bladeofBG. ) The Clerics stronghold is a room and quite a bit of experince but only iteam reward is if you the secondy temple quest as you can get a one of the best. The gifts you get in the Ranger Cabin are kind of cute, but only the Moon Dog is truly valuable. The best stronghold, though, is the theater. Irenicus' Dungeon - Level 1. I bought the kids the weapons and beer they asked and didn't think much of it, now I found out this means I won't get the Ranger Stronghold. As a cleric, Shadowheart can heal and buff your allies with holy magic, and her specialization in the Trickery Domain. Level 1: I would skip spook or blindness for shield. If you don't do this the game still thinks you failed. "*" Throne of Bhaal only spells. Character Creation. Once the Talassans lie dead, speak to Acolyte Lara from the Lathander temple and convince her not to seek revenge. Vampires are powerful undead creatures that feed upon the blood of the living, granting them strength and formidable supernatural abilities. The Gibberlings Three (G3) is a very active modding community for the Infinity Engine, which powers games such as Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Icewind Dale, Icewind Dale II and Planescape: Torment, both the originals and the Enhanced Editions. Bard stronghold: honestly don't even remember how the quest goes, but IIRC you get some good xp. Despite Yoshimo's best efforts to make peace, they just don't get along very well. If you use improved haste and want to use critical strikes HLA then FOA/foebane/etc + APR offhands are better but many enemies are crit immune. It does. Note: To defeat all three goblin leaders, you’ll need the best party class compositions in BG3. My best guess is a conflict with BG2FixPack361 from baldurdash. High Mornmaster Arval sends you to speak to Acolyte Lara who can be found. Accept the "honor" and do your "best to be here" - No experience is awarded immediately, but is gained later as you complete the Ranger Quests. TheZodiak Posts: 33. Fighter / Druid is a multi-classing option available in the entire Baldur's Gate series. Order of the 8 staves stronghold Robe of Goodman Hayes (Permanent chaos shield on wearer, AC -1 penalty) - Reward from. Ranger-Protector of the Umar Hills is a set of three linked stronghold quests that can be unlocked if Gorion's Ward is a Ranger. In a duel to the death, and if they had any sense, Berserker BG2 such as Korgan BG2 would. Quarterstaffs are not aesthetically or conceptually acceptable to some players as noted above, but mechanically they are good single hit backstab weapons mainly because of the weapon damage type (crushing), two-handed weapon reach, speed (magic staffs tend to have low speeds), and a few particular staff weapons - Aule's +3 Staff in. then move on to do your other quest (i would reccomend the mage stronghold) and accept the stronghold. Heeding the Spirit of the Grove. The BG2 Fixpack is now a requirement for SCS BG2. Be a hero to the people of Trademeet. Quest 1: The Solamnic Knights. The final chapter of Bhaalspawn saga that culminates the Bhaalspawn story. A lot of classes can go through BG1 and SoA without too much trouble but end up having trouble in ToB due to the difficulty spike. games. Ruling the de'Arnise Keep and Lands. RELATED:. The Thief Stronghold is given to you when you complete the Find Proof of Mae'Var's Treachery Side Quest. Strongholds are the best places to store things. The Expanded Thief Stronghold is a mod for Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn which has received an update to also be usable with the Enhanced Edition or the Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Trilogy. Accepting Renal Bloodscalp's offer blocks any other stronghold options. Note: As of 2. You can really own your castle! Second is the ranger cabin in Umar Hills. The Bard Stronghold is found in the basement of the Five Flagons Inn which is found in the Bridge District of Athkatla. Thieves' Guild Stronghold. 