POLL: Human/Fighter vs. Half-elf/Fighter vs. Dwarf/Fighter

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Well, who's better... Half-elves and Humans has the same stats, but who is the better warrior? I have only played with Human or Dwarf like Fighter, but I started thinking that Half-elves are better than humans like Fighters, because the are similar to the Humans, and they get 30% rezistance to Charm and Sleep, so they're quite good...

As for dwarves, what can we say? Always put the dwarf upfront with a shield, good axe and much-much beer. They are the most lethal race I've ever seen... Best for Fighters and excellent for Fighter/Clerics...

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Poll Results: Human/Fighter vs. Half-elf/Fighter vs. Dwarf/Fighter (14 votes.)

Human/Fighter vs. Half-elf/Fighter vs. Dwarf/Fighter (Choose 1)
* Human/Fighter - 7% (1)
* Half-elf/Fighter - 21% (3)
* Dwarf/Fighter - 71% (10)

 

Dwarf,the extra constitution comes in handy.

 

You are just speaking mu langauage komshu! Maybe it's because of we are neighbours...

 

Dwarves rules the frontlines in any battle, but I rarely stick to plain fighters...

 

You left out pure Elves!

Why?
Well If you play all the way through the complete saga:

Don't forget starting dex of 19, which means by the end of BG2 you can get it to 21 (extra +1 AC and +1 missle avoidance).

Also Elves get extra +1 thaco and +1 damage with long swords and bows! I never tested this completely but they should.

I'll be playing an Elf Fighter dualed (gatekeeper ) to a Mage in my next game so I'll check it.

I know the (-1) constition is a pain, but by the end of BG2 you can get the 17 to 19 which is the same as 20.

And the resistances to certain magics are great too.

 

The difference is very small. Humans don't get neither a bonus nor a penalty, max is always 18, same to HE who get more bonuses. Ergo HE are better (pg-wise) unless you want to dual or multi. At higher levels fighter/caster multiclass is always better as it has everything the fighter has apart from three more stars (but on max 2-3 weapons in turn). But what's three more stars if you can have three more swords Or a throng of undead or monsters. Stoneskin + mirror image + blur + improved invisibility + fire shield + anti-spell prots/Ironskin/Armour of Faith + some more armour buffs + champion's strength + righteous magic (watch the seqence or you'll get 18/50 str instead of what you have ) draw upon holy might STR&DEX&CON raised by 1pt/3cast lev. All the fighter's feats + calling devas/planetar or elemental princes to help.

With druid: HE
With cleric: HE E D
With mage: HE E G

Sorry if forgot about any race.

Edit: But this all assuming you're going to take that char to SoA&ToB.

[ February 27, 2003, 15:54: Message edited by: chevalier ]

 

I voted dwarf mainly because i'm playing one these days (a F/T).
For a fighter, a possible 20 Con really means something. Dwarves, they have nice saving throws too.
The penalty in Dex is a blessing: so they let those cowardly elfs use bows, they go in melee (just kidding ).

 

No Doubt elves are perfect for Mages or Fighter/Mages, but one to one Fighter/Elf vs. Fighter/Half-elf or Fighter/Human, who are almost similar I think the elf will get it... No word for the dwarf who is without any doubt the most powerful warrior in the world...

[ February 28, 2003, 16:09: Message edited by: Elan Morin Tedronai ]

 

Tah, wait till I finish the prayer

 

Dwarf most definately because they have resistances that are paralelled only by Halflings.

 

I would defiitly choose a dwarf. They have high constitution, and many resistances. They are probably the best race for a fighter in the game.