Filling the 6th slot

Carnifex

Hi,

I'm planning an Insane => Hof Run or possibly a level 1 HoF Run with a full group, but I'm torn regarding the last spot, here's what I've got thus far:

Human Undead Hunter
Proficiencies: Longswords (Pale Justice), Axes (Throwing Axe), Maces (when blunt weaponry is required)

Human Berserker9/Cleric
Proficiencies: Flails (GM), Two Weapon Style, Maces, Hammers

Elven Fighter/Mage/Thief
Proficiencies: Longbows, Longswords, Shortswords, Daggers, Two Weapon Style
Thieving Skills: Find Traps, Disarm Traps, Open Locks

Human Kensai9/Mage
Proficiencies: Axes, Two Weapon Style, Flails/Maces/Hammers ?

Half-Elf Bard
Attributes: Str: 10, Dex: 18, Con: 16, Int: 18, Wis: 10, Cha: 10
Proficiencies: Crossbows, Halberds, Longbows

I'm debating the following for the 6th slot:

Kensai9/Druid, Dwarven Defender, Archer, Skald, Fighter/Mage/Cleric

- Kensai9/Druid brings some more spells to the table but I'll mainly use him as a bark/ironskinned damagedealer. Not sure whether to go with GM scimitars or staves, as I'm not sure what's available itemwise yet.
- Dwarven Defender - Tanky Axe/Hammer-wielding damagedealer that doesn't run out of steam
- Archer - Interrupt those pesky casters, although I'm leaning towards *not* using this one as magical ammo seems to be somewhat lacking in IWD from what I've gathered so far. Open to persuasion, though
- Skald - Add another very useful song along with some arcane buffage when needed.
- Fighter/Mage/Cleric - will be a slow starter but get stronger, especially late game (cleric buffs, tensers etc.)

Also, seeing as I'm not entirely sure of what's out there in terms of items, please feel free to provide input regarding weapon proficiency selections, in case I've overlooked anything. Particularly unsure about the kensai weaponpicks. Always liked katanas and scimis, but not sure there's any really good ones in the game. Maybe go for longswords if there's plenty to go around. The f/m/t doesn't have be wielding two of em. IIRC Singing Sword of Aihonen is a good option, no ?

Krgds,

//Carnifex

JuliusBorisov

Hello, @Carnifex‌ and welcome to the forum!

From your choices, I would take a Kensai 9/Druid

A Druid will give you nice summons and other spells that can only be seen in IWD.

pixie359

3 x level 9 duals makes for a bumpy period when you do dual.

Wowo

I'd only recommend a lot of duals and cheesy min maxing if you're doing a HoF run from level 1. Otherwise you'll just make the game wayyyy too easy.

Carnifex

Thanks for the input guys. I think any potential bumpiness will be manageable if I can cope without a divine caster until the zerker duals. Also, I decided to try an archer despite the lack och magical arrows in the game. Figured he'll start delivering from the get-go and won't have any dual-classing downtime. Besides, I couldn't be bothered trying to roll a 95+ on a kensai in order to get all the attribute points wanted/required for the druid dualclass.

As for min-maxing, it's a compulsory thing for me I'm afraid

Krgds,

//Carnifex

FinneousPJ

Dual the berserker at 7

Wowo

Carnifex said:

Thanks for the input guys. I think any potential bumpiness will be manageable if I can cope without a divine caster until the zerker duals. Also, I decided to try an archer despite the lack och magical arrows in the game. Figured he'll start delivering from the get-go and won't have any dual-classing downtime. Besides, I couldn't be bothered trying to roll a 95+ on a kensai in order to get all the attribute points wanted/required for the druid dualclass.

As for min-maxing, it's a compulsory thing for me I'm afraid

Krgds,

//Carnifex

Then I'd promote the HoF from level 1 then.

wubble

FinneousPJ said:

Dual the berserker at 7

It's started again...