Chapter 174: Phase One
As Jiangxia spoke, she sent out a screenshot.
It was the information about the set shared by other players.
The Cold Crystal Giant Dungeon currently has a total of 3 types of sets that can be generated, which can generally be divided into defense, attack, and support categories.
The set effects will only be displayed after collecting multiple parts, but the attributes of the equipment itself are not uniform.
Currently, the maximum collection is just a three-piece set, but of course, there may be more hidden holders who are not revealing it.
However, just the attributes of the three-piece set are already very tempting:
Radiance of Cold Crystal (2/4): Increases all attack power by 12%.
Radiance of Cold Crystal (3/4): When launching an offensive skill, there is a 20% chance to trigger Ice Crystal Pursuit, dealing 50% magical damage to the target while creating a small ice crystal that protects the user.
What a good item!
Just the two-piece set adds 12% to attack power, and the passive skill of the three-piece set is even more powerful. Even a warrior can use it—imagine triggering an ice crystal once and gaining 500 shields; even without considering the ice crystal damage, it raises survival by a level. If a mage uses it… one Firestorm and it’s a combination of ice and fire.
3/4 also means there is one last set attribute.
Usually, the last one is also the best. This set of equipment can definitely compete with the mixed golden tier items.
It seems that this dungeon will significantly enhance the combat power of mid to low-tier players.
By the way, the maximum of just three pieces is due to the fact that the equipment produced in the dungeon cannot be traded outside.
This is also a basic setting for many MMORPG dungeons.
“Achen, do you want this piece of equipment?” Brother Shiu asked her with a conflicted expression.
Juchan couldn’t help but laugh, “With you acting like that, how could I take it? Besides, I wouldn’t want to swap out my current golden tier item. Just take it.”
“Okay… fine, I’ll take it then. I’m already level 28, and in a couple of days, I should be able to use it. By the way, I got a silver tier item; let’s distribute some gold coins to everyone first.”
“This dungeon isn’t finished yet; let’s wait until the end to look at it together.” Juchan waved her hand.
“Alright.”
…
“After we defeat these five small monsters, we’ll be at Phase One,” Brother Shiu said.
“Phase One?”
“That’s right. The name of this dungeon is Chase the Cold Crystal Giant. Do you see that stone pillar over there? The boss is right behind it. Once we get within 20 yards or actively attack him, the chase battle will officially begin.
He starts off in a low health state, probably around 20% health. He will regain health by eating the cold crystals while periodically summoning monsters around him. Until he reaches 50% health, he won’t attack, so during this time, we need to kill the small monsters as much as possible; otherwise, the subsequent battle will be very troublesome.
“Wait, I heard there’s a 5 healers 1 tank setup on the way. How are they fighting?” Juchan asked, puzzled.
“Uh… that’s a heretic strategy. At the initial entrance, after triggering the boss, they specifically kill the small monsters without considering the boss, and after finishing, they come back in.”
“… Juchan was a bit speechless and nodded. I get it now, but can’t we just kill the boss directly?”
“Wake up, the boss has 400,000 health and isn’t a wooden dummy; he has very high mobility.”
400,000? Even Zedana with 250,000 health can’t compare to this guy.
“I got it; I totally understand. Let’s do it!”
“…”
Nobody responded for a long time. Aren’t we supposed to trigger it?
“Zanny… you’re the main tank,” Youyoufen said weakly.
“Ah, almost forgot.”
“Idiot!” Cute Orange didn’t forget to seize the opportunity to jump in.
“Silly Orange, you’re getting carried away. Next time, I’ll secretly add medicine to your alchemy pot!”
“You… you!” She seemed to recall her disheveled appearance from a strange explosion.
“Alright, stop bullying the girls; go and pull the monsters!” Brother Shiu urged.
Heading towards the massive stone pillar that Brother Shiu mentioned.
Faintly hearing the boss’s heavy breathing.
Starry followed beside her, while the others approached from a distance.
After a few more steps, they should be within 30 yards now.
Let’s see around the corner.
As the line of sight shifted, the powerful figure of the boss came into view.
Check information!
Cold Crystal Giant (Leader level Boss):
Rarity: Gold Grade
Level: 35
Health: 400,000
Physical Attack: 864-990
Magical Attack: 725-943
Physical Defense: 535
Magical Defense: 498
Skills: Berserk Hammer, Ice Breaker Fist, Ice Step, Cold Crystal Taste, Mouth-Crunching!
Description: The giant sleeping in the Cold Crystal Mine awakens after being disturbed by outsiders.
The stats are quite high, and the skill set appears to be violently aggressive, while the last strange skill likely involves healing through eating cold crystals.
At this moment, the giant turned around, his eyes filled with hostility.
Oh no, he’s spotted us!
He stood up calmly and grabbed a cold crystal.
“Mouth-Crunching—”
+40,000
A green high number flew out, and in an instant, his health returned to 30%.
Not only that, but the surrounding blue crystals also lit up, and something gradually took form!
Juchan frowned slightly; let’s test the giant’s hardness first!
Transform!
The next moment, White Wolf burst forth, charging swiftly alongside Starry!
Bang!
-2,140
The boss was slightly pushed back by this hit.
“Roar—!” He seemed unable to speak, roaring to show his anger.
At the same time, three Deep Cold Crystal Souls began to gather on either side, and arrows slowly targeted this direction.
The main body’s magical resistance isn’t much of a concern, but if Starry takes a full set of arrow rain, he will definitely lose a good chunk of health.
“Whoosh—!” First, buff Starry with a battle buff.
Starry lightly leaped down, and the Qiu Yue Sword slashed upward, Ice Moon Slash!
-5,820
The damage is too low; the boss has strong resistance to ice attack, and the frost effect completely disappeared.
However, a huge sword mark surprisingly lingered on his leg.
It’s the tearing skill attached to the battle buff! Juchan suddenly remembered; due to the low trigger probability and many bosses being immune to this skill, she had almost forgotten this effect.
+27,614
Sure enough, the healing effect of the boss is significantly reduced.
Whoosh—!
The ground was covered with a layer of fire, and the already dim cave flickered with electricity; a lightning strike is about to come down!
The health of several Deep Cold Crystal Souls dropped sharply, losing over 3,000 health in less than three seconds.
Thanks to this, the threat completely shifted to the back.
Brother Shiu took a drink of water, “Achen, it’s your turn to perform!”
Achen was taken aback and asked emotionally, “Okay, I’ll try to kill the boss in one shot!”
“Not… what a hammer,” he hadn’t finished speaking when Xiaoyu dashed out, scaring the Little Mage to run away.
“Lord Xisi!” Youyoufen also reacted, summoning a goblin, and the throwing master easily scattered part of the attacks.
But still, a couple of attacks got through.
Looking at the boss’s health at 85%, Brother Shiu turned pale, Jiangxia hurriedly threw out a heal, while Cute Orange was also casting a healing spell, which was weak but better than nothing.
