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d) "SNIPERS" - Shadygrove
Dungeon Keeper 2

d) "SNIPERS" - Shadygrove

Guide to Dungeon Keeper 2's Shadygrove mission. Learn to claim Guard Rooms, research Possession, and defeat Lord Ludwig using Dark Elf snipers and creature possession.

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Guide to Dungeon Keeper 2's Shadygrove mission. Learn to claim Guard Rooms, research Possession, and defeat Lord Ludwig using Dark Elf snipers and creature possession.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by digging North, West, and East to uncover and claim the Guard Rooms. This will attract Dark Elves.
  2. 2
    Establish Lairs and Hatcheries. Mine Gold to build a Library, Training Room, and Workshop. Create Treasuries and claim the first Portal.
  3. 3
    Ensure Dark Elves get training time. Your Warlocks will research the new spell, Possession. Practice possessing creatures and using number keys to select attacks and group creatures.
  4. 4
    Breaking into the North Guard Room exposes Hero Portals to the East and West. Excavate the rock East and West of these Portals to find two Magical Items that raise all minions by one level. Save these for later, after creatures reach level 4.
  5. 5
    Break down the door in front of the North Guard Room by dropping creatures in front of it. Defeat the enemies inside and claim the Portal.
  6. 6
    Defend against enemy incursions using Wooden Doors and Sentry Traps around your Dungeon Heart.
  7. 7
    Once calm, spend time training creatures. Excavate North to break into the area with Lord Ludwig's Fort. Lock your Imps safely in a room to prevent them from raising the alarm.
  8. 8
    Drop a Dark Elf on claimed land nearest to Ludwig's Fort and possess her. Enter Sniper Mode by pressing INSERT. Move slowly until the Dwarf is highlighted. Press 2 to select the Arrow and left-click to shoot and kill the Dwarf.
  9. 9
    From Sniper Mode, you can also destroy the Cannons. Alternatively, possess a Troll and destroy them directly.
  10. 10
    If the sentry was killed without raising the alarm, gather a force using group possession (utilizing the level-up items found earlier). Either beat down the door or barge into Ludwig's Fort.
  11. 11
    Defeat Ludwig and his few remaining defenders to claim the Portal Gem. Horny will rise up and take the gem.
Tips
  • The East and West Guard Rooms face Hero Gates. The North Guard Room faces an enemy door leading to a second portal.
  • Possession allows you to control other creatures. Use the number keys to select attacks and hold 7 then left-click to group creatures with you.
  • When using Sniper Mode, move slowly to target enemies.
  • Consider possessing a Troll to quickly smash Cannons if they pose a threat.
  • Use the two level-up items found near the Hero Portals once your creatures are ready for a final assault.

Secrets: 4

New Creatures: Dark Elf

New Spells: Possession

New Rooms: Guard Room

New Traps/Doors: N/A

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