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POLL: Human/Fighter vs. Half-elf/Fighter vs. Dwarf/Fighter

Discussion in 'Baldur's Gate (Classic)' started by Elan Morin Tedronai, Feb 26, 2003.

  1. Elan Morin Tedronai Gems: 10/31
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    Well, who's better... Half-elves and Humans has the same stats, but who is the better warrior? I have only played with Human or Dwarf like Fighter, but I started thinking that Half-elves are better than humans like Fighters, because the are similar to the Humans, and they get 30% rezistance to Charm and Sleep, so they're quite good...

    As for dwarves, what can we say? Always put the dwarf upfront with a shield, good axe and much-much beer. They are the most lethal race I've ever seen... Best for Fighters and excellent for Fighter/Clerics... :)

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    Poll Results: Human/Fighter vs. Half-elf/Fighter vs. Dwarf/Fighter (14 votes.)

    Human/Fighter vs. Half-elf/Fighter vs. Dwarf/Fighter (Choose 1)
    * Human/Fighter - 7% (1)
    * Half-elf/Fighter - 21% (3)
    * Dwarf/Fighter - 71% (10)
     
  2. Khelben Gems: 15/31
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    Dwarf,the extra constitution comes in handy.
     
  3. Elan Morin Tedronai Gems: 10/31
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    You are just speaking mu langauage komshu! Maybe it's because of we are neighbours... :D
     
  4. Loerand

    Loerand My heart holds no fear for death

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    Dwarves rules the frontlines in any battle, but I rarely stick to plain fighters...
     
  5. Aces Gems: 19/31
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    [​IMG] You left out pure Elves! :nolike:

    Why?
    Well If you play all the way through the complete saga:

    Don't forget starting dex of 19, which means by the end of BG2 you can get it to 21 (extra +1 AC and +1 missle avoidance).

    Also Elves get extra +1 thaco and +1 damage with long swords and bows! I never tested this completely but they should. :rolleyes:

    I'll be playing an Elf Fighter dualed (gatekeeper ;) ) to a Mage in my next game so I'll check it.

    I know the (-1) constition is a pain, but by the end of BG2 you can get the 17 to 19 which is the same as 20.

    And the resistances to certain magics are great too.
     
  6. chevalier

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    The difference is very small. Humans don't get neither a bonus nor a penalty, max is always 18, same to HE who get more bonuses. Ergo HE are better (pg-wise) unless you want to dual or multi. At higher levels fighter/caster multiclass is always better as it has everything the fighter has apart from three more stars (but on max 2-3 weapons in turn). But what's three more stars if you can have three more swords :D Or a throng of undead or monsters. Stoneskin + mirror image + blur + improved invisibility + fire shield + anti-spell prots/Ironskin/Armour of Faith + some more armour buffs + champion's strength + righteous magic (watch the seqence or you'll get 18/50 str instead of what you have :D ) draw upon holy might STR&DEX&CON raised by 1pt/3cast lev. All the fighter's feats + calling devas/planetar or elemental princes to help.

    With druid: HE
    With cleric: HE E D
    With mage: HE E G

    Sorry if forgot about any race.

    Edit: But this all assuming you're going to take that char to SoA&ToB.

    [ February 27, 2003, 15:54: Message edited by: chevalier ]
     
  7. Wil Gems: 6/31
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    I voted dwarf mainly because i'm playing one these days (a F/T).
    For a fighter, a possible 20 Con really means something. Dwarves, they have nice saving throws too.
    The penalty in Dex is a blessing: so they let those cowardly elfs use bows, they go in melee (just kidding :) ).
     
  8. Elan Morin Tedronai Gems: 10/31
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    No Doubt elves are perfect for Mages or Fighter/Mages, but one to one Fighter/Elf vs. Fighter/Half-elf or Fighter/Human, who are almost similar I think the elf will get it... No word for the dwarf who is without any doubt the most powerful warrior in the world...

    [ February 28, 2003, 16:09: Message edited by: Elan Morin Tedronai ]
     
  9. chevalier

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    Tah, wait till I finish the prayer ;)
     
  10. Mystra's Chosen Gems: 22/31
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    Dwarf most definately because they have resistances that are paralelled only by Halflings.
     
  11. Icingdeath45 Gems: 12/31
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    I would defiitly choose a dwarf. They have high constitution, and many resistances. They are probably the best race for a fighter in the game.
     
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