Most challenging solo class?

drewal · 01-05-2003, 03:03 AM

What would the experienced soloists out there consider the most challenging solo classes - top two or three?

Rataxes · 01-05-2003, 07:13 AM

Kensai, especially with all the mods out there. There are many areas and encounters in the game I can't picture a Kensai being able to deal with at all.

Sir Exxon · 01-05-2003, 07:33 AM

I'd say a Beast Master. Being Rangers who can't use metal-weapons or armour really isn't easy.

Sever · 01-05-2003, 07:54 AM

Beast master has got my vote. Their restrictions heavily outweigh their special abilities (or is that ability? Non-plural).

Zarr · 01-05-2003, 10:46 AM

Yes I agree definetly beastmaster IIRC they can't wear metal armour as well as not being able to use metal weapons very challenging. Jim soloed a beastmaster so if you plan on soloing one and have any questions he's your man.

drewal · 01-05-2003, 02:04 PM

After going through BGII w/ tactics on hard with a necromancer, I thought I'd try something more challenging - I only had difficulty with two battles - improved Bodhi and improved Irenicus (installed tactics post Irenicus dungeon, so I didn't meet up with improved Ilyich).

If beastmaster is considered most-challenging, then I think I will undertake it.

If Jim is out there, do you have any advice on beastmasters?

Alson · 01-05-2003, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drewal:
If Jim is out there, do you have any advice on beastmasters?

I dare not speaking for Jim, but i think i know what he'll have in mind... Three words:
Staff, of, Ram.
Well, +6, but that's not really a word... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

daan · 01-05-2003, 02:24 PM

I have a few pointers too [img]smile.gif[/img]
Get boots of speed as soon as possible, because you'll be running a lot
try to invent a self-ressurect kit

Butterfingers · 01-05-2003, 03:04 PM

I dunno. Beastmaster has potential. Get two *s in staves, then two handed weapons, and use Staff of Rhynn. Also, there are all those wonderful elemental staves, as well as a golem slaying staff. Also, with points already in dual wielding, you could switch out and use Blackblood and the Gnasher for most occasions. Being a Ranger means big hit points, some spell casting, healing, as for armor Shadow Dragon scale is one of the best armors in the game for almost any class. Really, the Beast Master is an ok class, it just looks bad at first. Heck, AC is not really an issue. Multiple castings of Armor of Faith can make you nearly immune to physical melee damage.

As for useless classes, only one comes to mind. I HATE Wizard Slayers. Not really big on fighters period.

rhapsody407 · 01-05-2003, 03:09 PM

armor of faith stacks?!

01-05-2003, 03:03 AM	#1
drewal Drow Warrior Join Date: January 8, 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 47 Posts: 272	What would the experienced soloists out there consider the most challenging solo classes - top two or three? __________________ This is going to be a short trip...

01-05-2003, 07:13 AM	#2
Rataxes Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 39 Posts: 1,359	Kensai, especially with all the mods out there. There are many areas and encounters in the game I can't picture a Kensai being able to deal with at all. __________________ [img]\"http://atlas.walagata.com/w/rataxes/ymca3.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />I want <b>YOU!</b>

01-05-2003, 07:54 AM	#4
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Beast master has got my vote. Their restrictions heavily outweigh their special abilities (or is that ability? Non-plural). __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

01-05-2003, 10:46 AM	#5
Zarr Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 19, 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 1,330	Yes I agree definetly beastmaster IIRC they can't wear metal armour as well as not being able to use metal weapons very challenging. Jim soloed a beastmaster so if you plan on soloing one and have any questions he's your man. __________________ Minsc - \"Don\'t ask questions better left to aged sages\"<br /><br />\"You must gather your party before venturing forth\". BANG shoots him dead

01-05-2003, 02:04 PM	#6
drewal Drow Warrior Join Date: January 8, 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 47 Posts: 272	After going through BGII w/ tactics on hard with a necromancer, I thought I'd try something more challenging - I only had difficulty with two battles - improved Bodhi and improved Irenicus (installed tactics post Irenicus dungeon, so I didn't meet up with improved Ilyich). If beastmaster is considered most-challenging, then I think I will undertake it. If Jim is out there, do you have any advice on beastmasters? __________________ This is going to be a short trip...

01-05-2003, 07:33 AM	#3
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	I'd say a Beast Master. Being Rangers who can't use metal-weapons or armour really isn't easy.

01-05-2003, 02:24 PM	#8
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	I have a few pointers too [img]smile.gif[/img] Get boots of speed as soon as possible, because you'll be running a lot try to invent a self-ressurect kit __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

01-05-2003, 03:04 PM	#9
Butterfingers Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: November 30, 2002 Location: Five Flagons Inn Posts: 633	I dunno. Beastmaster has potential. Get two *s in staves, then two handed weapons, and use Staff of Rhynn. Also, there are all those wonderful elemental staves, as well as a golem slaying staff. Also, with points already in dual wielding, you could switch out and use Blackblood and the Gnasher for most occasions. Being a Ranger means big hit points, some spell casting, healing, as for armor Shadow Dragon scale is one of the best armors in the game for almost any class. Really, the Beast Master is an ok class, it just looks bad at first. Heck, AC is not really an issue. Multiple castings of Armor of Faith can make you nearly immune to physical melee damage. As for useless classes, only one comes to mind. I HATE Wizard Slayers. Not really big on fighters period.

01-05-2003, 03:09 PM	#10
rhapsody407 Manshoon Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: massachusettes Age: 38 Posts: 186	armor of faith stacks?!

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