Duel Characters?

Warby · 09-09-2002, 04:05 PM

I've never bothered dueling a character. Could anyone give me a list of good duels and what level's that they should duel at?.

Thanks

Warby

Jeffi0 · 09-09-2002, 04:09 PM

Kensai/Mage is an excellent dual. Dual at lvl 9 for SoA or 13 for ToB. Those are good choices, but it's up to you...

Warby · 09-09-2002, 04:11 PM

Is that Kensia up to lvl 9, then duel to mage. What weapons can I use with that?

Warby

Desuma Malevois · 09-09-2002, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Warby:
Is that Kensia up to lvl 9, then duel to mage. What weapons can I use with that?

Warby

I believe that's what he means. You can use any weapons legal for a kensai after you get your first class' abilities back.

Desuma Malevois · 09-09-2002, 04:54 PM

Although kensai/mage is an obvious choice, there are several other interesting combinations that you can consider.

1. Berserker/mage - some consider this to be as good if not better than the kensai/mage.

2. Kensai/thief - does awesome backstabs.

3. Swashbuckler/fighter - has a few less hit points, but in exchange ends up with AC and THACO bonuses that make him a better fighter.

4. Totemic Druid/fighter - ditto on the hit points, but has access to one of the best fighter buffs available, Ironskins, while at the same time can cast spells in heavy armor. Can also summon some pretty nice allies.

.......and the list goes on........

Warby · 09-09-2002, 05:16 PM

How can a kensai/thief get better backstab than sat and assasin?. Also what lvl would a Kensai/Mage be able to reach in each class if I dueled to mage at lvl 9?.

Warby

Lord Lothar · 09-09-2002, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Warby:
How can a kensai/thief get better backstab than sat and assasin?. Also what lvl would a Kensai/Mage be able to reach in each class if I dueled to mage at lvl 9?.

Warby

An Assassin does less base damage which is multiplied *7. The Kensai/Thief does more base damage but is multiplied by *5. The Assassin also has to roll for damage, the kensai (using his kai ability) WILL do maximum damage.

SixOfSpades · 09-09-2002, 06:25 PM

Don't forget Berserker->Cleric, Stalker->Cleric, Swashbuckler->Mage, and Assassin->Fighter.

Desuma Malevois · 09-09-2002, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Warby:
How can a kensai/thief get better backstab than sat and assasin?. Also what lvl would a Kensai/Mage be able to reach in each class if I dueled to mage at lvl 9?.

Warby

You don't get to go up anymore in kensai, just mage. How far depends on what you have installed, or, in other words, what the XP cap is.

Lord Lothar provided an excellent answer to the first part of your question, about the kensai/thief, but let me add that the kensai gets to hit more times per round than the thief/assassin, and may get in more backstab blows before he turns visible.

Desuma Malevois · 09-09-2002, 09:28 PM

Another interesting combination, although I haven't tried it out yet, is the Swashbuckler->Cleric. Basically, you'd have someone only slighter weaker in combat than a fighter, who could buff himself up to kick some serious tail, and who also had stealth/trap setting capabilities. Try using the cheesy trick I detail here:

http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/cg...c;f=2;t=017832

and you'll have him dual wielding and specializing in his favorite hammer/mace/flail in no time!

[ 09-09-2002, 09:29 PM: Message edited by: Desuma Malevois ]

09-09-2002, 04:09 PM	#2
Jeffi0 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: September 3, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 40 Posts: 308	Kensai/Mage is an excellent dual. Dual at lvl 9 for SoA or 13 for ToB. Those are good choices, but it's up to you... __________________ <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=010302\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=010302</a> First 8-Bit Theater comic. The first few aren\'t really funny, but the rest are great.

09-09-2002, 04:54 PM	#5
Desuma Malevois Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Age: 64 Posts: 967	Although kensai/mage is an obvious choice, there are several other interesting combinations that you can consider. 1. Berserker/mage - some consider this to be as good if not better than the kensai/mage. 2. Kensai/thief - does awesome backstabs. 3. Swashbuckler/fighter - has a few less hit points, but in exchange ends up with AC and THACO bonuses that make him a better fighter. 4. Totemic Druid/fighter - ditto on the hit points, but has access to one of the best fighter buffs available, Ironskins, while at the same time can cast spells in heavy armor. Can also summon some pretty nice allies. .......and the list goes on........ __________________ Guerilla gourmet, and proprieter of the KFA.<br /><br />\"It\'s all part of the master plan.\"

09-09-2002, 06:25 PM	#8
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 6,901	Don't forget Berserker->Cleric, Stalker->Cleric, Swashbuckler->Mage, and Assassin->Fighter. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

09-09-2002, 09:28 PM	#10
Desuma Malevois Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Age: 64 Posts: 967	Another interesting combination, although I haven't tried it out yet, is the Swashbuckler->Cleric. Basically, you'd have someone only slighter weaker in combat than a fighter, who could buff himself up to kick some serious tail, and who also had stealth/trap setting capabilities. Try using the cheesy trick I detail here: http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/cg...c;f=2;t=017832 and you'll have him dual wielding and specializing in his favorite hammer/mace/flail in no time! [ 09-09-2002, 09:29 PM: Message edited by: Desuma Malevois ] __________________ Guerilla gourmet, and proprieter of the KFA.<br /><br />\"It\'s all part of the master plan.\"

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09-09-2002, 04:05 PM	#1
Warby Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: England Age: 39 Posts: 345	I've never bothered dueling a character. Could anyone give me a list of good duels and what level's that they should duel at?. Thanks Warby

09-09-2002, 04:11 PM	#3
Warby Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: England Age: 39 Posts: 345	Is that Kensia up to lvl 9, then duel to mage. What weapons can I use with that? Warby

09-09-2002, 05:16 PM	#6
Warby Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: England Age: 39 Posts: 345	How can a kensai/thief get better backstab than sat and assasin?. Also what lvl would a Kensai/Mage be able to reach in each class if I dueled to mage at lvl 9?. Warby

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