Sword Coast Stratagems for Baldur's Gate 2 Walkthrough by David Milward


INTRODUCTION & ABOUT  |  CHARACTERS  | 
CHAPTER 1  |  CHAPTER 2  |  CHAPTER 3  |  CHAPTER 4  |  CHAPTER 5  |  CHAPTER 6  |  CHAPTER 7  |  CHAPTER 8  |  CHAPTER 9  |  CHAPTER 10  | 
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The Good Party  
Avastrian  |  Jaheira  |  Anomen  |  Keldorn  |  Minsc during Shadows of Amn  |  Sarevok during Throne of Bhaal  |  Imoen
The Evil Party  
Asteroth  |  Korgan  |  Sarevok during Throne of Bhaal  |  Jan Jansen  |  Viconia  |  Edwin
Also ...  
The Other NPCs

AVASTRIAN, CG M ELF FIGHTER/MAGE

Avastrian

Attributes

Strength 19
Dexterity 20
Constitution 18
Intelligence 19
Wisdom 12
Charisma 10

Proficiencies

Longswords **
Katana **
Two Weapon Style ***


Why He's Included and How to Use Effectively

The Fighter/Mage is a very potent mix in BG2. There are many spells in the game that will enhance his power as a fighter, which include Mirror Image, Stoneskin, and Fireshield. At the higher levels he can combine all three into a Spell Sequencer, which makes him a true machine of death. This also allows for some nice tactical possibilities against particularly dangerous foes. For example, he can prepare himself with his own magics while the priests also cast defensive spells on him. He can then step up to the fore to have the monsters concentrate their attacks harmlessly on him. Meanwhile, the rest of the party can blast away with missile weapons and spells at a distance.

He will also work well in tandem with Imoen, the party mage. For example, he would cast Slow and she would cast Chaos and the fight is pretty much over before it has even started. Likewise a double shot of Chain Lightning can be really devastating.

He does not gain levels as quickly as his single class counterparts in either class. Nonetheless, he can gain a useful spell repertoire even in the early stages of the game. Besides which Imoen is there to gain quick access to the high level mage spells. If you roll this character with high enough stats in BG1 and improve him even more with the Tomes in BG1, the slower advancement as a fighter is actually negligible.

The other concern is that he cannot wear armor and still cast spells. I keep an eye out for Bracers of Defence and later on Elven Chainmails. Of course it is imperative to use my defensive spells to best effect.

Inventory in Shadows of Man

Main Weapon: Celestial Fury +5
Secondary Weapon: Flail of Ages +3
Off-hand Weapon: The Equalizer
Helmet: Vhailor's Helm
Amulet: Amulet of Power
Cloak: Cloak of Mirroring
Armor: Bladesinger Chain +4
1st Ring: Ring of Gaxx
2nd Ring: Ring of Acuity
Belt: Girdle of Glory
Boots: Boots of the Hornet

Inventory Throne of Bhaal

Main Weapon: Axe of the Unyielding +5
Secondary Weapon: Flail of Ages +4
Off-hand Weapon: Angurvadal +5
Helmet: Vhailor's Helm
Amulet: Amulet of the Seldarine
Cloak: Cloak of Mirroring
Armor: Aslyferund Chain +5
1st Ring: Ring of Gaxx
2nd Ring: Ring of Acuity
Belt: Girdle of Glory
Boots: Boots of the Hornet



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