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[[Image:LadyMel1.png|frame|<center>Lady Melisande</center>]]
 
''Lady Melisande was once a dryad devoted to a powerful tree in Yew. The swamps destroyed her tree and her lands, cursing her in the process. Her touch upon the land now taints and corrupts.
 
''Lady Melisande was once a dryad devoted to a powerful tree in Yew. The swamps destroyed her tree and her lands, cursing her in the process. Her touch upon the land now taints and corrupts.
  
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Lady Melisande is the [[Peerless]] of the [[Blighted Grove]] dungeon. Her lair can be entered by completing the [[Bound to the Land|Frightened Dryad's quest]].
 
Lady Melisande is the [[Peerless]] of the [[Blighted Grove]] dungeon. Her lair can be entered by completing the [[Bound to the Land|Frightened Dryad's quest]].
  
She is vulnerable to the [[Fey Slayer]] type weapons, currently of which the only ones available are [[Pixie Swatter]], [[Ironwood Composite Bow]], [[Wind of Corruption]], [[Fallen Mystic's Spellbook]] and [[Defiler of Virtue]].
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She is vulnerable to the [[Fey Slayer]] type weapons, such as the [[Pixie Swatter]], [[Ironwood Composite Bow]], [[Wind of Corruption]], [[Fallen Mystic's Spellbook]] or [[Defiler of Virtue]]. Custom slayer weapons can now be crafted and imbued using [[Fey Wings]].
  
She is vulnerable to physical and fire damage and she is not an easy fight.
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She is vulnerable to physical and fire damage.
  
 
==Statistics==
 
==Statistics==
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|firstseen=[[Ultima Online:Mondain's Legacy|Mondain's Legacy]]
 
|firstseen=[[Ultima Online:Mondain's Legacy|Mondain's Legacy]]
 
|packinstinct=None
 
|packinstinct=None
|gold=
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|gold=8,000
 
|magicitems=16
 
|magicitems=16
 
|specialloot=[[Artifacts (Peerless)]], [[Eternally Corrupt Tree]], [[Crimson Cincture]]
 
|specialloot=[[Artifacts (Peerless)]], [[Eternally Corrupt Tree]], [[Crimson Cincture]]
 
|cutuploot=None
 
|cutuploot=None
|str=472
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|str=487
 
|hitpoints=100,000
 
|hitpoints=100,000
|dex=343
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|dex=400
|stamina=343
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|stamina=400
 
|int=1,680
 
|int=1,680
 
|mana=1,680
 
|mana=1,680
|bardingdifficulty=155
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|bardingdifficulty=160
 
|tamingdifficulty=N/A
 
|tamingdifficulty=N/A
 
|basedamage=11-18
 
|basedamage=11-18
 
|preferredfoods=None
 
|preferredfoods=None
|wrestling=99.7
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|wrestling=135
 
|poisoning=None
 
|poisoning=None
|tactics=99.4
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|tactics=100.2
|magery=117.3
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|magery=120
|magicresist=117.3
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|magicresist=120
|evalint=117.3
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|evalint=120
|anatomy=21.2
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|anatomy=100
|meditation=117.3
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|meditation=120
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|detecthidden= 100
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|hiding= -
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|parrying= -
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|healing= -
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|necromancy= 120
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|spiritspeak= 120
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|mysticism= -
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|focus= 78.6
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|spellweaving= -
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|discordance= -
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|bushido= -
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|ninjitsu= -
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|chivalry= -
 
|specialskill=
 
|specialskill=
|physicalresist=43
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|physicalresist=43-58
|fireresist=39
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|fireresist=39-43
|coldresist=55
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|coldresist=55-61
|poisonresist=69
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|poisonresist=69-74
|energyresist=77
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|energyresist=75-77
 
|physicaldamage=50%
 
|physicaldamage=50%
 
|firedamage=
 
|firedamage=
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|energydamage=50%
 
