The Hydra is a mythical beast typically told of in Silmarian and Greek legends. The beast is immortal, and is very difficult to defeat, due to its ability to regrow severed heads.
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In Quest for Glory 5, the Hydra resides at Hydra Cave in Hydra Island, an island in the land of Silmaria. The Rite of Valor is to travel to the beast's lair and defeat it. The Hydra was once defeated by Hercules. But it can never truly be killed, and will eventually recover from any wound.
Like some other monsters, the Hydra appears to have treasure kept from its previous victims.
It is very difficult, if not impossible, to fight the Hydra alone. Because by the time the Hero reaches the stump of the Hydra's neck, the head will regrow, and the Hero is not at a good angle to use Flame Dart or throw a torch on the stump.
To defeat the Hydra, the Hero works with Elsa von Spielburg. How exactly the help occurs depends on the player class. A Wizard will have Elsa suggest that she fight the Hydra while the Hero casts spells to cauterize the head wounds. A Fighter or Paladin will have the reverse, in which the Hero will fight and Elsa will throw torches to cauterize the wounds. A Thief may choose either way, and will tell Elsa his choice.
The Hero can still attack the heads even if Elsa is fighting. If Elsa takes too much damage, she will withdraw from battle and heal herself. It is not possible for the Hydra to kill Elsa. If the Hero attacks Elsa, she will attack and instantly kill him.