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12-31-2009, 06:13 AM
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Two Bosses Enter (http://www.wow.com/category/two-bosses-enter/) ... but only One Boss Leaves, in WoW.com's series of fantasy death matches. Welcome to the end of the current round (http://www.wow.com/2009/11/05/one-boss-leaves-three-bosses-enter-16-stay/) of the five-man Wrath of the Lich King season. Grab a seat, and let's get ready to rumble!
It wasn't much of a contest this week, as Skadi the Ruthless swept to a whirlwind victory over Svala Sorrowgrave. Sixty-three percent of the spectators roared their approval of the spear-wielding, undead Frost Vrykul, undoubtedly moving him into a solid position for the upcoming semi-finals. But however one-sided its ultimate conclusion, this matchup offered the opportunity for a number of interesting scenarios.
Dominika: Let's review the facts. Skadi doesn't do his own fighting. Skadi throws Vargul at his opponents, slows them down with his Proto-Drake ... It's only when you really piss him off that he jumps down to take you on one on one. Now, what are these Vargul (http://www.wowwiki.com/Vargul) he throws at you? Vargul, of course, are the Vrykul (http://www.wowwiki.com/Vrykul) judged as unworthy by the Val'kyr (http://www.wowwiki.com/Val%27kyr).
There's but one reason a Val'kyr would fight a Vrykul: to prove his worth. And he's not going to do that by hiding behind the unworthy. Skadi's hands are tied. He has to take her on one on one. His main advantage then, is his Poisoned Spear (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=59331). His Whirlwind (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=59322) hurts, but it's difficult to hit someone who can fly. When he finds himself trapped on the altar to be sacrificed (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=48276), his Vargul brothers know that they can't hold back any longer. They bum rush the stage to free him. The enraged Skadi tells everyone to take Svala (that's what she said), but if there's one thing that hordes of undead do poorly against, it's fire. The flames from the brazier make short work of them all, leaving just the Vrykul and the Val'kyr once more.
And when the next ritual comes, Skadi will only have enough time to think of the words he heard echoing down from the keep below long ago ... "Your pathetic failure will serve as a warning to all."Continue reading One Boss Leaves: Skadi crushes Svala (http://www.wow.com/2009/12/31/one-boss-leaves-skadi-crushes-svala/)
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Two Bosses Enter (http://www.wow.com/category/two-bosses-enter/) ... but only One Boss Leaves, in WoW.com's series of fantasy death matches. Welcome to the end of the current round (http://www.wow.com/2009/11/05/one-boss-leaves-three-bosses-enter-16-stay/) of the five-man Wrath of the Lich King season. Grab a seat, and let's get ready to rumble!
It wasn't much of a contest this week, as Skadi the Ruthless swept to a whirlwind victory over Svala Sorrowgrave. Sixty-three percent of the spectators roared their approval of the spear-wielding, undead Frost Vrykul, undoubtedly moving him into a solid position for the upcoming semi-finals. But however one-sided its ultimate conclusion, this matchup offered the opportunity for a number of interesting scenarios.
Dominika: Let's review the facts. Skadi doesn't do his own fighting. Skadi throws Vargul at his opponents, slows them down with his Proto-Drake ... It's only when you really piss him off that he jumps down to take you on one on one. Now, what are these Vargul (http://www.wowwiki.com/Vargul) he throws at you? Vargul, of course, are the Vrykul (http://www.wowwiki.com/Vrykul) judged as unworthy by the Val'kyr (http://www.wowwiki.com/Val%27kyr).
There's but one reason a Val'kyr would fight a Vrykul: to prove his worth. And he's not going to do that by hiding behind the unworthy. Skadi's hands are tied. He has to take her on one on one. His main advantage then, is his Poisoned Spear (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=59331). His Whirlwind (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=59322) hurts, but it's difficult to hit someone who can fly. When he finds himself trapped on the altar to be sacrificed (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=48276), his Vargul brothers know that they can't hold back any longer. They bum rush the stage to free him. The enraged Skadi tells everyone to take Svala (that's what she said), but if there's one thing that hordes of undead do poorly against, it's fire. The flames from the brazier make short work of them all, leaving just the Vrykul and the Val'kyr once more.
And when the next ritual comes, Skadi will only have enough time to think of the words he heard echoing down from the keep below long ago ... "Your pathetic failure will serve as a warning to all."Continue reading One Boss Leaves: Skadi crushes Svala (http://www.wow.com/2009/12/31/one-boss-leaves-skadi-crushes-svala/)
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion (http://www.wow.com/category/analysis-opinion/), Fan stuff (http://www.wow.com/category/fan-stuff/), Features (http://www.wow.com/category/features/), Lore (http://www.wow.com/category/lore/), Bosses (http://www.wow.com/category/bosses/), Two Bosses Enter (http://www.wow.com/category/two-bosses-enter/)
One Boss Leaves: Skadi crushes Svala (http://www.wow.com/2009/12/31/one-boss-leaves-skadi-crushes-svala/) originally appeared on WoW.com (http://www.wow.com) on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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