|energydamage=50%
 
}}
 
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==Abilities==
 
==Abilities==
  
* Has an area effect spell which makes her difficult to fight with a melee fighter(i.e [[Swordsmanship|Swordsman]], [[Mace Fighting|Macer]], [[Fencing|Fencer]]).  This "putrid nausea" attack reduces [[Swing Speed|swing speed]] by 60, [[Hit Chance Increase]] by 60, [[Defense Chance Increase]] by 60 and [[Faster Casting]] by 5 for 30 seconds, so mages and archers should definitely stand at a distance.
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* Has an area effect nausea attack that affects anyone or anything standing within three tiles of her. This nausea attack reduces [[Swing Speed|swing speed]] by 60, [[Hit Chance Increase]] by 60, [[Defense Chance Increase]] by 60 and [[Faster Casting]] by 5 for 30 seconds, making her extremely difficult to fight with a melee fighter(i.e [[Swordsmanship|Swordsman]], [[Mace Fighting|Macer]], [[Fencing|Fencer]]). Mages and archers should definitely stand at a distance as well.
  
 
* Uses [[Necromancy]] spells, including [[revenant]].
 
* Uses [[Necromancy]] spells, including [[revenant]].
  
* Has a retinue of several (5) evil satyrs.
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* Has a retinue of (5) evil [[satyr]]s.
  
 
* Talks a scary smack talk.
 
* Talks a scary smack talk.
  
==Strategy==
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==Strategy & Tactics==
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* The four initial satyrs' that spawn with her have [[discordance]] and [[peacemaking]] abilities, which will severely weaken and prevent players and pets from fighting - they must be dealt with before fighting her. Some prefer to lure each satyr down one by one, while a skilled bard with a [[Fey Slayer]] instrument can run up and provoke the satyrs onto Lady Melisande herself. The use of [[Energy Field]]s can help control the spawn and keep them at a distance as well.
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* A fifth satyr will scramble out and jump onto the highest damaging player when Lady Melisande reaches exactly 50% health, so be prepared to deal with him quickly.
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* A tamer with a sufficiently built [[Triton]] can handle Lady Melisande without much difficultly, although an older Greater Dragon can still work. Expect to heal it throughout most of the fight though.
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* The fallen satyrs will be resurrected into [[Flesh Golem]]s by Melisande, and these should be immediately dispatched before they can surround and overwhelm your pet.
  
* The Satyrs' [[discordance]] ability can severely weaken players, so at the beginning attack cautiously and control the situation. Using [[Energy Field]]s in the right places will help keep Lady Melisande at a distance, and allow the satyrs to be killed one by one. In a party with no mages, use other luring techniques.
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* [[Dispel]]ing the [[Revenant]]s summoned onto the pets is a good idea and should be done frequently.
  
* BEST TACTIC: Have a Tamer wearing high resist armour with a [[Cu Sidhe]] taking damage and Mages try to keep the tamer alive and dispel the revenant if it is summoned. With this tactic she can be defeated by 3 players.
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* When Melisande reaches 600 hit points, she will summon (3) more helpers to her aid: A [[Reaper]], an [[Insane Dryad]] and a [[Stone Harpy]]. Worry about them after the boss is finished.  
  
* RICHWARF TACTIC: Use a Tamer(s) with a [[Greater Dragon]](s) as they have a lot more HP. This works better with a tamer mage so s/he can heal with the mage as well. This tactic can be done solo but is harder. It is also thought 3+ tamers will make light work, just remember the more dragons present in the party, the faster Melisande can be defeated.
 
  
 
==Keys==
 
==Keys==
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* Requires a blessing from the Frightened Dryad to enter.  
 
* Requires a blessing from the Frightened Dryad to enter.  
 
* The Frightened Dryad will ask you to kill 12 [[Insane Dryad|Insane Dryads]] and 1 [[Saliva]].
 
