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Something doesn't add up here (Stealth values)

KnellerKneller Member Posts: 438
in Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
So, I started a new Half-Elven Cleric/Ranger with 18 Dex. The base stealth for a first level ranger is 25/20 (or 22.5 average). Being Half-Elf should add +10, and then +10 for the 18 dex. This should land me at 42.5 (or 45/40 to start). However, my starting stealth value is 37. Any idea why that would be? Thanks!

If it matters, I'm playing classic BG with EasyTutu.

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  • jsavingjsaving Member Posts: 1,083
    edited August 2020
    Are half-elves +10? I seem to recall there was a bug about that.
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  • KnellerKneller Member Posts: 438
    https://baldursgate.fandom.com/wiki/Thieving_Abilities

    According to the wiki it is.
  • jsavingjsaving Member Posts: 1,083
    edited August 2020
    I did some testing and think I have the answer for you. The +22.5 base value for a first level ranger includes the human/dwarf/half-orc stealth bonuses. Your DEX gives you +10, being a half-elf gives you another +2.5, and a half-elf bug that wasn't fixed until EE gives you an extra +2.5 which brings you to 37.5 (rounded to 37).

    Edit: When you change your character's race to a monster that has no racial stealth bonuses, a first level ranger drops down to 15/15, which is what you would expect if the 25/20 listed in the wiki includes human stealth bonuses.
    Post edited by jsaving on
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