Advanced Spellcasting 202

Hayashi · 09-24-2002, 09:21 PM

Any tips on what makes effective spell combos to use in the various spell sequencers you can set-up?

Here's my current fav combo for minor spell sequencer (2 spells up to level 2):

Offensive - 2 magic missiles
Defensive - Blur & Mirror Image
Disabling/support - Web & Horror or Web & Stinking Cloud

Like to hear what you would like to use for:

Minor Spell Sequencer
Spell Sequencer
Spell Trigger
Contingency

The Ozzman · 09-24-2002, 09:32 PM

In the major sequencer try hitting people with 2 Greater Malison's and a Chromatic Orb. Once you get to the Spell Trigger I like to add Lower Resistance to the mix.

True_Moose · 09-24-2002, 09:33 PM

MSS
: Offensive - 2 Magic Missiles
: Defensive - Blur and Mirror Image
: Disabling - Web, Stinking Cloud

Spell Sequencer
: Offensive - Three Lightning Bolts or three magic missiles
: Defensive - Blur + Mirror Image + Stoneskin (sometimes improved invisibility too)
: Disabling - Greater Malison + Web + Chaos

Spell Trigger
: Offensive - Either Chain Lightning (x2) and Greater Malison or Greater Malison + 2 Cloudkills (awesome for solo f/ms...weaken em up!)
: Defensive - Protection from Magical Energy + Stoneskin + Protection from Normal Weapons
: Disabling - Pierce Magic + Breach + Dispel Magic or Greater Malison + Stinking Cloud + Death Fog

Don't really use contingency, but, for Chain Contingency
Either
When 50% of HPs lost, cast : Summon Deva, Improved Mantle, Summon Earth Elemental
When hit by enemy, cast : Greater Malison, Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting, Improved Mantle

Dundee Slaytern · 09-25-2002, 01:38 AM

I am assuming a pure Mage/Sorcerer, and not variations like Cleric/Mages. This should be considered Basic Spellcasting though.

The number of combinations are nearly countless, so I will just list down the ones I use the most.

Minor Spell Sequencer:
--------

Offensive:
2 Magic Missiles
2 Melf's Acid Arrows

Defensive:
Mirror Image + Resist Fear

Spell Sequencer:--------

Offensive:
3 Flames Arrows( 60d6 damage MuWahHAHAHAHA! )
3 Lightning Bolts( be extremely careful with this)
Greater Malison + Emotion + Slow

Spell Trigger:--------

Offensive:
3 Chain Lightnings
3 Lower Resistances

Defensive:
Spell Immunity + Protection from Magical Weapons + True Sight

Contingency:--------
Mislead on Self when Self is Disabled.
Protection from Magical Weapons on Self when Enemy is Sighted.

Chain Contingency:
--------
3 Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wiltings cast on nearest enemy when enemy is sighted.
3 Pierce Shields cast on nearest enemy when enemy is sighted.

Indemaijinj · 09-25-2002, 04:03 AM

It's too bad vitriolic spheres aren't in the game.

Imagine a sequencer with three of these babies.

Pyrenk · 01-18-2003, 08:18 PM

IIRC, there is a mod that adds Vitriolic spheres (clarification-IWD spell). I think it was the Acid Elementalist, but that is a fighter kit...

Sever · 01-18-2003, 11:08 PM

It seems all my fav combos have been vouched for. Except one. My get out of jail free card:

Chain contingency:

Set to activate when helpless (held, stun, panic etc.)

1x Improved Mantle
1x Protection from the Elements
1x Simulacrum

This will save a solo magic users butt countless times. Although if you're good with your buffs, you can play through the game with this contingency set and never use it once. Oh well.

Brennihelvete · 01-18-2003, 11:43 PM

Minor Spell Sequencer:
2x Magic missile or Magic Missile Spook

Spell Sequencer
3xMelfs Acid arrows

Chain Contigency: 3x ADHW on nearest enemey when see enemy

Annatar · 01-19-2003, 07:47 AM

okay.... dont think I'm a noob but Ive seen the words ''Summon Deva'' alot these times, my question what is it? and is it a Throne of Bhaal spell or what? because in SoA I didn't saw any spells named ''Summon Deva'' though :s...

plz explain because i do not have ToB so....

Raistlin Majere · 01-19-2003, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Annatar:
okay.... dont think I'm a noob but Ive seen the words ''Summon Deva'' alot these times, my question what is it? and is it a Throne of Bhaal spell or what? because in SoA I didn't saw any spells named ''Summon Deva'' though :s...

plz explain because i do not have ToB so....

its a ToB priest spell. kinda weak if you ask me. DO NOT CONFUSE WITH MAGE SPELL "SUMMON PLANETAR". This spell kicks some serious A**!

