Character Creation: Fighter - Page 2

12-28-2000, 06:09 AM

Shieldfighting is staple for a tank. I'd go with a dwarf or half-orc barbarian or berserker. Make him a good- alignment, give him specialisation in axes and with azuredge he'll be able to take and deal punishment pretty well.

Bahamut · 12-28-2000, 10:35 AM

Question. Since the dual-wielding has been introduced in the game, I always dual-wield. or if not, I wield a 2H sword. Now do great fighters still use shields when you get almost the AC it provides, and you get to dish out more damage half the time?

12-28-2000, 10:44 AM

There are some beautiful shields in BG2. I use two-handers myself, but Korgan is a true tank with his fortress shield. It all depends. My character's a fighter/mage. I have stoneskin and mirror image, I don't have much use for the extra AC a shield provides.
In regards to dual-wield, I sometimes feel like I'm the only person on this board who doesn't worship it. I just don't like the negative THAC0 it gives you.

12-29-2000, 11:41 AM

I think most ppl choose to go 2h or dual
instead of using shield. But as I use my
fighter as a real TANK, he needs to avoid
allot, so, I use him with a shield.

Btw, anyone know a superb combo sword/shield
for a TANK char??

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12-28-2000, 06:09 AM	#11
Armisael Guest Posts: n/a	Shieldfighting is staple for a tank. I'd go with a dwarf or half-orc barbarian or berserker. Make him a good- alignment, give him specialisation in axes and with azuredge he'll be able to take and deal punishment pretty well.

12-28-2000, 10:35 AM	#12
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	Question. Since the dual-wielding has been introduced in the game, I always dual-wield. or if not, I wield a 2H sword. Now do great fighters still use shields when you get almost the AC it provides, and you get to dish out more damage half the time?

12-28-2000, 10:44 AM	#13
Armisael Guest Posts: n/a	There are some beautiful shields in BG2. I use two-handers myself, but Korgan is a true tank with his fortress shield. It all depends. My character's a fighter/mage. I have stoneskin and mirror image, I don't have much use for the extra AC a shield provides. In regards to dual-wield, I sometimes feel like I'm the only person on this board who doesn't worship it. I just don't like the negative THAC0 it gives you.

12-29-2000, 11:41 AM	#14
Zertyr Guest Posts: n/a	I think most ppl choose to go 2h or dual instead of using shield. But as I use my fighter as a real TANK, he needs to avoid allot, so, I use him with a shield. Btw, anyone know a superb combo sword/shield for a TANK char??

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