Can a Kensai/Thief backstab with a katana?

mentos freshmaker · 08-14-2001, 03:58 PM

I'm creating a kensai character that i plan on dualing to a thief at level 9 (since that's the best point to do so, from what i've read). What weapon proficiency should I give my kensai that will be compatible with the ability to backstab I will be getting later on? I want to pick katana, but I'm not sure if that will work. Any tips?

(Sorry if this is an old question; I tried to use the search function on the message board, but it kept timing out on me without results.)

mentos freshmaker · 08-14-2001, 03:59 PM

Also, is two-weapon style incompatible with backstabbing? I don't suppose you can backstab while holding two weapons, can you? If so, which are the best two weapons for a two-handed backstab?

Sorry to be blurry on the core rules; don't own D&D, just Baldur's Gate II.

trux · 08-14-2001, 04:04 PM

Hey Mentos,

If I'm not mistaken Kensai/Thiefs can backstab with a katana (or a long sword, etc. for that matter,) but I don't know about the proficencies question - I usually don't play thieves.

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a bunch of long hairs.
trux

Darkon Blackblood · 08-14-2001, 04:06 PM

yes u can bckstab w/katanas and 2 weapons the best bet would be
katanas and longswords
both weapons don't nessicarily hit but it's just as likely as
a nomal dual weild atttack

mentos freshmaker · 08-14-2001, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the info! Would you recommend that i begin with stars in two-handed style, katana, and longsword, then? Or do you think I would get more juice by specializing in just katana with single weapon style?

Zaragoth · 08-14-2001, 04:32 PM

I would recommend that you play as an Assassin instead. Kensai/Thieves are for powergamers. If you ask me. Sorry, play with what you think is most fun. I should not interfere. (Is that the word?)

mentos freshmaker · 08-14-2001, 04:41 PM

What is it about the assassin that appeals to you? The poison ability, or the theif abilities with extra backstab in the sequel?

el_kalkylus · 08-14-2001, 05:53 PM

If you want a really powerful kensai/thief, you should put 5 stars in katana, then get celestial fury. I think it's good to dualwield 2 katanas, but single weapon style is also good.

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Hmmmmmm...Yes, that must be it

08-14-2001, 06:11 PM

Lord Raptor is a Fighter/Mage/Thief - and yes he could backstab with katanas

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In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is pimp.
http://lordraptor0.tripod.com/index.html

Lifetime · 08-15-2001, 02:46 AM

Assassins are just dead cool

I played a fighter/assassin and I still won't shut up about it

I made it through both mindflayer lairs without getting hit once by using potions, rings and hide in shadows to stay unseen, and then dealing major damage with a poisoned x7 backstab.

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Why?

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08-14-2001, 03:58 PM	#1
mentos freshmaker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Baldur\'s Gate Posts: 5	I'm creating a kensai character that i plan on dualing to a thief at level 9 (since that's the best point to do so, from what i've read). What weapon proficiency should I give my kensai that will be compatible with the ability to backstab I will be getting later on? I want to pick katana, but I'm not sure if that will work. Any tips? (Sorry if this is an old question; I tried to use the search function on the message board, but it kept timing out on me without results.)

08-14-2001, 03:59 PM	#2
mentos freshmaker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Baldur\'s Gate Posts: 5	Also, is two-weapon style incompatible with backstabbing? I don't suppose you can backstab while holding two weapons, can you? If so, which are the best two weapons for a two-handed backstab? Sorry to be blurry on the core rules; don't own D&D, just Baldur's Gate II.

08-14-2001, 04:04 PM	#3
trux Avatar Join Date: May 19, 2001 Location: Darkside of the Moon Posts: 578	Hey Mentos, If I'm not mistaken Kensai/Thiefs can backstab with a katana (or a long sword, etc. for that matter,) but I don't know about the proficencies question - I usually don't play thieves. ------------------ a bunch of long hairs. trux

08-14-2001, 04:06 PM	#4
Darkon Blackblood The Magister Join Date: August 12, 2001 Location: Miami FL Posts: 135	yes u can bckstab w/katanas and 2 weapons the best bet would be katanas and longswords both weapons don't nessicarily hit but it's just as likely as a nomal dual weild atttack

08-14-2001, 04:14 PM	#5
mentos freshmaker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Baldur\'s Gate Posts: 5	Thanks for the info! Would you recommend that i begin with stars in two-handed style, katana, and longsword, then? Or do you think I would get more juice by specializing in just katana with single weapon style?

08-14-2001, 04:32 PM	#6
Zaragoth Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 10, 2001 Posts: 25	I would recommend that you play as an Assassin instead. Kensai/Thieves are for powergamers. If you ask me. Sorry, play with what you think is most fun. I should not interfere. (Is that the word?)

08-14-2001, 04:41 PM	#7
mentos freshmaker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Baldur\'s Gate Posts: 5	What is it about the assassin that appeals to you? The poison ability, or the theif abilities with extra backstab in the sequel?

08-14-2001, 05:53 PM	#8
el_kalkylus Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden Age: 45 Posts: 669	If you want a really powerful kensai/thief, you should put 5 stars in katana, then get celestial fury. I think it's good to dualwield 2 katanas, but single weapon style is also good. ------------------ Hmmmmmm...Yes, that must be it

08-14-2001, 06:11 PM	#9
Lord Shield Guest Posts: n/a	Lord Raptor is a Fighter/Mage/Thief - and yes he could backstab with katanas ------------------ In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is pimp. http://lordraptor0.tripod.com/index.html

08-15-2001, 02:46 AM	#10
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	Assassins are just dead cool I played a fighter/assassin and I still won't shut up about it I made it through both mindflayer lairs without getting hit once by using potions, rings and hide in shadows to stay unseen, and then dealing major damage with a poisoned x7 backstab. ------------------ Why?

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