3. From other options for multi if you don't want half-elf. Now, a fighter/thief can also get the fighter stronghold so if you want the sword you can refuse the thief stronghold and still take the fighter stronghold. When you reach a level of choice you hit the dual class button. I always play with canon characters,both good and evil playthroughs. Yes, that does mean you can only get a stronghold for Imoen if you side with the Shadow Thieves and do the quest Renal Bloodscalp gives you. Heh, nature deities are just spirits with delusions of grandeur. My character began as a fighter and then became a mage. Mods installed after EET main component on BG2:EE. Best Weapons: Baldur's Gate 2. 40 level limit, new high-level monsters and items. Now exit the dungeon and speak to Mairyn again. enneract Posts: 187. pcgamer. The Sims 4 Expansion Packs, Game Packs, Stuff Pack DLCs & Kits. Umar drops a Mage Robe of Fire Resistance, Bracers of Defense AC 6, and a Wand of Lightning plus some minor treasure. Increase an attribute score to 25. With the release of Baldur's Gate 3 just around the corner, RPG enthusiasts of all ages are re-discovering the whole franchise. Using staff of the magi to bonk your fighters after they fail a save is a good idea too. IMO, best stronghold is the Wizard stronghold because the items that you get (especially the extra Ring of Wizardry/Staff of Power) are potent. Best Class for Each Role. Is that a known limitation or is my quest status somehow bugged? (The NPCs inside the sphere including Reyna don't leave the sphere either,. This epic sequel will immerse you in a world of intrigue, adventure and fierce combat where your ability to discern the difference between these sides - with the assistance of steel and spell - determines your fate. Usually I went to the Temple district at the start of chapter 2 and earned the Cleric stronghold. Crypto. Completing The Chosen of Shar will progress Shadowheart's story progression forward and is a subquest of The Daughter of Darkness. Log in to add games to your lists. The moon dog figurine you get for finishing is pretty great too. It lets you choose which strongholds should be available to everyone, and thus gives you more customization options than the BG Tweaks version. R0B45 • 4 yr. github. Probably because it is most like a mage. IMO, best stronghold is the Wizard stronghold because the items that you get (especially the extra Ring of Wizardry/Staff of Power) are potent. For me, I enjoyed the fighter one the most as it’s as close as you can get to running a small kingdom. 2) saw only minor bug fixes to the achievement system. You just choose, and go. Late game they will always save vs death spells etc while a half orc can be insta gibbed. I've always really liked the idea that my Charname would decline apotheosis, and retire in Athkatla as a dinner theater owner. North of the path back to Candlekeep is a nobleman called Chase, standing by the cliff-edge. It has the largest quest and bunch of mini quests arbitrating disputes. . It's kinda weird to romance Nalia in SoA and in ToB there's only silence. After escaping Irenicus' little shop of horrors I went to the temple district. Casts Minor Spell Turning once per day. "It's true, you are a good woman. The get the rogue high-level abilities at 3 million XP in BG2. The question of the third, however, remains unanswered. To begin, sleep in the Druid Grove, and the Spirit of the Grove will appear to speak to Gorion's Ward. Fighter Stronghold. Delon won't spawn in interior areas, so that's why doing this outdoors helps. 2. After you have spoken to Reyna, a Cowled Wizard named Teos teleports in. Rangers get the Moon Dog Figurine, which is by far the best Figurine and one of the better summons (the summon is called Cerebus) found in BG2. Minsc is a neutral good human ranger and a potential companion. Priest spells are used by Clerics and Druids. > I have done the first stronghold event and also the first Bhodi quest and > obviously am at war with shadow thieves (which my thief guild seem to notAugust 2013. Baldur's Gate is a groundbreaking series that has its roots in the earliest days of PC gaming. 