Minnie the Minimalist Ranger

Klorox · 04-09-2006, 10:22 AM

I'm playing a Elf Ranger with minimum stats (as low as they can go) thru the whole series. Of course, I'll add in Tomes when I find them in BG1.

What kit is best when I hit SoA/ToB? I don't know which one is better. I am seeking a power kit here.

Also, here are my projected parties thru the series. Any advice is welcome, bue keep in mind I plan on playing a mostly good aligned party.

BG1:

Minnie
Imoen (Thief 5-Conjuror)
Jaheira (Khalid died already)
Yeslick
Coran
Ajantis

BG2:

Minnie
Imoen/Yoshimo
Jaheira
Minsc or Valygar
Keldorn
Anomen

Sir ReGiN · 04-09-2006, 11:29 AM

Considering the party you're going with in BGII, I think an archer would be the most rewarding class to play, since you have at least three tanks, and since you do, I would recommend installing the Tactics mod for increased difficulty.

[ 04-09-2006, 08:11 PM: Message edited by: Sir ReGiN ]

Dundee Slaytern · 04-09-2006, 01:43 PM

Hmm... with minimal stats... being a ranged character is your best bet. Tanking is out of the question, unless you are masochistic or something.

Good luck when you meet the Illithids.

Tip: Certain ToB HLAs will instant kill Illithids. Use in conjunction with ranged weapons for deadly effect.

Klorox · 04-09-2006, 08:33 PM

Such as...?

BTW, what will my stats be, assuming I choose all good options, use every boost from the Machine of Lum the Mad on myself, and read each Tome and Manual myself?

TIA

True_Moose · 04-10-2006, 12:27 AM

Well, I don't know what you're stats would be, but instead of an archer, a different track might be a stalker in BG2. There are plenty of strength enhancing items (even in BG1 there are 18/00 gloves), and you'd probably be using mostly ranged weapons in BG1 anyways. With the stalker's backstab, you could actually be effective in battle in BG2, and hide in shadows in both instances would help your character stay out of the line of fire, as it were.

Link · 04-10-2006, 05:21 PM

Fireseed + Deathblow. That's what Dundee's talking about I think.

Armen · 04-11-2006, 07:26 AM

from a forum search* the minimums are as follows (figures in brackets are after the BG1 tomes are used)

STR 13 (14)
DEX 13 (15)
CON 14 (15)
INT 3 (4)
WIS 14 (17)
CHA 3 (4)

so not that weak at all really

* feel free to correct me

Klorox · 04-11-2006, 06:42 PM

The minimum CHA and INT of an Elf are 8 in each. Also, there is only 1 Tome for DEX in BG1.

I'm also curious about the stat changes in BG2, assuming all Good choices are made in Hell.

True_Moose · 04-11-2006, 07:37 PM

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+1 to Wis and Cha is all for stats. You also get Immunity to +1 & Less Weapons, +10% magic resistance, +2 to all saving throws and 20% resistance to fire, electricity and cold.

timothy trotter · 04-12-2006, 01:23 AM

that is assuming that you follow a certain path, you can get other effects based on how you perform tasks.

04-09-2006, 10:22 AM	#1
Klorox Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 21, 2004 Location: USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,168	I'm playing a Elf Ranger with minimum stats (as low as they can go) thru the whole series. Of course, I'll add in Tomes when I find them in BG1. What kit is best when I hit SoA/ToB? I don't know which one is better. I am seeking a power kit here. Also, here are my projected parties thru the series. Any advice is welcome, bue keep in mind I plan on playing a mostly good aligned party. BG1: Minnie Imoen (Thief 5-Conjuror) Jaheira (Khalid died already) Yeslick Coran Ajantis BG2: Minnie Imoen/Yoshimo Jaheira Minsc or Valygar Keldorn Anomen __________________ Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke

04-09-2006, 11:29 AM	#2
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 43 Posts: 2,563	Considering the party you're going with in BGII, I think an archer would be the most rewarding class to play, since you have at least three tanks, and since you do, I would recommend installing the Tactics mod for increased difficulty. [ 04-09-2006, 08:11 PM: Message edited by: Sir ReGiN ] __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

04-09-2006, 08:33 PM	#4
Klorox Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 21, 2004 Location: USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,168	Such as...? BTW, what will my stats be, assuming I choose all good options, use every boost from the Machine of Lum the Mad on myself, and read each Tome and Manual myself? TIA __________________ Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke

04-10-2006, 12:27 AM	#5
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 38 Posts: 2,563	Well, I don't know what you're stats would be, but instead of an archer, a different track might be a stalker in BG2. There are plenty of strength enhancing items (even in BG1 there are 18/00 gloves), and you'd probably be using mostly ranged weapons in BG1 anyways. With the stalker's backstab, you could actually be effective in battle in BG2, and hide in shadows in both instances would help your character stay out of the line of fire, as it were. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

04-10-2006, 05:21 PM	#6
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	Fireseed + Deathblow. That's what Dundee's talking about I think. __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

04-09-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Hmm... with minimal stats... being a ranged character is your best bet. Tanking is out of the question, unless you are masochistic or something. Good luck when you meet the Illithids. Tip: Certain ToB HLAs will instant kill Illithids. Use in conjunction with ranged weapons for deadly effect.

04-11-2006, 07:26 AM	#7
Armen Symbol of Cyric Join Date: February 11, 2003 Location: UK Age: 55 Posts: 1,375	from a forum search* the minimums are as follows (figures in brackets are after the BG1 tomes are used) STR 13 (14) DEX 13 (15) CON 14 (15) INT 3 (4) WIS 14 (17) CHA 3 (4) so not that weak at all really * feel free to correct me

04-11-2006, 06:42 PM	#8
Klorox Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 21, 2004 Location: USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,168	The minimum CHA and INT of an Elf are 8 in each. Also, there is only 1 Tome for DEX in BG1. I'm also curious about the stat changes in BG2, assuming all Good choices are made in Hell. __________________ Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke

04-11-2006, 07:37 PM	#9
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 38 Posts: 2,563	Big Fat Gigantic End Game Spoilers ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` +1 to Wis and Cha is all for stats. You also get Immunity to +1 & Less Weapons, +10% magic resistance, +2 to all saving throws and 20% resistance to fire, electricity and cold. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

04-12-2006, 01:23 AM	#10
timothy trotter Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: south australia Age: 43 Posts: 603	that is assuming that you follow a certain path, you can get other effects based on how you perform tasks. __________________ Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!<br />You will stay in the comfy chair until lunchtime, with only a cup of coffee at 11!

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