There's very little reason to be a single-class Mage in BG1. A Fighter dual-classed at level 2 would take very little time to regain abilities, and would be drastically superior to a single-class mag… (View Post)

Not counting Drizzt's scimitars, the three best weapons in BG1, considering everything, including at what point you get them, and whether you can use shields with them, are: the Long Sword +2 from Gr… (View Post)

While the Composite Long Bow or the Composite Long Bow +1 don't give strength damage bonuses, the Eagle Bow does (probably a bug). That makes it the best bow. I think by the time you get the Eagle Bo… (View Post)

Small addition: The Friends spell grants +6 charisma, so a bard/mage only needs 14 charisma, or 13 if you give them the charisma tome. Another minor thing: Pure Mages and Thieves actually can't wear … (View Post)