20% physical resist (Flail) + 40% resist (Fighter High-level Ability) + 25% resist (Cleric's Armor of Faith spell) = insane tanking capability. Also, pretty much every ranger kit's disadvantage is nullified with the addition of the White Dragon. Blackguard gets that same poison along with trhe other benefits of good thac0 and better gear. My thoughts are: I prefer the quest driven strongholds. Last updated on: August 18, 2023 02:42 AM. The Easy Way: Before entering the Helm, switch one of Shadowheart's spells to Command and use it to have the Commander DROP the blade. December 2016. Renal typically rewards a sword and some gold when you finish this quest line unless you're a Thief in which case he'll offer the Guildhall to you instead. For the other games, see Thief. IIRC its fear-inducing howl bypasses Magic Resistance (good against dragons!), making it great for ToB and doubly so for Archers who can more easily hit The Expanded Mage Stronghold mod is a stripped-down, modernized, and rebalanced BG2:EE and EET version of the old Planar Sphere Mod. De-arnase Keep. iOS (iPhone/iPad) Linux Macintosh Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 Xbox One Android Macintosh PC. I'm playing a Fighter/Mage and already control the de'Arnise keep. Playing a Paladin from the very beginning has finally paid. You can also kill the two people protecting the chest and open it. Both BG1 and BG2 have enough undead enemies to slake. If you refuse to play, you lose your stronghold. The Planar Sphere is a massive and wondrous piece of arcane engineering that was created centuries ago by the wizard Lavok and, for whatever reason, it has recently re-appeared in Faerûn, manifesting in the Slums District of Athkatla. Confirmed (tested on BG1 and 2 Enhanced Editions). The Goblin Camp in Baldur’s Gate 3 is far to. I was in the middle of a quest, lol, might have even been the Planar sphere, point is I took longer than 3 days to get to the Umar Hills after Delon found me. Nadinal in the Harper Hold in the Docks District, from your apprenti in the Planar Sphere. If your main character is a fighter, you can even get control of the place as a stronghold! 1: Nalia's servant Daleson is found here. Mage. Cleric Stronghold. Yeh I lost my Ranger stronghold one time, I took longer than 3 days after Delon found me again, saying orcs were invading. For some other ideas, you should talk to Teos while he's in the sphere. Spoiler warning: The following content may contain story spoilers. June 2013. How strong your stronghold fares against future attackers depends on your decisions and investments in stronghold and its people. For my second playthrough after 20 years - played the first time as a figher back in 2002 for de'Arnise Keep story. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!Hairtooth: Gauntlets of Dexterity. If accepted, Gorion's Ward is now the owner of Merella's Ranger Cabin and all that it contains. GroupsI'm considering the following party for BG2: 1 - CHARNAME 2 - Hexxat 3 - Viconia (romance) 4 - Dorn 5 - Edwin. Yes, that does mean you can only get a stronghold for Imoen if you side with the Shadow Thieves and do the quest Renal Bloodscalp gives you. Ja, the EE mod setup tool has a massive compendium of mods that it'll download and install for you. Yoshimo Friendship v4. November 2016. Only things left on the ground disappear. Shadowheart is a Half-Elf Cleric of the Trickery Domain. Dual-or-multi-classing a Fighter/Mage or Fighter/Thief or Fighter/Cleric will give you the best results. Wulbren wants the Ironhands avenged. All characters can complete all class quests; however. This offer will lock away any other Stronghold options if available. Make a right turn and head on over to X: 100 Y:32. Try to obtain Planar Sphere as your stronghold, this way you'll get both Ring of Acuity (extra 2-4th level Mage spells) and Ring of Wizardry (extra 5-7th level Mage spells) if you play your cards right. It adds tasks for the owner of the Thieves Guild. I would go Ranger. I am leaning heavily in favor of Blade because I. Then go do the cleric stronghold. There are too many romance checks to prevent with just console commands. Just seems so appropriate for this game role-play wise. Aerie BG2 Cleric 7/Mage 8 Spell Slots Arcane: 4-3-3-2 Spell Slots Divine: 5-5-2-1 → At the end of the day Aerie is probably the most. Cavalier s are a Paladin kit available in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition. Thief - your own guildhouse! Mage - a Planar Sphere to call your own. The trade-off is you only spend the back third of Shadows of Amn as a Kensai/Thief. Second Stronghold Quest: The Baron and the Squatters. Overview. These quests take off when you are travelling between areas in or outside Athkatla, usually