Hello everyone, I'm fairly new to these forums but I've been into UO for the longest time. I don't have an active account currently as I am planning on waiting for my friend to renew his first before I get back on. I haven't played since right before AOS came out, but my questions are as follows...anyone who can help me out with them, I would be very gracious:

1. Blackrock Elementals...what loot do they have? I haven't seen anyone kill one, as we all know how tough they can be. I hear they give about what an Earth Elemental does, but have not had that verified.

2. How fast do they regenerate their HP? I know they have outrageous hp-regen, but just how drastic is it?

3. Nether Vortexes...what is with this "big tornado" deal I keep hearing about. I haven't seen a screenshot and know nothing about this ability they have to grow in size. Keep in mind I haven't seen artwork / animations past ML, and I don't ever recall seeing a giant tornado graphic.

That's about all the questions I have regarding these weird creatures...thanks in advance to anyone who can assist me in this knowledge.

Welcome to UO Forums makaar

I tried to stay away from the blackrock elementals and nether vortexes. So I will leave the answers to some one who has more information.

Vepl

1. Yeah, the have about the same loot as an earth ele.
2. Very drastic. Don't bother hunting these things. Rotten loot and very hard to kill.
3. I never grabbed a screen shot since by the time one of those things got close enough, I was usually running for my life. Usually they looked like a black EV, but would occasionally blow up in size.

Oh regarding to the giant tornado thing, I remember now. That's supposed to be the Air Elemental's "fire ball" casting animation...duh...its been a while sorry...I thought they implemented something new I had missed.