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Favorite SoA Weapon

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Caine, Sep 12, 2001.

  1. Caine Gems: 2/31
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    i know this thread has probly been done before but that was be fore i was here so what do you think me staff of the magi why? my sorcerer is almost melee fighter with it equiped

    hmmm cs my try that out

    [This message has been edited by Caine (edited September 14, 2001).]
     
  2. Carmysor
    Staff of the Magi

    And this topic has been done at least 2 times.
     
  3. AvaLance204 Gems: 6/31
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    Daystar
    Staff of the Magi
    Carsomyr +5

    And...*drumroll*...

    Lilarcor!
     
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    Depends on what charater i'm using at the time, and i generally find that it's not the most powerful weapons, eg: celestial fury that grab my attention, but the more overlooked ones.
    With the character i'm using just now Arbanes shortsword is his favourite and he really wants to see irenicus' heart on the end of it for hurting his little sis ;).
     
  5. zantetsuken Guest

    Blackrazor + Celestial Fury... Yup, my most favorite weapons.
    First, stun the enemy. Then, slowly weaken and drain them while you get stronger and stronger... and faster and faster...You become healthier...revived...Deadlier, as the two swords reach their true momentum and become a blurr of lights.. and the sweet song of the two blades as one rings forever within... then, everything is released, the feral intensity, the inner rage...and...
    Annoyingly lost as the opponent lies dead at your feet. Hmm... I wasn't done yet!!!

    None could be better. (For me, Anyways!!! :))
    The only weakness I found is that with these I couldn't hit demi-liches... but there are other alternatives...
     
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    Blackrazor and C fury as well, I just love them :)

    Against undead and golems, I like Crom and Mace of Disruption/Flail of Ages

    Gesen bow to the archer and Staff of magi for the spellcaster
     
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    True indeed. Celestial Fury has a lot of wonderous abilities. Though it is "only" a +3 enchanted weapon; I think it is the best meele weapon in SoA.

    ...staff of the magi is too powerful...it ruined all the fun with the game(I could beat Irenicus in the elven city with my sorcerer by just pounding him with that staff); I sold it.
     
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    i gotta say that carsomyr would be my fav if an elf could use it! otherwise, lilarcor and vorpal swords r the coolest 4 me
     
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    lilarcor (for mazzy,My sorcerer cant hold it)and the fire staff +2 and other elemental staffs.
     
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    I think that the flail of the ages is excelent, it is great to hit mages and to dispell spellcasting and it's slow ability is almost as good as C'Furys stun effect. Additionally it is +4 and can hurt golems.

    I also like C'Fury, dragons breath halberd, warblade and namarra quite much.
     
  11. zantetsuken Guest

    BTW, why didn't they include scythes in the game? (Thanks for reminding me, Grim Reaper :)) Scythes are among my most favorite weapons... best of all, almost anybody can use them. (Even mages! esp, Necromancers) If they were there you could have a weapon that helps Ordinary sorcerers and mages hold their own in battles. (No offense to the staff of the Magi... but think about it. )Highly Enchanted Staff VS Highly Enchanted + Necromancy Magic Amplified Scythe with better combat and battle attributes. (Remember, scythes are weapon-shields. If you study the techniques involved wielding them, notice that most are defensive and blocking... the attack moves are much less... yet are also very, very effective.)
     
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    i was thinking how cool sythes would be in bg the other day. Could do some real damage with a grandmastery in it, especialy in those dungeons where there are tons of goblins/kobolds!
     
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    A scythe may look cool and be mythologically significant, but it really isn't the most effective combat weapon. I've used a scythe. The grip would make it pretty lame for cutting through anything tougher than weeds.
     
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    I agree with Ragusa. Flail of ages +3 Blunt weapon, and slow. Hurts almost everything. Ragusa: +4 in SoA?

    Evil aligned: Black Razor. Its Mayhem.
     
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    I always mix it up: +4 damage (plus special acid/ cold/ fire damage iirc) and +3 on THACO, so it is a +3 weapon, you're right. Mea culpa.
     
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    IMHO the best weapon in the game is the humble but satisfying Celestial fury. Just look at these stats:

    Katana +3
    To enchant a katana is no simple process. Unlike conventional weapons, the katana is already a near-perfect fighting sword. To improve it usually requires a sacrifice, perhaps a dying samurai might beg a Wu Jen to infuse his fighting spirit into the spirit of the katana. The wielder of an enchanted katana, such as this one, must respect the customs of Kara-Tur and of the samurai who once carried this blade into battle. Not doing so could drastically change one's luck for the worse.

    STATISTICS:

    Equipped Abilities:
    Lightning Strike: Once per day
    Blindness: Once per day
    Combat Abilities:
    Booming Thunder whenever the sword strikes an opponent
    (Stun, Save vs. Spell)
    Shocking Blow chance when sword strikes an opponent
    (5% chance of 20 additional electrical damage)
    THAC0: +3 bonus
    Damage: 1D10 +3
    Damage type: slashing
    Weight: 3
    Speed Factor: 1
    Proficiency Type: Katana
    Type: 1-handed
    Requires: 6 Strength
    Not Usable By:
    Druid
    Cleric
    Mage
     
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    It may not be even near the most powerful, but I find myself liking the Daystar. Mostly because I hate undead, and Sunray is beyond my abilities for quite some time.
     
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    [​IMG] Blackrazor if only for the name..
     
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    [​IMG] Nice one tjekanefir, agreed. Scythes?!? What is this, Grim Fandango?
     
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    For long playable reason definitely be Celestial Fury and Flail of Ages.
     
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