dual-class difficulties

enigma · 03-26-2002, 05:30 PM

I want to dual class my kensai to a mage at either level 12 or 15, but I want more of the bonuses you get at 15th level. However, by the time I get to that level, I'll either be in Spellhold or the Underdark, and I've been told that those aren't good places for a newly dualed character.

This is my first time dual-classing. Any suggestions?

The.Relic · 03-26-2002, 06:01 PM

I have only dual classed twice. Once with my Kensai and with my Bounty Hunter. Waiting until he reaches level 15 would be nice, but it will take quite a while to get your mage up to level 16 so you can get your Kensai abilities back. I'm not even sure you could do it before you finish SOA, unless you were to take some drastic actions like dump your entire party and go crazy memorizing every spell you can get your hands on, then take them back spellcaster by spellcaster and memorizing every spell for them you can get your hands on to get the most points out of it. Needless to say that is extreme and would likely kill any romance you might have going. Finish all areas and quests before you go. And I still don't know if that would be enough to get you there, at least in time to make it worth it. Anyone else?

[ 03-26-2002, 06:02 PM: Message edited by: The.Relic ]

enigma · 03-26-2002, 07:08 PM

Humph. I suppose I could just dual at level 12, or even at level 10, which I'm at now. D ecisions, decisions.

Dundee Slaytern · 03-26-2002, 11:36 PM

Without ToB: Level 9

With ToB: Level 13

fable · 03-27-2002, 09:33 AM

I'm assuming you've played before, since you know what to expect. If that's the case and you want a challenge, dual after reaching Spellhold.

Otherwise, dual whenever you want. It won't materially affect your enjoyment of the game, either way.

waverider · 03-27-2002, 09:55 AM

well you just do it when you feel like it i say

[img]smile.gif[/img] now a dual class can have its good points but bad points to.
like wen a thief goes fighter\thief , thats not so a good dual class i say

Guardian Jarelia (TGOD) · 03-27-2002, 02:02 PM

I dualclassed my kensai at level 18 and go solo the whole time, but i do have TOB of course because without TOB it would be crazy to do this. It takes a while but when you reached level 19 wizard, you are scary powerfull. You have many kensai abilities and spells are almost at the highest. You have to play a long time only at a wizard but when kensai is active again, a new god is born!!!

enigma · 03-27-2002, 07:53 PM

Dang! I totally forgot that installing ToB takes off the XP cap! [img]redface.gif[/img]

Then level 15 it shall be. (I have ToB) can't believe I forgot that....

Luvian · 03-27-2002, 09:49 PM

Once for fun, I Created a Kensei, leveled him to 39 (thanks to the xp cap remover) then dualed him to mage. It was funny going around killind everything with a level 39/40 Kensei Mage.

SixOfSpades · 04-03-2002, 11:07 PM

I tend to favor getting my first class nice and strong before Dualing, especially going from a Fighter. I'm such a big fan of Saving Throws that I would wait until Level 15 or 18--possibly even 21--before Dualing a Fighter, as Warriors have such great Saving Throws and their THACO stops improving around level 22 or so.

Of course, I'd have to check an EXP table to see if that still leaves you enough room to get a really high-level Mage. It should be fine for Dualing to a Thief.

03-26-2002, 05:30 PM	#1
enigma The Magister Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: Infinite Sea of Code Red, Canada every other weekend Posts: 119	I want to dual class my kensai to a mage at either level 12 or 15, but I want more of the bonuses you get at 15th level. However, by the time I get to that level, I'll either be in Spellhold or the Underdark, and I've been told that those aren't good places for a newly dualed character. This is my first time dual-classing. Any suggestions? __________________ Exit lights....enter night....take my hand....off to never never land...

03-26-2002, 07:08 PM	#3
enigma The Magister Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: Infinite Sea of Code Red, Canada every other weekend Posts: 119	Humph. I suppose I could just dual at level 12, or even at level 10, which I'm at now. D ecisions, decisions. __________________ Exit lights....enter night....take my hand....off to never never land...

03-27-2002, 09:55 AM	#6
waverider Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 1, 2001 Location: Belguim Age: 38 Posts: 1,259	well you just do it when you feel like it i say [img]smile.gif[/img] now a dual class can have its good points but bad points to. like wen a thief goes fighter\thief , thats not so a good dual class i say __________________ [url]\"http://www.wavey.c0m.st\" target=\"_blank\"> Another silly link </a><br />- Ruler of <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[wavey]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/wavey.gif\" /> \'s<br />- Latinum Wizard of ALSB <br />[url]\"http://www.alienthegame.nl/referall.php?id=2215\" target=\"_blank\"> <br />Dont Press it</a>

03-27-2002, 02:02 PM	#7
Guardian Jarelia (TGOD) Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 6, 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 29	I dualclassed my kensai at level 18 and go solo the whole time, but i do have TOB of course because without TOB it would be crazy to do this. It takes a while but when you reached level 19 wizard, you are scary powerfull. You have many kensai abilities and spells are almost at the highest. You have to play a long time only at a wizard but when kensai is active again, a new god is born!!! __________________ Jarelia Isitia<br />-Leader of The Guardians Of Dranzydimia\'th(TGOD)<br />-Teacher of Protector\'s Child<br />-Capturer of Dranzydimia\'th

03-27-2002, 07:53 PM	#8
enigma The Magister Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: Infinite Sea of Code Red, Canada every other weekend Posts: 119	Dang! I totally forgot that installing ToB takes off the XP cap! [img]redface.gif[/img] Then level 15 it shall be. (I have ToB) can't believe I forgot that.... __________________ Exit lights....enter night....take my hand....off to never never land...

03-26-2002, 06:01 PM	#2
The.Relic Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Long Beach, CA. USA Age: 68 Posts: 1,589	I have only dual classed twice. Once with my Kensai and with my Bounty Hunter. Waiting until he reaches level 15 would be nice, but it will take quite a while to get your mage up to level 16 so you can get your Kensai abilities back. I'm not even sure you could do it before you finish SOA, unless you were to take some drastic actions like dump your entire party and go crazy memorizing every spell you can get your hands on, then take them back spellcaster by spellcaster and memorizing every spell for them you can get your hands on to get the most points out of it. Needless to say that is extreme and would likely kill any romance you might have going. Finish all areas and quests before you go. And I still don't know if that would be enough to get you there, at least in time to make it worth it. Anyone else? [ 03-26-2002, 06:02 PM: Message edited by: The.Relic ]

03-26-2002, 11:36 PM	#4
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Without ToB: Level 9 With ToB: Level 13

03-27-2002, 09:33 AM	#5
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	I'm assuming you've played before, since you know what to expect. If that's the case and you want a challenge, dual after reaching Spellhold. Otherwise, dual whenever you want. It won't materially affect your enjoyment of the game, either way.

03-27-2002, 09:49 PM	#9
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 6,763	Once for fun, I Created a Kensei, leveled him to 39 (thanks to the xp cap remover) then dualed him to mage. It was funny going around killind everything with a level 39/40 Kensei Mage. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

04-03-2002, 11:07 PM	#10
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	I tend to favor getting my first class nice and strong before Dualing, especially going from a Fighter. I'm such a big fan of Saving Throws that I would wait until Level 15 or 18--possibly even 21--before Dualing a Fighter, as Warriors have such great Saving Throws and their THACO stops improving around level 22 or so. Of course, I'd have to check an EXP table to see if that still leaves you enough room to get a really high-level Mage. It should be fine for Dualing to a Thief. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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