early in Chapter 2. The following text contains a systematic in-depth analysis of the Shaman class, written by HenryNY (talk) 13:06, April 7, 2020 (UTC), which assumes: - Game referenced = BG2EE v2. You are now a level 1 Class B. She helped launch the Rift Herald in 2016. List of rings for Baldur's Gate II. The Fighter Illusionist build is the best class in Baldur's Gate 2. Gnoll Stronghold. Inside the chest is an item that you can open (Remove the stopper) which summons a Spectator. It brings the content of BG into the BG2 engine, allowing you to play through the story of Baldur’s Gate with the conveniences of BG2, such as kits, dual-wielding, better resolutions, expanded spell selection, etc. Windspear Hill (paladin stronghold) 2. With the disappearance of Kevin Dorner and the cessation of activity of the Baldurdash fixpack for BG2, several modders began working on a new WeiDU fixpack to address the numerous bugs that have been identified since Baldurdash. Pokemon Go friend codes (for raids and gifts): 1944 4240 3148 and 2213 1227 2740. Golden Girdle. Guild Wars 2 – Ultimate Beginner’s Guide (2023 Update) The Elder Scrolls Online - 38 Best AddOns for. The stronghold location differs depending on the the class of Gorion's Ward/CHARNAME. Valygar is available to recruit from Chapter 2. Bow: Tulgan Crossbow: Army's scythe is early BG1, Early BG2, the drow crossbow of speed. Dynaheir is a female human and lawful good invoker in Baldur's Gate and during the Siege of Dragonspear. After rescuing Garren Windspear's child from Lord Firkraag in the Windspear Hills Dungeon, Windspear will direct you to go to the High Hall of the Radiant Heart in the Temple District (assuming that you're playing a paladin). When you are playing the game (and are in the same screen you experience combat in) you should now be able to hit Ctrl+Space and see a black box appear (I've put a yellow box around it in the following image) Type in the appropriate code in the box and then hit enter. MAGE STRONGHOLD QUESTS. Bard Stronghold Walkthrough - Baldur's Gate 2. I'm playing a Sorcerer and I need help with the spell selection. Fantasy. Strongholds are a little bit of fun in Baldur's Gate 2 but some are more fun than others so stronghold choice may be a factor in your initial class choice. The two one-time quests are described below under Meeting with Ama and The Thieving Thief. Open it with a program like Notepad or Wordpad and locate the [Program Options] line. 0 on April 1, 2016, Steam Achievements have become a part of the game for some users. I just finished the cult of the eyeless quest and the temple of Lathander offered me a room to use as my own. If you are a Cleric of Good alignment, you will be offered a position in the Temple of Lathander when you complete the Unseeing Eye quest. . I am no expert but is my math correct. cleric levels fast and fights almost as. , Baldur's Gate:Siege of Dragonspear (2016)This icon indicates content from the Siege of Dragonspear campaign of the Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition. Subquests: Save Dynaheir. The recent release of. Hickory is correct. To begin, sleep in the Druid Grove, and the Spirit of the Grove will appear to speak to Gorion's Ward. You could use SK to swap the classes around, get the stronghold. Well, I like it. There are heaps of options, you can get a +4 as soon as you have a bit of cash, and bludgeoning is probably the best damage type in the game. command. Once done, Master Verthan tells you to. 6; - Player party has one Shaman, unless otherwise stated. You don't want your cleric to stop gaining divine magic and slots after level 10. Stormherald Nallabir directs you to Acolyte Vilon who can be found at 2. During Shadows of Amn events, you have the opportunity to obtain a stronghold based on Gorion’s Ward ’s class choices after the completion of certain quests. The play is now judged according to two criteria, independently of. In bg1, some options are just play like a tank fighter, wear plate armor and a longsword and just use your limited spells for identify and buffs or go ranged and use a bow from the back and cast spells with no armor. This. Like the others have said, if you're coming from the Dark Alliance games, then the PC Baldur's Gate games might not be what you're looking