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Quiz about The Dark World of Hexen
Quiz about The Dark World of Hexen

The Dark World of "Hexen" Trivia Quiz


"Hexen" (PC, PS1, Sega Saturn, N64) is a first-person fantasy shooter game released in 1995. How much do you know about this classic game?

A multiple-choice quiz by doublemm. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
doublemm
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
361,169
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
147
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Question 1 of 10
1. Hexen invites the player to embark on a quest to kill the minions of an evil being who wishes to take control of every living thing in the universe. What is the name of this typically sinister character? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The only hope for humankind is a group of three who wish to overthrow the dark lord and who are offered as playing characters. One is Daedolon (the mage), another is Parias (the cleric), and the third is Baratus. What is Baratus described as in "Hexen"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. All three characters use weapons and magic throughout the game to defeat evil minions. The player's health bar can be topped up by 10% by the crystal vial and by 25% by the quartz flask. What does a player need to restore them to full health? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The first monster encountered in "Hexen" is also generally the easiest to defeat. What is the name of these two-headed, mace-wielding beasts? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The weapons in "Hexen" can be used tactically depending on which enemy you come up against. What type of weapon, commonly used by the mage, Daedolon, is most useful in defeating flying monsters such as afrits? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The items available during the game can allow the players to do unusual and interesting things. Which item can be used to turn surrounding enemies into pigs? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. As "Hexen" progresses, the player character is able to use more advanced weapons. The weapons available are specific to the character selected. Which of the following would you NOT be permitted to use if you were playing as Parias (the cleric)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Hexen" has some vicious original foes to face, but it has also borrowed some creatures from mythologies around the world. Which of the following mythological creatures is not featured in "Hexen"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Hexen" is split into five "hubs", each of which contains a selection of maps which define the different levels of the game. Which of these is not one of the hubs found in "Hexen"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After finishing the "Dark Crucible" level, you have completed "Hexen", but, as is often the case, the game invites you to play again at a more difficult "skill level". The most difficult skill level of Baratus is "Titan", and for Daedolon it is "Archimage". What name is given to the top skill level of Parias? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Hexen invites the player to embark on a quest to kill the minions of an evil being who wishes to take control of every living thing in the universe. What is the name of this typically sinister character?

Answer: Korax

Korax is the second of three evil beings known as the Serpent Riders. He is a skeletal-looking figure whose face appears on the portals throughout the game. Korax is more powerful that D'Sparil, who was defeated in "Heretic" (which preceded "Hexen"), but who is not as powerful as the third Serpent Rider, Eidolon, who is the antagonist in "Hexen II".
2. The only hope for humankind is a group of three who wish to overthrow the dark lord and who are offered as playing characters. One is Daedolon (the mage), another is Parias (the cleric), and the third is Baratus. What is Baratus described as in "Hexen"?

Answer: The warrior

These three men represent the three areas that governed humanity before Korax exerted his evil influence. These three areas are the Legion, the Church, and the Arcanum. At the start of the game, the player is offered a choice of three characters, and is given a selection of "ratings" to help them make their decision.

For example, Baratus ranks highly for strength, but poorly for magic. Daedalus is magical, but not very strong. Parias can be seen as a compromise between his two allies in terms of his qualities.
3. All three characters use weapons and magic throughout the game to defeat evil minions. The player's health bar can be topped up by 10% by the crystal vial and by 25% by the quartz flask. What does a player need to restore them to full health?

Answer: The Mystic Urn

Throughout the game, floating potions and artefacts can be collected and used accordingly to help the player. While the crystal vial, quartz flask and mystic urn restore health, other items such as the flechette can be used to inflict damage on their opponents.

The decision of which character to play as is an important one, since items (such as the flechette) are utilised differently by different characters.
4. The first monster encountered in "Hexen" is also generally the easiest to defeat. What is the name of these two-headed, mace-wielding beasts?

Answer: Ettins

In the first level of "Hexen" - the Winnowing Hall - Ettins appear constantly and in rather large numbers to try and kill the player character. They are, despite their fearsome appearance, rather slow and easy to overcome. They therefore serve as a good way of easing the player in before they are made to face more challenging foes.
5. The weapons in "Hexen" can be used tactically depending on which enemy you come up against. What type of weapon, commonly used by the mage, Daedolon, is most useful in defeating flying monsters such as afrits?

Answer: Range weapons

Afrits are flaming gargoyles that can move in several directions, making them tricky enemies to fight. They themselves possess range weapons (they can fire balls of flame) and so have no real need to get close to the player character. This makes things difficult for Baratus, who must wait until he has acquired the Hammer of Retribution before he can fire projectiles. Daedolon, on the other hand, can use the Sapphire Wand (a range weapon) from the beginning of the game.
6. The items available during the game can allow the players to do unusual and interesting things. Which item can be used to turn surrounding enemies into pigs?

Answer: The Porkalator

Like Circe turned Odysseus's men into swine, you can too with the Porkalator (or Porkelator) in "Hexen". Turning emeries into pigs makes them easier to defeat, but only holds them in their porcine form for a limited time. The player can even use this item to turn themselves into a pig. Though their health is reduced, it can allow them to fit through passageways that are usually too small.
7. As "Hexen" progresses, the player character is able to use more advanced weapons. The weapons available are specific to the character selected. Which of the following would you NOT be permitted to use if you were playing as Parias (the cleric)?

Answer: Arc of Death

Arc of Death is one of the weapons used by Daedolon, rather than Parias. It is less a physical weapon, and more of a piece of magic used by Daedolon to fire lighting at oncoming monsters from his hands, akin to the Emperor in "Star Wars". The Mace of Contrition is Parias's first weapon and his only one which does not permit him to use projectiles.

Instead, it is used to bludgeon enemies -the old-fashioned way.
8. "Hexen" has some vicious original foes to face, but it has also borrowed some creatures from mythologies around the world. Which of the following mythological creatures is not featured in "Hexen"?

Answer: The Kraken

"Hexen" has a distinctly mythological feel, which is perhaps what drew me to it as a child. Clothing which makes one stronger, faster, or capable of flight is all too familiar in the stories of Greek mythology. For example, Perseus is given winged sandals by Hermes, helping him to defeat Medusa. Similar items, such as the Boots of Speed, can be found in "Hexen". Even the names of the main characters are similar to some characters in Greek mythology. Daedolon is close to Daedalus, who built the labyrinth in which the Minotaur dwelt (incidentally, creatures similar to the Minotaur are also found throughout "Hexen"'s gameplay). Also, Parias is similar in name to Paris, the youngest son of Priam and killer of Achilles.
9. "Hexen" is split into five "hubs", each of which contains a selection of maps which define the different levels of the game. Which of these is not one of the hubs found in "Hexen"?

Answer: Field of Dreams

As well as the Seven Portals, Shadow Wood, and the Castle of Grief, Heresiarch's Seminary and Necropolis make up the five hubs of "Hexen". Each hub is subdivided into different maps (or levels), making completing "Hexen" a long and time-consuming process - but which is hardly boring!
10. After finishing the "Dark Crucible" level, you have completed "Hexen", but, as is often the case, the game invites you to play again at a more difficult "skill level". The most difficult skill level of Baratus is "Titan", and for Daedolon it is "Archimage". What name is given to the top skill level of Parias?

Answer: Pope

In the "Dark Crucible", you attempt to vanquish Korax, who is equally keen to dispatch you (or make you his slave). Korax's name is derived for the Latin name for raven - a bird associated with horror and graveyards, as well as being the name of the software developer behind "Hexen" (Raven Software).
Source: Author doublemm

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