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Proficiency in long swords worth it?

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by the assassin, Jan 28, 2003.

  1. the assassin Gems: 8/31
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    Are proficiencies in long swords worth it? I mean, all of the long swords are only +3 up to ToB. So most of the time, you wouldn't be doing much in BIG fights in SoA. Also, as a berserker-thief, could you comment on my choice? 3* in 2weaponstyle, 3* longsword, and 2* in 2HandedSword, before dualling. If i put 1* into two handed weapon style as a thief, will the berserker reap the benefits when i get the skills back?
     
    the assassin, Jan 28, 2003
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    Consider the following two swords:

    Angurdavaal +5 (sets Strength to 22, permanent negative plane protection, fire damage each hit), a worthy sword in its own right, and even better as an off-hand weapon for a dual-wielding character.

    Answerer +4 (each hit drops target's A.C. by 2 and Magic Resistance by 15%, drawback - a speed factor of 9).

    If you can fit either of these into your party's setup, then Long Sword proficiency is definitely worth it. I won't say where they are unless you ask for their locations.

    The Answerer Sword in particular is invaluable during the climax of the Ascension module.
     
    Beren, Jan 29, 2003
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    1* as a thief in 2 handed weap style will return after the dual classing is complete. I think thieves can get it.
     
    Khazraj, Jan 29, 2003
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    Hmm it's worth in SoA but not in ToB,sadly so as Katanas IMO.But you can use it with a good bastard sword(Foebane,my favorite).Don't dual-wield until you get minimum 2 stars in 2 weapon fighting style.
     
    Khelben, Jan 29, 2003
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    Blackrazor + 3
    Does level drain.
    Nuff said, i think. ;)

    Cheers.
     
    Baezlebub, Jan 30, 2003
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    IMO longswords are worth it, with the two swords Beren mentioned as my reason - both very effective weapons. Just give the Answerer to a kensai and the speedfactor is irrelevant.
     
    Ragusa, Jan 30, 2003
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    Longswords are really good, though personally I prefer bastard swords. (Foebane to be precise ;) )But good longswords are available throughout the entire game, while bastard swords aren't. So yeah. Definetely worth it.
     
    Faragon, Jan 30, 2003
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