Kensai-cleric [ToB installed] dual-class thoughts

daan · 02-23-2003, 07:56 AM

Ok, so it's going to be a kensai/cleric now [img]smile.gif[/img]
Too bad I cant wear armor, but the DoE + AoF + Hardiness will deal with that...
because I think I'll be taking Jim's high-lvl dual approach.

Thinking it through a bit, lvl 13 ( consensus ) allows for none of the clerics abilities to be lost. You'll still be a full cleric in capability.

I want Hardiness ( and to a lesser extent WW/GWW ) though, so I was thinking:
lvl -23-

why ?

Because if I dual my kensai at lvl 23, I'll get 4 warriorpool HLAs and still reach lvl 26 as a cleric. I do this because at lvl 26 I'll receive the holy symbol, granting me another free lvl 6 and lvl 7 spell.

This would mean I'd have 4 lvl 7 spells, which accomodates for a (fallen) deva, globe of blades, aura of flaming death and Regeneration. A nice general set of spells for most situations.

SO ...
Thoughts ? Comments ? Suggestions ?
Do you have a better idea for spell selection or level to dual-class ?

Any input is appreciated

Rataxes · 02-23-2003, 09:53 AM

IMHO, Greater Restoration is the by far best clerical lvl 7 spell. It has a very short casting time and works in a huge radius (I've had it affect party members on the other side of the map). What it does is completely heal the entire party and remove every single negative modifier that Dispel Magic cannot remove, at the cost of fatigue on the caster. Excellent way to gain the upper hand in a losing battle I think, though usually I just use it before resting.

daan · 02-23-2003, 10:36 AM

Completely heal the entire party ?
Wow [img]smile.gif[/img] But the description says it only affects one party-member: the one you cast it on ...

Are you sure ?

Rataxes · 02-23-2003, 11:02 AM

Yep, it changed into an AoE spell with ToB, or at least that's what the Spell Reference says [img]smile.gif[/img]

daan · 02-23-2003, 01:11 PM

cooooool

Alson · 02-23-2003, 02:26 PM

TIP: Always have Hindo's Doom +4 at hand.

Rataxes · 02-23-2003, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alson:
TIP: Always have Hindo's Doom +4 at hand.

Yes, that would work...

For the remaining 5% of BG2:ToB that is

Dundee Slaytern · 02-24-2003, 12:27 AM

Why would daan keep Hindo's Doom around? All his Kensai->Cleric can do with it is polish it and keep it pretty. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

daan · 02-24-2003, 04:26 AM

Because I like pretty things that shine ?
I am neutral evil after all ... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Alson · 02-24-2003, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:
Why would daan keep Hindo's Doom around? All his Kensai->Cleric can do with it is polish it and keep it pretty. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

It was a general advice... Note Hindo's innate Greater Restoration.

02-23-2003, 07:56 AM	#1
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	Ok, so it's going to be a kensai/cleric now [img]smile.gif[/img] Too bad I cant wear armor, but the DoE + AoF + Hardiness will deal with that... because I think I'll be taking Jim's high-lvl dual approach. Thinking it through a bit, lvl 13 ( consensus ) allows for none of the clerics abilities to be lost. You'll still be a full cleric in capability. I want Hardiness ( and to a lesser extent WW/GWW ) though, so I was thinking: lvl -23- why ? Because if I dual my kensai at lvl 23, I'll get 4 warriorpool HLAs and still reach lvl 26 as a cleric. I do this because at lvl 26 I'll receive the holy symbol, granting me another free lvl 6 and lvl 7 spell. This would mean I'd have 4 lvl 7 spells, which accomodates for a (fallen) deva, globe of blades, aura of flaming death and Regeneration. A nice general set of spells for most situations. SO ... Thoughts ? Comments ? Suggestions ? Do you have a better idea for spell selection or level to dual-class ? Any input is appreciated __________________ <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>

02-23-2003, 09:53 AM	#2
Rataxes Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 39 Posts: 1,359	IMHO, Greater Restoration is the by far best clerical lvl 7 spell. It has a very short casting time and works in a huge radius (I've had it affect party members on the other side of the map). What it does is completely heal the entire party and remove every single negative modifier that Dispel Magic cannot remove, at the cost of fatigue on the caster. Excellent way to gain the upper hand in a losing battle I think, though usually I just use it before resting. __________________ [img]\"http://atlas.walagata.com/w/rataxes/ymca3.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />I want <b>YOU!</b>

02-23-2003, 10:36 AM	#3
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	Completely heal the entire party ? Wow [img]smile.gif[/img] But the description says it only affects one party-member: the one you cast it on ... Are you sure ? __________________ <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>

02-23-2003, 11:02 AM	#4
Rataxes Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 39 Posts: 1,359	Yep, it changed into an AoE spell with ToB, or at least that's what the Spell Reference says [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://atlas.walagata.com/w/rataxes/ymca3.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />I want <b>YOU!</b>

02-23-2003, 01:11 PM	#5
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	cooooool __________________ <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>

02-23-2003, 02:26 PM	#6
Alson Galvatron Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Israel Age: 38 Posts: 2,187	TIP: Always have Hindo's Doom +4 at hand. __________________ In memory of Ilan Ramon - the first Israeli astronaut.<br /><br /><br />[url]\"http://members.chello.nl/~j.vanthull/BG2SR/Home.htm\" target=\"_blank\">BGII Spells Reference</a> - everything you ever wanted to know about spells!

02-24-2003, 12:27 AM	#8
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Why would daan keep Hindo's Doom around? All his Kensai->Cleric can do with it is polish it and keep it pretty. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

02-24-2003, 04:26 AM	#9
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 39 Posts: 1,644	Because I like pretty things that shine ? I am neutral evil after all ... [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ <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>

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Kensai-thief [ToB installed], when to dual ?	daan	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	8	02-23-2003 05:36 AM
Cannot dual-class Kensai ?	Arquendil Lorigollo	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	5	10-14-2002 08:02 AM
Kensai/Mage dual-class help...!!!	PAPS	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	5	08-18-2002 12:39 PM
dual class a kensai	Krille	Baldurs Gate II Archives	17	11-18-2000 05:46 PM
Thoughts on party Creation (Dual Class)	Wibblets	Icewind Dale \| Heart of Winter \| Icewind Dale II Forum	1	10-03-2000 10:14 AM