for. Feel free to browse our. Continuing the story. gamespot. Paladin Stronghold was fun and interesting. Nightingale Posts: 61. You get those spells very early or right away and can already tank most enemies. Both are pretty easily accomplished early on (depending on your setup) and you'll be walking around with like 35,000gp. But Baldur's Gate 2 is the one that's generally considered a classic. In BG2, you can acquire a stronghold. Add in healing or Regeneration items and you're practically immortal by Throne of Bhaal. If you want somehting the same but more straight forward it is worth looking into Icewind Dale. If your bard can't see the enemy, he can lay a trap. This list, sorted in alphabetical order, contains BG2:EE and BG:EE mods that have native EET support. Feel free to browse our collection of released. . Thrasymachus Posts: 847. I think developers realize that class-specific content isn't a good investment as only a fraction of the players will get to experience each class-specific piece. Multi class is different. Your first task in Baldur's Gate 2 is to create your character. This is the primary component of the mod. I think the Cleric stronghold quest was the 3rd stronghold quest we completed, and fittingly. Despite the tip, the long sword is designed for. Sleep inside what used to be Faldorn's hut, and when you. Best stronghold quests For my second playthrough after 20 years - played the first time as a figher back in 2002 for de'Arnise Keep story. If you gave the best possible advice, then you'll earn 20,000 xp. Baldur’s Gate 3 guide: Entering the Goblin Camp. Go to the south end of the map and talk to Roger. Expanded Thief Stronghold. Feel free to browse our collection of released. Thief - your own guildhouse! Mage - a Planar Sphere to call your own. Bard protagonists are eligible for this guild if and only if they have no other stronghold upon the completion of Rescue Raelis and Haer'Dalis from the planar prison side quest, accepting Raelis Shai's offer will lock away any other stronghold options if available. Properties: Armor Class Bonus: +3 vs. It's only good points are the diversity and versatility of the locations and the monsters. Angurvadal is longswords +4 alternative, but that arrives deep into watchers keep. once this is done, return to the keep and. bmpLore with Level. A creature's class affects nearly all aspects of the rules: the weapons and armor they may use, whether they may. In bg1 you can grab Viconia, Edwin, and Kagain. Edwin: Yoshimo ridicules and teases Edwin, especially after he gets his "Nether Scroll". If you like that, you’ll probably also enjoy Pathfinder Kingmaker which is like a super expanded BG fighter stronghold. A stronghold is basically a building for that certain class to raise money. Xvart Cave: Magic Missile Scroll. If you didn't pay attention at the dress rehearsal: For the best performance, pick the options 2-1-1-1-2-1-2-1-2-1. The fantasy settings used in most Dungeons & Dragons games feature castles, but players rarely have a chance to own them. Once they unlock at lvl 15 (if I remember correctly) they become a really strong class regardless of mods. If you gave the worst possible advice (for example, picking the best Talos answer. While I'm a mage, I really like the idea of my character becoming a lord. Daily news, reviews, interviews, previews, walkthroughs, databases, and more for role-playing games available on PC and all console platforms. 18 DEX -> Extra thac0 for throwing daggers and AC. Note that, in order to gain a stronghold for. Spelladonna, Oct 21, 2002. The Best Stronghold in BG2? Paladin - pretty much a bedroom in the ol' Radiant Heart HQ. If you're looking for a good place to store stuff, typically something like the Copper Coronet, or somewhere you frequently go by is a good bet. Planar Sphere (mage/sorcerer stronghold) 3. BG2 EE Cleric Stronghold : r/baldursgate. After the rescue, Garren Windspear will offer Paladin protagonists a place in the Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart so they can become paladins with a patron, holy warriors with a stronghold. ) After completing the canonical Mage Stronghold quests, the Expanded Mage Stronghold quests begin once Gorion's Ward returns to. littlediddlemanz. Druids are on the weaker side for the first 4 