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Human Bishop. Humans get the most Attribute points at the start, and they have some Stamina and Strength. In my parties of 3 i've been playing lately, everyone is in the center of the formation, and Bishops learn to fight as well as cast. I've found that Powercast doesn't make as much of a difference as dualling Mauler/DE well does. What i'm judging that by is complex, and starts with comparing how many fewer kills i get from Death Cloud or Quicksand to how many more kills i get with weapons. (or how many HP's i can harvest with Tsunamis and Earthquakes compared to physical means--especially in the latter third of the game, when most opponent groups are smaller and the damage doesn't multiply up as high). And i've never noticed enough of a difference in SP regeneration with the added Int or Piety, because there's enough Mana Stones available early, and then wearable regen items later. For smaller parties, i've been changing the Bishops permanently after they get Portal, usually to Ranger (continue developing Alchemy for Quicksand, fight with Mauler and DE, wear Infy Helm)
Elves are weak enough that you really notice it in a smaller group; Faeries are ridiculous.
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Upper Monastery, chest with Lightning Rod. A bit of a trek to reload, and it's there only about 20%...
He-Li's chest, in the room with the Viola, very short and mob-free walk from the entrance to Arnika, go there first to see...gotta be around 40%.
If you're picking pockets, He-Li has one on her person, too.
LMB, the first 'closet' past the storage area on your way to the entrance to UMB. Watch out for the Thanatopede...
And of course, infinite supply (if you sleep for inventory) Crock sells them.
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