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== Overview ==

'''Lord Soth, Knight of the Black Rose''' is a powerful champion-level boss found in '''Madon''', north of Unblovia. A fearsome Death Knight mounted on a Nightmare, Soth combines devastating melee attacks with high-level magery, necromancy, and unique special abilities including the power to kill with a single word and summon an undead army. He is one of the most dangerous encounters on Banes World and should not be attempted alone or unprepared.

== Location ==

To reach Lord Soth, take the portal to '''Unblovia''' and follow the road heading '''northwest''' toward Madon. He spawns in that region as a champion encounter.

== Stats & Resistances ==

{| class="wikitable"
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! Stat !! Value
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| Hit Points || 2,500–2,800
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| Strength || 488–620
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| Dexterity || 121–170
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| Intelligence || 498–657
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| Stamina || 102–300
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| Damage || 45–55 (50% Physical / 50% Energy)
|}

{| class="wikitable"
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! Resistance !! Value
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| Physical || 60–70%
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| Fire || 60–70%
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| Cold || 60–70%
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| Poison || 60–70%
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| Energy || 60–70%
|}

Soth has '''150 skill''' in Swords, Tactics, Anatomy, Magery, Spirit Speak, and Eval Int, along with '''250 Magic Resist''' and '''500 Chivalry'''. He is immune to lethal poison, immune to barding, cannot be provoked or calmed, cannot flee, and auto-dispels all summoned creatures with 100% chance.

== Special Abilities ==

=== Power Word Kill ===

Lord Soth's most dangerous ability. When his health drops '''below 250 hit points''', he can unleash Power Word Kill on all players within 1 tile, dealing '''50,000–60,000 damage''' — an instant kill against any character. This ability has a '''15-minute cooldown''' between uses.

When it triggers, you will see the message: ''"The Death Knight has a remarkable power over death, the ability to kill with a single word... too bad you were listening!"''

'''How to survive:''' Stay at range when Soth's health gets low. Melee fighters should be prepared to disengage quickly when he nears 250 HP. Archers and mages have a significant advantage during the final phase since Power Word Kill only hits players within 1 tile.

=== Summon Undead Army ===

When Soth's health drops '''below 500 hit points''', he begins summoning an undead army each time he is struck or strikes a target in melee. He summons a random number of '''Undead Knights''' and '''Wailing Banshees''' (up to 13 at a time) that fight alongside him. He will not summon additional undead while any from a previous wave are still alive within range.

'''Undead Knights''' ride Nightmares, have 400–600 HP, deal 8–18 damage, are immune to lethal poison, immune to barding, and drop rich loot including plate armor pieces. When they die, they dismount and their Nightmare is destroyed.

=== Weapon Abilities ===

Soth randomly uses '''Double Strike''' and '''Armor Ignore''' as weapon special moves, making his already high melee damage even more dangerous. He also wields the UnHoly Sword, which has Hit Dispel, Hit Poison Area, and Hit Fireball effects.

=== Combat Taunts ===

Soth will occasionally speak during combat, taunting fighters with lines such as ''"I do not fear Death, for Death and I are old friends"'' and ''"I've walked the world in undeath since the Cataclysm and you think you can defeat me?"''

== Loot ==

Lord Soth drops generous loot from multiple loot packs (Ultra Rich ×2, Filthy Rich ×2, Medium Scrolls ×2) plus 200–250 gold. He also has a chance to drop the following special items:

=== The UnHoly Sword (Rare Drop) ===

A blessed evil blade with a 1 in 25 chance to drop. This is a powerful swords weapon with the following properties:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Property !! Value
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| Damage Increase || 40%
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| Hit Dispel || 33%
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| Hit Poison Area || 33%
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| Hit Fireball || 33%
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| Spell Channeling || Yes
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| Slayer || Exorcism, Repond (dual slayer)
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| Speed || 1.25s
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| Durability || 200–255
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| Blessed || Yes
|}

=== Power Scrolls ===

Every player who participated in the fight (attacked or was attacked by Soth within the last 30 seconds) receives at least one power scroll, with a '''50% chance''' for a bonus second scroll. The scrolls are for stealth-related skills:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Skill !! Possible Levels
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| Detect Hidden || 110 / 115 / 120
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| Hiding || 110 / 115 / 120
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| Item ID || 110 / 115 / 120
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| Poisoning || 110 / 115 / 120
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| Snooping || 110 / 115 / 120
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| Tracking || 110 / 115 / 120
|}

The level chances are: '''45% for +10 (110)''', '''30% for +15 (115)''', and '''25% for +20 (120)'''.

