ranger or paladin

Alira · 01-31-2001, 03:39 AM

My 3 fighter characters are just about to reach barbarian level 8. I plan on taking each of them through paladin, samurai and ninja (or is that changing classes too many times). Currently I am in the middle of the serpent temple so the only role ascenscion quests I can do are the ranger and paladin ones. Is the ranger worthwhile to pursue? Currently the only one with vine magic is my priest. Is one person enough for it. I suppose I could have my wizard eventually change to a ranger if more vine magic is needed. If I should skip the rangers for my fighters, at what level should I start changing them into paladins?

Alira

carg · 01-31-2001, 03:55 AM

In principle 1 person vine is enough, but then again a second is not wasted.
I would prefer some diversity in my party, so I would probably do 1 ranger and 2 paladins.
Don't worry too much; you can't really do it wrong. It's more a question of taste, playing style etc, then that there is a best way to do it.
And you can always play the game a second time to try out the things you haven't tried now.

01-31-2001, 08:45 AM

Personally, I'd skip the Ranger and go straight for the Paladin. Healing magic is important, and Bows are quite useless.

I got my Ranger up to level 13, increased her Bow skill to level 8, and tried a variety of arrows. She missed fairly often, unless I used some +1/+2 Hit arrows (which get expensive), and she didn't do a whole lot of damage when she hit. I eventually gave her a sword and shield, and let her beat things up that way. =) She actually did more damage and hit more often with a Long Sword +1 than with Torin's Bow and those expensive-as-hell Bushi Dojo arrows.

But maybe it was just bad luck. It's ultimately up to you.

Sazerac · 01-31-2001, 01:03 PM

Again: the main reason to get Ranger is to get the very lucrative Fletchery skill (which I think you get at Warrior's Guild level 4 or 5, I forget which). With this skill, your character constantly makes arrows as long as they're in his/her inventory. Give them a Dragon Arrow (Bushi Guild quest 1) and have them start duplicating them...presto, endless supply of Dragon Arrows. Make enough to where you can sell them; 45 arrows sell for around 70,000 GP ...if blessed, they sell for even more. (Bless one arrow way up, then start duplicating them.) Remember to always keep 1 or 2 arrows on hand to replicate.

Best idea: change to Ranger when you've ascended to the appropriate Warrior guild level, and get fletchery, then change to something else.

-Sazerac

Sazerac · 01-31-2001, 01:05 PM

P.S. The arrows must be in one of your weapons slots to be able to replicate; otherwise, it won't work.

-Saz

01-31-2001, 01:33 PM

Well, of course Ranger is worth it! Why not do one Ranger and two paladins?

Alira · 01-31-2001, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the advice. I think I will do as you suggest and change the fighters to one ranger and 2 paladins. As I only have 2 raptor eggs, this way I can save the other egg for my wizard as I do want my magic users to have access to every school.

Alira

Sazerac · 01-31-2001, 06:02 PM

Alira: if you're refering to the requirements for the Warlock quest, it has to be a Spider's egg, not a raptor's egg. Sorry! Also the skull has to be a Skeleton skull (not the rat skull you find in the Crypt).

-Saz

01-31-2001, 08:33 PM

I switched my Barbarian to a Ranger. Then I sent him out alone to build up levels fast. If you can be far enough back when shooting at enemies he is great. Even with three apponants like ratlings and rogues I could take them out before I got into hand to hand. It isn't as good with the whole party 'cos everybody gets their turn. (maybe I'll have to try all Rangers). Has anybody tried this 'cos mine was very effective with the bow.

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01-31-2001, 03:39 AM	#1
Alira Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Posts: 20	My 3 fighter characters are just about to reach barbarian level 8. I plan on taking each of them through paladin, samurai and ninja (or is that changing classes too many times). Currently I am in the middle of the serpent temple so the only role ascenscion quests I can do are the ranger and paladin ones. Is the ranger worthwhile to pursue? Currently the only one with vine magic is my priest. Is one person enough for it. I suppose I could have my wizard eventually change to a ranger if more vine magic is needed. If I should skip the rangers for my fighters, at what level should I start changing them into paladins? Alira

01-31-2001, 03:55 AM	#2
carg The Magister Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 113	In principle 1 person vine is enough, but then again a second is not wasted. I would prefer some diversity in my party, so I would probably do 1 ranger and 2 paladins. Don't worry too much; you can't really do it wrong. It's more a question of taste, playing style etc, then that there is a best way to do it. And you can always play the game a second time to try out the things you haven't tried now.

01-31-2001, 08:45 AM	#3
Belegran Guest Posts: n/a	Personally, I'd skip the Ranger and go straight for the Paladin. Healing magic is important, and Bows are quite useless. I got my Ranger up to level 13, increased her Bow skill to level 8, and tried a variety of arrows. She missed fairly often, unless I used some +1/+2 Hit arrows (which get expensive), and she didn't do a whole lot of damage when she hit. I eventually gave her a sword and shield, and let her beat things up that way. =) She actually did more damage and hit more often with a Long Sword +1 than with Torin's Bow and those expensive-as-hell Bushi Dojo arrows. But maybe it was just bad luck. It's ultimately up to you.

01-31-2001, 01:03 PM	#4
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	Again: the main reason to get Ranger is to get the very lucrative Fletchery skill (which I think you get at Warrior's Guild level 4 or 5, I forget which). With this skill, your character constantly makes arrows as long as they're in his/her inventory. Give them a Dragon Arrow (Bushi Guild quest 1) and have them start duplicating them...presto, endless supply of Dragon Arrows. Make enough to where you can sell them; 45 arrows sell for around 70,000 GP ...if blessed, they sell for even more. (Bless one arrow way up, then start duplicating them.) Remember to always keep 1 or 2 arrows on hand to replicate. Best idea: change to Ranger when you've ascended to the appropriate Warrior guild level, and get fletchery, then change to something else. -Sazerac

01-31-2001, 01:05 PM	#5
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	P.S. The arrows must be in one of your weapons slots to be able to replicate; otherwise, it won't work. -Saz

01-31-2001, 01:33 PM	#6
Lily the Ranger Guest Posts: n/a	Well, of course Ranger is worth it! Why not do one Ranger and two paladins?

01-31-2001, 03:28 PM	#7
Alira Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Posts: 20	Thanks for the advice. I think I will do as you suggest and change the fighters to one ranger and 2 paladins. As I only have 2 raptor eggs, this way I can save the other egg for my wizard as I do want my magic users to have access to every school. Alira

01-31-2001, 06:02 PM	#8
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	Alira: if you're refering to the requirements for the Warlock quest, it has to be a Spider's egg, not a raptor's egg. Sorry! Also the skull has to be a Skeleton skull (not the rat skull you find in the Crypt). -Saz

01-31-2001, 08:33 PM	#9
Magnus Guest Posts: n/a	I switched my Barbarian to a Ranger. Then I sent him out alone to build up levels fast. If you can be far enough back when shooting at enemies he is great. Even with three apponants like ratlings and rogues I could take them out before I got into hand to hand. It isn't as good with the whole party 'cos everybody gets their turn. (maybe I'll have to try all Rangers). Has anybody tried this 'cos mine was very effective with the bow.

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