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AdventSignAdventSign Member Posts: 96
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Ok I got the stats out of the way. What about Proficiency points? I put 2 in short sword, 1 in scimitar and 1 in crossbow. Was that a good setup or no?

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  • AdventSignAdventSign Member Posts: 96
    And what ranged weapon should I use? I plan to dual wield but I can't use crossbows because of my off hand weapon. So slings?
  • ChowChow Member Posts: 1,192
    I generally prefer long bows over crossbows, but short swords are pretty great for stalkery stabby stuff. I don't remember if BG1 had a Short Sword of Backstabbing - I sort of have this distinct memory that it might have had, but I'm not sure... if it does, then that's great, and if it doesn't, you'll still have plenty of other good magic short swords to plunge into your enemies' backs.

    Rashad's Talon works for that too.
  • AdventSignAdventSign Member Posts: 96
    It does....although maybe I should wait until the rogue rebalancing mod comes out? And my main issue is my long ranged weapon with dual wielding now.
  • ChowChow Member Posts: 1,192
    Well, you can always just take away the off-hand weapon when you're about to shoot things - it's what I do for Coran - but if that's too much of a hassle a sling is a pretty good option too. There are some good ones in the game.
  • dimakeydimakey Member Posts: 19
    You can't dual wielding with any ranged weapon equipped.
  • Oxford_GuyOxford_Guy Member Posts: 3,729
    What race is your stalker? If an elf, a long/composite or shortbow might be better, due to the elf +1 THAC0 bonus. Shortswords are okay for your main weapon, though Scimitars (which includes Ninjatos and Wakizashis - offering both piercing and slashing damage, respectively) are also viable in BGEE, which includes some magic ones, but I would focus on just one of Shortswords or Scimitars and put the proficiency point "saved" into either bows or single weapon style (for the extra critical chance and AC buff) or dual-wielding (to take it to 3 points)
  • AdventSignAdventSign Member Posts: 96
    Ohhh...ok thank you. I am an elf. I guess I'll re-roll.
  • ChowChow Member Posts: 1,192
    dimakey said:

    You can't dual wielding with any ranged weapon equipped.

    Then you take the ranged weapon off again before re-equipping with your off-hand weapon.

    What's so hard about all this?
  • AdventSignAdventSign Member Posts: 96
    Doesnt it unpause the game when you remove a weapon from the inventory screen?
  • ChowChow Member Posts: 1,192
    Only in the original Baldur's Gate. In BG:EE it's quite the contrary, pausing the game as soon as you enter inventory.
  • lunarlunar Member Posts: 3,460
    edited December 2012
    Longbows are better most of the time, since they give more attacks/round. But special magical bolts pack quite a punch. (bolts of biting and those electrical bolts do good damage)

    When backstabbing, weapon speed factor and base enchantment level are the most important things. A dagger+3 is a better backstabbing weapon than a longsword+1 IMHO. Since the faster the attack speed you have more chance to land the attack before the enemy turns or walks away, and increase in minimum damage is almsot always better than increase in maximum damage. On that note, short swords are very good as they are fast and there are good enchanted ones.
  • SilenceSilence Member Posts: 437
    I would also take a proficiency in bludgeoning weapons (flail or mace). Sure, you can't backstab with them. But they are excellent when you come across skeletal undead. Plus some of these have great mods later in the game (Flail of the Ages). You even might want to consider hammers in the long run (Crom Faeyr).
  • MadhaxMadhax Member Posts: 1,416
    Chow said:

    dimakey said:


    What's so hard about all this?

    Other than the fact that people like me finding it frustrating and immersion-breaking, nothing.
  • ChowChow Member Posts: 1,192
    edited December 2012
    Madhax said:

    Other than the fact that people like me finding it frustrating and immersion-breaking, nothing.

    As if you weren't already drinking potions in the inventory screen, while the combat is paused.
  • MadhaxMadhax Member Posts: 1,416
    Chow said:

    Madhax said:

    Other than the fact that people like me finding it frustrating and immersion-breaking, nothing.

    As if you weren't already drinking potions in the inventory screen, while the combat is paused.
    Only if it can't be avoided. I usually just rely on the quick slots.
  • AdventSignAdventSign Member Posts: 96
    It kinda does make the game a bit easier....but to each his own. I'll forget about the two weapon style and focus on short sword, dagger and long sword.
  • State_LemmingState_Lemming Member Posts: 375
    Finished a playthrough with a stalker. I started with longswords since there are so many, and another point in longbow. By the time the game ended I had two points in scimitar as well, since I wanted to play with some of the more "exotic" weapons in Amn.
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