=== Champion Artifact Drops ===

As a champion, Soth can also drop standard champion artifacts:

* '''Unique:''' Fang of Ractus
* '''Shared:''' Embroidered Oak Leaf Cloak, Djinni's Ring, Detective Boots, Gauntlets of Anger
* '''Decorative:''' Swamp Tile, Slime Monster Statuette

== The Armor of the Black Rose ==

Lord Soth wears the complete '''Armor of the Black Rose''' set. While these items are equipped on the boss and not guaranteed drops from the loot table, the full set consists of:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Piece !! Slot !! Base Resists (each)
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| Armor of the Black Rose (Helm) || Head || 13% all
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| Armor of the Black Rose (Chest) || Chest || 13% all
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| Armor of the Black Rose (Arms) || Arms || 13% all
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| Armor of the Black Rose (Gloves) || Hands || 13% all
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| Armor of the Black Rose (Legs) || Legs || 13% all
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| Shield of the Black Rose || Shield || 13% all
|}

All armor pieces share the same individual properties and set bonuses:

'''Per-Piece Properties:'''
* Hit Point Regeneration 1
* Hit Chance Increase 5%
* Defense Chance Increase 5%
* Self Repair 5

'''Set Bonuses (when wearing multiple pieces):'''
* Reflect Physical Damage 10%
* Night Sight
* +5 Swords skill bonus

The '''Shield of the Black Rose''' has slightly different individual properties: Hit Point Regeneration 1, Defense Chance Increase 15%, Spell Channeling, and Self Repair 5, with the same set bonuses.

All pieces are hued 1109 (dark black) and are plate material type.

== Strategy ==

=== Group Composition ===

Bring a well-coordinated group. Soth hits extremely hard (45–55 damage with weapon abilities on top), has high resists across the board, auto-dispels summons, and cannot be provoked. You will need dedicated healers and damage dealers.

=== Phase 1: Above 500 HP ===

This is the most straightforward phase. Soth fights as a powerful melee combatant with magery. Focus damage and keep your healers active. Watch for his Hit Poison Area triggering on nearby players.

=== Phase 2: Below 500 HP — Undead Army ===

When Soth drops below 500 HP, every melee exchange can spawn a wave of Undead Knights and Wailing Banshees. Have some of your group ready to handle the adds while others continue focusing on Soth. The adds stop spawning as long as any remain alive nearby, so killing them quickly triggers more waves — consider whether to clear them or leave a few alive to prevent additional spawns.

=== Phase 3: Below 250 HP — Power Word Kill ===

This is the most dangerous phase. '''All melee fighters should disengage''' when Soth nears 250 HP. Power Word Kill instantly kills anyone within 1 tile. Switch to ranged attacks — archery, magery, and other ranged damage are essential here. After he uses Power Word Kill, the 15-minute cooldown gives melee fighters a safe window to re-engage and finish the fight.

=== General Tips ===

* '''Bring ranged damage.''' Archers and mages are critical for the final phase.
* '''Watch your positioning.''' Stay spread out to minimize the impact of Hit Poison Area and to avoid multiple people getting caught by Power Word Kill.
* '''Don't rely on summons.''' Soth auto-dispels with 100% chance. Summoned creatures are useless against him.
* '''Prepare for the adds.''' The undead army can overwhelm an unprepared group. Have a plan for handling Undead Knights on Nightmares.
* '''Carry the right slayer weapons.''' Soth himself is undead-themed but doesn't have a specific vulnerability in the code. Focus on maximizing your raw damage output.
* '''Everyone who fights gets power scrolls.''' You don't need to land the killing blow — just be in combat with Soth within the last 30 seconds of the fight to qualify for scroll drops.

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