Minsc and Jaheira Special Abilities

[hitherebobby]

They both just leveled simulataneously (I love that) and for the first time both get/have to select special abilities.

I know nothing about these, but in learning SoA, I wasted a proficiency or two by not knowing any better.

So what do you suggest taking for these guys? Tracking looks kinda neat -- is it always on, or does it have to be selected? It might help me from reloading if I know what monsters are about.

I suppose there's no Greater Whirlwind for Minsc until I take Whirlwind.

And the globe of razors looked awesome until I noticed that this level up gives Jaheira that spell. So now it looks a bit redundant.

[Azred]

I would suggest having Minsc learn Whirlwind, because this will allow him to gain Greater Whirlwind when he levels again. The -4 to thaco probably won't make any difference at his strength and level, but doubling the number of attacks is wonderful, especially if he is dual-wielding.

I can't see that Tracking is worth getting. You know that there are monsters/foes lurking about; does it really matter what kind they are? If so, then scout ahead with Invisibility or some summoned cannon-fodder; I frequently use Farsight (no chance of triggering those foes who can see through your invisibility).

For Jaheira, I would choose Power Attack or Elemental Summoning.

[ 02-25-2002: Message edited by: Azred ]

[Daniel]

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Originally posted by hitherebobby:

And the globe of razors looked awesome until I noticed that this level up gives Jaheira that spell. So now it looks a bit redundant.

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There are actually 2 serperate globe of blade spells.
Globe of blades and
blade barrier
try not to get them mixed up as they can both be cast simaltaniously
so you can cause some serious damage to any opponant close to you with out even attacking.

If you want a good combo try

Globe of blades + blade barrier + aura of flaming death

this will cause a total of 10d10 + 8d8 + 2d10+2 against any enemy stupid enough to come near you.

So this means that any enemy attacking you in close combat can recieve anything between 22 - 186 points of damage about every 6 seconds.

Mot to mention the +4 bonus to armour class and 90% resistance to fire that you receive. A pretty good combo if you ask me

My point being take globe of blades(summon elelmental prince is very good as well)

[ 02-25-2002: Message edited by: Daniel ]

[hitherebobby]

jaheira gets to choose two, so perhaps those will be the ones. I didn't have time to read all her choices -- there were about 15 to choose from.

[Big Red]

Jaheira + Greater Whirlwind + Impaler spear or staff of the ram = Killing machine.

So my vote goes for mostly Greater Whirlwinds

[Grindar Silvermane]

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Originally posted by hitherebobby:
They both just leveled simulataneously (I love that) and for the first time both get/have to select special abilities.

So what do you suggest taking for these guys? Tracking looks kinda neat -- is it always on, or does it have to be selected? It might help me from reloading if I know what monsters are about.

I suppose there's no Greater Whirlwind for Minsc until I take Whirlwind.

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As for scouting out enemies (especially in the open) is to have someone cast "Detect Evil" Even if an opponent makes his saving you will know there's someone out there and you can take precautions just in case you might need them.

And you're right about the Greater Whirlwind. First Whirlwind then Greater.