Does Multiclassing limit a mage as far as spells?

10-19-2000, 06:33 PM

I would like to have a illusionist/thief, but I would also like to get some really cool high level spells, and as many as possible. I know that multiclasssing will delay this, but will it stop it all together? Will I be able to get the high level spells (7,8,9)?

If I change the XP cap, will that make a difference?

10-19-2000, 06:52 PM

Also, could I have a Archer/cleric multiclassed? Or a dual classed Archer/cleric for that matter? I want an archer in my team, but I also need the other classes like mage, cleric, thief, and some fighters.

Tobbin · 10-20-2000, 04:00 AM

Well, I can't really verify the dealio with the archer/cleric mix, but I did make a Ranger/Cleric mix. The only major problem with dual or multi-class characters will be the level cap that BGII has set. You can find an XP cap remover on some web-sites. Unless you do this, 5th or 6th level spells are gonna be the highest you can cast as a Cleric. This will go pretty much the same with the illusionist/thief mix too. The thief level will raise pretty quick, but the illusionist will go much slower. I believe 7th level illusionist spells will be the highest this character will get (again, with the xp cap not changed). If you decide to mix a fighter subclass with your cleric, remember that you have to do the subclass first. You can only choose a generic class with your dual class. BOTH classes count towards the XP.

10-20-2000, 04:58 AM

the archer/cleric things shouldn't work if you want a archer as bow and arrows are against the clerics ethos. can someone thats done this confirm this as i havn't actually done it, but it's against what the manual states. with the thief combos generally if you don't go above level 9 (*4 backstab) 110,000 exp points you should be able to get to your highest level in the dual class. just check the tables before you do the change.

good gaming

Tobbin · 10-20-2000, 06:06 AM

See, like, see, like that's why I was saying it's better to start with cleric and then switch to a fighter. They don't get the benefits of the Ranger class, but they can use all the weapons a fighter can use and still cast clerical spells. Plus they can specialize. You want a good Archer, just specialize in Bow.

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10-19-2000, 06:33 PM	#1
DeathTouch Guest Posts: n/a	I would like to have a illusionist/thief, but I would also like to get some really cool high level spells, and as many as possible. I know that multiclasssing will delay this, but will it stop it all together? Will I be able to get the high level spells (7,8,9)? If I change the XP cap, will that make a difference?

10-19-2000, 06:52 PM	#2
DeathTouch Guest Posts: n/a	Also, could I have a Archer/cleric multiclassed? Or a dual classed Archer/cleric for that matter? I want an archer in my team, but I also need the other classes like mage, cleric, thief, and some fighters.

10-20-2000, 04:00 AM	#3
Tobbin Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Holiday, FL Age: 56 Posts: 1,507	Well, I can't really verify the dealio with the archer/cleric mix, but I did make a Ranger/Cleric mix. The only major problem with dual or multi-class characters will be the level cap that BGII has set. You can find an XP cap remover on some web-sites. Unless you do this, 5th or 6th level spells are gonna be the highest you can cast as a Cleric. This will go pretty much the same with the illusionist/thief mix too. The thief level will raise pretty quick, but the illusionist will go much slower. I believe 7th level illusionist spells will be the highest this character will get (again, with the xp cap not changed). If you decide to mix a fighter subclass with your cleric, remember that you have to do the subclass first. You can only choose a generic class with your dual class. BOTH classes count towards the XP.

10-20-2000, 04:58 AM	#4
gunner Guest Posts: n/a	the archer/cleric things shouldn't work if you want a archer as bow and arrows are against the clerics ethos. can someone thats done this confirm this as i havn't actually done it, but it's against what the manual states. with the thief combos generally if you don't go above level 9 (*4 backstab) 110,000 exp points you should be able to get to your highest level in the dual class. just check the tables before you do the change. good gaming

10-20-2000, 06:06 AM	#5
Tobbin Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Holiday, FL Age: 56 Posts: 1,507	See, like, see, like that's why I was saying it's better to start with cleric and then switch to a fighter. They don't get the benefits of the Ranger class, but they can use all the weapons a fighter can use and still cast clerical spells. Plus they can specialize. You want a good Archer, just specialize in Bow.

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