@ krunchyfrogg,
I would say it very much depends on whether you want the most powerful character, or one which is fun to play.
Personally I have enjoyed playing Paladins the most. With warriors there's less mucking around with buffs, and you generally have to 'fight' enemies rather than use summons or area of effect spells. Paladins also get access to Summon Devas as a HLA with makes some of those last ToB fights well within the bounds. Low Saving Throws and high Magic Resistance are also good characteristics of Paladins.
A Fighter/Mage/Thief gives you great diversity in terms of strategy.
Never done a Ranger/Cleric, but I was assured in a forum 'that is no more' that it is a great combination.
The Berserker-Cleric is great too. You are well served with any dual class solo to 'set up' your experience with your former class for the taking by your second class. You might get a bit frustrated with the slow and numerous Clerical pre-battle buffs, but there's little doubt that this is a formidable combo.
Re. Kensmage vs. Berserker-Mage, you're pretty well trading Kai and an improved AC vs. rage plus missile use (with other minor +'s and -'s). As a solo, those Arrows of Dispelling, Arrows of Biting, and Kuo Toa bolts can all come in handy, so the Berserker-Mage suggestion doesn't sound too daft to me. [img]smile.gif[/img]
@ Andraste,
I agree re. Sorcerer - the only equipment you'll need is a Ring of Regeneration or the Pearly White Ioun Stone! (Other equipment admittedly does help though, especially when dealing with Undead). The Jester isn't an awful choice, but you might find that at times self-preservation is found by avoiding fights completely or by adopting an unhealthy propensity towards area of effect spells/wands. It helps that you can cast Bard Songs under Invisibility, and ToB has improved the Jester's Song. For kicks, try solo-ing a Wizard Slayer (thank the Lord for Arbanne's Sword, Ilbratha, Dragonslayer, and the Helm of Charm Protection ... {and later Vhailor's Helm, Blackrazor, and Human Flesh Armor}!).
