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Ranged is the best weapon skill, even though you can't use a shield.
I, personally, like the Demokin race. Not the best for Magic, having less Mana than Sylvant (but more than the other races), but having greater Endurance and, iirc, greater Strength (though attributes are adjustable to some degree).
If you use Demokin, you need to be careful when choosing Racial Trait: I like Forked Tongue, because although it reveals that you are 'tainted', it also gives you a nice boost to Speech - which can be invaluable in certain situations! You DO get a -5 to all combat skills, but it will only matter for one you choose - and can be remedied by selection of Perks. If you choose any optional traits, make sure they DON'T affect your weapon skill badly!
If you choose Sylvant for the Mana, then I would suggest Polyelemental Ancestry as Racial Trait, since it adds 10% to all elemental, poison and disease resistances. However you suffer a 5% reduction to crushing, piercing and slashing resistances. Again, this can be remedied by Perks, and possibly by Optional Traits.
I don't remember what the Wand does. I THINK it counts as a two-hand melee, but don't quote me. It's been a long time since I played |