dual or multi?

BlackJack21 · 10-06-2002, 02:01 AM

I am planning to solo SoA and ToB with the sola mod with a Ranger/Cleric. Would it be better to dual the ranger at say level 13 or would it be better just to multiclass from the beginning? Can you complete the end of ToB without any hardiness or GWW

LennonCook · 10-06-2002, 02:16 AM

Both have obvious pros any cons-
Dual class will let you level at the normal rate, at the expense of levels in the first class.
Multi will let you level in both classes at once, but far slower than dualing.

Yes, you can complete TOB without warrior HLAs- remember that there have been solo Sorcerers do it, and they aren`t warriors.
BUT, you personally might need them... if you feel that you personally do use them all the time and do need them, go with Multi; if you feel you need the Cleric HLAs more, go with dual.

If you like them both, go with multi; if you can`t decide, just flip a coin [img]smile.gif[/img]

Vedran · 10-06-2002, 03:13 AM

I think I have made a cleric/ranger once. He wasn't able to wield ranged weapons (maybe slings). I erased her.

Radek · 10-07-2002, 03:47 AM

The sling of Everard isn't enough?!? It is +5 and it needs no ammo. Moreover, the sling is a one-handed weapon so that your ranger/cleric can keep a shield in his other hand while firing from the sling. The ranger/cleric is the best character for this sling.
Otherwise, you are right. A ranger/cleric cannot use bows because of his cleric part. More precisely, either you equip a bow and lose the ability to cast spells or you unequip the bow and will be able to cast spells.

Vedran · 10-07-2002, 10:19 AM

Well, yes, but I don't like slings too much. I wield them but not use them.
If I make a ranger, I want a ranger, not a slinger.

Dundee Slaytern · 10-07-2002, 10:49 AM

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When I think of multiclassed Cleric/Rangers, I think of dualwielding the Flail of Ages and Crom Faeyr... throw in a few personal booster spells and he will roar!

Armor of Faith, Draw Upon Holy Might, Free Action, Protection from Evil 10' Radius, Chaotic Commands, Ironskins, Insect Plague, Righteous Magic, True Sight, Blade Barrier, Harm, Physical Mirror, Nature's Beauty, Shield of the Archons, etc... These are some of the good spells.

Alson · 10-07-2002, 01:08 PM

Oh yea, Ranger/Cleric rock, no doubt!

IMO, Fighter/Mage are even better, though...

DJG · 10-07-2002, 04:59 PM

DUAL!!!!!

DJG · 10-07-2002, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by DJG:
DUAL!!!!!

Ooops, sorry! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I think Duals are better, because if you are a Level 2 fighter dualed to any class, you can still have +5s, and get all the advantages of both classes.

Mages can get to almost as higher level as normal, and can even have +5 in Katana, and wear Aslypherund Chain +5!

How good are Duals?

(I prefer a true class Swashbuckler Elf myself though!)

10-06-2002, 03:13 AM	#3
Vedran Lord Soth Join Date: July 28, 2002 Location: Sisak, Croatia Age: 39 Posts: 1,930	I think I have made a cleric/ranger once. He wasn't able to wield ranged weapons (maybe slings). I erased her. __________________ Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori, adhuc dulcius pro patria vivere. (It is sweet and glorius to die for one's homeland, even sweeter to live for it) Horatio

10-07-2002, 03:47 AM	#4
Radek Red Dragon Join Date: April 3, 2001 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 1,586	The sling of Everard isn't enough?!? It is +5 and it needs no ammo. Moreover, the sling is a one-handed weapon so that your ranger/cleric can keep a shield in his other hand while firing from the sling. The ranger/cleric is the best character for this sling. Otherwise, you are right. A ranger/cleric cannot use bows because of his cleric part. More precisely, either you equip a bow and lose the ability to cast spells or you unequip the bow and will be able to cast spells. __________________ My name is Demon\'s Last Day. Yes, the last one.

10-07-2002, 10:19 AM	#5
Vedran Lord Soth Join Date: July 28, 2002 Location: Sisak, Croatia Age: 39 Posts: 1,930	Well, yes, but I don't like slings too much. I wield them but not use them. If I make a ranger, I want a ranger, not a slinger. __________________ Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori, adhuc dulcius pro patria vivere. (It is sweet and glorius to die for one's homeland, even sweeter to live for it) Horatio

10-07-2002, 01:08 PM	#7
Alson Galvatron Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Israel Age: 36 Posts: 2,187	Oh yea, Ranger/Cleric rock, no doubt! IMO, Fighter/Mage are even better, though... __________________ In memory of Ilan Ramon - the first Israeli astronaut.<br /><br /><br />[url]\"http://members.chello.nl/~j.vanthull/BG2SR/Home.htm\" target=\"_blank\">BGII Spells Reference</a> - everything you ever wanted to know about spells!

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10-06-2002, 02:01 AM	#1
BlackJack21 The Magister Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 140	I am planning to solo SoA and ToB with the sola mod with a Ranger/Cleric. Would it be better to dual the ranger at say level 13 or would it be better just to multiclass from the beginning? Can you complete the end of ToB without any hardiness or GWW

10-06-2002, 02:16 AM	#2
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	Both have obvious pros any cons- Dual class will let you level at the normal rate, at the expense of levels in the first class. Multi will let you level in both classes at once, but far slower than dualing. Yes, you can complete TOB without warrior HLAs- remember that there have been solo Sorcerers do it, and they aren`t warriors. BUT, you personally might need them... if you feel that you personally do use them all the time and do need them, go with Multi; if you feel you need the Cleric HLAs more, go with dual. If you like them both, go with multi; if you can`t decide, just flip a coin [img]smile.gif[/img]

10-07-2002, 10:49 AM	#6
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	Minor Spoilers? ~ ~ ~ ~ When I think of multiclassed Cleric/Rangers, I think of dualwielding the Flail of Ages and Crom Faeyr... throw in a few personal booster spells and he will *roar! Armor of Faith, Draw Upon Holy Might, Free Action, Protection from Evil 10' Radius, Chaotic Commands, Ironskins, Insect Plague, Righteous Magic, True Sight, Blade Barrier, Harm, Physical Mirror, Nature's Beauty, Shield of the Archons, etc... These are some* of the good spells.

10-07-2002, 04:59 PM	#8
DJG Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 16, 2001 Location: Manchester, England Age: 35 Posts: 1,109	DUAL!!!!!

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