Skull trap hurts at mid-levels as well since it is exempt from the normal 10d6 damage cap for fireball and the like. This isn't nearly enough to put an elven fighter/mage above a gnome fighter/illusi… (View Post)

Yes, the gnome's extra spells are much more valuable than elven weapon bonuses. Gnomes also receive "shorty" save bonuses which make them more durable than an elven fighter/illusionist. (View Post)

Gnome fighter/illusionist is the game's strongest character in my opinion and would be a great choice for someone who isn't too familiar with the ruleset. (View Post)

FM and FMT are the strongest characters in the game and adding either the kensai or berserker kit would make them (slightly) stronger still. (View Post)

I once did a RP run where I had Minsc use only those weapons. As @Grond0 says it doesn't take all that long for the berserk condition to wear off, though if you mainly auto-attack you'll have to be m… (View Post)