Girdle of XX STR on kensai/mage?

AtotehZ

Hey guys,

I am making a mage that I intend to dual-class to Kensai later. STR is an advantage for the Kensai, but not so much the mage aside from being able to carry more.

If I use a girdle to get STR, can I save points in STR when I create the character? Lets say 12 instead of the 18 I would otherwise get.

Hope you can help me out

nano

You need 17 str to dual class to a fighter.

jackjack

And no, equipment-based modifiers to your natural strength don't count toward the 17 required to dual class into fighter.

AtotehZ

Kensai does not count as a fighter.

Doesn't count for what jackjack?

AtotehZ

nvm

Fardragon

You can't duel into a kit without using an editor. If you are going to use an editor it doesn't matter what your stats are.

AtotehZ

I've made a Kensai/Mage without an editor before :P that was 10 years ago though.

moody_mage

But I'll bet you haven't made a mage -> kensai without an editor though

Mungri

Erm you're doing it totally wrong.

Kensai first class, then dual to a mage at either 9 or 13 Kensai levels.

You NEVER dual class FROM a mage, rubbish HP and you spell casting will remain too weak.

The whole point of going Kensai > Mage is:

Fighter HP and Thaco
-2 AC, and you wont be wearing armour anyway
More attacks per round (1.5 if you dual at 9, 2 if you dual at 13)

Added bonuses - Grandmastery in a weapon of your choice (Quarterstaff, Katana or Scimitar are the most popular choices for certain magical weapons, plus max out your weapon choices style). Kai ability for a burst of max damage. Higher attack bonuses and kai also work with Melfs Minute Meteors, Energy Blades, and Polymorph / Shapeshift.

Your spell book should be crammed full with buffs, melfs meteors, energy blades, improved haste, polymorph, shapeshift, and you just destroy everything while being almost invincible.