The shapes are neat, especially spider. On high levels, the arcane spells you get also pay out, especially Chromatic Orb --> stun (or insta-kill) followed by poison is a lot fun, or free action/po… (View Post)

@booinyoureyes: The inability to wear necklaces is a big downside. I'd happily trade the extra spells for making him more flexible - permanent vocalize is really really useful on a NPC who is rendere… (View Post)

I don't think Kivan is overrated. He's often misrated - used as archer, despite being a good melee frontliner, too - and then people find Coran, who is an even better archer and suddenly Kivan seems … (View Post)

Khalid starts with Long Sword, if I remember correctly. With Varscona, he has an awesome weapon available very early. Ajantis has Bastard Swords. There is a +1 one in the Beregost Smithy, but other t… (View Post)

@Silverstar: There is - even if you don't count buffed NPCs - one obvious tank; Kagain. He has hitpoints to the point of regeneration, but medicore strength and dex. It just screams "tank" … (View Post)