Elf Barbarian/Wizard

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-24-2006, 07:47 AM

I did 2 lvls of Barbarian with my Elf and then went to Wizard. Will there be an exp penaltly if I continue only in Wizard?

Target · 01-24-2006, 08:00 AM

Sounds an interesting combination, why did you do 2 levels of barb? Was it for the extra HP?
...Here’s a thought, a very powerful level 20 wizard, who can enter rage... that sounds quite cool.

Legolas · 01-24-2006, 08:13 AM

No, elves don't count their wizard class towards any possible xp penalties.

bakrus · 01-24-2006, 08:25 AM

well i tried i to :
lvl6 barbarian and lvl24 wizard, just fun=) played it at a local network ,with 9 friends.
5 on 5=) many spells with a hard melee attack=)
and with rage tops it all=)=)=)=)

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-24-2006, 09:44 AM

Yup, I was thinking mostly of the extra exp and the additional use of weapons and armor. I have found a greataxe +1 which is working well and I do have padded armor +1 which has given me no problem so far. I would even use leather armor. I'm looking for some +1 as I have a gargoyle scull. I don't think anyone sells it.

Target · 01-24-2006, 11:01 AM

Cool, what are you playing the OC?
Just out of interest what str did you give your barb/wiz?

robertthebard · 01-24-2006, 02:38 PM

That is an interesting combination, to say the least, but I think, if it were me, I'd go at least 4 lvls in barb. A lvl 16 wizard is quite powerful, and the barb lvls would do wonders for your attack bonuses. As members of this board might remember, I really suck at spell casters, preferring to get right up front, even with wizards that aren't really equipped for that kind of action. But I'm thinking even I could play a spell caster along those lines...right up my alley, you might say.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-24-2006, 05:58 PM

If you're refering to OC as the original then yes, that's what I'm playing. I think strenght is 15? Int is also quite high. She's still not hitting too well at this point. I normally don't even use a mixed character, but I also like to play solo. I did pick up Tomi this time around though.

Target · 01-25-2006, 04:25 AM

robertthebard, I to am crap at playing magic users, I'm having a lot of fun with a paladin/fighter/CoT at the mo, in HotU.

Variol, I also like picking up Tomi, I find he's very handy. I played a Barb (4 levels) Monk (rest) through the original game that was fun, the speed of him at the end was very quick!! Just wish I did have to cheat to change the alignment, but you won't have any such problems.
Let us know how you get on.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-25-2006, 05:20 AM

I have to admit that a magic user is a bit of a pain. In most cases you don't get a chance to use your area affect spells 'cos you're in melee too fast.

01-24-2006, 07:47 AM	#1
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	I did 2 lvls of Barbarian with my Elf and then went to Wizard. Will there be an exp penaltly if I continue only in Wizard? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-24-2006, 08:00 AM	#2
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	Sounds an interesting combination, why did you do 2 levels of barb? Was it for the extra HP? ...Here’s a thought, a very powerful level 20 wizard, who can enter rage... that sounds quite cool. __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

01-24-2006, 08:25 AM	#4
bakrus The Magister Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: norway Age: 35 Posts: 138	well i tried i to : lvl6 barbarian and lvl24 wizard, just fun=) played it at a local network ,with 9 friends. 5 on 5=) many spells with a hard melee attack=) and with rage tops it all=)=)=)=) __________________ Logan

01-24-2006, 09:44 AM	#5
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Yup, I was thinking mostly of the extra exp and the additional use of weapons and armor. I have found a greataxe +1 which is working well and I do have padded armor +1 which has given me no problem so far. I would even use leather armor. I'm looking for some +1 as I have a gargoyle scull. I don't think anyone sells it. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-24-2006, 11:01 AM	#6
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	Cool, what are you playing the OC? Just out of interest what str did you give your barb/wiz? __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

01-24-2006, 08:13 AM	#3
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	No, elves don't count their wizard class towards any possible xp penalties.

01-24-2006, 02:38 PM	#7
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	That is an interesting combination, to say the least, but I think, if it were me, I'd go at least 4 lvls in barb. A lvl 16 wizard is quite powerful, and the barb lvls would do wonders for your attack bonuses. As members of this board might remember, I really suck at spell casters, preferring to get right up front, even with wizards that aren't really equipped for that kind of action. But I'm thinking even I could play a spell caster along those lines...right up my alley, you might say. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

01-24-2006, 05:58 PM	#8
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	If you're refering to OC as the original then yes, that's what I'm playing. I think strenght is 15? Int is also quite high. She's still not hitting too well at this point. I normally don't even use a mixed character, but I also like to play solo. I did pick up Tomi this time around though. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-25-2006, 04:25 AM	#9
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	robertthebard, I to am crap at playing magic users, I'm having a lot of fun with a paladin/fighter/CoT at the mo, in HotU. Variol, I also like picking up Tomi, I find he's very handy. I played a Barb (4 levels) Monk (rest) through the original game that was fun, the speed of him at the end was very quick!! Just wish I did have to cheat to change the alignment, but you won't have any such problems. Let us know how you get on. __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

01-25-2006, 05:20 AM	#10
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	I have to admit that a magic user is a bit of a pain. In most cases you don't get a chance to use your area affect spells 'cos you're in melee too fast. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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