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Manshoon
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I'm considering starting yet another game. i started soloing a mage/theif/fighter this last time and its already looking really easy. I'm considering a group of 3 or 4 now for a new game. i've already been the following:
wild mage (favorite so far, in ToB currently) figher/mage/theif mage theif ranger cleric bard (quickly aborted, didnt like it too much) i'd like to stay away from a spell caster, or pure spell caster i should say. what types of fighters are fun? Oh, i'm also thinking strongly of being a half-orc. so that limits me to fighter kits, clerics, barbarian, and theif kits. leaning towards a berserker. how are wizard slayers? they seem appropriate given who you're hunting down (in SoA and ToB). For Wizard Slayer, how much does the inability to use magical items besides armor and weapons come into play? does this include potions? maybe i'll play some kind of Outcast/Misfit party. Myself, Viconia, Heardallis, and Cernd [img]smile.gif[/img] None of them quite in the domain of normal society. peace, dulouz. |
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Lord Ao
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![]() I guess it all depends on what you want to play. The Half-Orc barbarian is the normal stereotype, and is a solid combination. However, it is kind of cool playing outside the mold by playing a kensai (everyone probably makes fun of him, thinking he is trying to act more "cultured" than he is. That is, until he dices them to shreds with his katanas...).
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I vote for a kensai. I had a wizard slayer for a bit and while they rock with the magic resistance it was just really annoying to not be able to use any potions. A kensai can't wear any armour at all though, not even bracers, but they have bonuses up the ying-yang and there are plenty of other nice items that you can get besides armour. Plus having a character who can dual-wield katanas is always cool.
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Baaz Draconian
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Well since you have ToB you should be able to use some potions with a WSlayer, such as healing ones. I love my WS, he´s doing a great job sending Beholders to where they belong.
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Kensai//thief
kai + 4x backstab with Celestial Fury, yummy (and why not dual-wield while you're at it too - Flail of Ages in off-hand???) |
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Dungeon Master
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I would say either Kensai or Barbarian.
However, since you asked and if you trust me on this, play a bard. Specifically a Blade. Its just something different. If you play a bard you should ask: What do I want to be today for this quest? a) Should I be a warrior? Go for Tenser Transformation and Offensive Spin. Probably one of the strongest warrior with the Kensai. (And he is protected by stone skin and similar. b) Should I be a mage? Devastate your enemies with skull traps (best damage spell for a high level caster like a bard - better than a mage in THIS point). You can protect yourself with Spell Immunity -> Necromancy. And while in Defensive Spin the enemy warriors will have a hard time hitting you. c) Should I be a rogue and earn some money? Very cheesy but you will have "infinite" resources with the steal&sell tactic d) Shall I be an invisible fighter? Cast Mislead and then invisibility on your mislead. Then decide either to hack&slash or kill your enemies with magic. Give it a second try. If you use the right tactic (and a bard gives you many choices) and with the right equipment it is a VERY powerful character. The fun with the blade is based on the many choices you have and playing a character that is not just straight forward. |
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Ra
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wizard slayers CAN use healing potions, though they cannot use buff potions
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Having played the same wizard slayer with ToB, you can use healing potions and antidotes and that's about it. Wizard Slayers are NOT for the faint of heart if you don't have a cleric in your party or don't plan to dual him/her over to thief. WS can wear armor, use weapons, and wear helmets, and drink healing potions and antidotes if you have ToB installed. Their magic resistance is okay, their dispel magic on hit is even better, but if you have Keldorn in the party, it's not really necessary. My suggestion on parties: monk Cernd Valygar Haer'Dalis Viconia Nalia/Jan/Imoen or wizard slayer Keldorn Anomen Mazzy Minsc Korgan or swashbuckler/cleric Aerie Jaheira Cernd Edwin Mazzy or Think: what is the most bizarre party I could make and make it. ![]() The party I'm going to try next: wizard slayer/wild mage (with the help of Shadowkeeper) CN Anomen Jan Cernd Valygar Korgan
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Short Evaluation of Wizard Slayers: - If you have ToB installed, Wizard Slayers suck. - If you do not have ToB, Wizard Slayers suck hard. This will change soon.
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