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What Do You Think The Most Useful Class and Why?

Discussion in 'Baldur's Gate (Classic)' started by Slayer of Bhaal, Feb 23, 2002.

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    Slayer of Bhaal, Feb 23, 2002
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    A fighter/thief most likely. The only class that could really solo a game without too many problems.
     
    Taluntain, Feb 23, 2002
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    alternatively I'd name the illusionist-thief or mage-thief, they come really close.
     
    Ragusa, Feb 23, 2002
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    Like Tal says Fighter/Thief or Bard for solo.
     
    Kill_Lexington, Feb 24, 2002
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    [​IMG] I also think fighter/thieft is the best for solo.
     
    Slayer of Bhaal, Feb 24, 2002
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    You could pull off a F/M/T pretty easily I guess.

    Or as someone said before, a Bard because they can use most anything and are a very well-rounded character.
     
    Black Rose, Feb 24, 2002
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    Mage/thief would be better than Fighter/thief. Why? I soloed the game (I was bored, ok?) and have to say that having the mage class instead of the fighter is more useful, because:
    1) A single character just won't cut it in a fighting situation, especially if that character is a multiclass.
    2) You can rely on mage spells (knock, invisibility) until you get your thief skills high enough.
    3) Later on, fireballs can clear a room full of enemies you can't sneak past, that would potentially be too many for any fighting character. When enemies get close, mirror image is a lifesaver.
    4) You'll be able to use wands. Monster summoning wands are incredibly helpful, and even lightning wands are useful when you're not accompanied by a party they can (and will!) wipe out.
     
    Volar Blackmane, Feb 25, 2002
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