09-24-2002, 09:21 PM	#1
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 62 Posts: 1,699	Any tips on what makes effective spell combos to use in the various spell sequencers you can set-up? Here's my current fav combo for minor spell sequencer (2 spells up to level 2): Offensive - 2 magic missiles Defensive - Blur & Mirror Image Disabling/support - Web & Horror or Web & Stinking Cloud Like to hear what you would like to use for: Minor Spell Sequencer Spell Sequencer Spell Trigger Contingency __________________ I visit IW occasionally...

09-24-2002, 09:32 PM	#2
The Ozzman Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: inland empire, ca Age: 48 Posts: 316	In the major sequencer try hitting people with 2 Greater Malison's and a Chromatic Orb. Once you get to the Spell Trigger I like to add Lower Resistance to the mix. __________________ I\'ll talk BG anytime, AIM is: GreaterMalison

09-24-2002, 09:33 PM	#3
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 36 Posts: 2,563	MSS : Offensive - 2 Magic Missiles : Defensive - Blur and Mirror Image : Disabling - Web, Stinking Cloud Spell Sequencer : Offensive - Three Lightning Bolts or three magic missiles : Defensive - Blur + Mirror Image + Stoneskin (sometimes improved invisibility too) : Disabling - Greater Malison + Web + Chaos Spell Trigger : Offensive - Either Chain Lightning (x2) and Greater Malison or Greater Malison + 2 Cloudkills (awesome for solo f/ms...weaken em up!) : Defensive - Protection from Magical Energy + Stoneskin + Protection from Normal Weapons : Disabling - Pierce Magic + Breach + Dispel Magic or Greater Malison + Stinking Cloud + Death Fog Don't really use contingency, but, for Chain Contingency Either When 50% of HPs lost, cast : Summon Deva, Improved Mantle, Summon Earth Elemental When hit by enemy, cast : Greater Malison, Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting, Improved Mantle __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

09-25-2002, 01:38 AM	#4
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	I am assuming a pure Mage/Sorcerer, and not variations like Cleric/Mages. This should be considered Basic Spellcasting though. The number of combinations are nearly countless, so I will just list down the ones I use the most. Minor Spell Sequencer: -------- Offensive: 2 Magic Missiles 2 Melf's Acid Arrows Defensive: Mirror Image + Resist Fear Spell Sequencer:-------- Offensive: 3 Flames Arrows( 60d6 damage MuWahHAHAHAHA! ) 3 Lightning Bolts( be extremely careful with this) Greater Malison + Emotion + Slow Spell Trigger:-------- Offensive: 3 Chain Lightnings 3 Lower Resistances Defensive: Spell Immunity + Protection from Magical Weapons + True Sight Contingency:-------- Mislead on Self when Self is Disabled. Protection from Magical Weapons on Self when Enemy is Sighted. Chain Contingency: -------- 3 Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wiltings cast on nearest enemy when enemy is sighted. 3 Pierce Shields cast on nearest enemy when enemy is sighted.

09-25-2002, 04:03 AM	#5
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 43 Posts: 1,163	It's too bad vitriolic spheres aren't in the game. Imagine a sequencer with three of these babies. __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.

01-18-2003, 08:18 PM	#6
Pyrenk Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Old Bethpage, Long Island Age: 35 Posts: 1,156	IIRC, there is a mod that adds Vitriolic spheres (clarification-IWD spell). I think it was the Acid Elementalist, but that is a fighter kit... __________________

01-18-2003, 11:08 PM	#7
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	It seems all my fav combos have been vouched for. Except one. My get out of jail free card: Chain contingency: Set to activate when helpless (held, stun, panic etc.) 1x Improved Mantle 1x Protection from the Elements 1x Simulacrum This will save a solo magic users butt countless times. Although if you're good with your buffs, you can play through the game with this contingency set and never use it once. Oh well. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

01-18-2003, 11:43 PM	#8
Brennihelvete Avatar Join Date: September 25, 2002 Location: Norway Age: 39 Posts: 516	Minor Spell Sequencer: 2x Magic missile or Magic Missile Spook Spell Sequencer 3xMelfs Acid arrows Chain Contigency: 3x ADHW on nearest enemey when see enemy __________________

01-19-2003, 07:47 AM	#9
Annatar Mephistopheles Join Date: January 7, 2003 Location: Holland Age: 37 Posts: 1,402	okay.... dont think I'm a noob but Ive seen the words ''Summon Deva'' alot these times, my question what is it? and is it a Throne of Bhaal spell or what? because in SoA I didn't saw any spells named ''Summon Deva'' though :s... plz explain because i do not have ToB so.... __________________ <br />Nau Tagnik\'zur zhal fre\'sla wun ussta i\'dol. -Annatar

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