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Baldur's Gate 2 Best Class - What To Pick

teobirsa — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:29:31 +0000

1. Warrior - Fighter

“Me axe be bloody ready!” Korgan Bloodaxe

To quote the game itself, the Fighter is a champion who “lives or dies by his knowledge of weapons and tactics.” A Fighter can be an extremely versatile character, easy and fun to play, with some very interesting kits as well.

Why Fighters are Great:

They can use any weapon and wear any armor, except mage robes.
Can spend over two points on weapon proficiencies.
Can achieve Grand Mastery with any weapon, by spending five proficiency points.
Fighters have percentile Strength.
Fighters have some excellent Class Kits, most notably the Berserker and the Kensai.

Pick the Fighter if:

You want a relatively simple playthrough.
You like to be the tank of your party and ram through your enemies
You want to be able to easily dual-class, somewhere down the road.

2. Warrior – Ranger

“Go for the eyes, Boo. GO FOR THE EYES!” Minsc

Rangers are warriors and woodsmen skilled with weapons and knowledgeable in the ways of the forest. While being almost as versatile as Fighters, Rangers come with several cool perks which make for a fun playthrough. Plus, Drizzt do’Urden is a Ranger – need I say more?

Why Rangers are Great:

They can use nearly any weapon and armor.
It is easier to roll ability scores of 90 or more with a Ranger.
Can choose a racial enemy and get a -4 THAC0 bonus to and +4 damage rolls bonus against it.
Have Stealth as a special ability.
Can charm animals/mammals.
Rangers unlock Druid spells at level 8 and can go as high as spell level 3.

Pick the Ranger if:

You enjoy roleplaying as a good, nature-protecting character.
You like Archery (look up the Archer Class Kit).
For some (weird) reason, you do not want Minsc in your party, or want to free up a slot for another companion.

3. Warrior – Paladin

“We shall strike a blow deep into evil's heart! There is no more worthy a cause.” Keldorn Firecam

Paladins are (exclusively) Lawful Good warriors, devoted to their code of chivalry and to the fight against evil. Paladins are essentially warriors buffed against evil, which is obviously helpful for most of the game. On the downside, your character race is limited to Human, and Paladins cannot dual-class.

Why Paladins are Great:

Can Turn Undead once they reach level 3.
They have the Detect Evil and Protection from Evil special abilities.
Can cast Cleric spells upon reaching level 9.
Paladins have a passive -2 bonus to all saving throws.
The Lay on Hands healing ability.

Pick the Paladin if:

You want a great fighter with extremely helpful special abilities.
You like fighting evil, for great justice!
You want to wield the awesome Purifier +4 bastard sword.

4. Priest – Cleric

“Lil alurl! For Shar!” Viconia DeVir

Clerics are the ultimate support class. They are renowned healers, with their own spell book to boot (the Priest Scroll). Unlike Mages, Clerics do not need to learn new spells from scrolls. Instead, they learn them as they level up. Furthermore, Clerics can wear any armor and use a variety of weapons. The Cleric class is also extremely popular for dual-classing or multi-classing (as the second class).

Why Clerics are Great:

They are the best healers out there.
They have their own set of spells that they learn automatically.
Clerics can wear any armor and use practically any blunt weapon.
Have the ability to Turn Undead.

Pick the Cleric if:

You enjoy playing a supporting role in your party.
You like a character who is essentially a battlemage – a decent fighter that casts powerful spells as well.
You want to use it as a great dual-class or multi-class option.

5. Priest – Druid

“Yes, oh omnipresent authority figure?” Jaheira (technically a Fighter/Druid, I know, but I just had to have her on this list)

Basically, Druids are to the Priest class what Rangers are to the Warrior class. They are very much in tune with nature, sworn to protect its perfect balance. This is why Druids have a True Neutral alignment. Only humans and half-elves can become Druids. Like Clerics, Druids can use priest spells, albeit their set of spells is quite different (all nature-related) and somewhat limited.

Why Druids are Great:

Cool spells (Earthquake! Firestorm!)
Shapeshifting! A Druid can shapeshift into a wolf or bear, once per day.
Immunity to poison, starting at level 15.
Elemental resistance, starting at level 18.

Pick the Druid if:

You enjoy playing as a fighter, but with some very cool spells under your belt.
You like to switch between attack and support roles all the time.

6. Priest – Monk

“Selûne guides my hand.” Rasaad yn Bashir

Monks are priests who fight with their bare hands. Yup, you read that right. This is probably the most limiting class in the game: can only be human, cannot dual-class, cannot wear armor or use shields, can use only a few single-handed weapons. So why bother picking the Monk? Well, all those limitations come with an awesome set of perks!

