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What happens if you free Yurt and die fighting him when u come back to nexus who's the first NPC's he kills? Dose he not kill anyone for bit or dose he start killing soon as he get to nexus?
Or is he a easy fight? iv passed on him.. but need...err...want his gear..
I don't have an answer in regards to freeing and getting killed by him.
If you release him and allow him to live, you'll see two unnamed corpses in the Nexus (no one important dies yet). At this point, you better kill him quick before he goes after the NPCs on Mephistopheles' Assassination List. The following are targets in the order of assassination:
Saint Urbain and his followers
Sage Freke, the Visionary and his followers
Patches, the Hyena
Biorr of the Twin Fangs
Ostrava
Yuria, the Witch
If you wish to kill him for the Gloom armor, he's not that tough. He fights with a Shotel (50% Shield Penetration) and some dagger. His range of attack is about average (maybe a bit less), just keep a good distance and counterattack; you should do fine. Raising your Soul Level a bit more beforehand won't hurt either. I recommend going two-handed with your first attack for a head start. You shouldn't have too many problems if you circle around the fire pit for an environmental advantage. I advise carrying a Ring of Herculean Strength, in case the armor weight exceeds your current Item Burden.
Note: Killing him won't impact your game negatively.
@Meep
It's up to you really, depending what you're comfortable with. Unless if you're aiming for the trophies, there are some weapons that don't require as many materials as others.
Edit: Get back to me on this, let me know how far you've progressed (Equip Burden, etc.) and I can recommend some good weapons along with optimal armor for you. I will always recommend getting a Sticky Compound Long Bow +5; excellent bow.
<message edited by Tetsuryu on Friday, October 23, 2009 3:39 AM>