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Questions about Kensai

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Donovan Bane, Mar 27, 2002.

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    [​IMG] I'm about to start a new BG game and want to carry my character to BGII. I'm going to use a fighter and I'm thinking about the Kensai kit but I've got a couple of questions before I run all the way through BG.

    First off, is the Kensai kit alignment sensitive... I believe I read somewhere that a Kensai can't be chaotic. And can a Kensai use helmets... in the kit description it only says you can't use armor, bracers, or missle weapons but in some topics I've read they mention a Kensai can't use helmets... what's right?

    Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.
     
    Donovan Bane, Mar 27, 2002
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    1: A kensai can't be chaotic,
    2: I don't think they can wear helmets either.
     
    Tasohan, Mar 27, 2002
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    However, there's the Mask if King Strohm which even mages can put on their heads and it protects from critical hits... Whether you consider it cheating or not is up to you. ;)
     
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    Well I made a dual Kensai/Mage and I was able to use Ion Stones for a helm. Sorry I do not recall if that was due to the Kensai or Mage; you may look into that possibility.
     
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    - I don't think using Strohlm's mask is cheating; if it was just meant to detect those illusions why give her protection from criticals?

    - Usually, Ioun Stones can be used by anyone. Some have also nice powers

    - How are you going to play a Kensai from the first BG?
     
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    When you import a character from a pure class from BG1 into BG2 you have the option of switching to a kit of that class. He could play through BG1 as a fighter, then start BG2 with that character as a Kensai, which is convenient considering he'll be starting with no armor.
     
    ArtEChoke, Mar 28, 2002
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    Thanks for all the replies.

    I'm planning on starting BG with a fighter then make him a Kensai in BG2. It's seems the pros outway the cons... what sounds good to me is the possibility of getting +14 to hit and damage then Kai 10 times a day. Enemies have a hard time hitting you if they're dead before they swing.
     
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    Kensai's are so cool.
    I have soloed one through the entire series by the way. He had a hard time but in the end he succeeded.(I started as a fighter of course. ;))
     
    Tasohan, Mar 28, 2002
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