Defeating the Black Pteri in the Battledome can be a challenging task, but with the right strategy and preparation, you can emerge victorious. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to equip yourself properly, outline a strategy for battle, and provide useful tips to maximize your chances of success.
WARNING:
This guide involves spending some Neopoints, up to around 50k for weapons and even more for training if you choose to train your Neopets. Although about 80% of the money spent on weapons can be recouped, be prepared to spend up to 10k on single-use weapons. Proceed with caution!
Recommended Stats
- 50+ HP
- 35+ Strength
- 20+ Defence (not a necessity)
- 50+ Level if you wish to perform a berserk attack (though you can defeat the Pteri without it)
Recommended Abilities
- Burrow (Earth Faerie Level 4)
- Sink (Dark Faerie Level 8) – optional, for extra security
Recommended Weapons
- Freezing Weapon: Snowglobe Staff – cheap and effective
- Sticky Hand: Purple variant is recommended as it is the cheapest
- Healing Item: Greater Healing Scroll is a solid choice
- 4 x Fire/Shooting Star Muffins: For damage
- Multiple Use Weapon: Scarab Ring is an economical option
Battle Strategy
Turn One: Start by using the Purple Sticky Hand and Snowglobe Staff, followed by the Earth Faerie ability ‘Burrow’. Your goal here is to steal Thyora’s Tear and freeze the Black Pteri. If this doesn’t succeed, withdraw, heal, and try again.
Turn Two: Use 2 x Fire/Shooting Star Muffins and perform a Fierce Attack or Berserk.
Turn Three: Use Thyora’s Tear, 1 x Fire Muffin, and execute a Fierce Attack or Berserk.
Turn Four: If the Black Pteri is still standing, use 1 x Fire Muffin, your Multiple Use Weapon, and either the Dark Faerie Ability ‘Sink’ or ‘Defend’.
Turn Five: Ideally, the Black Pteri should be defeated by now. If not, use your Multiple Use Weapon and choose to ‘Defend’ for added safety.
By following this strategy and preparing your Neopets accordingly, you should have a strong chance of defeating the Black Pteri and claiming victory in the Battledome. Good luck!