Why Monks are Great:

Bonuses to saving throws vs. spells.
Unarmed attacks have the range of two-handed weapons and get THAC0 and damage rolls bonuses.
Extra unarmed attacks per round (as you level up).
Bonuses to AC vs. missile attacks (as you level up).
Immunity to Disease, Slow, Haste, Poison, Charm and to non-magical weapons (as you level up).
Monks get the Lay on Hands healing ability.

Pick the Monk if:

You want to become a true Lawful killing machine, without worrying too much about equipment.

7. Rogue – Thief

“Very well. Hai-ya.” Yoshimo

The Thief is your basic cloak-and-dagger class. They can open locks, find and disarm traps, detect illusions, hide in shadows, move silently and steal items from NPC’s. But with access to some awesome weapons like Katanas, Wakizashis and Scimitars and the ability to backstab, Thieves can be extremely dangerous on the battlefield as well. Any Race can choose the Thief class.

Why Thieves are Great:

Can set and disarm traps.
Can hide in shadows and move silently, essentially becoming invisible.
Can unlock doors and chests, can steal from NPC’s
Thieves are great for dual classing.
Thieves have some awesome Class Kits, like the Assassin and the Swashbuckler.
Backstabs!

Pick the Thief if:

You enjoy a more covert playthrough.
Any party needs a Thief – by taking on that role yourself, you free space for other companions.
You want to join the Thieves Guild (obviously).

8. Rogue – Bard

“May our deeds be sung through the ages!” Haer’Dalis

Bards are the Joker cards in the Rogue deck, being able to do a little bit of everything. They have a high Lore rating, can pick pockets as well as cast spells, and enjoy a wider choice of weapons and armor than Thieves.

Why Bards are Great:

Bards have the highest Lore rating of any Class.
They have the Bard Song special ability, which protects the party against fear.
Bards level up faster than other Classes.
The Blade is one of the most interesting Class Kits out there.

Pick the Bard if:

You are looking for a non-standard, improvise-as-you-go playthrough.
You enjoy experimenting all the time.
You do not like to take things too seriously.

9. Wizard – Mage

“Your worthless lives end here!” Edwin Odesseiron

The Mage is a classic class (sic!) that needs no introduction. Obviously, mages cannot wear armor (only robes) and are limited to only a few weapons (staffs, daggers, slings and darts). Only humans, elves and half-elves can become Mages. They can learn almost any spell, with the notable exception of healing spells, which are reserved for Priests. However, you should consider specializing your Mage in one of the eight schools of magic, turning him/her into a true powerhouse!

Why Mages are Great:

Specialist Mages are a force to be reckoned with on the field of battle.
Casting powerful spells is one of the best parts of gameplay!

Pick the Mage if:

You like to strategize a lot.
You enjoy turning the battlefield into an apocalyptic scene.
You are good at making quick decisions and playing chess with your opponents.

10. Wizard – Wild Mage

“I am really, really, really, really, really sorry about what just happened.” Neera (of course!)

Wild Mages are a (relatively) new class in the BG world, first introduced with the Enhanced Editions. They mostly resemble Mages, with one very important difference – Wild Mages are unpredictable AF!

Whenever a Wild Mage casts a spell, there is a 5% chance of a Wild Surge, which can have a positive or negative outcome. Furthermore, they always have -5 to +5 adjusted range to their levels, every time they cast a spell.

Why Wild Mages are Great:

You can turn their unpredictability into an advantage, becoming more powerful than any other mage out there.
They have several very cool class-exclusive spells – Nahal’s Reckless Dweomer, Chaos Shield and Improved Chaos Shield.

Pick the Mage if:

You want to bring total mayhem with you, wherever you go.
You enjoy gameplay that is unpredictable and fun.

11. Wizard – Sorcerer

“Oohoohoohoo, I'm gonna work out some anger on you...” Baeloth Barrityl

Sorcerers are probably the most powerful Wizard class. They sure don’t look the part at first: they cannot even scribe spells into their spellbooks as other Wizards do. While seemingly weak on lower levels, the Sorcerer class starts to truly shine as the game progresses, with devastating effects for your enemies.

Why Sorcerers are Great:

Instead of scribing spells, they learn them as they level up
A level 10 Sorcerer can cast a total of 26 spells, with no need to select and prepare them ahead of time. This number goes as high as 40 spells, by level 15.
As Arcane Spellcasters, Sorcerers have access to a load of class-exclusive items.
Arguably, the most powerful Class in the game.

Pick the Sorcerer if:

You have the patience to wait until higher levels to become powerful.
You want to truly obliterate your enemies.
You are ready to give up playing any other Class, once you try the Sorcerer.

