14 strength is enough to equip any of the base weapon types, aside from composite bows. You don't get any bonuses for it, but then again practically all of the strength-boosting effects in the game s… (View Post)

The second dot in a weapon is the most important one for any warrior. A better chance to hit, more damage, and more attacks per round? You can't beat that. And then, the third dot in a weapon is bett… (View Post)

There are no size-based differences in weapon usability in the BG series. A gnome can wield a halberd just fine. Relevant racial bonuses: Half-Elf: 30% resistance to charm and sleep effects. Elf: 90%… (View Post)

Indeed, elves can be fighter/mage multiclasses. That combination is restricted to elves, half-elves, and gnomes, with illusionist gnomes being the only way to have a kit as a multiclass. Incidentally… (View Post)

No. The only way for a kensai to ever use bows is if they have the "Use Any Item" high-level ability from the rogue list. A kensai-mage dual class won't have the option to take that ability… (View Post)