Your {insert adjective here} solo class

Neomi · 02-24-2005, 08:45 AM

I've played through the game countless times, sometimes with parties large/small, and occasionally solo (so far: sorcerer, ranger/cleric, F/M/T). In my last game I was amazed by Aerie's power when she hit the higher levels, so I decided to try a cleric/mage solo. Though it was tough going at the start, after reaching about 15th level this character has really started to kick some serious butt. You gain cleric levels somewhat faster than mage levels after a while, so she is now around 20/17. No 9th level mage spells yet, but able to explode almost all the undead. I'm currently in the Windspear Hills dungeon and I fear that "Big Red" will be dreadfully easy.

So, here's the question for all you soloists...

What is your {best/worst/favorite/most powerful/most difficult/easiest} solo character that you've played, and why?

Mine would be:

Favorite - Cleric/Mage. Almost all the spells in the book, lots of defense, lots of offense. Great summons, exploding undead. WOW! Surviving early-on wasn't even that hard because of rapid level-ups by scribing scrolls.

Most powerful - Sorcerer. Hard to compete with on a level-per-level basis for power. Maybe the C/M will get there at the highest levels.

Easiest - F/M/T. Utility character, can do basically anything from tanking, summoning, thieving, etc. You basically have everything covered. The main drawback was the slow leveling, which only made the attainment of ultimate power a little slower. But I ALWAYS find it annoying to have a non-thief solo character tripping all the traps just to open stupid boxes or doors.

Ok, it's your turn. What is your {insert adjective here} solo character, and why?

Be creative!

(edited to reflect the astute comment of Brainless One)

[ 02-24-2005, 11:24 PM: Message edited by: Neomi ]

Xen · 02-24-2005, 03:16 PM

Favourite, easiest and most powerful: Sorcerer. Fight was over before it started.

Jim · 02-24-2005, 04:18 PM

My favourites for power/originality/enjoyment include shapeshifter/beast master/jester. Great kits

TheGodThatFailed · 02-24-2005, 04:23 PM

Well, my fav char i've ever done, was a solo R/C multiclass. He was such fun, and damned strong too. So, for most fun, i'd say R/C, but for most powerfull, i'd say either R/C, C/M, or Sorceror.

Leslie · 02-24-2005, 04:45 PM

My craziest solo was also R/C but without any summon throughout the game. He had 2401 kills (in TOB) and all have died from him or his spells. Heh, true child of Bhaal!

[ 02-24-2005, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: Leslie ]

Dace De'Briago · 02-24-2005, 06:50 PM

My favourite runthrough was with a fighter with the Morituri kit (available from http://www.sorcerers.net/Games/BG2/index_editors2.php if you're interested).

It's more than slightly overpowered, but was a very rewarding solo runthrough.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 02-24-2005, 07:28 PM

My most powerful was a sorcerer, and easiest a tossup between that and a cleric/mage... The most difficult, an avenger druid.

Brainless One · 02-24-2005, 09:20 PM

Neomi, were you playing a Sorceror or a Mage? It sounds like Sorceror but you mention leveling up quickly due to scribing scrolls, which Sorcerors cannot do. Just a little bit of confusion for me...
-Brainless One

Neomi · 02-24-2005, 11:22 PM

Good point, Not-so-Brainless One. I think I mixed up what I was trying to say while typing/cutting/pasting.

It is the C/M that leveled up pretty quickly by scribing spells, despite having to split the XP.

The other solo was a sorcerer, but he still leveled up fast because of only having one class.

Dace De'Briago · 02-25-2005, 12:36 AM

This thread has just given me a craving to replay the Morituri character, the class is just sooooooooooo good for a solo character.

