Category:Golems

Golems are large, hulking masses of earth and stone. Though they were once believed to be born from spirits of the earth. Now, they are known to be born from very powerful magic sealed with a soul stone. Many warriors that boast about defeating a golem are often called out as liars or looked upon as fools for risking their life at the hands of a golem. In truth, golems are very, VERY hard to defeat. Their soul stone is protected deep within their bodies, just about where a heart would be. Furthermore, most golems keep their soul stone protected well by surrounding their midsections with thick and heavy rocks that even the most powerful hammers would fail to shatter. Fortunately, they do have a weakness to ice and water spells as well as ice enchanted weapons. Even so, pealing back the layers of earth and rock will prove to be no easy task as golems can reassemble themselves when given enough time. Golems are slow as well, so they are easy enough to dodge if you keep your distance. But, this fact alone proves to be double edged sword. When a golem strikes, the sheer force of the blow is enough to create a small concussive shock wave that can easily knock a warrior off their feet and leave them at the mercy of the Golem. Furthermore, when a golem charges, there is no way to stop it's rampage. The best option is to dodge the golems charge as they are slow and not very nimble on their feet.



The best method to take on a golem is to attack in numbers. Though, again, it is strongly advised that you avoid a golem unless you have no other options. It will take time and precision but, a golem can be best defeated from behind. If you are in a group, have one member strike the golem from behind while the others draw it's attention from in front and dodge it's strikes. Strike at it's back until the soul stone is finally revealed and from there, one final blow will put an end to the hulking beast.



If alone, you should absolutely avoid a Golem unless it is quite literally a life or death situation. If this is the case, the best option is to wait until the golem charges and then dodge. This will leave the golem's back revealed to you just long enough to get in a quick strike with your weapon or magic. If you can manage it, attempt to have the golem slam itself into a hard surface, such as a boulder or rock face. This should stun the creature long enough to get in a few quick strikes before it regains its senses. Continue with this course of action until the soul stone is finally revealed and, again, you can dispatch the creature with one final blow.



No matter if you are in a group or alone, you should expect the battle to be very long and tedious. Most warriors have fallen from sheer fatigue alone. As mentioned before, the Golem will attempt to reassemble itself if given enough time and/or material. This is also why the battle can carry on and on for hours. They are quick to grab material around them when they are struck. This is a basic instinct on the golems part to protect the soul stone within itself. So, if you have no other options and must fight, you must be quick and nimble on your feet or you may fall like so many others have.