Fighter/mages need a shield less than any other melee character, so if you don't want to dual-wield then two-handers would be the way to go. Staff of the magi would be my choice for that kind of char… (View Post)

That seems right, though there are some differences. Blades don't receive APR bonuses at 7th and 13th level like a fighter would nor can they eventually cast high-level spells like a mage could. Depe… (View Post)

Fighter/mage combines the extraordinary defensive buffs of a mage with the high APR of a fighter and is probably the single strongest character in the game. It's also one of the few iconic D&D bu… (View Post)

Half-elf MT isn't as strong in BG1 as a gnome IT, who would get an extra spell per level plus shorty saves, or a half-elf FMT who would have substantially higher melee DPS without much of a loss in c… (View Post)

Can't imagine why you would want to do this as she is the only druid in the game who can cast raise dead, wear full plate and use fighter HLAs. But if you wanted to remove her from your party anyway,… (View Post)