Is it possible

BlackJack21 · 08-07-2002, 02:00 AM

I was wondering if it is possible to solo an archer on insane through SoA and ToB with the Sola mod installed. Some of the beefed up enemies are real animals.

Dundee Slaytern · 08-07-2002, 02:05 AM

Well... I have one in Chap5 now. Temporarily on hold due to the all-female party. The Improved Mind Flayers are a b**** to kill, but nothing too hard so far.

BlackJack21 · 08-07-2002, 02:26 AM

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Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:
Well... I have one in Chap5 now. Temporarily on hold due to the all-female party. The Improved Mind Flayers are a b**** to kill, but nothing too hard so far.

They sure were!!!!

I almost had to hurl my computer out the window the last time my sorc got nuked by one.

SpongeBobTheDestoyer · 08-07-2002, 03:53 AM

I myself was just considering soloing with an archer. I love the one in my party now. I have a party of three multi-made characters a sorc, an assassin and the archer. I use Minsc and other npcs when I need them. I don't know if I'm good enough to solo yet. Anyway, with the archer and party any creatures who can be hit by arrows of any sort are basically near death by the time they get close to my party. I can summon some monsters or whatever and send them in while I take aim. Critical hits have done 30+ damage. Another stategy I like with this party and the assassin is sending her in to backstab tough mages. Darn she didn't kill them and they got their protections off. BOOOYAHH, Ring of the Ram and they're done. Then I run back to the rest of my party while my archer unloads on whoever is left. I'd love to solo with an archer but I don't think I'm ready. If you do, post some strategies and tips please.

Legolas The Magnificent · 08-07-2002, 05:25 AM

the worst thing of being an archer is when a sword weilding bas@#!@rd approaches you and hacks you away. archers cannot be skilled enough to weild sword (you can only have 1 or 2 prof.) so the best way is to be at least level 20 to be good enough to solo...

Dundee Slaytern · 08-07-2002, 08:31 AM

One proficiency is all you need. Sigh... people seem to think one proficiency is sucky, but that is the same as Clerics and you do not hear them complain about the Clerics' lack of melee abilities, because there is no lack. Remember, an Archer is a Ranger kit, so your THACO will be pretty impressive as you plod along. Not to mention bonuses from high STR.

Anyway, you will rarely need to melee, as the primary tactic of a solo Archer is to run and snipe from a distance. Due to this, you should get the Boots of Speed as soon as possible. Mine got his at level 12... with the aid of several potions and minor spells( Bhaalspawn powers and Ranger spells).

Once you hit a certain level, your THACO will be so ridiculously low that you can spit at a melee foe's face and blast him at point blank range, even with the -8 THACO penalty for using ranged weapons at close range.

08-07-2002, 03:53 AM	#4
SpongeBobTheDestoyer Avatar Join Date: August 2, 2002 Location: St. Louis Age: 50 Posts: 529	I myself was just considering soloing with an archer. I love the one in my party now. I have a party of three multi-made characters a sorc, an assassin and the archer. I use Minsc and other npcs when I need them. I don't know if I'm good enough to solo yet. Anyway, with the archer and party any creatures who can be hit by arrows of any sort are basically near death by the time they get close to my party. I can summon some monsters or whatever and send them in while I take aim. Critical hits have done 30+ damage. Another stategy I like with this party and the assassin is sending her in to backstab tough mages. Darn she didn't kill them and they got their protections off. BOOOYAHH, Ring of the Ram and they're done. Then I run back to the rest of my party while my archer unloads on whoever is left. I'd love to solo with an archer but I don't think I'm ready. If you do, post some strategies and tips please. __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/JubeiSigSig.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

08-07-2002, 05:25 AM	#5
Legolas The Magnificent Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 16, 2002 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Age: 46 Posts: 338	the worst thing of being an archer is when a sword weilding bas@#!@rd approaches you and hacks you away. archers cannot be skilled enough to weild sword (you can only have 1 or 2 prof.) so the best way is to be at least level 20 to be good enough to solo... __________________ \"my arrowhead welcomes your heart\"<br /><br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[greenbounce]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/greenbounce.gif\" />

08-07-2002, 02:00 AM	#1
BlackJack21 The Magister Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 140	I was wondering if it is possible to solo an archer on insane through SoA and ToB with the Sola mod installed. Some of the beefed up enemies are real animals.

08-07-2002, 02:05 AM	#2
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Well... I have one in Chap5 now. Temporarily on hold due to the all-female party. The Improved Mind Flayers are a b**** to kill, but nothing too hard so far.

08-07-2002, 08:31 AM	#6
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	One proficiency is all you need. Sigh... people seem to think one proficiency is sucky, but that is the same as Clerics and you do not hear them complain about the Clerics' lack of melee abilities, because there is no lack. Remember, an Archer is a Ranger kit, so your THACO will be pretty impressive as you plod along. Not to mention bonuses from high STR. Anyway, you will rarely need to melee, as the primary tactic of a solo Archer is to run and snipe from a distance. Due to this, you should get the Boots of Speed as soon as possible. Mine got his at level 12... with the aid of several potions and minor spells( Bhaalspawn powers and Ranger spells). Once you hit a certain level, your THACO will be so ridiculously low that you can spit at a melee foe's face and blast him at point blank range, even with the -8 THACO penalty for using ranged weapons at close range.

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