My favorite strategy for large groups of enemies (and worked fairly well at the abbey) is Burning Wall. Find a chokepoint and overlay the walls close to each other. That way the enemies need to pass through at least two sides to reach you. The entrance is great for this.
Some enemies don't take much damage from this tactic but if you multiply that across 5 or 6 enemies, the mana to damage ratio is great!
A downside is that it takes some practice to use effectivly, but when you get the hang of it, the spell works wonders. I am playing a warrior, but I use Burning wall to thin the crowd before hacking my way though. It saved me on more than one occation, and it made the abbey a breeze. However, its not too effective agianst single enemies.
Also, you really don't see how effective the wall is until you hit level 3 in it. I spent a point in it and first thought it was useless. Then over time I found items that upped it. Now I am in love with the spell.
Last edited by Solarjetman; 12/08/03 08:26 PM.
