Easisest solo?

dplax · 03-02-2004, 03:37 AM

Who do you think would be the easiest solo character?

IMO it would have to be someone with stealth.

Target · 03-02-2004, 06:26 AM

I've not played a solo, but would think that a monk would be fairly easy, the criticals and the stealth would help, you'd not be weighed down with heavy armour and weapons, and you'd have a few spells including healing and portal.

Ben Lauritson · 03-02-2004, 08:28 AM

A ninja dualed with bishop

. Absolute killing machine.

babar · 03-02-2004, 08:57 AM

I started a dwarven monk solo to go with my fairy ninja solo, and it's not too bad (the monk). The only bad thing is you better have a good monitor, because even with the gamma cranked up at max, I'm going blind stumbling around without a light spell.

The easist has got to be a non-fairy ninja. Alchemy for $$, cast spells while silenced, locks and traps, pickpocket, stealth, critical strike, cloud spells, reasonable hp, stamina and cc. No mental resistance bonus (because no mental spells), but as solo, that doesn't matter much and you can concentrate on raising the 5 remaining realms.

Scatter · 03-02-2004, 10:43 AM

My easiest Solo was a Bard who had one Rogue level for Stealth and switched to Fighter as soon as she could work the Restore instrument.

Ragash · 03-03-2004, 06:54 PM

I've a bard in progess, I'll pick her up again some day..

Easier yet though, in my limited experience, was a Lord.

I always get one level of rogue for stealth when soloing.

Kakero · 03-03-2004, 08:58 PM

A faerie ninja is the easiest for me, though it takes time to develop the stealth skill.

Mr Creosote · 03-03-2004, 09:10 PM

If you take a level with Rogue training then most are do-able (I think!).

I just did a Ranger up to Level 26 and got bored, and after the Monastery it was pretty simple, so I guess my vote would be Ranger, but FNInja was also not tough after the first part of the game which was very tough.

I think the easiest is prolly Bard with some Stealth training.

Scatter · 03-04-2004, 01:18 AM

@Ragash; yah, i liked my Lords, too. The first one i ran solo changed from Bishop @L13, and then i ran one as Lord the whole time--the only Solo i finished without Stealth training.

Ragash · 03-04-2004, 03:16 PM

The Lord would probably be the only class I'd attempt soloing without stealth.. both for good combat abilities (Fang or *Light*/Diamond Eyes, droool) and the hp regen. Makes downtime basically insignificant since s/he can basically just lie down between fights for a second or two and heal up completely.

Yeah, there are hp regen items, but not early on in the game (that I know of at least). And that's when I need it most, beyond level 14 after the temple it's a slaughterfest.

03-02-2004, 03:37 AM	#1
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 39 Posts: 5,577	Who do you think would be the easiest solo character? IMO it would have to be someone with stealth. __________________

03-02-2004, 06:26 AM	#2
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	I've not played a solo, but would think that a monk would be fairly easy, the criticals and the stealth would help, you'd not be weighed down with heavy armour and weapons, and you'd have a few spells including healing and portal. __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

03-02-2004, 08:28 AM	#3
Ben Lauritson Dungeon Master Join Date: December 19, 2003 Location: UK Age: 38 Posts: 93	A ninja dualed with bishop . Absolute killing machine. __________________ The twilight will always be my domain,<br />For it is neutrality I shall retain.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Solo adventure -- is a Swashbuckler/Mage a good solo?	Klorox	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	14	04-29-2006 12:30 PM
What to solo?	Xen	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	7	02-06-2004 12:53 PM
is it possible to solo IWD?	Red Dragon Slayer	Icewind Dale \| Heart of Winter \| Icewind Dale II Forum	4	01-04-2002 01:15 AM
Going Solo	Saervok	Icewind Dale \| Heart of Winter \| Icewind Dale II Forum	4	12-02-2001 11:30 AM
Going Solo	SilentMoebius	Wizards & Warriors Forum	6	01-19-2001 06:27 AM

03-02-2004, 08:57 AM	#4
babar Manshoon Join Date: November 12, 2003 Location: celesteville Age: 54 Posts: 246	I started a dwarven monk solo to go with my fairy ninja solo, and it's not too bad (the monk). The only bad thing is you better have a good monitor, because even with the gamma cranked up at max, I'm going blind stumbling around without a light spell. The easist has got to be a non-fairy ninja. Alchemy for $$, cast spells while silenced, locks and traps, pickpocket, stealth, critical strike, cloud spells, reasonable hp, stamina and cc. No mental resistance bonus (because no mental spells), but as solo, that doesn't matter much and you can concentrate on raising the 5 remaining realms.

03-02-2004, 10:43 AM	#5
Scatter Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2003 Location: Portland Age: 66 Posts: 1,336	My easiest Solo was a Bard who had one Rogue level for Stealth and switched to Fighter as soon as she could work the Restore instrument.

03-03-2004, 06:54 PM	#6
Ragash The Magister Join Date: April 29, 2003 Location: Dominus Age: 43 Posts: 100	I've a bard in progess, I'll pick her up again some day.. Easier yet though, in my limited experience, was a Lord. I always get one level of rogue for stealth when soloing.

03-03-2004, 08:58 PM	#7
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	A faerie ninja is the easiest for me, though it takes time to develop the stealth skill.

03-03-2004, 09:10 PM	#8
Mr Creosote The Magister Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Dominae Posts: 131	If you take a level with Rogue training then most are do-able (I think!). I just did a Ranger up to Level 26 and got bored, and after the Monastery it was pretty simple, so I guess my vote would be Ranger, but FNInja was also not tough after the first part of the game which was very tough. I think the easiest is prolly Bard with some Stealth training.

03-04-2004, 01:18 AM	#9
Scatter Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2003 Location: Portland Age: 66 Posts: 1,336	@Ragash; yah, i liked my Lords, too. The first one i ran solo changed from Bishop @L13, and then i ran one as Lord the whole time--the only Solo i finished without Stealth training.

03-04-2004, 03:16 PM	#10
Ragash The Magister Join Date: April 29, 2003 Location: Dominus Age: 43 Posts: 100	The Lord would probably be the only class I'd attempt soloing without stealth.. both for good combat abilities (Fang or Light/Diamond Eyes, droool) and the hp regen. Makes downtime basically insignificant since s/he can basically just lie down between fights for a second or two and heal up completely. Yeah, there are hp regen items, but not early on in the game (that I know of at least). And that's when I need it most, beyond level 14 after the temple it's a slaughterfest.

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