Join me as I navigate the perilous Sidestreet Sluice dungeon filled with goblins, bombots, and elemental threats. Using the resilience and tactics of a protection paladin, I cleared enemies, secured multiple gold piles, and defeated the final boss, proving that plate armor and steadfast defense can triumph over chaos and greed in this goblin stronghold.
Entering the Sidestreet Sluice dungeon was no small feat. As a protection paladin, I knew the journey would be fraught with danger, foul smells, and relentless enemies. But heroes always enter through the worst possible hole, and this sewer was no exception. Here’s a detailed account of my adventure, the challenges faced, and the strategies employed to emerge victorious.
Right from the start, the environment was aggressively green and hostile. The first pull consisted of a couple of goblins and a flying robot who fancied himself important. A fun fact about paladins: while plate armor doesn’t protect against bad smells, it certainly guards against goblin ambitions.
The initial threats included bombots and hyenas, classic sewer pets that were quickly neutralized. Securing the first gold pile felt like taking one step closer to victory, though it was also one less retirement fund for the goblins.
As I descended the stairs, a big pull awaited. A large brute and a robot joined the fray. Using the Avenger Shield, I pulled them in with a clear message: "You. Yes, you. Get over here and regret it." Despite the heavy hits, my plate armor absorbed the damage, and I remained steadfast.
The goblins seemed to have a penchant for spider bots, which I theorized were invented because regular walking wasn’t stressful enough for them. The floor was consecrated, and with shield interrupts and silences, I taught these mechanical nuisances a lesson.
The legendary garbage hill, a pinnacle of goblin engineering, guarded the second gold pile. I pulled everything in the area, facing numerous bombots, which I jokingly considered unsupervised interns rather than security. A late-arriving goblin thug was swiftly eliminated, and the second gold pile was secured.
More hyenas appeared, seemingly released by the goblins to pay rent in the sewers. I noted the increasing numbers and the fact that nobody exploded during the fights—a sign of growth.
At the halfway point, I encountered a guarded chest that unleashed a void ghost, a cosmic horror typical of these chests. Danger is something I welcome, as it keeps me young.
Another goblin thug appeared upstairs but was quickly dispatched. The fourth gold pile was surrounded by many enemies, but as a protection paladin, if everything is angry at you, you’re doing it right. Generating threat by existing loudly and refusing to back down is part of the job.
The dungeon’s architecture was a series of hallway dangers, violating multiple building codes. Despite taking heavy hits, I chose to ignore the pain, relying on my plate armor and the support of Brann and the robot.
The dungeon didn’t hold back, throwing mixed packs of hyenas, brutes, spider bots, and bombots at me. With precise use of shield and consecration, I cleared these groups efficiently, maintaining emotional stability throughout.
The final gold pile was secured, and I clicked a void portal for extra rewards, embracing greed as part of the adventure. Loot was collected diligently, as always.
Bombots chased me, providing unexpected cardio. Then came Derude the elemental, known for dramatic explosions. As a protection paladin, I don’t kite; I invite the fight and secure the sub.
Ahead were gold shamans, dangerous due to their buffing abilities. Prioritizing their elimination was crucial. After stacking trash mobs long enough, the area became a landmark of cleared enemies.
The final room housed five gold shamans, all casting spells until I silenced them. Then came the boss: the Gold Elemental. Activating cash back, I prepared for what was once a gold vault before becoming a sewer.
The boss fell quickly, and the delve was complete. Brann opened the treasure room, revealing the spoils of my conquest. I had personally ruined goblin spreadsheets, chests, gold, and bags.
This adventure through the Sidestreet Sluice proved that if a dungeon is full of goblins, gold, and terrible ideas, sending a protection paladin is the best strategy. With plate armor, steadfast defense, and tactical prowess, even the most chaotic and dangerous environments can be conquered.
If you enjoy tales of goblins losing their life savings and the triumph of resilience, remember to appreciate the role of the protection paladin in these epic battles.
