Questions about solo sorc.

Arathor · 11-03-2002, 11:18 PM

I am considering doing my first solo, but i have some questions, like kind of gear would be best, what my attributes would be, etc. Also, is it reccomended to remove the xp cap? i guess it would be easiest if someone could just give me a link to a guide or something.

Thanks

True_Moose · 11-03-2002, 11:34 PM

There's good info on solo sorc's at

http://www.gamebanshee.com/baldursga...s/sorceror.php
http://db.gamefaqs.com/computer/dosw...i_sorcerer.txt

And of course...kudos to Dundee

http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/ds_s...Main_Page.html

I'm currently soloing a sorc, and they're a little tough at the beginning, but once you get the death spell you become nigh-unstoppable

[img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] Can anyone give me pointers for the frickin Astral Prison first battle. I keep getting stunned then getting my butt handed to me. I'm lvl 12, and I decided to do the Unseeing Eye in the meantime, but pointers would be good...plz?

TaSSaDaR · 11-03-2002, 11:45 PM

[img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img]

What are you doing there at lvl12?? Its dangerous, you know...

One advice comes to my mind: summon lots of spiders. Have your Mirror Images on (Yan-Ti will cast a FoD or ADHW), use skull traps (do not fear to hurt the dwarf - it doesn't make difference).

The initial tactics would be to cast a skull trap into the crowd as soon as you portal in there. Go invis, and the battle will not start until you reveal yourself. Try to disrupt Yan-Ti's True Sight to keep your MI's on. Do try to get the boots early and run in circles while waiting for a round to pass.

Archers use arrows of ice, they will damage you, but they have 5-6 of 'em each, so provide them with a target. Soon they will run out of arrows, and will be of no threat to you.

If you have the Robe Of Vecna, the chance of disruption of your spells will greatly decrease consider buying it beforehand.

That has to work...

Dundee Slaytern · 11-03-2002, 11:54 PM

Level 12 be a low level to do the Planar Prison. I usually go there when I am level 15. Tradesmeet should be the first major subquest a solo Sorcerer does, as it will accelerate his levelling up with little to no resistance.

This is then followed by De'Arnise Keep, where you can kick the Trolls around using the Web + Spider Spawn combo.

Of course, prior to these quests, you should have settled the following mini-quests. Circus Tent, Mencar Pebblecrusher, The Paladin & the Orphan, The Ghost Child & his Teddy-Bear, Uncle Lester, Graverobbers, Copper Coronet, Lilarcor, Slaver Ship, Docks District Pirates, Mimic Blood in Umar Hills, Swords & Ale for the Boys, Investigating Merella's Cabin, etc... This is just a small sample of easy quests that you do to get to the crucial level 15. The point where you can stop skulking around, and actually start to fight the Cowled Wizards and then some.

A Sorcerer's turning points are at level,...

08: Stoneskins
09: Web + Spider Spawn
12: Death Spell
14: Project Image
15: Animate Dead:Skeleton Warriors + Mordenkainen's Sword
18: Time Stop + Improved Alacrity + Ruby Ray of Reversal

Dundee Slaytern · 11-04-2002, 12:15 AM

Some Past Tips.

Zuvio · 11-04-2002, 04:57 AM

Quote:

18: Time Stop + Improved Alacrity + Ruby Ray of Reversal

Is there a way to get the IA spell in SoA w/o Tob? I just found out thta im missing *SO* much...

Dundee Slaytern · 11-04-2002, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zuvio:
Is there a way to get the IA spell in SoA w/o Tob? I just found out thta im missing *SO* much...

Not that I know of.

Luvian · 11-04-2002, 06:41 AM

I would not be surprised if the guys at Bioware asked Dundee on advices on how to play a sorcerer...

Hey Dundee, is there ANYTHING you don't know about sorcerers? Come on, admit it.. you are actually the guy who added the sorcerers in the game, right? I knew it! You are a dev!

Dundee Slaytern · 11-04-2002, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luvian:
I would not be surprised if the guys at Bioware asked Dundee on advices on how to play a sorcerer...
Hey Dundee, is there ANYTHING you don't know about sorcerers? Come on, admit it.. you are actually the guy who added the sorcerers in the game, right? I knew it! You are a dev!

