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Roach
SBR Belfry Bat
Joined: 20 Jan 2002
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I am soon going to replay the single player campain with a fast master swordsman type character. I want to focus on one weapon so I can get improved critical asap, what weapon should I use rapier or scimitar? Both do the same damage, both have the same critical range, I think both have the same speed, the only real difference I can see is that one is slashing, and the other is piercing. Is one better than the other? Since I was playing a real tank type the first time around I didn't even notice, are there better scimitars or rapiers in SP? |
Sat Sep 28, 2002 7:14 pm |
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MtnDwarf
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 13 May 2002
Posts: 36
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A rapier can be used in conjunction with the weopon finesse feat which allows you to use your dexterity modifier to your attack bonus aposed to your str modifier. This is good for theives usually but if you want to be a dexterous fighter aposed to the strong burly type then you would most likely whant to use a rapier. Keep in mind though the dex modifer doesnt apply to your damage bonus only str can add to damage. The scimitar is mostly a druid weopon becouse it is really the only bladed sword type weopon that they can use.
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Sat Sep 28, 2002 7:26 pm |
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ButtOfMalmsey
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Joined: 07 May 2002
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Rapier also has a ridiculously good critical range.
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Sat Sep 28, 2002 10:16 pm |
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EverythingXen
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Joined: 01 Feb 2002
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It depends entirely on your character's strength and if you want to spend a feat.
If your strength is lower than your dexterity by more than four attribute points, weapon finesse and rapier are worth it. In a point buy system like NWN this decision is INTENTIONAL, so it comes down to your playing style. My 'nobleman turned adventurers' use rapiers.
If your strength is NOT lower than your dexterity by that much, scimitar is better.
They both have the same critical range and inflict the same damage.
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Sat Sep 28, 2002 11:02 pm |
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Lintra
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Joined: 23 Apr 2002
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Location: Bermuda, the triangle place with SANDY BEACHES |
quote:
Originally posted by Suicidal Cockroach
I am soon going to replay the single player campain with a fast master swordsman type character. I want to focus on one weapon so I can get improved critical asap, what weapon should I use rapier or scimitar? Both do the same damage, both have the same critical range, I think both have the same speed, the only real difference I can see is that one is slashing, and the other is piercing. Is one better than the other? Since I was playing a real tank type the first time around I didn't even notice, are there better scimitars or rapiers in SP?
Go with the rapier, and take the Finesse feat if you go the high dex route. It can get really impressive.
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