Succeeding at Escort Mission

A very common type of mission forces you to escort a civilian through a dangerous area. Enemies are just as happy to attack your guest as they are you, so keeping the civilian alive can be a frustrating ordeal. A few tips to make your job a lot easier:

• Learn the Heal Life spell as early as possible. If you use it while standing near the person you’re escorting, he will share in the life gain!
• If you’re in an area where enemies do not return once defeated, always use the Wait command on your guests at the end of one area, then move into the next area, clear out all the enemies, and go back for your guests afterward.
• If you’re in an area where enemies do return, like the dreaded Hobbe Caves, tell your guest to Wait as soon as you enter the new area, then try to clear out all the enemies in the area. Make sure not to let any enemies slip by you!
• While escorting someone, do not use certain area-attack spells like Fireball or Force Push, or you may kill the person you’re escorting yourself. Also be very careful while using ranged attacks, since those will hit your guest if he wanders in front of your target. Melee weapons are your best bet for ensuring you do not accidentally hit an ally.