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pritchke · 06-15-2004, 01:01 PM

Roboghost has it right. I consider Shocking Grasp to be one of my favorite spells in the game. Espically for Fighter/Mages. Even plain mages can use Shocking Grasp if they are protected by Stone Skin or a mirror image. Vampiric Touch is another good touch spell. When using these spells you should have your mage protected somewhat to give it a better chance of surviving or actually getting to cast it.

Nothing wrong with a good lightning bolt either. I think it depends alot on the strategies you take.

I agree with Infravision and Detect evil as I never use them.

I would say detect traps, or knock is useless if you have a theif, but they are good if you solo or go without a theif in your party. Most spells are decent and some use can be found for them. I never use Ghoul Touch, or Chill Touch either but I would not be surprised if someone got it to work well for them so I will not call them useless for this reason. Some people like Friends, I don't usually waste a slot on it because I find enough gold in the game. Identify is useful but if you have a bard you probaly don't need it.

[ 06-15-2004, 01:06 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

06-15-2004, 01:01 PM	#7
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	Roboghost has it right. I consider Shocking Grasp to be one of my favorite spells in the game. Espically for Fighter/Mages. Even plain mages can use Shocking Grasp if they are protected by Stone Skin or a mirror image. Vampiric Touch is another good touch spell. When using these spells you should have your mage protected somewhat to give it a better chance of surviving or actually getting to cast it. Nothing wrong with a good lightning bolt either. I think it depends alot on the strategies you take. I agree with Infravision and Detect evil as I never use them. I would say detect traps, or knock is useless if you have a theif, but they are good if you solo or go without a theif in your party. Most spells are decent and some use can be found for them. I never use Ghoul Touch, or Chill Touch either but I would not be surprised if someone got it to work well for them so I will not call them useless for this reason. Some people like Friends, I don't usually waste a slot on it because I find enough gold in the game. Identify is useful but if you have a bard you probaly don't need it. [ 06-15-2004, 01:06 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]