Please note that I put a ***SPOILER*** tag on this thread.
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I am one of these players that likes to tinker with parties (no one else like that out there, is there?
). I was recently thinking of a "knight" party, but hit something of a snag. Composition of party:
PC Cavalier (quintessential knight)
Keldorn (another knight)
Anomen (knight in training)
Mazzy (should be a knight)
Nalia (noblewoman/mage)
Imoen (damsel in distress)
A little tank heavy, but fits my playing style, so otherwise a well-rounded party. The problem is with 2 paladins in the party, and only one Carsomyr. Yes, I realize the Purifier is out there, but it seems rather weak in comparison (this is not my roleplaying side that is pushing me to put out this thread!
). I was thinking of giving Carsomyr to Keldorn, but then that is a heap of magic resistance that my main guy does not get. I know one will get Carsomyr, but what about the other paladin? I was thinking about the following combinations:
- Shield and weapon: good for defense (probably use with Cavalier in this case), but what should be the main weapon? Purifier seems a logical choice, but kind of weak (can't you tell I do not like the Purifier?); however, you lose some magic resistance this way. Maybe Foebane or Axe of the Unyielding would fit better, and would allow upgrade of Carsomyr, but still somewhat unsure.
- Dual-wield: does seem less "knightly" somehow, and lose some defense, but adds some serious offense to compensate. Foebane and Axe of the Unyielding combo is rather under-rated, but it would seem logical in this case to put Purifier in the off-hand, and use the Eye of Tyr to upgrade the Purifier. Foebane in the main hand with Purifier in the off-hand would be rather nice.
- Two-handed weapon: If I went this route (the one I am least sure of), then what would be a good weapon for the second paladin? There are some nice halberds that I never seem to use in any of my games, such as Dragon's Breath, Wave and Ravager. I could always give these weapons to Mazzy, and move up her ranks in Halberd along the way, so not the best choice.
Anyway, I was just throwing this out there for some opinions, mainly because it has been picking at my brain while at work this week (can't you tell I stay focused at my job
).