This article is about the monster named Hydra encountered in Ascalon. For the species, see Hydra. For the Hydra in the Crystal Desert, see Hydra (Crystal Desert).

Hydra
Classification
Species: Hydra Profession: Elementalist Level(s): 10 (24)

Contents 1 Description 2 Location 3 Skills used 3.1 Normal Mode 3.2 Hard Mode 4 Items dropped 5 Drop Rates 6 Notes

DescriptionEdit

These Hydra can be found in groups of 2-4 pacing north west Ascalon. They are sometimes mixed with Stone Fury, Boulder Elementals, Singed Oaks and Charr.

LocationEdit

• Ascalon
  • Ascalon Foothills
  • Diessa Lowlands
  • Flame Temple Corridor
  • Dragon's Gullet

Skills usedEdit

Normal ModeEdit

• Inferno
• Meteor

Hard ModeEdit

• Inferno
• Meteor
• Phoenix

Items droppedEdit

• Leathery Claw

Drop RatesEdit

• Leathery Claw: 12-15%

NotesEdit

• Hydras will almost always cast Meteor at the beginning of a fight. Multiple hits of those from a small pack of Hydras can wipe out your whole party in an impressively short amount of time. Spread out if possible so that it is harder for them to hit the whole party, or even better, try to interrupt their casting.
• When facing Hydras, it is more efficient to nullify their damage via Protection skills or Stances such as Dryder's Defenses than to simply try to heal over it. Unfortunately, these skills are rarely available in Ascalon when one is low enough level for these monsters to pose a threat. As such, the best tactic short of interruption is usually good positioning, so their spells can only hit one party member at a time.
• Hydras run very fast and can keep up with players using a speed enhancement skill.