02-24-2005, 08:45 AM	#1
Neomi Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 28, 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 52 Posts: 312	I've played through the game countless times, sometimes with parties large/small, and occasionally solo (so far: sorcerer, ranger/cleric, F/M/T). In my last game I was amazed by Aerie's power when she hit the higher levels, so I decided to try a cleric/mage solo. Though it was tough going at the start, after reaching about 15th level this character has really started to kick some serious butt. You gain cleric levels somewhat faster than mage levels after a while, so she is now around 20/17. No 9th level mage spells yet, but able to explode almost all the undead. I'm currently in the Windspear Hills dungeon and I fear that "Big Red" will be dreadfully easy. So, here's the question for all you soloists... What is your {best/worst/favorite/most powerful/most difficult/easiest} solo character that you've played, and why? Mine would be: Favorite - Cleric/Mage. Almost all the spells in the book, lots of defense, lots of offense. Great summons, exploding undead. WOW! Surviving early-on wasn't even that hard because of rapid level-ups by scribing scrolls. Most powerful - Sorcerer. Hard to compete with on a level-per-level basis for power. Maybe the C/M will get there at the highest levels. Easiest - F/M/T. Utility character, can do basically anything from tanking, summoning, thieving, etc. You basically have everything covered. The main drawback was the slow leveling, which only made the attainment of ultimate power a little slower. But I ALWAYS find it annoying to have a non-thief solo character tripping all the traps just to open stupid boxes or doors. Ok, it's your turn. What is your {insert adjective here} solo character, and why? Be creative! (edited to reflect the astute comment of Brainless One) [ 02-24-2005, 11:24 PM: Message edited by: Neomi ] __________________ \"Though we name the things we know, we do not necessarily know the things we name.\" -Homer W. Smith

02-24-2005, 04:23 PM	#4
TheGodThatFailed Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 18, 2004 Location: Where silent gods stand guard Age: 33 Posts: 699	Well, my fav char i've ever done, was a solo R/C multiclass. He was such fun, and damned strong too. So, for most fun, i'd say R/C, but for most powerfull, i'd say either R/C, C/M, or Sorceror. __________________ Oh, Dreadful angel of mine...<br />Enrich me with the vastenss of your being...<br />Rigid father, Teach me hto comprehend...<br />I\'ll commit myself to understand...

02-24-2005, 04:45 PM	#5
Leslie Baaz Draconian Join Date: February 28, 2003 Location: SLO Age: 52 Posts: 737	My craziest solo was also R/C but without any summon throughout the game. He had 2401 kills (in TOB) and all have died from him or his spells. Heh, true child of Bhaal! [ 02-24-2005, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: Leslie ] __________________ I grow tired of shouting battle cries when fighting this mage. Boo will finish his eyeballs once and for all, so he does not rise again. Evil, meet my sword! SWORD, MEET EVIL!<br />- Minsc

02-24-2005, 07:28 PM	#7
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	My most powerful was a sorcerer, and easiest a tossup between that and a cleric/mage... The most difficult, an avenger druid. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

02-24-2005, 11:22 PM	#9
Neomi Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 28, 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 52 Posts: 312	Good point, Not-so-Brainless One. I think I mixed up what I was trying to say while typing/cutting/pasting. It is the C/M that leveled up pretty quickly by scribing spells, despite having to split the XP. The other solo was a sorcerer, but he still leveled up fast because of only having one class. __________________ \"Though we name the things we know, we do not necessarily know the things we name.\" -Homer W. Smith

02-24-2005, 03:16 PM	#2
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Favourite, easiest and most powerful: Sorcerer. Fight was over before it started.

02-24-2005, 04:18 PM	#3
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 43 Posts: 1,088	My favourites for power/originality/enjoyment include shapeshifter/beast master/jester. Great kits

02-24-2005, 06:50 PM	#6
Dace De'Briago Silver Dragon Join Date: December 28, 2002 Location: Wales Age: 43 Posts: 1,617	My favourite runthrough was with a fighter with the Morituri kit (available from http://www.sorcerers.net/Games/BG2/index_editors2.php if you're interested). It's more than slightly overpowered, but was a very rewarding solo runthrough.

02-24-2005, 09:20 PM	#8
Brainless One Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Arm's length from my monitor. Age: 34 Posts: 367	Neomi, were you playing a Sorceror or a Mage? It sounds like Sorceror but you mention leveling up quickly due to scribing scrolls, which Sorcerors cannot do. Just a little bit of confusion for me... -Brainless One

02-25-2005, 12:36 AM	#10
Dace De'Briago Silver Dragon Join Date: December 28, 2002 Location: Wales Age: 43 Posts: 1,617	This thread has just given me a craving to replay the Morituri character, the class is just sooooooooooo good for a solo character.

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