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Magness · 12-07-2001, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by Mitro Jellywadder:

I would keep Jaheira and ditch Anomen. They both have clerical abilities, but Jaheira has the more useful spells.

I like them both. True they have similar , but not exactly the same, spells. Anomen with the gauntlets of DEX is an excellent tank. And he because he's a dualled fighter/cleric, Anomen can become a grandmaster in warhammer!!! Also, his higher level cleric only spells are extremely useful. Also, given that he's a cleric, he can Turn Undead, something that Jahiera as a druid cannot do.

No I am not downplaying Jaheira. I'd keep her as well. The druid Insect Plague is one of the very best spells in the entire game, the ultimate spellcasting disruptor!!! Also, she gets Fire Elemental summoning spell rather early, also very useful. Give her the Girdle of Hill Giant STR and good armor and shield and she's also a darned good tank.

Mind you, I am not saying either are on the level of a pure fighter, but a good party does not really "need" three near god-like melee warriors. I think that you can get along with only one "melee god" supported by 2 other solid supporting tanks. Jahiera and Anomen make good supporting tanks. And the fact that they can both cast priest spells makes them all the more valuable.

Were Anomen a pure cleric, like Viconia, I would probably find him far less useful. Indeed, this is why I am not fond of Viconia. She's a weak fighter.

12-07-2001, 04:08 PM	#15
Magness Quintesson Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 1,025	quote: Originally posted by Mitro Jellywadder: I would keep Jaheira and ditch Anomen. They both have clerical abilities, but Jaheira has the more useful spells. I like them both. True they have similar , but not exactly the same, spells. Anomen with the gauntlets of DEX is an excellent tank. And he because he's a dualled fighter/cleric, Anomen can become a grandmaster in warhammer!!! Also, his higher level cleric only spells are extremely useful. Also, given that he's a cleric, he can Turn Undead, something that Jahiera as a druid cannot do. No I am not downplaying Jaheira. I'd keep her as well. The druid Insect Plague is one of the very best spells in the entire game, the ultimate spellcasting disruptor!!! Also, she gets Fire Elemental summoning spell rather early, also very useful. Give her the Girdle of Hill Giant STR and good armor and shield and she's also a darned good tank. Mind you, I am not saying either are on the level of a pure fighter, but a good party does not really "need" three near god-like melee warriors. I think that you can get along with only one "melee god" supported by 2 other solid supporting tanks. Jahiera and Anomen make good supporting tanks. And the fact that they can both cast priest spells makes them all the more valuable. Were Anomen a pure cleric, like Viconia, I would probably find him far less useful. Indeed, this is why I am not fond of Viconia. She's a weak fighter.