Assuming TNO is a Mage, what physical stats should be bumped?

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I have my CHA at 19, WIS at about 22, and my INT at 19 (with a tattoo).

That's about as high as I think I'll need my mental stats to ever go. What physical stats should be raised now?

Bumping STR might allow me to skip from STR 18 to 19 later without going through those annoying exceptional STR fractions.

Bumping DEX will help with AC, but TNO is rarely in combat (and when he is, it's after the real Fighters are already targeted). I don't use the Thief class at all anymore.

Bumping CON will help with regeneration, but I've got a long way to go before it will help with more HP. Besides, TNO is immortal!

What stat is best to bump for me now? Do I need anymore in my mental stats?

 

id go for 13 dex then balance the rest between int and wis

13 dex helps for snapping some necks in mortuary and catching ppl trying to pickpocket you

edit: i see your not just starting lol. id just bump con at that point.

 

I'd put intelligence at a natural 19 -- there are other great tattoos.

It really depends on where you are. Planning to have an 18 str by the time you hit curst is a good idea. Otherwise, I'd split them between con and dex. You'll have plenty of ability points by the end of the game (I had 18's in all stats with 25 in str and wis).

 

Really? I was really impressed with the two Mage specific tattoos. Bonus spells are great! I can't see myself going without that Tattoo of the Magi once I get it.

 

Tattoo of the Redeemer is quite good as are the ones after Ravel. I tend to find doubling 1st and 2nd level spells to be less useful by the end of the game.

 

I find the first level spells to be very useful near the end of the game, especially the old reliable magic missile. Many of the main foes (final battle too, if you go that route) have extremely high saves and it seems NO is cursed with low dice rolls on higher level spells. I know this isn't likely, but I was getting a consistent 20+ on my magic missiles (and Dak'kon's version) near the end (with quick cast time), while struggling to significantly hurt foes with higher level spells.

 

Dex is basically useless for TNO. If enemies manage to mob you in this game, you're pretty much screwed anyway, 2 or 3 points of AC aren't going to change much. I'd say just pump up con for that delicious regen.

Also, I agree with ChickenIsGood, first level spells retain their use throughout the entire game. They're usually some of my most frequently cast spells (well, except for that fire and ice ball, can't recall the name at the moment).

Aargh, all this talk of PS:T is making me want to replay it, but I can't find my cds...

 

I just played as a mage so it is all fresh in my mind. The worst part is that I'm getting pangs to play again, but I have to finish all my essays!

I know it is late, but might as well add that constitution is the most important physical stat for a mage. You don't often go into melee, so strength (THAC0) isn't that important, and for the same reason dexterity isn't either. The hit points and regeneration that constitution provides outweigh the AC bonus from dexterity (and strength doesn't matter too much).

 

Not to be a spoilsport dear friend, but there was no need to spend even a single point on CHA, since mages can cast Friends. Two consecutive castings, even with a base CHA of 9, can get you immediately to 25.