Some class advice

Meldanen14 · Post by **Meldanen14** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 1:14 pm

Hello everyone! I'm in Chapter 2, am at level 8, got first 4 levels Fighter, then 4 Rogue (because I can use 9 skill points per level

) and now it might be handy for me to add some spells. Especially a Heal spell. How can I get as much spells as possible using the smallest amount of levels?? There are Bards, Wizards, Sorcerers and Clerics. Are they all the same when you look at spells or different?

swcarter · Post by **swcarter** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 1:27 pm

How did you divide up your attribute points? Sorcerers and bards need charisma, wizards need intelligence, and clerics need wisdom. If you used a typical fighter build, then those attributes are all probably low, and you'd probably be better off picking up a henchman for spells (like Linu for healing).

SWC

koz-ivan · Post by **koz-ivan** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 2:00 pm

[QUOTE=Meldanen14]Hello everyone! I'm in Chapter 2, am at level 8, got first 4 levels Fighter, then 4 Rogue (because I can use 9 skill points per level

) and now it might be handy for me to add some spells. Especially a Heal spell. How can I get as much spells as possible using the smallest amount of levels?? There are Bards, Wizards, Sorcerers and Clerics. Are they all the same when you look at spells or different?

[/QUOTE]

i suggest you consult your manual in regards to various spell casting options for a multi class.

imho if you just want healing you should instead use the "healing" skill and use medkits and or potions as to not dilute your ftr / rog's abilites too much.

that being said...

clerics & druids both use wisdom as pimary stat, they must memorize specific spells but their spell lists are full (no need to learn spells from scrolls ect) their magics focus more on healing, protection and buffs.

wizards use int and learn spells on level up and from scrolls, their magics are mostly blasting and buffing w/ almost no healing.

sorcs use the same spell list as wizards but use cha as a casting stat, they choose spells on level up and cannot learn from scrolls.

bards also use cha & choose spells on level up, but their list is much different, sort of a mix of healing, buffs / protections and limited blasting.

Meldanen14 · Post by **Meldanen14** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 2:50 pm

Well, I decided to become a Cleric for some levels. Then, after a level or 4, 5 or 6, I would like to become a Barbarian. Will I have all the spells I had then and can I learn more If I become another class?

Fiberfar · Post by **Fiberfar** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 4:33 pm

your multiclass choice is restricted to 3 classes.
So you either take fighter/rogue/cleric or Fighter/rogue/barb.

The Great Hairy · Post by **The Great Hairy** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:13 pm

Personally I would suggest going long (i.e./ pick a main class, and level up as much as possible in it) in one class, or picking two multi-classes to keep equal. Three multiclasses means you are going to be a little slower in getting specific class powers (although you do increase your versatility).

If you stop your spellcaster progression at level 6, for example, then you remain as a level 6 caster, unless you pick a prestige class that has spell levels which stack with your base class. So a fighter/cleric/rogue only gets their cleric levels as spell casting levels.

As Fiberfar said, you are limited to three classes in NWN. I'd personally go the Fighter/Cleric/Rogue as well. Barb is not worth it in such a mix (in my opinion).

Cheers,
TGHO

Noober · Post by **Noober** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:54 pm

[QUOTE=The Great Hairy]Personally I would suggest going long (i.e./ pick a main class, and level up as much as possible in it) in one class, or picking two multi-classes to keep equal. Three multiclasses means you are going to be a little slower in getting specific class powers (although you do increase your versatility).

If you stop your spellcaster progression at level 6, for example, then you remain as a level 6 caster, unless you pick a prestige class that has spell levels which stack with your base class. So a fighter/cleric/rogue only gets their cleric levels as spell casting levels.

As Fiberfar said, you are limited to three classes in NWN. I'd personally go the Fighter/Cleric/Rogue as well. Barb is not worth it in such a mix (in my opinion).

Cheers,
TGHO[/QUOTE]

Concurred.

Meldanen14 · Post by **Meldanen14** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:43 am

Only 3 classes???? Ow... But can I always swith between them?

Fiberfar · Post by **Fiberfar** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:48 am

yes...
i.e 5 levels cleric then 3 rogue and then 4 levels of cleric

The Great Hairy · Post by **The Great Hairy** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 6:42 pm

Depending on your class/race mix, you may have to level up all three to maintain parity, and avoid the XP penalty. Just be aware that your individual class abilities are going to be quite weak when compared to a straight classed PC. This may cause problems with regards to some encounters later in the game.

Cheers,
TGHO

Meldanen14 · Post by **Meldanen14** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:05 am

Thanx! One more question: How do those spells of the cleric work?? I'm level 2 Cleric now and when I look at my spellbook, I see 3 spaces where I can add spells. But I can't quite use them...

The Great Hairy · Post by **The Great Hairy** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:10 pm

The spell slots on the left are the spells you know. The spell slots on the right are the spells you have memorised/prepared, and are ready for casting.

To memorise a spell, click on one of the spells on the left. It will appear in a box on the right, but it is greyed out. You'll need to rest before you can cast the spell.

Cheers,
TGHO