I deny everything! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

ADD] Seriously though, I have been a fanboy of spellcasters for as long as I can remember. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 11-04-2002, 07:35 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

Arathor · 11-04-2002, 03:41 PM

Thank you all for your help [img]smile.gif[/img]

Edit: Also, if I intend to play through ToB, is it reccomended to remove the XP cap? Also i know i need the staff of the magi, but where do you get it?

[ 11-04-2002, 03:47 PM: Message edited by: Arathor ]

11-03-2002, 11:34 PM	#2
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 38 Posts: 2,563	There's good info on solo sorc's at http://www.gamebanshee.com/baldursga...s/sorceror.php http://db.gamefaqs.com/computer/dosw...i_sorcerer.txt And of course...kudos to Dundee http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/ds_s...Main_Page.html I'm currently soloing a sorc, and they're a little tough at the beginning, but once you get the death spell you become nigh-unstoppable [img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] Can anyone give me pointers for the frickin Astral Prison first battle. I keep getting stunned then getting my butt handed to me. I'm lvl 12, and I decided to do the Unseeing Eye in the meantime, but pointers would be good...plz? __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

11-03-2002, 11:45 PM	#3
TaSSaDaR Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Russia Age: 39 Posts: 734	[img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] What are you doing there at lvl12?? Its dangerous, you know... One advice comes to my mind: summon lots of spiders. Have your Mirror Images on (Yan-Ti will cast a FoD or ADHW), use skull traps (do not fear to hurt the dwarf - it doesn't make difference). The initial tactics would be to cast a skull trap into the crowd as soon as you portal in there. Go invis, and the battle will not start until you reveal yourself. Try to disrupt Yan-Ti's True Sight to keep your MI's on. Do try to get the boots early and run in circles while waiting for a round to pass. Archers use arrows of ice, they will damage you, but they have 5-6 of 'em each, so provide them with a target. Soon they will run out of arrows, and will be of no threat to you. If you have the Robe Of Vecna, the chance of disruption of your spells will greatly decrease consider buying it beforehand. That has to work... __________________ En taro Adun!<br />En taro, mighty Tassadar!

11-04-2002, 06:41 AM	#8
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 6,763	I would not be surprised if the guys at Bioware asked Dundee on advices on how to play a sorcerer... Hey Dundee, is there ANYTHING you don't know about sorcerers? Come on, admit it.. you are actually the guy who added the sorcerers in the game, right? I knew it! You are a dev! __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

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11-03-2002, 11:18 PM	#1
Arathor The Magister Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Indiana, US Age: 39 Posts: 121	I am considering doing my first solo, but i have some questions, like kind of gear would be best, what my attributes would be, etc. Also, is it reccomended to remove the xp cap? i guess it would be easiest if someone could just give me a link to a guide or something. Thanks

11-03-2002, 11:54 PM	#4
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Level 12 be a low level to do the Planar Prison. I usually go there when I am level 15. Tradesmeet should be the first major subquest a solo Sorcerer does, as it will accelerate his levelling up with little to no resistance. This is then followed by De'Arnise Keep, where you can kick the Trolls around using the Web + Spider Spawn combo. Of course, prior to these quests, you should have settled the following mini-quests. Circus Tent, Mencar Pebblecrusher, The Paladin & the Orphan, The Ghost Child & his Teddy-Bear, Uncle Lester, Graverobbers, Copper Coronet, Lilarcor, Slaver Ship, Docks District Pirates, Mimic Blood in Umar Hills, Swords & Ale for the Boys, Investigating Merella's Cabin, etc... This is just a small sample of easy quests that you do to get to the crucial level 15. The point where you can stop skulking around, and actually start to fight the Cowled Wizards and then some. A Sorcerer's turning points are at level,... 08: Stoneskins 09: Web + Spider Spawn 12: Death Spell 14: Project Image 15: Animate Dead:Skeleton Warriors + Mordenkainen's Sword 18: Time Stop + Improved Alacrity + Ruby Ray of Reversal

11-04-2002, 12:15 AM	#5
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Some Past Tips.

11-04-2002, 03:41 PM	#10
Arathor The Magister Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Indiana, US Age: 39 Posts: 121	Thank you all for your help [img]smile.gif[/img] Edit: Also, if I intend to play through ToB, is it reccomended to remove the XP cap? Also i know i need the staff of the magi, but where do you get it? [ 11-04-2002, 03:47 PM: Message edited by: Arathor ]

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