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[Top 10] Baldur's Gate 2 Best Weapons And How To Get Them

teobirsa — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:08:14 +0000

10. Taralash

“Taralash was a hunter renowned for his ability to track down even the fleetest of quarries by foot. Few animals ever escaped once he had them in the sights of his mighty longbow.”

Taralash is one of the best bows in the game. Besides having great stats, it increases the wielder’s movement rate, and can be upgraded from a +4 to a +5 weapon in Throne of Bhaal.

Where to get Taralash:

Looted from the Huntress in the Watcher’s Keep Final Seal, after using the Heart Key.

Why Taralash is Great:

Increases movement rate by 2 points.
Cespenar in Throne of Bhaal can upgrade it to +5. You will need the Bowstring of Gond to upgrade.

9. Mace of Disruption

“This heavy mace was created for a very specific purpose: to slay undead. Any such creature hit by it not only feels the sting of the weapon, but also has a chance of being simply blasted from existence. There are legends that speak of a priest so holy a single glancing touch could send a vampire to oblivion, but whether the weapon empowered her, or she empowered it is a topic for theologians.”

The Mace of Disruption is THE ultimate weapon against undead enemies, since each hit has a chance of obliterating them. While it is described as a +1 weapon, it actually strikes as a +3 weapon regarding damage immunity. Furthermore, it can be upgraded to a +5 weapon.

Where to get the Mace of Disruption:

It can be found in a blood pool in Bodhi’s Hideout during Chapter 3.

Why the Mace of Disruption is Great:

Strikes as a +3 weapon.
2d6+4 damage vs. undead.
Undead must save vs. death, at a penalty -4, or be destroyed.
Each successful hit casts Larloch’s Minor Drain on the target (no save).
The smith Cromwell in Athkatla can upgrade the weapon to +2, which will actually strike as a +5 weapon and give the wielder immunity against Level drain. You will need illithium ore to upgrade.

8. Axe of the Unyielding

“This axe was last seen in the gnarled fists of Glimred Heavyhand, an aging dwarven hero who disappeared in the deepest caverns beneath the Marching Mountains.”

The Axe of the Unyielding is a +3 weapon which gives you a bonus to AC, as well as HP regeneration. When upgraded to a +5 weapon, it has a powerful vorpal on-hit effect.

Where to get the Axe of the Unyielding:

Looted from Rock, one of the minotaurs on the fourth floor of Watcher’s Keep.

Why the Axe of the Unyielding is Great:

-1 bonus to AC.
Wielder regenerates 1 HP per round.
Cespenar in Throne of Bhaal can upgrade it to +5. Once upgraded, it gets a +1 bonus to Constitution and a 10% chance of decapitating opponents with each successful hit. You will need Baalor’s Claw to upgrade.

7. Crom Faeyr

“This is the true name that the dwarven weaponsmith, Silverblade, gave to the weapon he intended to create for his son. Alas, his son died before the weapon was ever completed, but here it stands complete... forged from the combined magic of the original hammer with the gauntlets of ogre power and a girdle of frost giant strength. Crom Faeyr gifts its users with all the powers of the original Hammer of Thunderbolts, in addition to enormous strength and the ability to kill golems, ettins, and trolls in one blow.

Crom Faeyr is an awesome +5 warhammer that maximizes the wielder’s strength. It instantly kills Trolls, Ettins, Stone and Clay Golems on hit. On the downside, you will need to sacrifice three powerful items in order to create it.

Where to get Crom Faeyr:

Obtained by combining the Crom Faeyr Scroll, Hammer of Thunderbolts, Gauntlets of Ogre Power and the Girdle of Frost Giant Strength. The smith Cromwell in Athkatla can forge it, for 10,000 gp.

Why Crom Faeyr is Great:

Wielder strength is set to 25.
The strength bonus stacks with the +5 in THAC0.
+5 non-magical electricity damage (no save).
Slays Stone Golems, Clay Golems, Ettins and Trolls on hit.

6. Celestial Fury

“When Chin Yi's beloved was cut down by a yuan-ti warlord, her grief was terrible and her wrath immediate: Ignoring Kwan Ying's warnings, she flew onto the battlefield and took up her beloved's katana, using the blade to cut down the warlord and all those who served him.”

A +3 Katana, Celestial Fury is probably the best weapon for the Rogue class in Baldur’s Gate II. Aside from inflicting serious damage, it also has two active abilities, plus it stuns opponents who fail to make a save vs. spells and has a chance of inflicting electrical damage.

Where to get Celestial Fury:

Looted from Koshi the Guarded Compound in the Temple District of Athkatla.

