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Originally Posted by VonDondu 
However, a couple of 1st level characters can kill the ogre without too much difficulty. Have one of them get the ogre's attention and then run away. While the ogre is chasing the first character in circles, have the second character attack him with a ranged weapon. If the ogre comes after the second character, run away so the ogre will chase him or her, and have your first character attack with a ranged weapon.
This tactic is also effective when you fight a dragon in BG2.
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This tactic will serve you well for like 90% of BG1.
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Originally Posted by Crenshinibon galraen:
What's the other problem with the Blade? The Freedom and Defensive Spin bit?
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IMHO, the problem with the Blade is that he doesn't function very well without spell protections. And even that is micromanaging for a new player to the game.
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Originally Posted by fable Bards and druids are more powerful under the 3.5 ruleset. That's no reason to avoid using them in the BG series, of course, because it's possible to win with any combination: one of the great aspects of the games. But if you're powerplaying, I don't think bards and druids are t the way to go. |
Bards have a chance in a power group in BG1, since ID'ing items is such a pain, I like using an armored Bard with a bow and lots of wands.
In BG2, you need to go Blade though.
IMHO, Druids just aren't that good in BG2. They've got a few really nice spells, but I hate their weapon restrictions.