is recommended.
  • Dodge the telegraphed Rush attack.
  • Dodge the slow Slice attack, which causes a huge knockdown. The Arishok often follows Slice with Rush if you are hit, chaining attacks.
  • The Impale ability will severely cripple the target, lifting them into the air for continuous damage.
  • The Arishok uses potions to maintain above 50% health, but stops using them once below this threshold.
  • Increase your offense when the Arishok is below 50% health, as his attacks will become faster and more damaging.

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