However, killing him may not actually kill him as the text box popping up regarding his surrender will bring him back to life instantly. Consider changing weapons, if this is a possibility. It is possible to kill Karrod in one hit if you are using a powerful weapon with a cast-on-strike damage effect such as Goldbrand or Eltonbrand and are highly skilled in its use.Speak with Helseth again about his plans for you, recent events and learning more about the attacks for further instructions. You receive the Dagger of Symmachus as your reward. Be sure to choose the fight my champion topic again to complete the quest. Speak with Helseth after the fight to receive his incredulous congratulations. If you kill him by any means, Helseth will order the guards to attack you, so refrain from using spells with long-lasting effects as they will continue even after the forced dialogue is initiated. Once his health is lowered to around 10% he will surrender and Helseth will stop the fight. Karrod has a large amount of health and has an impressive set of combat abilities, but interestingly enough he doesn't hit very hard. The next morning, return to the throne room and speak with Helseth again to arrange the duel. This will also remove his ability to regenerate health. Doing this will lower Karrod's Short Blade, Block and Medium Armor by 20, his Strength by 40, his Speed by 30, and his Health and Fatigue by 100. He will offer to send one of his girls to Karrod to tire him out, so that he will be weaker for the fight the next day. It is also worthwhile visiting the Winged Guar tavern in Godsreach and speaking to the bartender. You have 24 hours to kill before the fight so use the time profitably by, for instance, stocking up on healing potions. Since Karrod cannot speak you won't get anything further from him. You are to return to the Throne room tomorrow for the duel. He will wish for you to prove your worth before he gives you any further tasks by fighting his personal bodyguard Karrod. Return to King Helseth and offer your service to him once again. Speak with Helseth again to receive the Dagger of Symmachus as your reward.Дetailed Walkthrough King Helseth.Loiter or leave for 24 hours and come back and talk to Helseth to arrange the fight.Speak with King Helseth in the Royal Palace Throne Room and agree to duel with Karrod.

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