Which character do you think is best for a solo?

Balintherlas · 08-25-2003, 07:41 PM

I've never done a solo and was wondering the best way to do it.

Pyrenk · 08-25-2003, 07:46 PM

Since this is your first solo, try a Ranger/Cleric or a Kensai/Mage (a Fighter/Mage would work too). If you understand the spell system, however, use a Sorcerer. You can use Dundee's spell recommendations if you don't know which spells to pick

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[ 08-25-2003, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: Pyrenk ]

Bozos of Bones · 08-25-2003, 07:53 PM

Take an Elf, go as fighter, after a few levels of real game go to mage. Go for strenght because you'll do all the carrying.

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Balintherlas · 08-25-2003, 07:55 PM

What about a paladin, besides the fact that I think they're the coolest characters in the game, they are fighters and are able to learn priest spells.

Lord Lothar · 08-25-2003, 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by Balintherlas:
What about a paladin, besides the fact that I think they're the coolest characters in the game, they are fighters and are able to learn priest spells.

Solo Paladins are easy, one of my first solos was a cavalier and it was a really fun game. Just don't take Firkraag on too early and you'll be fine.

Edit: Uh...Emerald Dragon at 906 posts?!?! Must go to GenCon to see if new avatars are up...

[ 08-25-2003, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: Lord Lothar ]

Dace De'Briago · 08-25-2003, 08:33 PM

Fighter/mage/thief multiclass will give you all of the skills you need.

True_Moose · 08-25-2003, 08:41 PM

I agree with Dace, fighter/mage/thief is wicked, I personally think fighter/thief is easier though. Cavaliers are also sweet. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I would say that you shouldn't take a dual-class as your first solo, as you'll spend a bit of time at lower levels, upping the difficulty. Multiclasses keep developing, and when soloing, experience points aren't an issue. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Xen · 08-26-2003, 06:01 AM

Sorcerer or F/M.
ADD] I see this will be your first solo. Then i do not recommend to play a Sorcerer. F/M is good. Very good.

[ 08-26-2003, 06:16 AM: Message edited by: Xen ]

Armen · 08-26-2003, 06:11 AM

i can't believe no-one has said F/M/T yet

Fighter/Mage/Thief

you can backstab and set traps
you can hide
you get more than one attack per round!
you get mage buffs and protections
you can summon
you can earn experience from thieving and scribing scrolls
you can earn experience from thieving scrolls and scribing them

you can exploit Mislead

it depends a bit on whether you've got the SoA or the ToB XP cap though as 3 classes is a lot to share 3m between . . .

enjoy - soloing is fun and seductive

ADD: oops - someone did say F/M/T i see

ah well - i'll leave the reasons there

[ 08-26-2003, 06:13 AM: Message edited by: Armen ]

Jaradu · 08-26-2003, 03:40 PM

With the right combination of spells, the sorcerer would be good. Make sure you have 'knock' spell to do the thieving work. If Irenicus can go solo sorcerer, why can't we?

08-25-2003, 07:41 PM	#1
Balintherlas Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 22, 2003 Location: Ohio, Go Tribe Age: 39 Posts: 1,131	I've never done a solo and was wondering the best way to do it. __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vici

08-25-2003, 07:46 PM	#2
Pyrenk Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Old Bethpage, Long Island Age: 36 Posts: 1,156	Since this is your first solo, try a Ranger/Cleric or a Kensai/Mage (a Fighter/Mage would work too). If you understand the spell system, however, use a Sorcerer. You can use Dundee's spell recommendations if you don't know which spells to pick ADD-Oh, I forgot...welcome to the forums! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] [ 08-25-2003, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: Pyrenk ] __________________

08-25-2003, 07:53 PM	#3
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 38 Posts: 4,679	Take an Elf, go as fighter, after a few levels of real game go to mage. Go for strenght because you'll do all the carrying. P.S. Wellcome to the Ironworks. More... __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

08-25-2003, 07:55 PM	#4
Balintherlas Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 22, 2003 Location: Ohio, Go Tribe Age: 39 Posts: 1,131	What about a paladin, besides the fact that I think they're the coolest characters in the game, they are fighters and are able to learn priest spells. __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vici

08-25-2003, 08:33 PM	#6
Dace De'Briago Silver Dragon Join Date: December 28, 2002 Location: Wales Age: 45 Posts: 1,617	Fighter/mage/thief multiclass will give you all of the skills you need. __________________ Warning: Powergamer

08-25-2003, 08:41 PM	#7
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 38 Posts: 2,563	I agree with Dace, fighter/mage/thief is wicked, I personally think fighter/thief is easier though. Cavaliers are also sweet. [img]smile.gif[/img] I would say that you shouldn't take a dual-class as your first solo, as you'll spend a bit of time at lower levels, upping the difficulty. Multiclasses keep developing, and when soloing, experience points aren't an issue. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

08-26-2003, 06:01 AM	#8
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	Sorcerer or F/M. ADD] I see this will be your first solo. Then i do not recommend to play a Sorcerer. F/M is good. Very good. [ 08-26-2003, 06:16 AM: Message edited by: Xen ]

08-26-2003, 06:11 AM	#9
Armen Symbol of Cyric Join Date: February 11, 2003 Location: UK Age: 55 Posts: 1,375	i can't believe no-one has said F/M/T yet Fighter/Mage/Thief you can backstab and set traps you can hide you get more than one attack per round! you get mage buffs and protections you can summon you can earn experience from thieving and scribing scrolls you can earn experience from thieving scrolls and scribing them you can exploit Mislead it depends a bit on whether you've got the SoA or the ToB XP cap though as 3 classes is a lot to share 3m between . . . enjoy - soloing is fun and seductive ADD: oops - someone did say F/M/T i see ah well - i'll leave the reasons there [ 08-26-2003, 06:13 AM: Message edited by: Armen ]

08-26-2003, 03:40 PM	#10
Jaradu Silver Dragon Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, England Age: 35 Posts: 1,635	With the right combination of spells, the sorcerer would be good. Make sure you have 'knock' spell to do the thieving work. If Irenicus can go solo sorcerer, why can't we?

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