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~ SIDE QUEST: WORKING FOR AKULATRAXAS ~
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~ SIDE QUEST: WORKING FOR AKULATRAXAS ~

Complete the Neverwinter Working for Akulatraxas side quest by defeating the Hill Giant Chieftan and confronting Akulatraxas for a reward of 1,000 gold.

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Complete the Neverwinter Working for Akulatraxas side quest by defeating the Hill Giant Chieftan and confronting Akulatraxas for a reward of 1,000 gold.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Deeper Moonwood, enter the cave in the middle of the map and approach the dragon Akulatraxas.
  2. 2
    Speak with Akulatraxas and inquire about the Hill Giants. She will explain they want to steal her eggs.
  3. 3
    Agree to enter the Hill Giant Lair and bring her the Hill Giant Chieftain's head to acquire the quest.
  4. 4
    Leave Akulatraxas's cave and enter the Hill Giant Lair located in the west.
  5. 5
    Explore the Hill Giant Lair, which is populated with Hill Giants and flying boulders. Characters at level 15 should have no problems.
  6. 6
    Deeper into the caves in the center of the map, you will encounter a Hill Giant Champion, which is twice as strong as other giants, especially if it drinks a Barkskin potion.
  7. 7
    This level of the lair contains Ettins and more Hill Giants.
  8. 8
    In the north-east corner room, find and defeat a Fire Giant. Take the note from its remains and read it.
  9. 9
    In the south-east corner room, search a chest among Grizzly Bears for a random item.
  10. 10
    In the north-west corner room, defeat Cook, the giants' cook. Speak to the prisoner found here to gain information and release her for 100 XP.
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    Enter the small room above Cook's room, speak with another prisoner, and release him for another 100 XP.
  12. 12
    In the south-west corner room, fight the Hill Giant Chieftan. This is the most powerful Hill Giant. Maximized Fireball and Magic Missile spells are effective for Wizards or Sorcerers.
  13. 13
    GLITCH ALERT: Avoid the walls in the Chieftain's den to prevent getting stuck and needing to load a save.
  14. 14
    After defeating the Chieftain, take his head from his remains.
  15. 15
    Return to Akulatraxas and give her the Hill Giant Chieftan's head. She will reward you with 1,000 gold and 750 XP.
  16. 16
    After giving Akulatraxas the head, you can choose to attack her. She is a formidable opponent with Knockdown, Disarm, and lethal acidic breath attacks.
  17. 17
    Arcane casters may find her easier to defeat than melee characters. Examine Akulatraxas to understand her spell immunities and resistances to plan your strategy.
  18. 18
    If Akulatraxas disarms you and stands over your weapon, lure her away to recover your blade.
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    Fighters and Barbarians may benefit from a henchman and should have a high Discipline skill.
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    Upon defeating Akulatraxas, you will earn a decent amount of XP.
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    Enter the egg room and take a Green Dragon Egg from the incubator. Open the chests in this room for a decent amount of gold.
Tips
  • Characters at level 15 can handle the Hill Giant Lair without significant difficulty.
  • Consider using Maximized Fireball and Magic Missile spells if playing as a Wizard or Sorcerer against the Hill Giant Chieftain.
  • Be cautious of Akulatraxas's Knockdown, Disarm, and acidic breath attacks.
  • Melee characters should prepare for potential disarms and consider using a henchman.
  • Fighters and Barbarians should focus on building their Discipline skill.
  • Explore all rooms in the Hill Giant Lair to find items, information, and prisoners.
Warning: Do not approach the walls in the Hill Giant Chieftain's den to avoid a glitch that may trap you.

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