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Rangers

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale 2' started by Khelben, Jan 19, 2003.

  1. Khelben Gems: 15/31
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    A good ranger suggestion?
    Ranger x + Fighter 4?
    Good ranger multiclasses?
    Good ranger race?
    Cool ranger names?
    Man i like rangers!

    [ January 19, 2003, 11:00: Message edited by: Khelben ]
     
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    Let him/her dual wield. They have the ambidexterity feat and two weapon fighting for free at the beginning of the game.
     
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    I know i should dual wield but i don't know which class to multi :(
     
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    Try sorcerer (or wizard). A sorcerer with good hitpoints and two weapon fighting is a great addition to the party.
     
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    Personally I went with a fighter multiclass. Then again, I've already got four other spellcasters in my party ;)

    Sorcerer would be a good choice, kind of like the Fighter/Mage from 2nd edition. That kind of ranger can be very powerfull. (Think Stoneskin ;) )

    Edit: Of course, a Ranger/Druid would make a very good character as well... And would make sense characterwise.

    [ January 19, 2003, 12:28: Message edited by: Faragon ]
     
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    So i can try human then,and what about other classes to multi a wizard like Paladin of Mystra
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    Keep in mind that a paladin must be lawful good.

    And I don't think a paladin/ranger makes sense. You'd better go for a plain ranger or paladin. Unless of course you badly need the pally's turning ability.
     
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    It depends on which role your Ranger is gonna play. If he is gonna arch a lot, have a race with Dex boosting.

    For dex, the following races are good.
    Tiefling (+2 Dexyou also get a +2 to hide)
    Elves (+2 Dex, martial proficiency Bows)
    Drow (would be good for a Archer/Sorcerer or Wizard multiclass.)
    Wildelves (penalty is in the INT region, instead of in CON, which makes it easier for him to melee if possible.)
    Deep gnome (+2 DEX and WIS. (for ranger spells))
    Strongheart Halfling (Not only +2 dex, but also +2 move silently, +1 Savings,+1 to hit with ranged weapons and a bonus feat at first level)
     
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    Heh sorry for misunderstanding my englih sux :(

    Uytuun:I meant Paladin of Mystra + Wizard or Ranger + Wizard?,IMO Paladin + Fighter is better than Paladin+Wiz so that's why i think that i must multi someone to wizard,my group has only 1 magician(sorc).Anyway thanks for advices i've made a ranger + fighter :)
     
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    [​IMG] RANGERS ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!, in all games Neverwinter,d&d, icewind dale2 II.
    I always multiclass my ranger like this:

    Ranger X, Fighter 7, Rogue 4

    In IWD2 this abilities:

    STR:15 +2
    DEX:18 +4
    CON:14 +2
    WIS:10 +0
    INT:8 -1
    CHA:10 +0

    And all the next points in STR.
     
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    Try this one:
    Half Orc Ranger
    STR 20 DEX 18 CON 18 INT 1 WIS 16 CHA 1
     
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    Very good Ranger, but he musn't talk for your party
     
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    Mmmh, the real powergaming stuff. I hope this ranger will never meet a Mindflayer...

    I prefer some more Roleplaying aspects. A ranger with such low Int probably won't recognize friends from foes. And with such Charisma even his beloved animal friends of the forest will spit in his face. A ranger condemned by nature, cool role! :D ;)
     
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    Ah but Master, roleplaying a character with an INT score of 1 shouldn't be that hard for you :evil: :grin:

    And Uytuun, I think the reason why someone would take a level of paladin on top of rangerlevels would be for the Savingthrows boost (+4) rather than the turning ability.
     
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    A ranger with high int and cha has to sacrifice str,dex,and wis, the key abilities for rangers in D&D 3ed
     
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    I always liked ranger/rogue. Makes rogues sneak attack better and they both seem to be prowler types...

    3E evil rangers are so much better than 2E namby pamby rangers.

    Chaotic evil ranger/rogue Tiefling = nasty girl/boy and lots of fun...
     
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    Thats very cool :cool: , but I make my ranger human, some lvls in rogue and 4 lvl of Fighter (for the wepon specialization).

    [ January 21, 2003, 05:41: Message edited by: Rekiller ]
     
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    MoN;
    I don't see the reason why my ranger wouldn't meet a mindflayer. I think he will divide that mindflayer in two.
    And I do not roleplay in IWD2. I am simply a combat strategist while playing this game.
     
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    Well, the problem is, that mindflayers have this nasty habit of draining intelligence. If they suck your brains down to an INT score of zero, you're dead. Having an INT of 1 will make you a quick snack (though low on calories) for an Ithilid.

    Combat Strategies aren't limited to offense, defensive strategies are just as, if not more, important to achieve victory.
     
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    How about a Ranger 1/Barbarian x/Fighter 4-Halforc
    STR:20 DEX:18 CON:18 WIS:10 INT:4 CHA:4
     
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