| The Bards seem more limited in IWDII, I mean they're not that strong without mix in classes, in my opinion at least.
I think that Blades are powerful characters through and through and they are easy for newbies to play because they are a single class (meaning no worries of dual classing or split experience) and they can do a bit of everything. I only rarely use Defensive Spin as my AC is high enough (Around -20) due to Spirit Armor, Tenser's, Blur and my other pieces of equipment. We're not even mentioning Mirror Image or Stoneskin there.
No, they are not *the* strongest, but one of, without cheesing at least, and in my opinion, they are very fun.
I tend to favor a Kensai/Mage as a fighter, taking advantage of the Kensai bonus (by dualing late), and using the GWW form with other buff spells attached.
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