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Old 10-03-2004, 04:25 PM   #1
Derfel Cadarn
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So, I'm considering startin a new game with a solo Ranger/Cleric, roleplaying every single aspect of the game. I've heard before that the Ranger/Cleric Combo is damn fun and a rather good one. I know of the major problems I'll come through, specially when facing traps.. But I want to give it a try with this combination.
However, I have a few doubts regarding equipment. I mean, should I Dual-Wield, Sword and Shield or Two-handed sword? Also, once decided wich "swordry system" is decided, what are the weapons I should use? Thx fer your thoughts, later.
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Old 10-03-2004, 04:45 PM   #2
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You won't be able to use edged weapons, so swords are out, but a very effective combination is Flail of Ages + Defender of Easthaven.

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Old 10-03-2004, 05:58 PM   #3
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I agree, Imrahil. Another option (if you go dual weilding) is to use the Flail of the Ages with Crom Faeyr in your offhand.

A weapon & shield combo isn't a bad one at all, but most R/C's want to take advantage of the ** free in Two Weapon Fighting. Always keep a sling handy for those out of range enemies!
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Old 10-04-2004, 12:12 AM   #4
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If you solo, make sure to put at least one star in mace just in case you happen to come across any undead...
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Old 10-04-2004, 07:21 AM   #5
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C/R is very powerful cahracter. You should put * into Flail, Warhammer and dual-wield.
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Old 10-04-2004, 07:56 AM   #6
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C/R rocks! Heck, i'm soloing one right now. I've gone from lvl 7 to lvl 31/25 C/R in a very short time. I'm just out of the Underdark. I have 5 * in war hammers, 5 * in slings, 3 * in dual wield, and 2 * in shild style. And i use Crom Faeyr and Sentinel +4 in my hands. I also have the Sling of Everard for emergencies. After i finish soloing SoA i'm gonna soloing through ToB and then install the Tactics mod and solo him again through SoA and ToB. I want to get to lvl 50/50 (i have a mod installed). Anyway, this is how i use him. Hope this helps...
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Old 10-04-2004, 03:34 PM   #7
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how the hell do you have 5* in weapons when rangers (and multiclasses) can only reach 2*?

i believe i've made this point before but at a certain point, the low level buffs a cleric uses before a fight severely outweigh the advantage of having the crom in the off hand. defender of easthaven is far more beneficial at the levels you are describing.
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Old 10-04-2004, 03:44 PM   #8
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No, you must be thinking of Ranger: Archer classes. I've allways been able to put 5* in weapons with Rangers and Ranger/Clerics.
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Old 10-04-2004, 04:07 PM   #9
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Uhhhhh, only fighters can get more than 2 proficiencies in any given weapon. Either you installed something that allows all warrior classes to do that, or you're cheating.

In BG2, unmodded version, only Fighters can get more than 2 proficiencies in any weapon.
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Old 10-04-2004, 04:13 PM   #10
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I believe there's an Ease of Use component that allows multiclasses to place more than 2 stars in weapons.
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