My favorite for BGEE is: Elf (sleep/charm resistance; +1 DEX; +1 racial bonus to hit with longsword and bow stacks well with the Assassin's +1 to hit/dmg bonus). Melee Weapon: Dagger of Venom for bac… (View Post)

Both are uniquely epic, but I'd have to say BG2. Chateau Irenicus, Spellhold, the Sahuagin City, and The Underdark are my absolute favorites for their artwork, storytelling, and encounter design. (View Post)

Am I the only one who thinks using a staff to "backstab" is lame? If a thief can backstab with a staff, then a fighter/thief should be able to backstab with a bastard sword or even a halber… (View Post)

Ding0's Tweaks modfor BGII/BGTutu has an improved backstabbing component that introduces modifiers to the backstab multiplier when using larger weapons: Bastard Swords -2 Flails -1 Halberds -5 Long S… (View Post)

I think it's one of the best swords in the game. After giving Shar-Teel a proficiency point in bastard swords, I give her Albruin to dual-wield while she's wearing the Claw of Kazgaroth. The poison i… (View Post)