Candlekeep Catacombs with solo Paladin, help?

Forzen- · 01-08-2002, 03:58 PM

I am just about to enter Candlekeep once again, but I am worried... Will my strength (18/00 thanks to ogre power gauntlets) be enough to bash open all those graves with lots all da good stuff in it? Or should I go and pick up a theif instead? I rather not do that (I have completed the rest of the game without one(yes, even Durlags Tower, that was a bitch)), but I dont wanna miss all those nice tomes and items.
Or will a Potion Of Cloudgiant Strengte be enough? Plz help, im desperate.

Oh yeah, is there a way to kill drizzt with a single guy? those AI bugs otherwise used wont really work now.

SixOfSpades · 01-08-2002, 08:07 PM

I don't think even a STR of 25 would be enough to bust open those locks--I believe that 100% Lock Pick or Knock are the only ways to go. Is Imoen still where you left her? I hope you kept Kiel's Buckler and at least 4 Potions of Perception, to say nothing of all the Healing Potions you'll need.

01-09-2002, 02:09 PM

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In the Candlekeep catacombs you will find the manual of gainful exercise, which will increase your strength by 1 (increasing it to 19 in your case). That, combined with the special ability 'draw upon holy might' might well ensure you get a few of those locked chests open. Of course, the problem is opening the chest that contains the manual, not to mention finding some way of identifying it [img]smile.gif[/img]

Lavindathar · 01-09-2002, 02:18 PM

Well, you've decided to solo with a fighter, so I guess you should put up with the consequences, which are missing the goodys.

If you want to ruin the solo part, go get Imoen. But wont they be a low level like they left them, or will they level up?

SixOfSpades · 01-09-2002, 10:29 PM

Check the manual--even a STR of 25 gives you a Bashing Percentage of no more than 50%, and I'll bet ALL of the chests that late in the game require more than just a 50% change to break or pick.

If Imoen's still there, she'll be at the exact same level she was when you booted her--Level 1 or 2. But slip her a few Potions of Perception, and all is well with the world--I think the Potions stack, I know Potions of Master Thievery do. (Now that I'm in BG2, my Chaotic Neutral Mage/Thief seems to spend a lot of his time with his Pick Pockets score hovering around 230%. Hmmmmm......what's he planning on doing?)

Forzen- · 01-11-2002, 02:30 PM

Its All over now.
Unfortunatly I had to bring along Alora (she was the only thief i hadn't brought along yet, so she was the only one that was at a resonable level) to pick the locks. Feels kinda gay though, coz i completed the entrie game on my own otherwise.
But still, feels great to to have soloed the rest of the game. Them bosses were quite a laugh in the end...
Now, bg2 remains.

Anyway, thanks for trying to help me guys!

Psybeznia · 01-11-2002, 02:40 PM

Candlekeep Catacombs? What????
I thought you could only get into Candlekeep by donating a good book and they aren't any good enough in the game to let them in!

In other words, I thought you couldn't get back into Candlekeep after Chapter 1!?!? Am I wrong???

SixOfSpades · 01-11-2002, 06:55 PM

Psybeznia: Yes. Don't worry, just keep playing. And you shouldn't read any more of this thread.

01-08-2002, 08:07 PM	#2
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	I don't think even a STR of 25 would be enough to bust open those locks--I believe that 100% Lock Pick or Knock are the only ways to go. Is Imoen still where you left her? I hope you kept Kiel's Buckler and at least 4 Potions of Perception, to say nothing of all the Healing Potions you'll need. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

01-09-2002, 02:18 PM	#4
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Well, you've decided to solo with a fighter, so I guess you should put up with the consequences, which are missing the goodys. If you want to ruin the solo part, go get Imoen. But wont they be a low level like they left them, or will they level up? __________________ =@

01-09-2002, 10:29 PM	#5
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	Check the manual--even a STR of 25 gives you a Bashing Percentage of no more than 50%, and I'll bet ALL of the chests that late in the game require more than just a 50% change to break or pick. If Imoen's still there, she'll be at the exact same level she was when you booted her--Level 1 or 2. But slip her a few Potions of Perception, and all is well with the world--I think the Potions stack, I know Potions of Master Thievery do. (Now that I'm in BG2, my Chaotic Neutral Mage/Thief seems to spend a lot of his time with his Pick Pockets score hovering around 230%. Hmmmmm......what's he planning on doing?) __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

01-11-2002, 02:40 PM	#7
Psybeznia Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: home Posts: 6	Candlekeep Catacombs? What???? I thought you could only get into Candlekeep by donating a good book and they aren't any good enough in the game to let them in! In other words, I thought you couldn't get back into Candlekeep after Chapter 1!?!? Am I wrong??? __________________ Psybeznia<br />Archmage Of Illusion<br />Legendary Wizard<br />Lieutenant Commander of the DJG Swashbuckler-Mage Extraordinaire Bartenders<br /><br />Son of a Murdered Drow<br />And I SHALL have my REVENGE!<br /><br />Since I am not always at my computer, ususally hunting for my Drow Father\'s murderer, please accept a responce from DJG as a responce from me!

01-11-2002, 06:55 PM	#8
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	Psybeznia: Yes. Don't worry, just keep playing. And you shouldn't read any more of this thread. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

01-08-2002, 03:58 PM	#1
Forzen- Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 22	I am just about to enter Candlekeep once again, but I am worried... Will my strength (18/00 thanks to ogre power gauntlets) be enough to bash open all those graves with lots all da good stuff in it? Or should I go and pick up a theif instead? I rather not do that (I have completed the rest of the game without one(yes, even Durlags Tower, that was a bitch)), but I dont wanna miss all those nice tomes and items. Or will a Potion Of Cloudgiant Strengte be enough? Plz help, im desperate. Oh yeah, is there a way to kill drizzt with a single guy? those AI bugs otherwise used wont really work now.

01-09-2002, 02:09 PM	#3
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	Spoiler * * ** * ** *** ****** In the Candlekeep catacombs you will find the manual of gainful exercise, which will increase your strength by 1 (increasing it to 19 in your case). That, combined with the special ability 'draw upon holy might' might well ensure you get a few of those locked chests open. Of course, the problem is opening the chest that contains the manual, not to mention finding some way of identifying it [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-11-2002, 02:30 PM	#6
Forzen- Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 22	Its All over now. Unfortunatly I had to bring along Alora (she was the only thief i hadn't brought along yet, so she was the only one that was at a resonable level) to pick the locks. Feels kinda gay though, coz i completed the entrie game on my own otherwise. But still, feels great to to have soloed the rest of the game. Them bosses were quite a laugh in the end... Now, bg2 remains. Anyway, thanks for trying to help me guys!

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