sword wielding mages are you quite mad???

Madman-Rogovich · 07-25-2002, 01:02 PM

Is it possible guys do i need a special feat its just im a mage at heart but some of the weapons are so cool!! staffs and knifes are okay but i want swords can it be done?

[ 07-25-2002, 01:03 PM: Message edited by: Madman-Rogovich ]

Morgeruat · 07-25-2002, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by Madman-Rogovich:
Is it possible guys do i need a special feat its just im a mage at heart but some of the weapons are so cool!! staffs and knifes are okay but i want swords can it be done?

if you take an elven mage you get free proficiency in long sword, and Rapier, you can also pick up weapon proficiency (martial, or exotic) and get all the weapons that fall into those classifications, like long sword, broad sword, scimitar, etc for martial, exotic gives you bastard sword, katana, greatsword (altho this might be martial...) double sword, etc.

Madman-Rogovich · 07-25-2002, 02:08 PM

argh ive already started as a human nevermind im not to far in heh thanks matey

Morgeruat · 07-25-2002, 02:14 PM

elves have a number of other feats that are useful (their spot/search ability is always on, bonus feats, etc.

AndyG · 07-25-2002, 03:41 PM

If you really want to wield a sword, go ahead and do so. I wouldn't recommend getting into melee range though. You won't last very long. There's nothing wrong with creating several different characters. That way, you can experience all that the game has to offer.

07-25-2002, 03:45 PM

take a level of Fighter (gives you plenty of weapons/armour proficiencies) or take Martial Weapons proficiency

DraconisRex · 07-25-2002, 05:09 PM

Nothing wrong with that thinking. Wait until you have a +1 on the "to hit" ability (before modifiers) then select EXOTIC weapons.

You'll be able to use those COOL two-bladed swords AND since they're LIGHT in WEIGHT (4.4 lbs) yet LARGE (weapon) you'll be able use your DISARM to SAVE YOUR BUTT because you DON'T belong in a melee... [img]smile.gif[/img]

(Though I took TWO levels of fighter and the "Still" feat. I'm probably the only full-plate armour mage in the game...).

Harkoliar · 07-26-2002, 01:18 AM

hmm, well if your going to be a figher/mage, try to get a light armor since platemail has a big spell failure percentage... i would prefer stoneskin... its better ... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Morgan_Corbesant · 07-26-2002, 01:28 AM

i have an elven sorceror, and he wields a composite longbow, and a rapier.

Blade · 07-26-2002, 02:57 AM

actually i have a 4th level fighter 7th level mage that uses swords in ch. 2 thats doing great waring a chain shirt +2

combine it with stoneskin and wala good to go.

07-25-2002, 01:02 PM	#1
Madman-Rogovich Lord Soth Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Edinburgh Age: 40 Posts: 1,918	Is it possible guys do i need a special feat its just im a mage at heart but some of the weapons are so cool!! staffs and knifes are okay but i want swords can it be done? [ 07-25-2002, 01:03 PM: Message edited by: Madman-Rogovich ] __________________ One room, one axe, one outcome.

07-25-2002, 02:08 PM	#3
Madman-Rogovich Lord Soth Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Edinburgh Age: 40 Posts: 1,918	argh ive already started as a human nevermind im not to far in heh thanks matey __________________ One room, one axe, one outcome.

07-25-2002, 02:14 PM	#4
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 5,421	elves have a number of other feats that are useful (their spot/search ability is always on, bonus feats, etc. __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

07-25-2002, 05:09 PM	#7
DraconisRex Avatar Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: On my rear-end. Posts: 563	Nothing wrong with that thinking. Wait until you have a +1 on the "to hit" ability (before modifiers) then select EXOTIC weapons. You'll be able to use those COOL two-bladed swords AND since they're LIGHT in WEIGHT (4.4 lbs) yet LARGE (weapon) you'll be able use your DISARM to SAVE YOUR BUTT because you DON'T belong in a melee... [img]smile.gif[/img] (Though I took TWO levels of fighter and the "Still" feat. I'm probably the only full-plate armour mage in the game...). __________________ Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?<br /><br />Vah! Denuone Latine loquebar? Me ineptum. Interdum modo elabitur.<br /><br />Di! Ecce hora! Uxor mea me necabit!

07-26-2002, 01:18 AM	#8
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	hmm, well if your going to be a figher/mage, try to get a light armor since platemail has a big spell failure percentage... i would prefer stoneskin... its better ... [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Catch me if you can..

07-25-2002, 03:41 PM	#5
AndyG Elminster Join Date: June 20, 2002 Location: Manchester, CT Age: 56 Posts: 422	If you really want to wield a sword, go ahead and do so. I wouldn't recommend getting into melee range though. You won't last very long. There's nothing wrong with creating several different characters. That way, you can experience all that the game has to offer.

07-25-2002, 03:45 PM	#6
Lord Shield Guest Posts: n/a	take a level of Fighter (gives you plenty of weapons/armour proficiencies) or take Martial Weapons proficiency

07-26-2002, 01:28 AM	#9
Morgan_Corbesant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 47 Posts: 1,224	i have an elven sorceror, and he wields a composite longbow, and a rapier. __________________ Morgan Corbesant, Elven BladeSinger, Captain of the army of the Seldarine<br /><br /> [img]\"http://www.rleeermey.com/images/linkbanners/usmcredwhiteblue.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Protector of Elves<br />Slayer of Orcs<br /><br />ALL YOUR BASE, ARE BELONG TO US!!!<br />I DON\'T FIGHT FOR HONOR, I FIGHT TO WIN!<br />\"One who is a samurai must before all things keep constantly in mind, by day and by night...the fact that he has to die\". <br />-Daidoji Yuzan-<br />16th Century

07-26-2002, 02:57 AM	#10
Blade Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: spokane wa usa Age: 41 Posts: 926	actually i have a 4th level fighter 7th level mage that uses swords in ch. 2 thats doing great waring a chain shirt +2 combine it with stoneskin and wala good to go. __________________ <br /><br />All blades cut, be they made from metal or wood, but the sharpest and deadliest blade is the one of knowledge, and that is the least used.<br />An Archmage of the HADB

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