Should I include a Druid in my party? - Page 2

Snowking · 06-28-2003, 12:28 AM

How about fighter4/druidx?One thing I don't like about druid is that their spells are not focused on one type.So you will need to invest alot of feats on these spell focuses,let alone the elemental feats.What I want to ask is,can druids be a good fighter?If so,I will replace my silverstar of selune with him.I really like some of the spells like smashing waves which does a lot of damage.

True_Moose · 06-28-2003, 12:45 AM

Yep, indeed druids are quite good fighters. Often, their shapeshifted form complements fighter skills too. I would definitely suggest taking at least one level of fighter: 4 would be good too, though I think towards the end of the game, you start running out of good feats. That's why I recommend the ranger (1)/druid (x). A fighter (4)/druid(x) can still become incredibly powerful though, so it's your choice. A fighter build will give you more versatility (ie weapon specialization, and if you don't want to go dual-wield you can spend feats elsewhere) but I find that the earlier druid spells are incredible also. Really, it's your choice, knowing that a fighter (4)/druid (x) will be geared towards more melee combat. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Magness · 06-28-2003, 09:28 AM

But you've gotta be careful about choosing to go with a fighter 4/druid X cuz those 4 fighter levels will cost you 4 upper levels of druid.

I think that it depends on how you want to play a druid. If you want to play them as a different kind of offensive spellcaster, go pure class. OTOH, if you are thinking more of a mixed fighting and spellcasting druid, then maybe fighter 4/druid X is more your style.

Malavon's Rage · 06-30-2003, 04:58 PM

Haven't read many of the other replys but, in my opinon, take the druid!

Dragonshadow · 07-02-2003, 08:36 AM

YES, druids totally rule.
Great spells, but beware of higher level summoning.

Xen · 07-02-2003, 08:57 AM

Why?

Magness · 07-02-2003, 11:53 AM

Probably because if you summon elementals, you'll need to be protected from Evil to avoid having them attack your party.

06-28-2003, 12:45 AM	#12
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 36 Posts: 2,563	Yep, indeed druids are quite good fighters. Often, their shapeshifted form complements fighter skills too. I would definitely suggest taking at least one level of fighter: 4 would be good too, though I think towards the end of the game, you start running out of good feats. That's why I recommend the ranger (1)/druid (x). A fighter (4)/druid(x) can still become incredibly powerful though, so it's your choice. A fighter build will give you more versatility (ie weapon specialization, and if you don't want to go dual-wield you can spend feats elsewhere) but I find that the earlier druid spells are incredible also. Really, it's your choice, knowing that a fighter (4)/druid (x) will be geared towards more melee combat. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

06-30-2003, 04:58 PM	#14
Malavon's Rage Elminster Join Date: July 15, 2002 Location: USA Age: 36 Posts: 412	Haven't read many of the other replys but, in my opinon, take the druid! __________________ Capital Punishment turns the state into a murderer, Imprisonment turns the state into a gay dungeon-master.

07-02-2003, 08:36 AM	#15
Dragonshadow Quth-Maren Join Date: February 17, 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 34 Posts: 4,145	YES, druids totally rule. Great spells, but beware of higher level summoning. __________________ aka Loc der Graf, Quillruke

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06-28-2003, 12:28 AM	#11
Snowking Dungeon Master Join Date: November 22, 2002 Location: UK Age: 39 Posts: 61	How about fighter4/druidx?One thing I don't like about druid is that their spells are not focused on one type.So you will need to invest alot of feats on these spell focuses,let alone the elemental feats.What I want to ask is,can druids be a good fighter?If so,I will replace my silverstar of selune with him.I really like some of the spells like smashing waves which does a lot of damage.

06-28-2003, 09:28 AM	#13
Magness Quintesson Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 1,025	But you've gotta be careful about choosing to go with a fighter 4/druid X cuz those 4 fighter levels will cost you 4 upper levels of druid. I think that it depends on how you want to play a druid. If you want to play them as a different kind of offensive spellcaster, go pure class. OTOH, if you are thinking more of a mixed fighting and spellcasting druid, then maybe fighter 4/druid X is more your style.

07-02-2003, 08:57 AM	#16
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Why?

07-02-2003, 11:53 AM	#17
Magness Quintesson Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 1,025	Probably because if you summon elementals, you'll need to be protected from Evil to avoid having them attack your party.

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