best pc for these lawful good npc parties
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May I ask for ideas for the PC (seeking for best potential race/class combo) for parties of (intending to play through the whole saga):
BGEE: Ajantis, Rasaad, Yeslick, Minsc, Dynaheir, PC
BG2EE: Keldorn, Rasaad, Mazzy. Anomen, Aerie, PC
BGEE: Ajantis, Rasaad, Yeslick, Minsc, Dynaheir, PC
BG2EE: Keldorn, Rasaad, Mazzy. Anomen, Aerie, PC
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I would take a multiclass illusionist/thief (gnome). A very fun character to play as, very effective and suits your parties.
For BG1EE: I would drop Rasaad perhaps and get Imoen. Or drop Adjantis and make a Cavalier.
For BG2EE: You can also drop Keldorn and get Imoen again. Her thieving skills are enough, don't worry.
Really, an LG party screams Paladin PC. The brave and noble leader that completes them.
I would just make a Cavalier (my favorite over the other kits) and drop the Paladins.
It's just better being the Paladin or leader of a party.
dwarf melee with something good in mind
elf u can go long bow and jusr destroy everything
Keep using Yoshimo or Jan for thieving skills until you get Mazzy and Rasaad. By that time, your thieving skills should be unlocked again.
If you want an interesting challenge, try a Skald. You won't be able to disarm traps, but the song would be great for those fighters. You can still pickpocket and be the buffer in BG2 to free up Aerie's mage spells for offense.
a) Gnome Thief/Illusionist
b) (Half) Elf Thief/Mage
c) (Half) Elf Fighter/Mage/Thief
d) Thief (kit or no kit) -> (dual at which level) Mage
Though I would scratch out c) if you want to run full 6-people party.
I have a LG playthrough in mind and my plans are:
Protagonist - Elf Thief/Mage (EEKeeped to be Illusionist) wielding Crossbows
BG1
Ajantis
Rasaad (daggers)
Minsc (longbow)
Dynaheir
Branwen (I know she ain't Good, you can either skip her or later change her to Yeslick, but for me you get him too late)
BG2
Keldorn
Ajantis
Aerie
Rasaad
Mazzy (shortbow)
If you just want some thief skills for picking locks and disarming traps, dual class Swashbuckler -> mage is probably what I would go with. I might dual at level 10 for the extra +1 AC.
If you want to get thief HLAs, traps, and do a lot of backstabbing, then a multi-class would be better. F/M/T if you really want backstabbing mayhem.
Gnome illusionist/thief have nice saving throw bonuses which can be handy. And gnomes are always fun.
My personal preference would be illusionist thief or F/M/T since you can have fun with arcane magic and thief skills throughout BG1.
I do like the Swashbuckler => Mage @supposedly recommended though.
On the other hand if 3e sneak was working for bg2ee I'd perhaps suggest assassin 9 to 13 -> Mage (9 or 13 for mislead backstabs, 12 for 3e sneaks, 11 for traps).
Then again, if not having a pure Mage doesn't bother you then an illusionist/thief or FMT are both very strong options.
I have a FMT wielding Carsomyr or a staff for backstabs and not much stands up to him. Despite contrary opinions I see no issue with a triple class in a 6 man party.
Sneak attacks would open up a whole new interesting discussion
In BG1 the Elvish bonus to Bows is worth having but much less so in BG2. 19 Dex is of little value when wielding LongSword/Katana.
Gnome Thief/Illusionist is probably best but I just don't get the same kick out of playing a Gnome Protag.
Somewhat surprised that Ranger/Cleric does not seem to be in the running.
I also prefer the greater ease of play and faster leveling afforded by Party of 5
Same for the second one I'd wager. And with that many front-liners you should use bows
I am thinking shortbows at level 1, & katana (for Dakkon's Zerth Blade) with the last proficiency point as a swashbuckler, but which other weapons/styles would be recommended?
Swash can get 2 pips in a weapon and 3 in 2 weapon fighting so prioritise that.
Maybe aim for:
Katana**
Shortsword**
2wf'n***?
Shortbows will let you use Gesen so you got some ranged damage other than spells, that way you got something to do when you don't have time to cast or you ran out of spells. Crossbows are an alternative for Firetooth though.
For BG:EE you choose:
Ajantis (paladin)
Rasaad (monk)
Yeslick (fighter/cleric)
Minsc (ranger berserker alike)
Dinaheir (invoker)
With this part in BG:EE you should know that:
Rasaad will play a much greater ranged attack role (with darts, probally) in your party than front melee. You have minsc, ajantis and yeslick and they all can tank easly in the game. Minsc will be the main hack 'n slash of this party.
Special in this party wil be the lack of enchantment spells, so no emotion, charm person, dire charm, domination, greater malision, blind, ray of enfeeblement among others, so adapt for the lack of these spells.
With no thief in this party, i would advice you to make a main char as a thief, but unless for durlag's tower prupose, a thief isn't a major need in BG:EE and you can survive without one.
For BG2:EE you choose:
Keldorn (paladin)
Rasaad (monk)
Anomen (fighter/Cleric)
Aerie (cleric/mage)
Mazzy (fighter)
This team is very powerful by itself. Keldorn is a powerhouse, i put inquisitors in the same level of kensai/mage for prupose of powergaming. Rasaad in later BG2 will be a monster, monks to me are powerhouses also, not so much as a kensai/mage, but they have merit.
Anomen by far is one of the strongest tanks between the joinable NPC options, in reason of his 4 fighter levels, he can go grandmaster with any weapon a cleric can use. Better than him for tank role, only jaheira.
Obs: Just don't become chaotic neutral with him
Aerie is a weak character if you ask me, but very versable one, go for limited wish and wish spells when you can with her, it's one of the few benefits i see in have her in the party.
Mazy is best used as an archer, specially in this party of Keldorn, anomen and rasaad for front line.
2 clerics, 4 warriors and 1/2 mage, also you party lack an thief.
Conclusion:
Go for any combo of thief and/or mage (dual or multi).
**My opinion**
Go for Dual Class swashbuckler/mage.
Why? Swashbuckler acts like an demi-fighter thief kind of character, you already have your tanks in BG1 and he will deal some damage there with minsc.
A thief will solve your BG/BG2 problem of thief need.
Dual class him to mage at level 10 (or 9 if you use the rogue rebalancing mod) as thiefs don't get evolution in APR.
In BG2 you will fill the role of the hight level caster much better than Aerie.