When do I dual-class my swashbuckler/mage?

eyeofthegoat

I've been looking around for the answer to this, as I'm not 100% sure how dual-classing affects the level cap. Since I have not seen the answer, I thought I would post this here.

In addition, what is everyone's favorite dual class in BG1?

Aasimar069

The level cap is 161000, whatever you do. Dual to mage when it alows you to obtain the mage level you want to get.

XP tables are here :

http://playithardcore.com/pihwiki/index.php?title=Baldur's_Gate:_Progression_Charts

[Deleted User]

Dual-classing at level 5 or 6 will still let you hit level 9 Mage by the time you reach the cap. It depends on how many skill points you need and how long you're willing to wait to get those thieving skills back after dual-classing.

Oxford_Guy

If intending to carry CHARNAME through to BG2EE, then 10 would be best - i.e. don't dual in BGEE, just in BG2EE

Aasimar069

IE don't enjoy your dual class in this game ;-)

Oxford_Guy

Aasimar069 said:

IE don't enjoy your dual class in this game ;-)

This is one of the reasons I *much* prefer multiclasses to dual classes...

Aasimar069

You can, also decide to dual class in this game, and for BG2EE release, create either a new character from BG2 start or a new char. from BG1 start.

You know that when Bg1 only existed, people had great times in dual classing ;-)


I guess Bg:EE has to be seen as well as an individual game, until BG2EE is released.

It's sad to do not want to dual class only because "oh my god I'll have to create another character for BG2EE".


Still, you can keep your level 1 character, CLUA him with the books and bring him to BG2EE where he will gain his level to BG2EE beginning.

The only thing he will loose is the fact he might have killed drizzt or not.

Madhax

Oxford_Guy said:

If intending to carry CHARNAME through to BG2EE, then 10 would be best - i.e. don't dual in BGEE, just in BG2EE

Agree. There shouldn't be a problem with taking a swashie through the end of BG1 since they're quite strong, so if you want this character to last you through the series, hold off until BG2.

If this is primarily a BG1 character, you can go as far as swashie level 6 before dualing to get to mage level 9 by the end of the game. You can successfully dual at level 7, but you'd miss out on level 5 mage spells, so it likely wouldn't be worth it.

Aasimar069

Se he cannot enjoy the interest of being dual classed just because he should be afraid of not having the best character in BG2 ?

Do you know that Imoen in BG1 is stronger as a Thief/mage than a straight thief or mage ? ;-)

Allbrother

Level 7 if it's only for BG1 and anywhere between lvl 15 and lvl 22 for BG2+ToB

Madhax

Aasimar069 said:

Se he cannot enjoy the interest of being dual classed just because he should be afraid of not having the best character in BG2 ?

Do you know that Imoen in BG1 is stronger as a Thief/mage than a straight thief or mage ? ;-)

I didn't say he "cannot", I just didn't recommend it. The finale of BG1 is nowhere near as challenging as some of the encounters in BG2, so to me it makes sense, if you plan on taking a character through the series, to optimize them for BG2 and ToB.

Aasimar069

Remember that BG2:EE is another game, that does not exist yet.

Do you think that when BG1 was out people said "oh my god I will not be able to dual until BG2"

Enjoy the game with the dualed class, you'll have time to play BG2:EE later...

My guess it won't be out before 2014...



So, will you *never* try to dual class and enjoy it ?
Then play only with a fighter kit, because in BG2 you'll be able to dual it.
A bit repetitive IMHO ;-)



EDIT : I'd rather play with a fighter 6 / Cleric 8 (or 7/7) than a straight cleric.
I perfectly know it won't be as efficient in BG2, but in (durant ALL) BG1, I'll gain great advantages of the greater HP pool, weapon proficiencies, strength above 18 and so on.