* The Frightened Dryad will ask you to kill 12 [[Insane Dryad|Insane Dryads]] and 1 [[Saliva]].
* Insane Dryads will suddenly appear when you walk close to certain trees in Blighted Grove. It is always the same trees, but it seems to take quite a long time for the Insane Dryads to respawn.
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* A total of (3) Insane Dryads will suddenly appear when you walk close to certain trees in Blighted Grove. It is always the same (3) trees, but it seems to take quite a long time for the Insane Dryads to respawn.
* Saliva is a blue named harpy, hidden inside a 'cave' inside the great tree.
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* Saliva is a blue named harpy, hidden inside a 'cave' inside the great tree to the west of the main entrance.
* Do it.  She will give you a "Dryad's Blessing," which can be exchanged for the "Dryad's Curse" via the wicker basket near the Frightened Dryad.
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* After slaying the required monsters, she will give you a "Dryad's Blessing," which can be exchanged for the "Dryad's Curse" via the wicker basket near the Frightened Dryad.
* The Dryad's Curse is your main key. Double click it to get you and your party into the Peerless Room and fight Lady Melisande.
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* The Dryad's Curse is your main key. Double click it to get you and your party into the Peerless Room to fight Lady Melisande.
  
 
==Loot==
 
==Loot==
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| [[Image:Etnernally corrupt tree.jpg]] <br> [[Eternally Corrupt Tree]] || Decorative. Comes in 24 colors || Common  
 
| [[Image:Etnernally corrupt tree.jpg]] <br> [[Eternally Corrupt Tree]] || Decorative. Comes in 24 colors || Common  
 
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| [[Image:Lady_melisande_hair_dyes.jpg]] <br> [[Hair Dye]] || Dyes your hair colors that can not be obtained anywhere else. Needs ML to use. Melisande can spawn any of the 26 "special hair dye"s with a hue ID between 1150 and 1175.<br>Additional information {{Line-Through|[http://homepage.hispeed.ch/merog/ml-hair.html here]}} [http://106638.activeboard.com/t10925036/lady-melisandes-hair-dye-collection/ here].  Can somebody contact the author to see if we can copy the information? || Uncommon
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| [[Image:Lady_melisande_hair_dyes.jpg]] <br> [[Hair Dye]] || Dyes your hair colors that can not be obtained anywhere else. Needs ML to use. Melisande can spawn any of the 26 "special hair dye"s with a hue ID between 1150 and 1175.
 
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| [[Image:Albino squirrel.jpg]] <br> [[An albino squirrel imprisoned in a crystal]] || Pure white Squirrel || Uncommon  
 
| [[Image:Albino squirrel.jpg]] <br> [[An albino squirrel imprisoned in a crystal]] || Pure white Squirrel || Uncommon  

Latest revision as of 00:00, 15 March 2023

Lady Melisande

Lady Melisande was once a dryad devoted to a powerful tree in Yew. The swamps destroyed her tree and her lands, cursing her in the process. Her touch upon the land now taints and corrupts.

While Lady Melisande may have lost all her beauty, she is nonetheless extremely formidable. Her power, once used for the good of nature, is now entrenched in the evil that causes her immortal pain. Her spindly fingers clutch at the souls of humans and Elves venturing in her path.

Lady Melisande is the Peerless of the Blighted Grove dungeon. Her lair can be entered by completing the Frightened Dryad's quest.

She is vulnerable to the Fey Slayer type weapons, such as the Pixie Swatter, Ironwood Composite Bow, Wind of Corruption, Fallen Mystic's Spellbook or Defiler of Virtue. Custom slayer weapons can now be crafted and imbued using Fey Wings.

She is vulnerable to physical and fire damage.

