So, I played D&D from 9 to 19ish ... finished college and did not play again until 58 (now) ... having a great time ... so, I went in search of a Holy Avenger ... found one in the hands of Death Knight ... my group managed to defeat the DK and I retrieved the sword ... but it was not the end ... his God, Abadar, granted him 3 visions - must find success in each vision to cleanse the blade ... Bosch must face the Death Knight again ... how does he defeat the death knight ... brute force with the sword combined with smite ... is the smite the only way ?
Sounds like your DM has homebrewed a personal side quest for you. You’re going to have to find your answers to this question in game. Maybe consult a cleric of your god for advice?
So, I played D&D from 9 to 19ish ... finished college and did not play again until 58 (now) ... having a great time ... so, I went in search of a Holy Avenger ... found one in the hands of Death Knight ... my group managed to defeat the DK and I retrieved the sword ... but it was not the end ... his God, Abadar, granted him 3 visions - must find success in each vision to cleanse the blade ... Bosch must face the Death Knight again ... how does he defeat the death knight ... brute force with the sword combined with smite ... is the smite the only way ?
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Sounds like your DM has homebrewed a personal side quest for you. You’re going to have to find your answers to this question in game. Maybe consult a cleric of your god for advice?
It might not be the only way, but smiting your evil opponent is normally the way it’s done. Good Luck with your quest!