Visit the Ironworks Gaming Website Email the Webmaster Graphics Library Rules and Regulations Help Support Ironworks Forum with a Donation to Keep us Online - We rely totally on Donations from members Donation goal Meter

Ironworks Gaming Radio

Ironworks Gaming Forum

Go Back   Ironworks Gaming Forum > Ironworks Gaming Classics > Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast
FAQ Calendar Arcade Today's Posts Search

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 12-17-2004, 06:32 PM   #1
Klorox
Symbol of Cyric
 

Join Date: August 21, 2004
Location: USA
Age: 49
Posts: 1,168
I have a party with a lot of fighters and rangers (at least multicalsses): Minsc, Coran, Kivan, Yeslick, fighter/mage protagonist. imoen just uses a short bow.

anyway, what are the 5 best weapons I can use? my game is young, and I can still mold my characters as id like. thanks

ps: oh yeah, if you could help me with a missle and melee suggestion, thatd be awesome!
__________________
Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu!

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke
Klorox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-17-2004, 09:34 PM   #2
SixOfSpades
Dracolisk
 

Join Date: September 16, 2001
Location: Bellingham, WA, USA
Age: 48
Posts: 6,901
In my own irritating way, I'll tell you the absolute truth when I say that the best weapons in the game are the ones in the hands of whoever won the most recent fight. [img]smile.gif[/img]

The most powerful weapons in the game are of +3 enchantment, although there are very few of these. Most weapon types have at least one +2 version floating around, and a very few types have nothing better than a +1 available in-game. Of course, the level of enchantment on a weapon is not always the most important indicator of how useful it can be.

The most important thing to remember is to spread out your weapon proficiencies. If you put together a party of 6 people where everybody has points in Axe, and you only find one good Axe, how many proficiency points have you just wasted?

Since nobody in your party can put more than 2 stars into a weapon, you don't have to worry about investing a lot into a weapon class that turns out to be a dud. Just try to make sure that each weapon category has some representation by at least 1 party party member, and as soon as you find a +2 or +3 version of that weapon type, have somebody put a 2nd star in it.

It's generally a very wise policy to have everybody keep a melee weapon and a ranged weapon equipped at all times. That way, you can send an archer up to the front, or pull a wounded Tank out of the battle, at a moment's notice. Try to match the number of hands: For instance, someone who uses a one-handed melee weapon would do well to use a one-handed ranged weapon, so they can wear a Shield. Similarly, those who use Spears and 2-Handed Swords should carry Bows or Crossbows.
__________________
Volothamp's Comeuppance
Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.
SixOfSpades is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2004, 08:37 PM   #3
RoSs_bg2_rox
Zartan
 

Join Date: May 20, 2003
Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland
Age: 36
Posts: 5,225
Well, Six basically said it all. My favourite weapon in the game is the Warhammer (which I can't remember the name of) +2 +1vs. eletrical. I always make sure I pick it up, and am happy in BG2 when I see it waiting for me just a fight away too. For tips on finding good weapons, make sure you explore the country, you might find more than you bargained for
__________________
[img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />
RoSs_bg2_rox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2004, 09:51 AM   #4
Rockstar
Zhentarim Guard
 

Join Date: January 4, 2003
Location: Australia
Posts: 300
i think that without the expansion, greywolf's long sword is the best
Rockstar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2004, 05:40 PM   #5
Azred
Drow Priestess
 

Join Date: March 13, 2001
Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex
Age: 55
Posts: 4,037
Question Mark

Varscona, as Rockstar observes, is the best long sword. There is also a +2 halberd, Spider's Bane as a two-handed sword, the Long Bow of Marskmanship, the Heavy Crossbow of Accuracy, and the Light Crossbow of Speed for ranged weapons. Generally, the "best" weapon in the game is the Dagger of Venom, because only undead are immune to its poison. As long as you can come across a +2 version of a particular weapon, stick with it.
__________________
Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true.

No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.
Azred is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2004, 06:40 PM   #6
krunchyfrogg
Red Dragon
 

Join Date: February 14, 2004
Location: NY, USA
Age: 49
Posts: 1,516
You can always pick Drizzt's pocket for a scimitar +3.

Give that to Minsc, along with that returning axe.

Give Yeslick either the staff of striking or the staff mace.

I prefer the light crossbow of speed over the heavy crossbow of accuracy, but I don't know who to give that to in your party (maybe the protagonist).
__________________
<i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />
krunchyfrogg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2004, 08:47 PM   #7
Azred
Drow Priestess
 

Join Date: March 13, 2001
Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex
Age: 55
Posts: 4,037
Question Mark

Quote:
Originally posted by krunchyfrogg:
I prefer the light crossbow of speed over the heavy crossbow of accuracy, but I don't know who to give that to in your party (maybe the protagonist).
Interesting, because I prefer the Heavy crossbow of Accuracy, especially in the hands of someone not in the front lines when facing mages. BG1 counts crossbows as missile weapons, so when used with the Bracers of Archery you get +9 to hit, or +13 if you also use a Potion of Dexterity. [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]
__________________
Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true.

No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.
Azred is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2004, 08:52 PM   #8
krunchyfrogg
Red Dragon
 

Join Date: February 14, 2004
Location: NY, USA
Age: 49
Posts: 1,516
IMHO, if you have a fighter or multiclassed fighter, you're going to hit your enemy most of the time, no matter what. I'll take 2 attacks per round over 1.
__________________
<i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />
krunchyfrogg is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
the best weapons in the game! Serak Moonblade Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11 05-20-2005 03:57 PM
Spoiler: The most powerful weapons in the whole game. uss Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 14 04-22-2004 01:05 AM
weapons proficiency versus special weapons riverman Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal 13 10-31-2003 09:44 PM
best weapons in the game / type Grungi Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum 14 12-28-2002 10:01 PM
Good magic weapons in the game ? jackal2513 Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum 11 11-18-2002 10:36 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
©2024 Ironworks Gaming & ©2024 The Great Escape Studios TM - All Rights Reserved