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'''E3M8: D'Sparil's Keep''' is the eighth level in [[The Dome of D'Sparil]] episode of [[Heretic]].
 
'''E3M8: D'Sparil's Keep''' is the eighth level in [[The Dome of D'Sparil]] episode of [[Heretic]].
 
[[image:E3M8_heretic.png|thumb|right|256px|Map of E3M8]]
 
[[image:E3M8_heretic.png|thumb|right|256px|Map of E3M8]]
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==Walkthrough==
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You start in a water area, with various [[Gargoyle]]s around you. In the corners of the pool, there is an [[Ethereal Crossbow]], a [[Shadowsphere]], [[Wings of Wrath]] and a [[Silver Shield]]. There are also [[Ethereal Arrows]] scattered around. Fly to the higher area, collect the pair of [[Lesser Runes]], and you should notice a wall slightly different from the others, that isn't scrolling. Open it; the [[secret]] behind contains a [[Tome of Power]], a [[Bag of Holding]], a [[Quartz Flask]] and a [[Chaos Device]]. Now enter the opened portal. You will land in a small room with a pair of Disciples of D'Sparil, and cover. Blast them and pick the [[Dragon Claw]] and the [[Energy Orb]], as well as two [[Crystal Vial]]s and any [[Claw Orb]]s the Disciples may drop. Now go back through the portal. Enter the newly opened one in the main room, but make sure to activate your [[Shadowsphere]] before. You'll land in a room filled with [[Nitrogolem]]s. Among them there are [[Gauntlets of the Necromancer]], Ethereal Arrows and a Claw Orb. Use either the Dragon Claw or the Gauntlets to get rid of them. Now go back to the main room and enter the third portal. Three [[Ophidian]]s will greet you. Destroy them and grab the pair of Lesser Runes, and activate both switches. An [[Iron Lich]] will be your new obstacle. Behind him, the [[Hellstaff]], Crystal Vials and [[Greater Runes]], as well as the portal. Suggestion: activate your Tome of Power and blast the Lich with the powered Crossbow. This should finish him before he has time to deal any significant damage. Back to the main room, enter the last portal. You'll land on a trident-shaped ledge, with a Tome of Power, an [[Enchanted Shield]] and the [[Phoenix Rod]]. You'll notice [[D'Sparil]] and his [[Green Chaos Serpent]]. First off, run all around the large arena, colleting everything you can, including the Wings of Wrath. Fly to the ledge above, there are plenty of [[Mace Spheres]], as well as two secret doors, one on the far end of each side, containing a [[Mystic Urn]] and a [[Ring of Invincibility]]. Now pay attention to D'Sparil. Use the Phoenix Rod from a distance and you should be safe, but be aware that the Serpent will start to run and fire more fireballs the weaker it gets. When D'Sparil rises, you should eliminate him as quickly as possible since the Disciples he summons may annoy (or kill) you. The Hellstaff might be an option to kill him, but consider the Phoenix Rod as well - D'Sparil teleports rather often so continous attacks won't work so well. If you've got a [[Firemace]], it won't be so hard for you. Good luck. When the Serpent Rider dies, a passage with a switch will open at the far end of the arena. Then, stairs will rise to the exit portal. Congratulations.
  
 
[[Category:Levels by name|D'Sparil's Keep (Heretic)]]
 
[[Category:Levels by name|D'Sparil's Keep (Heretic)]]

Revision as of 09:12, 24 October 2008

Heretic maps
City of the Damned

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9

Hell's Maw

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9

The Ossuary

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9

The Stagnant Demesne

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9

Fate's Path (deathmatch only levels)

M1 M2 M3

This level occupies the map slot E3M8. For other maps which occupy this slot, see Category:E3M8.

E3M8: D'Sparil's Keep is the eighth level in The Dome of D'Sparil episode of Heretic.

Map of E3M8

Walkthrough

You start in a water area, with various Gargoyles around you. In the corners of the pool, there is an Ethereal Crossbow, a Shadowsphere, Wings of Wrath and a Silver Shield. There are also Ethereal Arrows scattered around. Fly to the higher area, collect the pair of Lesser Runes, and you should notice a wall slightly different from the others, that isn't scrolling. Open it; the secret behind contains a Tome of Power, a Bag of Holding, a Quartz Flask and a Chaos Device. Now enter the opened portal. You will land in a small room with a pair of Disciples of D'Sparil, and cover. Blast them and pick the Dragon Claw and the Energy Orb, as well as two Crystal Vials and any Claw Orbs the Disciples may drop. Now go back through the portal. Enter the newly opened one in the main room, but make sure to activate your Shadowsphere before. You'll land in a room filled with Nitrogolems. Among them there are Gauntlets of the Necromancer, Ethereal Arrows and a Claw Orb. Use either the Dragon Claw or the Gauntlets to get rid of them. Now go back to the main room and enter the third portal. Three Ophidians will greet you. Destroy them and grab the pair of Lesser Runes, and activate both switches. An Iron Lich will be your new obstacle. Behind him, the Hellstaff, Crystal Vials and Greater Runes, as well as the portal. Suggestion: activate your Tome of Power and blast the Lich with the powered Crossbow. This should finish him before he has time to deal any significant damage. Back to the main room, enter the last portal. You'll land on a trident-shaped ledge, with a Tome of Power, an Enchanted Shield and the Phoenix Rod. You'll notice D'Sparil and his Green Chaos Serpent. First off, run all around the large arena, colleting everything you can, including the Wings of Wrath. Fly to the ledge above, there are plenty of Mace Spheres, as well as two secret doors, one on the far end of each side, containing a Mystic Urn and a Ring of Invincibility. Now pay attention to D'Sparil. Use the Phoenix Rod from a distance and you should be safe, but be aware that the Serpent will start to run and fire more fireballs the weaker it gets. When D'Sparil rises, you should eliminate him as quickly as possible since the Disciples he summons may annoy (or kill) you. The Hellstaff might be an option to kill him, but consider the Phoenix Rod as well - D'Sparil teleports rather often so continous attacks won't work so well. If you've got a Firemace, it won't be so hard for you. Good luck. When the Serpent Rider dies, a passage with a switch will open at the far end of the arena. Then, stairs will rise to the exit portal. Congratulations.