Why Celestial Fury is Great:

Stuns targets on hit, if they fail to save vs. spells.
5% chance to inflict 20 points of electrical damage.
Wielder can cast Blindness (once per day).
Wielder can cast Lightning Strike (once per day).

5. Foebane

“The archmage Demron created this powerful blade for Captain Fflar of Myth Drannor. When the elven city fell, the sword was lost beneath the rubble of the once-great metropolis.”

Foebane is a +3 Bastard Sword, which can be upgraded to +5 in Throne of Bhaal. It deals bonus damage against demons and devils. It also has a drain HP on-hit ability that proves very useful.

Where to get Foebane:

Foebane can be found on the first floor of Watcher’s Keep.

Why Foebane is Great:

+6 slashing damage vs. undead, shapeshifters, demons and devils.
-1 bonus to all saving throws.
Each successful hit casts Larloch’s Minor Drain on the target (no save).
Cespenar in Throne of Bhaal can upgrade it to +5. You will need Fflar’s Scabbard to upgrade.

4. Shortbow of Gesen

“The finest bow crafted by Gesen Khan, this weapon draws energy from another plane, firing spears of lightning instead of arrows... and therefore never requiring ammunition of any kind. A side effect of the bow bestows protection from electricity upon the user.”

Arguably the best bow in the game, the Gesen Bow is a +4 shortbow that requires no ammunition. It also deals electrical damage.

Where to get the Shortbow of Gesen:

Crafted by the smith Cromwell from the Gesen Bow Shaft and the Gesen Bow String.

Why the Shortbow of Gesen is Great:

When no ammunition is equipped, it will fire an infinite supply of +4 arrows.
Deals +1d8 Electricity damage.
Wielder gets +20% Electrical Resistance.

3. Flail of Ages

“This flail has been in the care of Lord de'Arnise for some time, a relic of his adventuring youth. The flail was the creation of the warlike rakshasa, a race of vengeful spirits that crave human meat, and used as an adaptable weapon that could suit any battle.”

The Flail of Ages is a +3 flail that deals elemental damage – Acid, Cold and Fire. It is an excellent weapon for killing trolls and also for interrupting enemy spellcasters. It is by far the most powerful flail in the game. Like Foebane, it can be upgraded to a +5 weapon in Throne of Bhaal.

Where to get the Flail of Ages:

It is obtained by forging the three different flail heads found on the first floor of the de’Arnise Keep.

Why the Flail of Ages is Great:

Elemental damage: +1 Acid, +1 Cold, +1 Fire.
The elemental damage bypasses melee resistance, saves do not apply.
It is great for testing out the various immunities of opponents.
Cespenar in Throne of Bhaal can upgrade it to +5. You will need the Flail Head (Poison) and Flail Head (Electric) to upgrade.

2. Carsomyr

“Carsomyr is a weapon of legend, perhaps one of the most powerful blades ever forged on Faerûn, though its origin and history is thought purposefully forgotten so that the sword itself shall never overshadow the importance of the struggles that must be fought today. The evils of the realms must truly stand aside when this weapon is brought to bear, their magic dispelled with a word, steadfastly resisted with ease.”

Also known as the Holy Avenger, Carsomyr is one of the most legendary weapons in Baldur’s Gate II. It is a +5 Two-handed sword with bonus damage against evil opponents and the ability to dispel magic. It can be further upgraded to +6 in Throne of Bhaal. On the downside, it can only be wielded by non-evil aligned Paladins.

Where to get Carsomyr:

You can loot it after slaying the red dragon Firkraag in Firkraag’s Maze.

Why Carsomyr is Great:

+5 extra damage vs. chaotic evil.
Dispel Magic three times per day (at level 15).
Dispel Magic on each hit (at level 30).
Cespenar in Throne of Bhaal can upgrade it to +6. You will need the Eye of Tyr to upgrade.

1. Staff of the Magi

“This type of staff is thoroughly linked to the image of the spellcasting profession, rare though it is. It is among the most powerful tools that a wizard can possess, the culmination of complex enchantments and endless study. The quintessential Mage item.”

The awesome Staff of the Magi is by far the best weapon for a Wizard class character in Baldur’s Gate II, period! It is a +5 quarterstaff with amazing special abilities (equipped and combat) and some serious melee damage as well. This weapon is a true powerhouse.

Where to get the Staff of the Magi:

The staff is dropped by Layene in the Twisted Rune Hideout. But take heed – it is only available during Chapters 2, 3 and 6!

Why the Staff of the Magi is Great:

Armor Class +2.
Saving Throws +2.
Invisibility.
Immunity to Charm.
Protection from Evil.
Fireball (three times per day).
Lightning Bolt (three times per day).
Spell Trap (once per day).
Dispel Magic on each hit (at level 30).

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