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Old 08-14-2001, 03:58 PM   #1
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I'm creating a kensai character that i plan on dualing to a thief at level 9 (since that's the best point to do so, from what i've read). What weapon proficiency should I give my kensai that will be compatible with the ability to backstab I will be getting later on? I want to pick katana, but I'm not sure if that will work. Any tips?

(Sorry if this is an old question; I tried to use the search function on the message board, but it kept timing out on me without results.)
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Old 08-14-2001, 03:59 PM   #2
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Also, is two-weapon style incompatible with backstabbing? I don't suppose you can backstab while holding two weapons, can you? If so, which are the best two weapons for a two-handed backstab?

Sorry to be blurry on the core rules; don't own D&D, just Baldur's Gate II.
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Old 08-14-2001, 04:04 PM   #3
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Hey Mentos,

If I'm not mistaken Kensai/Thiefs can backstab with a katana (or a long sword, etc. for that matter,) but I don't know about the proficencies question - I usually don't play thieves.

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Old 08-14-2001, 04:06 PM   #4
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yes u can bckstab w/katanas and 2 weapons the best bet would be
katanas and longswords
both weapons don't nessicarily hit but it's just as likely as
a nomal dual weild atttack
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Old 08-14-2001, 04:14 PM   #5
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Thanks for the info! Would you recommend that i begin with stars in two-handed style, katana, and longsword, then? Or do you think I would get more juice by specializing in just katana with single weapon style?

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Old 08-14-2001, 04:32 PM   #6
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I would recommend that you play as an Assassin instead. Kensai/Thieves are for powergamers. If you ask me. Sorry, play with what you think is most fun. I should not interfere. (Is that the word?)
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Old 08-14-2001, 04:41 PM   #7
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What is it about the assassin that appeals to you? The poison ability, or the theif abilities with extra backstab in the sequel?
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Old 08-14-2001, 05:53 PM   #8
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If you want a really powerful kensai/thief, you should put 5 stars in katana, then get celestial fury. I think it's good to dualwield 2 katanas, but single weapon style is also good.


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Old 08-14-2001, 06:11 PM   #9
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Lord Raptor is a Fighter/Mage/Thief - and yes he could backstab with katanas

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Old 08-15-2001, 02:46 AM   #10
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Assassins are just dead cool I played a fighter/assassin and I still won't shut up about it
I made it through both mindflayer lairs without getting hit once by using potions, rings and hide in shadows to stay unseen, and then dealing major damage with a poisoned x7 backstab.

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