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pritchke · 03-08-2004, 10:23 AM

Druids are great due to there spells Call Lightning, and Static Charge. Without any spoilers a Druid will make two of the hardest battles in the game easier due to these two spells. I recommend taking one, I took 2 in my last game.

A Cleric is another good choice for buffing and protecting your characters.

I would not take a plain thief, a Monk/Thief is a good combination.

Almost forgot, take a Bard over either a Sorcerer or Wizard. They don't have as many spells or as big a selection but they have enough and you will find the songs most helpful.

Be sure to take a couple Tank like characters as well. I prefer taking a Paladin as my second tank but never put him in the lead. A Bard makes the best leader when talking but protect him during combat situations.

For me an ideal party would go something like this but everyone as there own idea on this has not every one appreciates all the same classes like Bards and Druids for example.

1. Fighter
2. Fighter, Barbarian or, Paladin
3. Druid or Cleric
4. Ranger(1)/Druid(X) (A Druid that can Dual wield is worth taking an experience penalty)
5. Thief(3 or 4)/Monk(X)
6. Bard

[ 03-08-2004, 11:02 AM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

03-08-2004, 10:23 AM	#2
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	Druids are great due to there spells Call Lightning, and Static Charge. Without any spoilers a Druid will make two of the hardest battles in the game easier due to these two spells. I recommend taking one, I took 2 in my last game. A Cleric is another good choice for buffing and protecting your characters. I would not take a plain thief, a Monk/Thief is a good combination. Almost forgot, take a Bard over either a Sorcerer or Wizard. They don't have as many spells or as big a selection but they have enough and you will find the songs most helpful. Be sure to take a couple Tank like characters as well. I prefer taking a Paladin as my second tank but never put him in the lead. A Bard makes the best leader when talking but protect him during combat situations. For me an ideal party would go something like this but everyone as there own idea on this has not every one appreciates all the same classes like Bards and Druids for example. 1. Fighter 2. Fighter, Barbarian or, Paladin 3. Druid or Cleric 4. Ranger(1)/Druid(X) (A Druid that can Dual wield is worth taking an experience penalty) 5. Thief(3 or 4)/Monk(X) 6. Bard [ 03-08-2004, 11:02 AM: Message edited by: pritchke ]