The spontaneous casters (Shaman, Sorcerer) are my favorites. So flexible, and their level ups are always the most exciting, because you get to choose their spells. Ive found a bug however with these type of casters in the Enhanced Edition, and that is that their chosen spells sometimes spill over into the spellbooks of you other party members. For instance my mage character suddenly had a few shaman spells (divine) in her spellbook. I could memorize them but when cast nothing happened. So yeah, that clutter in the spellbook was just a bit annoying and something to be aware of. Luckily, just a cosmetic bug afaik.
Basic fighter instead of a dwarver defender or a barb? That is a missed opportunity - the ee adds a bunch of classess that are way better than the vanilla ones.
I'm playing this for the first time. Never played more than the beginning of Baldur's Gate. I went with the starter team and my mage has 4 health and doesn't seem able to wear armor. Dies pretty quickly. Ugh
I recentlt played this for first time. Simple party: Bard, fighter, cleric, sorcerer, mage, thief/fighter. And an extensive use of custom journal entries(headed by one character as speaker) and i had a hell of a fun time. Played on switch. Thinking of usibg npc mod soon, on either pc or *gasp* Android, if i can. Will easily go down as one of my favorite games ever.
i Recommend jester bard .barbarian, undead hunter paladin,thief give him the bow,and a cleric , im dont know much about multiclass so i never touch it why would i want to level up slower
Maybe because you can get pickpocket, find traps, move silently etc which a mage cant. You only need to memorize knock when there is a lock to open but there's no way to opt out of open locks into find traps or pickpocket when you need it
Fighter/Druid, fighter/Thief, Fighter/mage, Archer, paladin, fighter/clerc. Very strong team. Multiclass is just superior, the way xp works. Lets say you go pure mage i will be level 20 at same time a fighter/mage will be like level 18.
@@Renfail Some classes and builds are just better than others. Doesnt mean you have to play it but in general pure classes are shit. Some kits are good sure.
@@kalle1689 Yeah. Honestly, this guide is pretty bad. No reason to go pure cleric when the kits or a multi/dual class fighter/cleric is better in nearly everyway. Same for thieves.
People keep thinking that having high INT gets a Mage 'bonuses' in these 2e based games. smh The only bonus you get is slightly higher chance of copying from scrolls successfully.
I remember completing this for the first time, this might sound real odd but I loved this so much everything about it, I've never been able to play it again because of spoiling my original experience with it. I want to remember it the way I played originally.
This is the very first game I played on pc other then Web games as child. Thinking of doing it again, as i got stuck in the frozen cave and couldn't get past it. But thinking that i would replace bard with druid? Not sure what bard gives here, but dont like songs
The tactical combat is so good in these games I simply cant help myself from creating a full 6 character party every time. In Baldurs Gate Ive run smaller parties because of the premade NPCs, but in IWD I feel like I have no excuse not to go full party, since it gives you all the tools. Its just too much fun.
The spontaneous casters (Shaman, Sorcerer) are my favorites. So flexible, and their level ups are always the most exciting, because you get to choose their spells.
Ive found a bug however with these type of casters in the Enhanced Edition, and that is that their chosen spells sometimes spill over into the spellbooks of you other party members.
For instance my mage character suddenly had a few shaman spells (divine) in her spellbook. I could memorize them but when cast nothing happened. So yeah, that clutter in the spellbook was just a bit annoying and something to be aware of. Luckily, just a cosmetic bug afaik.
Interesting about that bug; had no idea!
I'm down for this one! *Icewind Dale* is an awesome game, especially if you want some epic tactical rpg fights.
Love me some AD&D combat
The best
nice straightforward guide, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Basic fighter instead of a dwarver defender or a barb? That is a missed opportunity - the ee adds a bunch of classess that are way better than the vanilla ones.
Nah, I'm good
I agree, D12 for Dwarven Defender, with 19 constitution, THAT is a tank.
Half Orc Fighter with max weapon proficency does crazy consistent damage.
yep!
I'm playing this for the first time. Never played more than the beginning of Baldur's Gate. I went with the starter team and my mage has 4 health and doesn't seem able to wear armor. Dies pretty quickly. Ugh
Don't get hit :)
@@Renfailbased
what about iwd 2 . i am wondering if i could do a berserker druid that specializes in bear form if that is viable. a
Have fun
I like iwd2 better, feats, and it has a kinda EE edition mod u have to path adds tons of features and 1080p support, tried 4k but doesnt look right.
I recentlt played this for first time. Simple party: Bard, fighter, cleric, sorcerer, mage, thief/fighter. And an extensive use of custom journal entries(headed by one character as speaker) and i had a hell of a fun time. Played on switch. Thinking of usibg npc mod soon, on either pc or *gasp* Android, if i can.
Will easily go down as one of my favorite games ever.
cool!
i Recommend jester bard .barbarian, undead hunter paladin,thief give him the bow,and a cleric , im dont know much about multiclass so i never touch it why would i want to level up slower
kewl
Great video. I admit I just copied your choices and just re-dove into the adventure 😀
Have fun!
Why do you need open locks when you have a mage who can knock?
why waste a spell slot when you have a rogue?
Maybe because you can get pickpocket, find traps, move silently etc which a mage cant.
You only need to memorize knock when there is a lock to open but there's no way to opt out of open locks into find traps or pickpocket when you need it
How do u deal with areas that has multiple chests? Just rest and recast? Just curious
@@dekaron12 Yeah unless you want to wish rest lol
Shaman, Berserk, Shapeshifter Druid, Dragon Disciple, Monk and blade singer are best classes...
not on my channel =P
Fighter/Druid, fighter/Thief, Fighter/mage, Archer, paladin, fighter/clerc. Very strong team.
Multiclass is just superior, the way xp works.
Lets say you go pure mage i will be level 20 at same time a fighter/mage will be like level 18.
yeah not for me
@@Renfail Some classes and builds are just better than others. Doesnt mean you have to play it but in general pure classes are shit. Some kits are good sure.
@@kalle1689 Yeah. Honestly, this guide is pretty bad. No reason to go pure cleric when the kits or a multi/dual class fighter/cleric is better in nearly everyway. Same for thieves.
People keep thinking that having high INT gets a Mage 'bonuses' in these 2e based games. smh
The only bonus you get is slightly higher chance of copying from scrolls successfully.
I remember completing this for the first time, this might sound real odd but I loved this so much everything about it, I've never been able to play it again because of spoiling my original experience with it. I want to remember it the way I played originally.
I can replay it infinitely along with Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 and IWD 2 also :)
Play it again, but go for totally different classes and races. Something a little more unusual. All new experience.
@@rickdouglas9166 yep. Infinite replayability
@@Renfail What about NWN ? Thanks for the guide btw :)
This is the very first game I played on pc other then Web games as child. Thinking of doing it again, as i got stuck in the frozen cave and couldn't get past it. But thinking that i would replace bard with druid? Not sure what bard gives here, but dont like songs
Have fun!
I would replace Ranger with Druid.
for some
1 Sorcerer.
That's it.
It's an option! :)
The tactical combat is so good in these games I simply cant help myself from creating a full 6 character party every time. In Baldurs Gate Ive run smaller parties because of the premade NPCs, but in IWD I feel like I have no excuse not to go full party, since it gives you all the tools. Its just too much fun.
@@Bajso84 It's worth it!