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Tower of Ishal
The Warden and Alistair, accompanied by a Mabari hound and a Tower Guard, enter the Tower of Ishal to light the beacon signaling Teyrn Loghain's forces. They must fight through four floors infested with darkspawn that tunneled in from beneath the structure. The ascent culminates in a boss battle against an Ogre on the top floor before triggering the beacon cutscene.
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Enemies
Standard ranged or melee darkspawn encountered throughout the lower floors.
Tougher melee darkspawn often armed with two-handed weapons or shields.
Spellcaster found on the Third Floor that attacks with elemental spells and should be interrupted quickly.
Large boss on the Top Floor capable of ramming, sweeping attacks, and grabbing party members to pummel them.
Tips
- Use the wooden barricades on the lower floors as choke points to prevent ranged darkspawn archers from picking off your party.
- Taunt or stun the Ogre immediately whenever it grabs a companion in order to break the hold before fatal damage is dealt.
- You cannot return to the Tower of Ishal after completing the battle and lighting the beacon, so collect all loot on every floor before interacting with the fire.
Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.
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