Talk:Ahzidal

Tactics
Ahzidal is quick and agile, and the round shape of the room he is summoned in prevents him from being backed into a corner with melee attacks. Attempting to kill him with archery is not recommended, as his minions will employ hand-to-hand combat while he attacks from a distance. However, once Ahzidal has been defeated, any summons or reanimations of his will die shortly thereafter, so defeating the dragon priest should be considered a higher priority.

Because of the strength of Ahzidal's spells, wards - including those summoned by the Spellbreaker - should be discouraged, as his fire magic will break through the ward, staggering you and leaving you vulnerable to further attack. It is advisable to use potions and equipment that protect against fire. A flame atronach may act as a useful shield against his fire magic; however, be mindful that as a dragon priest, Ahzidal is likely to use the Command Daedra spell against it.

The Slow Time shout is useful against Ahzidal; in addition to evading the distracting attacks of his minions, mages can focus their own magical attacks on Ahzidal with greater success, while warriors can use this shout to rush the dragon priest with melee attacks.

You can also go back out of the room where there will be a metal door with a chain. The code is: snake, snake. Once through, pull the chain and use a bow to kill him and his henchman.