Another significant though often unmentioned benefit is that having a shaman frees up your clerics to memorize more combat-relevant spells, because the shaman can handle situationally useful buffs/cu… (View Post)

Your plan, I think, explains why you are struggling. There's no shortage of XP in this game so you don't need to worry about conserving it. Moreover, by trying to conserve it, you are guaranteeing yo… (View Post)

If you're looking for a challenge, you should also think seriously about limiting what you do in-game. No resting except in town, no items except for those you loot from quests/foes, and no consultin… (View Post)

It applies to in-party damage as well. Try pitting Imoen against CHARNAME just after initially leaving Candlekeep, they can battle each other as long as you wish without going down. (View Post)

Jaheira is easily a better choice than Anomen at high levels because only she can access fighter HLAs which are among the best in the game. She's also able to cast a few cleric-only spells like raise… (View Post)