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Swashbuckler with 2 Action Swords+4, APR = 5 and AC = -18

YigorYigor Member Posts: 959
in Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Difficulty: HoF

Starting at level 1 but with some nifty equipment from my previous run:

https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/89692/ultimate-melee-tank-hof-dwarven-defender-with-highly-resistant-equipment

Swazzy, Halfling Swashbuckler, 17/19/18/9/4/19.

White Dragon Armor, 2 Action Swords+4 and 1 Action Ring (altogether giving APR=5) and other nice equipment. 😎

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  • YigorYigor Member Posts: 959
    Current status: level 12, Vale of Shadows. My swashbuckler is a nice melee tank! ⚔️
  • AerakarAerakar Member Posts: 1,124
    Sounds fun
  • YigorYigor Member Posts: 959
    edited June 14
    Aerakar wrote: »
    Sounds fun

    No real challenge so far, but the gameplay is pleasant. However, Icasaracht and Belhifet would be still too tough for a direct melee. But my swashbuckler has a secret weapon, throwing dagger+4 (returning to the hand), to use some hit-and-run tactics if necessary. 😉
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