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I've always had an easier time fighting powerful monsters with mages than with any other class. Success seems to hinge on whether there's an understanding of the appropriate protection spells to cast beforehand.
By the time a mage in NWN fights his first dragon, he should have access to a Greater Adventurer's Robe which absorbs 10 points of damage. Adding the spells "Shadow Shield" and "Greater Stoneskin" will bring your total to 40 points.
With the 4th level spell "Elemental Shield," your opponents will sustain 1d6/+! damage per caster level for every successful physical attack against your character. You'll also receive 50% resistance to fire and cold.
Beyond that, I usually "maximize" spells like Chain Lightning and Cone of Cold. Summon a Balor for seasoning and you'll make a meal out of NWN's dragons that'll last weeks in the fridge.
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