Archers are wwwaaayyy better than Kensai until they are higher level, though I'd give a slight edge to the kensai later in ToB. Archers are incredible in BG1 and SoD, and mostly SoA they are deadly. … (View Post)

Did you know you get to kill lots of monks if you bring along that cool Rasaad guy, the kick-puncher fellow that refuses to kick-punch. I bet you'd really enjoy playing with him, he's a solid NPC wit… (View Post)

I picked demons because you fight so damn many of them throughout the game, though not too many really early I admit. I also considered Vampires, but if you have immunity to level drain they aren't v… (View Post)

I think the elf bonus is going to make the first few levels much easier, but there is much to be said for that save bonus, and dwarves aren't specialized sneaks, being more mechanical is an asset. Ha… (View Post)

Swashbuckler using darts or shortbows are nasty, very pleasant solo of BG1. Trying to be a straight up dual wielder is probably a bad idea in BG1, though well into BG2 it becomes very viable. A swash… (View Post)