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Magic-Heavy Party

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by NOG (No Other Gods), Oct 11, 2009.

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  1. Proteus_za

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    Remove all ads!
    @NOG

    From the in game description:

    Its GREAT! Loses effectiveness later on, but man... is it fun when it works. Its like a party friendly AOE spell that kills anything.

    @henkie

    Wait.... a PI can cast every spell you have memorized, without affecting your own spellbook? So its like a 2 for the price of 1 deal? Thats a lot better than I thought it was. Cast Immunity: Divination I suppose, before sending it out.

    As for Mordy's swords... Probably the reason I've never seen a need for them is that my own tanks do my tanking. They may not have the immunities that a Mordy's sword does, but they can dish out far more damage. For Mindflayers, I cast improved haste and chaotic commands on them, and its game over for the mindflayers.
     
    Proteus_za, Oct 13, 2009
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  2. Athos Gems: 2/31
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    Yeah, but there are battles when you need more tanks than you can have with NPCs only, and Mordy's Swords are the best you can get.

    For mindflayers, I just give my best fighter the greenstone amulet found in the beholder's hive.

    As for Project Image, when I played a sorcerer it was by far my favorite spell. The PC rarely needed to engage in battles himself. Downside is, you can't use it if you have the contingency helpless -> dispel magic :(
     
    Athos, Oct 13, 2009
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  3. T2Bruno

    T2Bruno The only source of knowledge is experience Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    I never had that problem. I found most summons to be woefully inadequate in general combat. Certain summons did well for specific combats. Even the planetars were only a novelty for me.
     
    T2Bruno, Oct 13, 2009
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  4. Blades of Vanatar

    Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Summons are canon fodder, arrow catchers and meatshields. But, they are all you need with a magic-heavy party, as you can replenish them over and over. The game has so many different types, they should be able to get you by without a hitch.
     
    Blades of Vanatar, Oct 13, 2009
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  5. Proteus_za

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    The other level 2 spell I forgot to mention is Ray of Enfeeblement. I like fighting dragons when they only have 5 strength...
     
    Proteus_za, Oct 14, 2009
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  6. T2Bruno

    T2Bruno The only source of knowledge is experience Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    If you're hoping for a failed save you may as well cast chromatic doom....
     
    T2Bruno, Oct 14, 2009
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    chromatic gives a +6 bonus to save, it's hardly the same

    besides, I can see how it's more fun to weaken a dragon and let your warriors hack'n slash him to death instead of insta kill him
     
    Athos, Oct 14, 2009
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  8. T2Bruno

    T2Bruno The only source of knowledge is experience Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    I don't know, I found setting a trap and casting harm to be quite humorous. As was a spike trap and implosion. Both methods were effective at killing an unsuspecting dragon.
     
    T2Bruno, Oct 14, 2009
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  9. NOG (No Other Gods)

    NOG (No Other Gods) Going to church doesn't make you a Christian

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    I've heared a cleric/mage with Timestop and Harm are very fun.
     
    NOG (No Other Gods), Oct 14, 2009
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  10. kerkes Gems: 1/31
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    fod
     
    kerkes, Jan 12, 2010
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  11. Rastamage Gems: 6/31
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    I find the Mordenkainen's Sword and Horrid Wilting to be must have. Invisible Stalker is fun too.
     
    Rastamage, Jan 26, 2010
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