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Im sure ive posted this question before but cant find it! So if anyone knows where it is ca you please direct me.

But if not is this a good multi-combo? And when would i change over? Do i get to cast spells with the mage 'cause iv read that the mage slayer cant cast spells os does that carry over?

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I think you mean dualling a Wizard Slayer to a Mage. A Wizard Slayer is a much overlooked and maligned class, because of all the restrictions(you can't wear rings, cloaks, amulets etc.) See my below post at [url="http://www.gamebanshee.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=007179"]http://www.gamebanshee.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=007179[/url] for a larger discussion.

The problem with a WS/Mage is not that you couldn't cast spells(not a problem), but that you couldn't use much equipment. Without even armour to lower your AC, you will probably not get below AC 0. If you have Throne Of Bhaal, then a WS/Thief is good for the high-level ability Use Any Item, which negates the restrictions. But in any case, you probably want to dual at lvl9 if you haven't got ToB, and 12 if you have.
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Post by Xyx »

Originally posted by Kameleon:
<STRONG>Without even armour to lower your AC, you will probably not get below AC 0.</STRONG>
The spells Armor and Spirit Armor are quite servicable in this respect. Armor is cheap and lasts half a day, Spirit Armor is superior to any Bracers of Defense (and still lasts an hour).
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You are right, of course, but I was talking about bog standardness, sans spells. Doesn't your Kensai/Mage walk around with Cloak Of Sewers/Ring of Protection +2/Ring of Gaxx? And of course there's always the Ultra-Cheesy-Multi-Blur(TM), which could get it to -10.
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