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Drizzt Do'Urden
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Hey guys,
Iv read lots of threads where people have asked about classes and most people reccomend the blade.I decided to try one out myself but was stuck on the stats. He is half elf and they are as follows STR 14 DEX 14 CON 14 INT 14 WIS 10 CHA 15 he has 35 HP at the base level also what tactics should i use? fighter?spellcaster?theif? Will he be able to survive?cheers [ 04-23-2004, 05:59 PM: Message edited by: TheGodThatFailed ]
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I'd say that those stats are extremely low. You've got a total of 81 points. Try to get at least 88 or so. Since you're a blade, pump some stats into strength (not too much, you're not a pure fighter), high dexterity and constitution, and do what you can for charisma since you're a bard. These are just from a roleplaying view, of course. If you wanted a more powerful dude, just pump up all your stats except for charisma, while wisdom and intelligence shouldn't go higher than 12.
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That looks like a reasonable list of stats for a blade. I think i had a couple of points less (maybe 12?) for strength and a bit more in dexterity for my blade to reflect his greater agility and consequently lighter blows.
If you're not soloing, yes he'll survive fine because the rest of the party will cover until he gets powerful. Soloing I found him to be quite a challenge, but it's certainly doable. I tended to play my blade as a 'sneaky' fighter in the earlier levels (eg hit and run, luring enemies away singly) but as he gets to a level where he can cast level 5 and 6 mage spells then he becomes a great fighter/mage and will go toe to toe with most other enemies no problem. Just be careful not to get too cocky - it's easy to do because the blade is such a flash fighter at high levels, but it's always worth remembering he's still a rogue character - it'll save you a few frantic retreats! You may wish to pick up the rogue rebalancing mod as well which aims to bring the rogue classes closer to their pnp equivalents. http://www.gamesector.co.yu/avenger/ I found the blade to be a great character to roleplay with - it should be an enjoyable game. [ 04-23-2004, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ] |
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He will probably fare pretty well, however:
You would want max dexterity. You cannot use platemails and should dual-wield making the dexterity AC essential. Remember that the bard should be up front using his spells. If you solo you should pilfer as many scrolls as possible and also some gear. Steal things remotely valuable and fence it on the harbor. Use the dough to recharge the wands. Wands is your lifeblood. That should get you starting really good and make the acquisistion of Melodic Chain and other quite essential items easier. You don't need that much strength - a belt will solve that. However if you DO have good strength you could wear the inertial belt. Your call. I'd roll until you get something like Str 12 (19 with belt) Dex 18 Con 16 (vital. you'll not have many hp [1]) Int 18 (jeez. get something into that spellbook.) Wis 7 (can't bookcast wish anyhow. why bother.) Cha -- (what ever is left) That is most definately attainable with a few rolls. Learn to master the spins. When used correctly they are quite deadly. I have just finished a solo blade and truthfully she rocked everything in her path. My stats where more or less as above with the exception of strength and intelligence. Both of these where 19 as she came through Baldurs Gate I. [1] For the first ten levels a blade will have 3.5*10 = 35hp on average and a fighter will have 5.5*9+3 = 52.5hp If we consider constitution it looks like this 15 - 45 - 61.5 16 - 55 - 70.5 17 - 55 - 79.5 18 - 55 - 88.5 Analyze the numbers and you will quickly realize there is a significant gain in having 16/18 in constitution respectively. Above this point the bard will gain 2hp pr. level and the warrior will gain 3. [ 04-23-2004, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: mad=dog ]
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STR: 12
DEX: 18 CON: 16 INT: 15 WIS: 10 CHA: 15+ Total: 87 Bards gain nothing extra from having a CON value higher than 16. |
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ok i used Dundees stats for a base, and i got
STR: 13 DEX: 18 CON: 16 INT: 15 WIS: 10 CHA: 18 51 HP, and already he has 53% of the partys kills.Hes one of the best iv played so far,but is there a way the makes him able to cast spells in armour?i remeber that Haer Delis(spelling?) wore armour and i think he could cast,was it melodic chain?am i gonna have to get him in the party and rob his armour? [ 04-24-2004, 06:52 AM: Message edited by: TheGodThatFailed ]
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[SPOIL] You don't need to whack Haer'Dalis. Rescue him instead and behold: You have super boots and armor. [/SPOIL] My recent post "Ramblings of a solo Blade" includes a list of items I have used in chapter 2 along with a lot of suggestions on how and where to get better gear.
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bah...
the game has min values high enough that your not gimped even if you reduce somthing vital to your class. There's a lot of talk the talk about not pumping class stat's and so forth, but not much walking that line when it comes to playing.. I'd suggest keeping the first random roll you get when making your char, and playing with it.. With a party to cover you your char does not need to have mega stat values.
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Get UAI and Robe of Vecna if you're soloing. Keep a good armor behind for backup and you're set.
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