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Dundee Slaytern · 09-16-2001, 01:51 PM

Some spoilers ahead, do not read unless you have finished SoA.
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Hmmmm... ...

Had more fun with Misled, and discovered some more details. While invisible, Mind Flayers and Uber Hulks still hurl Psionics and Confusion at my Bard, but they do not engage in melee. So it was just a matter of casting Chaotic Command and hey, hey! Back in business.

My Blade Bard, single-handedly decimated the Mind Flayer City in the Underdark and the Mind Flayer Hideout in the Temple Sewers.

Then I discovered something else, something really cheesy... ... As we all know, Misled illusions cannot attack or cast spells, but wait! Believe it or not, Bards' Misled illusions can play the Bard Song!

Now, a Blade's Bard Song is nothing to scream about, but... ... when we get the Enhanced Bard Song, now we are talking... heh, heh, heh... ...

This means that, the Misled can now also serve as a battle booster, Enhanced Bard Song gives +4 AC bonus, +4 THACO bonus, +4 Damage, immunity to Fear, Stun and Confusion, +5% Magic Resistance and immunity to normal weapons... ... *drool* ... ...

Combine that with the Melf's Minute Meteors exploit, Dual-Wield, Offensive Spin( I am a Blade) and a Girdle of Hill Giant Strength, I have six attacks per round, two of which will be my off-hand weapon.

With Celestial Fury, this is my damage per round.

13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage
13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage
24 Damage
13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage
13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage
24 Damage

Remember, Offensive Spin means maximum damage dealt.

I know that compared to a Fighter, this is nothing, but for a Bard, who has only a basic one attack per round... this is heavenly... ... not to mention that this is a ranged attack.

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If not a Sorcerer casting total oblivion, then a Paladin meting out justice. Otherwise, I think I will just be a bard and torture my enemies with, "My Heart Will Go On".

Platinium Sorcerer of ALSB, Aerie Loving Sacred Band! She's MeowRrrr, and more!

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Baldur's Gate Item Mart

[This message has been edited by Dundee Slaytern (edited 09-16-2001).]

09-16-2001, 01:51 PM	#3
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Some spoilers ahead, do not read unless you have finished SoA. ~ ~ ~ ~ Hmmmm... ... Had more fun with Misled, and discovered some more details. While invisible, Mind Flayers and Uber Hulks still hurl Psionics and Confusion at my Bard, but they do not engage in melee. So it was just a matter of casting Chaotic Command and hey, hey! Back in business. My Blade Bard, single-handedly decimated the Mind Flayer City in the Underdark and the Mind Flayer Hideout in the Temple Sewers. Then I discovered something else, something really cheesy... ... As we all know, Misled illusions cannot attack or cast spells, but wait! Believe it or not, Bards' Misled illusions can play the Bard Song! Now, a Blade's Bard Song is nothing to scream about, but... ... when we get the Enhanced Bard Song, now we are talking... heh, heh, heh... ... This means that, the Misled can now also serve as a battle booster, Enhanced Bard Song gives +4 AC bonus, +4 THACO bonus, +4 Damage, immunity to Fear, Stun and Confusion, +5% Magic Resistance and immunity to normal weapons... ... drool ... ... Combine that with the Melf's Minute Meteors exploit, Dual-Wield, Offensive Spin( I am a Blade) and a Girdle of Hill Giant Strength, I have six attacks per round, two of which will be my off-hand weapon. With Celestial Fury, this is my damage per round. 13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage 13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage 24 Damage 13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage 13 Damage + 3 Fire Damage 24 Damage Remember, Offensive Spin means maximum damage dealt. I know that compared to a Fighter, this is nothing, but for a Bard, who has only a basic one attack per round... this is heavenly... ... not to mention that this is a ranged attack. ------------------ If not a Sorcerer casting total oblivion, then a Paladin meting out justice. Otherwise, I think I will just be a bard and torture my enemies with, "My Heart Will Go On". Platinium Sorcerer of ALSB, Aerie Loving Sacred Band! She's MeowRrrr, and more! ------------------------- Baldur's Gate Item Mart [This message has been edited by Dundee Slaytern (edited 09-16-2001).]