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When is it best for a Kensai to study majik?

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Wraith Blackthorne, Nov 28, 2000.

  1. Wraith Blackthorne Gems: 4/31
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    [​IMG] I have recently started a second Game and would like to try out the Kensai/Mage combo that everyone raves about. I am also trying to play on the evil side of the house.

    My question is at which level should I stop progessing as a Kensai, and start as a mage?

    I am looking forward to feedback on this one.
     
    Wraith Blackthorne, Nov 28, 2000
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    I'm doing the same thing Wraith. I dualled at level 9. I suppose that you could dual at level 12 for the extra kensai bonuses, but then it takes an awfully long time to get back to level 12 again with the mage class. There is also the problem with th XP point cap if you're like me and don't remove it. Yup, at level nine you kensai is a fairly good fighting machine (wish mine had more than 16 str, but just the luck of the roll), and yet you still have alot of XP and time to develope your mage class.
     
    Lord Moeken, Nov 28, 2000
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    I dualled my Kensai at level 9, and he's a killing machine now. 18/00 str. and -14 AC (with magic) is very nice, and when I get Crom Faeyr I WILL BE INVINCIBLE!!!!!! :) (sorry).
     
    The Amazing Ooopah, Nov 28, 2000
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    I just started the second game and am EXTREMELY impressed with the way the Kensai slices and dices. I am really looking forward to thinks like blur, and stoneskin.
     
    Wraith Blackthorne, Nov 28, 2000
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    Can the Kensai wear mage robes once they dual?
     
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    Yep,
    I downloaded that little patch so you get bonus items at the adventurer mart and there are some useful (but expensive) items there. I don't remember the name of the cloak I bought (Velencia?) but suddenly my kensai/mage is a dagger dodgin', arrow grabbin', claw breakin', tooth chippin', sword evadin' defensive frontliner! :D

    Actually he isn't super duper or anything, but he does have an AC of -5 and can cast spells really quickly.

    [This message has been edited by Lord Moeken (edited November 28, 2000).]
     
    Lord Moeken, Nov 28, 2000
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    The robe is the Robe of Vecna, and I think it's -4 casting time. VERY useful.
     
    The Amazing Ooopah, Nov 28, 2000
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    Hey, I don't think you should be allowed to dual to a mage because you don't know how to spell "MAGIC". j/k, (everyone relax, I know this guy, so please don't get offended)
     
    EternalPaladin, Nov 28, 2000
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    :o My bad, I said it was a cloak. You're right Amazing Ooopah, it's a robe!
     
    Lord Moeken, Nov 28, 2000
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    Eternal Putz, ...err i mean Paladin sent me the Bonus CD stuff. I guess I should install it and give it a look-see.

    [This message has been edited by Wraith Blackthorne (edited November 29, 2000).]
     
    Wraith Blackthorne, Nov 29, 2000
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