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Merz
Protector of the Realm
Joined: 22 Oct 2002
Posts: 260
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| Need advise on my thief character (possible spoilers) |
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I am level 7 character whith high dexterity (18) and moderate strength (10) and Constitution (10). I boosted my stealth (83) and Close Combat (70) skills. Additionally am sufficient with ranged combat, technical and object knowledge skills. Storyline-wise, my caracter has just escaped the ambush of Ysedes (damn name :) in the castle of Arx.
Now I noticed, that I put too much into my dexterity and the way combat works (maximize damage, close-in, hit, step back, etc..) the dexterity is somewhat less important then strength. The weapon with the highest so far dexterity requirements in my possession is a stealth dagger of ratman (14 DX), which seems to be not powerfull enuf against touh monsters.
So my problem is I am too weak for direct combat with enemies like liches and Ysedes, and my stealth skills does not help me much.. Not that I can't kill them but I can hardly take one, not to mention few of them at the same time.
And the questions that bother me are:
- Is it possible to finish the game without engaging into combat with tough monsters?
- Which skills should I appoint the future points to? (BTW, I really would like to invest into Object knowledge and Technical skils to be able to open more locks, create complex portions, identify objects, etc..)
Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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- Merz |
Thu Nov 28, 2002 11:57 am |
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CaptainBob
Village Dweller
Joined: 09 Dec 2002
Posts: 5
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quote:
And the questions that bother me are:
- Is it possible to finish the game without engaging into combat with tough monsters?
- Which skills should I appoint the future points to? (BTW, I really would like to invest into Object knowledge and Technical skils to be able to open more locks, create complex portions, identify objects, etc..)
I think it would be relatively challenging to solve this game as a thiefly-type. You'd have to be at least a bit fighter-like, unless you are good at a bow and have the bow that shoots fireballs.
I would also say that getting magic to at least 30, so you can cast "speed" and/or "armor" would help. Speed is an awesome spell for a mainly-fighting type, because you can dance it, WHAP, dance back, which is a good way to kill Ylsides and the tougher foes (demons, liches, etc)
So, my advice to you as a thief is to get your fighting skills up a bit, get a bit of magic, and get a LOT of healing and mana potions. I was a complete scrooge on healing potions (and could brew them myself since I had a 50 object knowledge), so I went into the final battle with like 45 healing potions. I don't think you *need* 45 potions, but you'll want more than 10. Or regen rings. Or heal scrolls. Or you'll take a while to solve the final battle-- its definitely challenging, IMHO.
Captain Bob[/quote] |
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Mon Dec 09, 2002 3:52 am |
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