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Originally Posted by serret Its been a long time since I looked at 2nd edition rules, and I don't know whats been changed from the core rules in BGII. Could someone give me a quick overview of dual-classing, since I can't find it in the manual somehow. For example:
Can any class dual-class, especially paladins and monks?
What happens to your original class abilities when you dual class?
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Q1 - no - according to the rules, some classes can, and some can't. The easiest way to check is to begin creating a half-elf and seeing all the valid multi-class options - those are valid dual class combinations as well.
Q2 - you gain experience in class 1 until you decide to dual. The moment you dual, you temporarily lose all class 1 skills and abilities (including weapon prof's, spell casting ability, etc) and begin gaining experience in class 2. When you have one more level in class 2 over class one (say you're a level 9 fighter, you'd need to reach level 10 in the second class...), you're class 1 skills and abilities are reactivated. You don't gain any *new* class 1 experience or skills, and still gain only in class 2, but can use your full range of skills (like a thief's traps, a fighter's thaco, or a mage's spellcasting).
Hope that helps!
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