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Ever get Jaheira to dual-weild?

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by Klorox, Nov 6, 2006.

  1. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mĂȘnu! Veteran

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    I've never done it, but now I'm considering it. With Ironskins and a STR belt, she's a great tank, and shouldn't be taking damage anyway.
     
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    Yes, in fact every time I've used jaheria it has been dual-wielding. Clubs and scimitars. Whatever the best club I find + Belm usually.
     
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    I generally don't do this, because I don't really it's in character for her. I did have her dual wield spectral brand and belm in one of my run throughs, however, and was a most deadly melee opponent (especially at higher levels).
     
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    I always use a shield with her, with that and a good plate mail, she can get an AC as low as -13 easily, plus add that Ironskin spell and she's near untouchable. One wepon is enough.
     
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    In my current game, she uses Bows (thanks to Natural Selection mod) so she only has one melee weapon, and has single weapon proficiency. (I had to tweak her proficiencies via SK a little bit. :good: ) The trade off is, she can not wear armor heavier than studded leather now. (just like P&P druids) This opens new strategies! Fun! A side note:She can wear the Ankhkeg plate, I guess it is natural enough!
     
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    Shaitan Always forgive your enemies; it annoys them so

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    I allways make her dualwield. She's awsome as a fighter, and yes I usually give her something strengthenhancing also.
     
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    Never have. She kilt good with one weapon and that was okay with me.
     
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    I've never had her dual-wield . I haven't played the game that much though, so I might do it sometime in the future. I always make her wield a spear or staff (yes, I also change her proficiencies with SK :good: ).
     
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    I much prefer her with a Staff. It seems more in keeping with her character somehow to bash someone's head in with both hands at once. She is a very angry person...
     
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    Shaitan Always forgive your enemies; it annoys them so

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    Yeah woodweapons seems to fit her attitude somehow
     
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    Jaheira is built to dual wield. Belm and pretty much anything is how I will always use her.
     
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    From a power gaming perspective, I agree that Jaheira does this well. But I really don't think it fits her personality from a roleplaying perspective. She certainly has not applied her proficiency points as to show any interest in dual wielding. That's why I generally keep her holding a shield or using a staff. Eventually she'll get Greater Whirlwind attack anyway, and will get 10 attacks per round. So yeah, Jaheira becomes a force to be reckoned with no matter how you equip her.
     
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