Julia,
Here are a pair of questions ~ I don't believe have been asked before ~ from a game we finished a few minutes ago against Abhoth ...who I find particularly nasty.
- As we played with the expansion, Unseen Forces , does satisfying the Task during Final Battle free someone from a Curse ? My gut says "no" but I figured that this has occured for others, as well.
- Do any Locked dice become Unlocked during Final Battle ?
Abhoth is particularly nasty because at Midlight one of his dreaded Children hit an Adventure card, which takes your attention away from garnering Elder Signs to defeating them. Additionally, as a second Curse (and they all Curse the Investigator defeating them) causes the Investigator to be devoured , Abhoth makes for a challenging Ancient One .
As a follow-up to an earlier question regarding Locked dice becoming Unlocked while resolving Tasks on an Adventure card...it would seem to me that the rules for Unlocking dice should track with a Curse or Blessing for an Investigator while resolving Tasks on an Adventure card.
Thus, if you first defeat a Child of Abhoth on an Adventure card first before attempting any of the other Tasks , you are immediately Cursed for the balance of your turn. It stands to reason that if you defeat a Monster , Locking a die on an Adventure card before attempting any other Tasks , the die should be readily available once the Investigator defeats the Monster .
Ciao,
Joe
Edited by The Professor