Statistics

Lady Melisande Statistics
Spawn Locations Blighted Grove
Fame Level 5 Slayer Vulnerability Fey Slayer
Karma Level 5 Alignment Evil
First Seen Mondain's Legacy Pack Instinct None
Loot
Gold 8,000 Magic Items 16
Special Artifacts (Peerless), Eternally Corrupt Tree, Crimson Cincture Cut Up None
Attributes
Strength 487 Hit Points 100,000
Dexterity 400 Stamina 400
Intelligence 1,680 Mana 1,680
Barding Difficulty 160 Taming Difficulty N/A
Base Damage 11-18 Preferred Foods None
Skills
Wrestling 135 Poisoning None
Tactics 100.2 Magery 120
Resisting Spells 120 Evaluating Intelligence 120
Anatomy 100 Meditation 120
Detecting Hidden 100 Hiding -
Parrying - Healing -
Necromancy 120 Spirit Speak 120
Mysticism - Focus 78.6
Spellweaving - Discordance -
Bushido - Ninjitsu -
Chivalry - Special Abilities
Resists and Damage
Types Physical Fire Cold Poison Energy
Resistances 43-58 39-43 55-61 69-74 75-77
Damage 50% 50%


Abilities

  • Has a retinue of (5) evil satyrs.
  • Talks a scary smack talk.

Strategy & Tactics

  • The four initial satyrs' that spawn with her have discordance and peacemaking abilities, which will severely weaken and prevent players and pets from fighting - they must be dealt with before fighting her. Some prefer to lure each satyr down one by one, while a skilled bard with a Fey Slayer instrument can run up and provoke the satyrs onto Lady Melisande herself. The use of Energy Fields can help control the spawn and keep them at a distance as well.
  • A fifth satyr will scramble out and jump onto the highest damaging player when Lady Melisande reaches exactly 50% health, so be prepared to deal with him quickly.
  • A tamer with a sufficiently built Triton can handle Lady Melisande without much difficultly, although an older Greater Dragon can still work. Expect to heal it throughout most of the fight though.
  • The fallen satyrs will be resurrected into Flesh Golems by Melisande, and these should be immediately dispatched before they can surround and overwhelm your pet.
  • Dispeling the Revenants summoned onto the pets is a good idea and should be done frequently.
  • When Melisande reaches 600 hit points, she will summon (3) more helpers to her aid: A Reaper, an Insane Dryad and a Stone Harpy. Worry about them after the boss is finished.


Keys

  • Requires a blessing from the Frightened Dryad to enter.
  • The Frightened Dryad will ask you to kill 12 Insane Dryads and 1 Saliva.
  • A total of (3) Insane Dryads will suddenly appear when you walk close to certain trees in Blighted Grove. It is always the same (3) trees, but it seems to take quite a long time for the Insane Dryads to respawn.
  • Saliva is a blue named harpy, hidden inside a 'cave' inside the great tree to the west of the main entrance.
  • After slaying the required monsters, she will give you a "Dryad's Blessing," which can be exchanged for the "Dryad's Curse" via the wicker basket near the Frightened Dryad.
  • The Dryad's Curse is your main key. Double click it to get you and your party into the Peerless Room to fight Lady Melisande.

Loot

Name Description Frequency of Drop
Melisandes fermented wines.gif
Melisandes Fermented Wine
Decorative / explosive (like Greater Exploding Potions) Very Common, 8 colors
Etnernally corrupt tree.jpg
Eternally Corrupt Tree
Decorative. Comes in 24 colors Common
Lady melisande hair dyes.jpg
Hair Dye
Dyes your hair colors that can not be obtained anywhere else. Needs ML to use. Melisande can spawn any of the 26 "special hair dye"s with a hue ID between 1150 and 1175.
Albino squirrel.jpg
An albino squirrel imprisoned in a crystal
Pure white Squirrel Uncommon
Melisandes corroded hatchet.gif
Melisande's Corroded Hatchet
+5 Lumberjacking (no bonus over 100) Rare
Diseased Bark.png
Diseased Bark
Ingredient for Craftable Artifacts Common

Each ML peerless will drop 8 mixed items (total) from the following group:

Corruption.png Corruption Taint.png Taint Blight.png Blight
Putrefaction.png Putrefaction Muculent.png Muculent Scourge.png Scourge

See Also