11-24-2001, 03:49 AM | #1 |
Elite Waterdeep Guard
Join Date: November 24, 2001
Location: Singapore
Posts: 34
|
I started out as a human kensai to dual to a mage, but then i realized i wouldn't get the HLA of the fighters, so i restarted as a half elven F/M... now though, i can wear helmets, bracers, armour etc Yippee!
So which gives better results: items to impove AC or items to give bonus spells? Examples would be appreciated [img]smile.gif[/img] |
11-24-2001, 04:03 AM | #2 |
Ironworks Moderator
Join Date: June 10, 2001
Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore
Age: 41
Posts: 11,063
|
Take note though, that wearing armour prevents spellcasting. You can wear robes or Elven Chainmail though.
This is going to highly debatable by others, but I say Specialise in quarterstaffs. |
11-24-2001, 04:09 AM | #3 |
Ironworks Moderator
Join Date: June 10, 2001
Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore
Age: 41
Posts: 11,063
|
Dream Equipment for Fighter-Mages in SoA?
Armour: Bladesinger Chain +4 Gloves: Gauntlets of Weapon Expertise Helmet: Helm of Balduran( or Helmet of Defence) Amulet: Amulet of Power Rings: Ring of Gaxx, Ring of Wizardry Cloak: Cloak of Mirroring Boots: Boots of Speed Belt: Girdle of Stone Giant Strength Weapons: Staff of Rynn +4, Staff of Magi |
11-24-2001, 04:11 AM | #4 |
Symbol of Cyric
Join Date: March 1, 2001
Location: Outside my place
Age: 42
Posts: 1,283
|
Well, i always prefer elf over hal elf, but thats your choice [img]smile.gif[/img] .
About equipment, id use AC boosting items over bonus spell items, and give those bonus spells to your main mage (I suppose you arent the main mage in the party, i think that a party ALWAYS should have a pure mage and a support mage, that is, a multi mage). Anyway, if this is not your case and youre the only mage in the party, you should focus on spell items and leave melee fighting to stronger characters. Its all about balance: if you have many fighters and not very much magic, then focus on magic, and viceversa. Now SLIGHT ITEM SPOILERS - - - - You mentioned armor, but you wont be able to cast anything while wearing it. Anyway, if you are gonna use Vecna´s robe, it will be more than enough (that robe rocks). Other item choices could be: helm of balduran (its good and improves the low HP of your mage) or helm of Vhailor (i never heard anybody mention this helm, but i think it ROCKS. Try it and tell me [img]smile.gif[/img] ) For weapons, choose katana dual wielding, you wont be dissapointed . I hope this helps, if you need further help just ask
__________________
Previously known as Ertai_OHF |
11-24-2001, 04:11 AM | #5 |
Quintesson
Join Date: September 5, 2001
Location: Florida
Age: 53
Posts: 1,016
|
As soon as you can afford it, buy the Robe of Vecna. It's easily the best armor(robe) for a mage. Belt of Inertial Barrier, Cloak of Displacement, Ring of Earth Control, Ring of Prot. +2 (until you get the Ring of Gaxx), Helm of Balduran.
|
11-24-2001, 04:14 AM | #6 |
Quintesson
Join Date: September 5, 2001
Location: Florida
Age: 53
Posts: 1,016
|
quote: Helm of Vhailor definitely rocks! Too bad straight mages can't use it, or I'd have it on my sorceress right now. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] |
11-24-2001, 04:15 AM | #7 |
Symbol of Cyric
Join Date: March 1, 2001
Location: Outside my place
Age: 42
Posts: 1,283
|
Oh well i didnt mention Staff of the Magi, ring of Gaxx and Cloak of Mirroring because i never use them, i think they are overpowered (specially the cloak) so i like to make the game more challenging. I didnt mention SoA stuff neither because 1.- i still havent played it [img]smile.gif[/img] 2.- this is the bg2 forum so i suppose he wont play SoA, but i dont know.
__________________
Previously known as Ertai_OHF |
11-24-2001, 04:20 AM | #8 |
Beholder
Join Date: May 4, 2001
Location: The Outside Looking In
Age: 37
Posts: 4,361
|
quote: how many times do i have to say it (i think this is No. 2) you cant grandmaster with a fighter/mage! |
11-24-2001, 04:20 AM | #9 |
Ironworks Moderator
Join Date: June 10, 2001
Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore
Age: 41
Posts: 11,063
|
quote: You mean ToB don't you? |
11-24-2001, 04:22 AM | #10 |
Ironworks Moderator
Join Date: June 10, 2001
Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore
Age: 41
Posts: 11,063
|
quote: Oops! [img]redface.gif[/img] I was thinking of Dual-class. |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Recommendations | Dragonshadow | Icewind Dale | Heart of Winter | Icewind Dale II Forum | 5 | 03-03-2005 04:01 PM |
rpg recommendations please | Jelly Sculptress | General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005) | 42 | 01-12-2005 08:51 PM |
recommendations? | sultan | General Discussion | 9 | 12-11-2003 09:55 AM |
recommendations?? | ID | Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not) | 7 | 09-15-2002 07:44 AM |
once again someone wants recommendations | imperial dwarf | Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) | 11 | 08-16-2001 01:18 PM |