01-26-2005, 03:27 PM | #1 |
Quintesson
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I want to create a Generic archer but there are some questions i need answered and some tips I need.
First up, should I dualclass to thief? Is that good or does it just make her less powerful later in the game? Im kind of after a semi-sneaky character but it does not really have to be like that. I kind of want to be an elf so this rules out the dualclass option, obviously. I COULD just giver her the appearance of an elf, as i find that better for an archer. What party should I use? Im a goody two shoes as always [img]tongue.gif[/img] Me - Generic Archer Anomen for that rrrromance Keldorn for Carso...If i go with a dual-class i will exchange him because I will get the use all item HLA so I can wield it myself Yoshi+Nalia then Imoen Solafein for his power so I have another spot, should I go with Minsc? Some other perhaps? Give me the tips please!
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01-26-2005, 03:31 PM | #2 |
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Get Aerie. She's powerful in the later stages of the game.
If you want to Dual-Class, dual your Archer into a Mage. That's cheesey. |
01-26-2005, 04:37 PM | #3 |
Quintesson
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Dont want to be a chunk of cheese...I want theif or pure bowman
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01-26-2005, 04:43 PM | #4 |
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An Archer (I assume you are planning on playing a Ranger with the Archer kit) can only dual-class into a Cleric. You probably want to stay a Ranger.
Rangers get Stealth, so that's good, because you said you like being sneaky. Your best racial choice, power-wise is Elf. Elves get a +1 to hit when using a bow. As for a party, use who you like. If it were me, I'd go with Imoen, Jaheira, Aerie, Minsc, and Keldorn (I like goody two-shoes as well). Since you're playing a female, and want a romance, sub in Anomen, or I think you can romance Solafein too (I've never used this mod). While we're at it, what other mods are you using?
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01-26-2005, 05:10 PM | #5 | |
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01-26-2005, 05:23 PM | #6 |
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Then from the Sola Add-Ons I suppose.
You can romance Sola.
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01-26-2005, 07:04 PM | #7 | |
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Keldorn and Anomen are good for tanking, allowing you to kick back and shoot from a distance (however, generic archers are decent in a melee battle, as well). Solafein (sp?) is solid (mage with solid tanking ability). Yoshimo to Imoen works for your thief. This is already a well-rounded party, but you still have 2 slots. Aerie is solid (especially in ToB), but maybe try Jaheira instead (for the druid spells, plus she is a great tank with spells). You could also try Jan (the only thief you can advance through the game, plus a mage to boot). The choice is up to you (so try some people you haven't used before).
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01-27-2005, 03:04 AM | #8 | |
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I played a Fighter-Archer(15)->Thief once, and he kicked ass. (My intent for the character was a Thief who was a crack shot with a Bow, but as Andyr's Sharpshooter kit fails to deliver this, I had to improvise.) The Thief component gave Brendan what he was missing from not being a Ranger, the armor restriction was no hindrance to someone who was constantly using his Thieving abilities anyway, and his Archer half came back in time for Improved Irenicus. I never even bothered taking UAI: What would I need it for? I've also toyed with a Generic Archer->Druid: The armor restriction is similarly not a problem, there are such things as worthwhile Bucklers now, etc. I would never play an Archer->Mage; that's even cheesier than a Kensai->Mage. Besides, even a Berserker->Mage will have a nice THAC0 with ranged weapons. You can't plan a party until you plan your PC; although I will say that your party seems a little light in Tanking power.
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01-27-2005, 04:02 AM | #9 |
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Ok, so I will do a PC as a Fighter (Gen. Archer) and then dual him to Thief. What would be a good level to do so? I have ToB installed.
Party pretty much looks like this: Me Anomen Keldorn - Later someone in ToB...got to redeem his soul, you know Minsc Sola Imoen
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01-27-2005, 05:29 AM | #10 |
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i'm confused: you want an archer - you want an elf - you want to be stealthy . . .
so, why do you want to be a generic archer rather than a ranger archer? just wondering . . . [img]smile.gif[/img] |
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