POLL: Powergaming the Protagonist: Help me decide!

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I'd like to know, which of the following 3 characters seems to be the most powerful.

1)Ranger/Cleric Multi-Class. This character would have to be Half-Elven, which has some benefits. A R/C gets both Druid and Cleric spells. Multi-Class means that levels advancement will be slowed down, though. Character has max ** in all blunt weapons, and *** in Two Weapon Fighting (gets ** free from the Ranger class). This character may also be able to get HLAs from both classes, while I'm uncertain if the two options below would have access to "Warrior HLAs"

2)Ranger->Cleric Dual-Class. Humans are the only ones who can Dual-Class. Character would be able to learn both Druid and Cleric spells. Advancement is quick, but there is a long "holdover" period from when the clases are switched (depending, of course, on when the player decides to switch classes. Level 9 or 13 seem most optional). Character has max ** in all blunt weapons, and *** in Two Weapon Fighting (gets ** free from the Ranger class).

3)Fighter(Berserker)->Cleric Dual-Class. Human, of course. This character doesn't gain Druid spells as #1 and 2 do, but the Rage ability from the Berserker class offers this character many good protections. Advancement is a little bit faster than the R->C DC, because Fighters advance faster than Rangers. There is a long "holdover" period from when the clases are switched (again, level 9 or 13). Character does not gain the free ** in TWF, which is something I want for this character (Crom Faeyr + anything -- I am powergaming here) as the two above do. On the flip side, this character can gain Grand Mastery ***** in any blunt weapon.


Of course, picking a Protagonist also has a lot to do with who will be in the party. Here is my party list:

Jaheira
Keldorn
Nalia
Jan

It's only 5 total characters (I plan on filling the 6th slot with individual quest NPCs, and probably Anomen or Viconia for a while to help with the Clerical abilities a bit if I go with #2 or 3). Level advancement will be a little bit quicker this way, and I think a smaller party would be more fun for me.

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Poll Results: Powergaming the Protagonist: Help me decide! (13 votes.)

Powergaming the Protagonist: Help me decide! (Choose 1)
* Ranger/Cleric Multiclass - 62% (8)
* Ranger/Cleric DualClass - 23% (3)
* Berserker/Cleric DualClass - 15% (2)

 

Dual-classed Ranger/Cleric. All 3 are excellent, so it was not easy to decide. Switch at level 13.

 

I'd go for ranger/cleric multi.

If dual, ranger(7)/cleric. Level 13 is only +1/2 attack and some proficiencies more, while it costs whole million XP more than level 7. You need also another million (or more, I think) to get a cleric level high enough to regain what you earned as a ranger.

 

R/C Multi. Once you get Greater Whirlwind + the spell power of a druid and a cleric you will be absolutely unstoppable. Plus they get VERY nice stats rolls, so it won't take you long to get 90+ stats.

 

I played a R/C dual once and it was a blast, but I was more concerned with spells than fighting. There's just something very satisfying about having every divine spell at your command (except for the evil ones). I think the superior casting you get from more exp allotted to your cleric class outweighs the warrior HLAs.

 

I think I'll go with the multiclass.

Although Dual Classing is probably more powerful, I can't stand playing "catch up" with my abilities.

I also really want the warrior High Level Abilities.