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Roboghost · 05-19-2011, 12:59 PM

If playing on easier settings, then just about any proficiency will work -- meaning play how you like.

For number 6 - you'll probably want a druid for more healing and summoning power.

If playing on hard levels, then it is a whole different story...

My current party in mind goes like this (- major role):
Human Paladin - tank
Dwarf Fighter/Cleric - buffer/healer
Half-Elf Fighter/Druid - summoner/shape change
Elf Ranger - ranged
Half-Elf Bard - songs
Gnome Illusionist/Thief - traps/summoner

Sometimes I use another tank in place of Ranger, but then I'd have nobody using the cool bows you come across! You can just add a Fighter for ranged, but I prefer the Ranger since they can provide additional summoning power later in the game. Summoning is the key to surviving in Heart of Fury (HoF) mode. You could even ditch the Ranger above and replace with another Fighter/Druid for maximum summoning potential. If you attempt to use them outside of the rolls above in HoF mode, then you'll get creamed.

One cheese trick if you have a couple of Druids is to go invisible and Static Charge the monsters to death...but I'll stop here.

05-19-2011, 12:59 PM	#2
Roboghost Manshoon Join Date: May 15, 2002 Location: California Posts: 216	Re: Need your advice about weapon proficiencies & party suggestions! If playing on easier settings, then just about any proficiency will work -- meaning play how you like. For number 6 - you'll probably want a druid for more healing and summoning power. If playing on hard levels, then it is a whole different story... My current party in mind goes like this (- major role): Human Paladin - tank Dwarf Fighter/Cleric - buffer/healer Half-Elf Fighter/Druid - summoner/shape change Elf Ranger - ranged Half-Elf Bard - songs Gnome Illusionist/Thief - traps/summoner Sometimes I use another tank in place of Ranger, but then I'd have nobody using the cool bows you come across! You can just add a Fighter for ranged, but I prefer the Ranger since they can provide additional summoning power later in the game. Summoning is the key to surviving in Heart of Fury (HoF) mode. You could even ditch the Ranger above and replace with another Fighter/Druid for maximum summoning potential. If you attempt to use them outside of the rolls above in HoF mode, then you'll get creamed. One cheese trick if you have a couple of Druids is to go invisible and Static Charge the monsters to death...but I'll stop here.