How to make a tank?

Balor · 06-17-2001, 10:20 AM

Well im a Mage all the way!!!

But I'd like to know.. How could i make my new mage im going to make into a TANK?

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Yeah, Yeah Yeah I know I can't Spell. So don't ask me what I just wrote!!

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Balor
The Irish GOD of Death Commands you!

Volourn · 06-17-2001, 10:31 AM

Use the following spells: mirror image, blur, stoneskin, tenser's transformation, strength, weapon immunity, haste, etc. I'm sure I missed a few.

and/or

Use the following items: strength increasing items, staff of the magi,bracers of ac 3 or elven chain, etc. I'm sure I missed a few.

good luck!...

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"That didn't hurt!" - Volourn Honourblade after the red dragon breathed on him for 75% of his hp.

Shadow · 06-17-2001, 10:35 AM

This is the way.

Get a mage a girdle of strength.

Give him a dagger in the off hand.

Put boots of speed on him.

Cast melfs minute meteor.

Bye enemies.

Thats how i soloed.

Balor · 06-17-2001, 10:40 AM

I went to this site right Here and i like that staff of the Magi!!!! That right there is a Must for any mage to be turned into a tank!

Dont you think?

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Yeah, Yeah Yeah I know I can't Spell. So don't ask me what I just wrote!!

:mage1:
Balor
The Irish GOD of Death Commands you!

Tuor · 06-17-2001, 11:17 AM

Dual class a ninth level fighter to a mage with 5 proficiencies in staff-that ought to do the trick. Then you don't have to rely on tenser's transformation.

Earthdog · 06-17-2001, 11:25 AM

Yup just make sure that if you dual class a fighter to a mage make sure hes got an 18 on intelligence. that way he can use the higher level spells.. then go kick some booty

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THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

Balor · 06-17-2001, 11:53 AM

So duel class fighter.. to get the plus 5 on your staff proficiancey? hay that might work.. but no armor.... drats

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Yeah, Yeah Yeah I know I can't Spell. So don't ask me what I just wrote!!

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Balor
The Irish GOD of Death Commands you!

Xod · 06-17-2001, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Balor:
So duel class fighter.. to get the plus 5 on your staff proficiancey? hay that might work.. but no armor.... drats

Fighter/Mages don't NEED armor. There are tons of spells (and items) that make them tougher than any pure fighter. For example: Shield, Blur, Mirror Image, Ghost Armor, Spirit Armor, Stoneskin, Prot. from Normal Weapons, Prot. from Magic Weapons, Mantle, Absolute Immunity. Many of these don't work together, but you get the idea. Mages don't really need the lower AC either, because of Stoneskin. Druids get a similar spell (iron skins), but can't cast as many.

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Gorgasim · 06-17-2001, 01:16 PM

mages also get the robes of good/evil archmage. They give decent ac...or you could get venca's robe if ya got the bonus merchants...

Drawde1 · 06-17-2001, 01:55 PM

There's no need to be restricted to staffs if you're a Fighter/Mage (unless you really want the Staff of the Magi). A F/M can use any weapon in the game, and when their spells run out they can put on some plate armour and be an asset rather than a liability!

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06-17-2001, 10:20 AM	#1
Balor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Austin, TX, U.S.A Posts: 57	Well im a Mage all the way!!! But I'd like to know.. How could i make my new mage im going to make into a TANK? ------------------ Yeah, Yeah Yeah I know I can't Spell. So don't ask me what I just wrote!! :mage1: Balor The Irish GOD of Death Commands you!

06-17-2001, 10:31 AM	#2
Volourn Manshoon Join Date: June 1, 2001 Location: North Bay,Ontario,Canada Posts: 177	Use the following spells: mirror image, blur, stoneskin, tenser's transformation, strength, weapon immunity, haste, etc. I'm sure I missed a few. and/or Use the following items: strength increasing items, staff of the magi,bracers of ac 3 or elven chain, etc. I'm sure I missed a few. good luck!... ------------------ "That didn't hurt!" - Volourn Honourblade after the red dragon breathed on him for 75% of his hp.

06-17-2001, 10:35 AM	#3
Shadow Manshoon Join Date: May 21, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 230	This is the way. Get a mage a girdle of strength. Give him a dagger in the off hand. Put boots of speed on him. Cast melfs minute meteor. Bye enemies. Thats how i soloed.

06-17-2001, 10:40 AM	#4
Balor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Austin, TX, U.S.A Posts: 57	I went to this site right Here and i like that staff of the Magi!!!! That right there is a Must for any mage to be turned into a tank! Dont you think? ------------------ Yeah, Yeah Yeah I know I can't Spell. So don't ask me what I just wrote!! :mage1: Balor The Irish GOD of Death Commands you!

06-17-2001, 11:17 AM	#5
Tuor Elminster Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: england Posts: 409	Dual class a ninth level fighter to a mage with 5 proficiencies in staff-that ought to do the trick. Then you don't have to rely on tenser's transformation.

06-17-2001, 11:25 AM	#6
Earthdog Emerald Dragon Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: melbourne victoria australia Age: 58 Posts: 960	Yup just make sure that if you dual class a fighter to a mage make sure hes got an 18 on intelligence. that way he can use the higher level spells.. then go kick some booty ------------------ THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

06-17-2001, 11:53 AM	#7
Balor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Austin, TX, U.S.A Posts: 57	So duel class fighter.. to get the plus 5 on your staff proficiancey? hay that might work.. but no armor.... drats ------------------ Yeah, Yeah Yeah I know I can't Spell. So don't ask me what I just wrote!! :mage1: Balor The Irish GOD of Death Commands you!

06-17-2001, 01:16 PM	#9
Gorgasim Dungeon Master Join Date: June 8, 2001 Location: Arthur, Ontario, Canada Posts: 97	mages also get the robes of good/evil archmage. They give decent ac...or you could get venca's robe if ya got the bonus merchants...

06-17-2001, 01:55 PM	#10
Drawde1 The Magister Join Date: May 25, 2001 Location: Cookham,Berkshire,UK Posts: 104	There's no need to be restricted to staffs if you're a Fighter/Mage (unless you really want the Staff of the Magi). A F/M can use any weapon in the game, and when their spells run out they can put on some plate armour and be an asset rather than a liability!

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