spell levels, but are still fun to play. Speak to Mairyn for 21,500 XP and a conclusion to the first Ranger Stronghold quest. Xan BG2/ToB v17 or above. not alwyas safe. Viconia is the best in game cleric in the game mainly because she is the only single classed cleric. Usually I went to the Temple district at the start of chapter 2 and earned the Cleric stronghold. Second choice would be Undead Hunter type Paladin. Even when in spellcasting mode, weapons should be wielded during 1-round cooldown intervals. #1. Matron Mother Ardulace in Ust Natha. This one comes along as you play. To get *all* of them without the mod, you would change the PC's class before you would initiate the dialogue that would give you the stronghold (eg, a mage would become a fighter inside the Keep, after it's cleared, and before you go outside for Nalia to reward you). When you install the tweak pack it gives you tons of options, including a couple that mess with stronghold limitations. The Fighter / Druid is a great option for divine casting with greater combat capabilities. Once you are back in the theatre, the owner of the Five Flagons, Samuel Thunderburp appears and. MAGE STRONGHOLD QUESTS. For me, I enjoyed the fighter one the most as it’s as close as you can get to running a small kingdom. Sword Coast Stratagems is a collection of mini-mods for Baldur's Gate series of games. This page describes the Ranger class in Enhanced Editions and in Original BG2. I want to start off by emphasising that while this guide is very detailed you should be generally able to read through individual NPC's in it and still get fairly detailed information. Playing a Paladin from the very beginning has finally paid off. To find the Gnoll Stronghold, go south to the Fire Leaf Forest. If you didn't pay attention at the dress rehearsal: For the best performance, pick the options 2-1-1-1-2-1-2-1-2-1. Your topic is Fighter/mage/thief Stronghold; your statement was if it were possible to get more than one stronghold with this multi-class (meaning the F/M/T multi-class). Just remember, dual-classers, the best benefits of a Fighter are their low THAC0, high Hit Points, and the ability to Grand Master. Portraits from Portraits Portraits Everywhere. ) After completing the canonical Mage Stronghold quests, the Expanded. Heeding the Spirit of the Grove is a Stronghold Quest for a Druid protagonist during the Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn campaign. And since it's a city I'm sure we'll find an actual building to call a shelter. It does. The World Map covers all the areas in the game. When you reach this spot, you'll be stopped by Dalok plus an Adherent and a Shadow Druid. Personally, I find narrative to be more "profitable" in terms of enjoyment over anything else. The Unseeing Eye is a Spell casting lawful evil beholder at the core of the Cult of the Eyeless in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Features []. Baldur's Gate 3 - Travel through the Underdark Walkthrough. The fort is also inhabited by xvarts, who are the gnolls' lackeys. Paladin Stronghold Umar Hills Quest - Can I Fix It? CenturyStanding 14 years ago #1. Otherwise, if you're not playing a cleric, then you'll receive 7000 gp and Ardulia's Fall +1. Xulaye NPC v2. subtledoctor said: Liberate Castle D'Arnise. Invisibility and Improved Invisibility. Spoiler alert - This post discusses the thief stronghold side-quest in BG2. Its a lot of fun protecting the small town, and its really fleshes the place out as well. Yes, longsword is underwhelming. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Check out my more in-depth Mod spotlight: Planar Sphere Mod. As the lord of the. So accept, and you are transported down to the scene. You are in Tier 1 if you see this after agreeing to negotiate "Fortunately, you are quick to catch on. And getting a halfling to 19 str in stats can be done mid game bg2 and then even a halfling is much better than the HO. For this reason I vote for the Ranger stronghold. But I don't play as a Thief in BG as much as I like because the stronghold is. The Chosen of Shar Objectives Find the Dark Justiciar's Lair. Despite its undeniable game balance issues and at times overbearing silliness, it remains one of my favorite BG2 mods of all time, because it is, quite simply, fun to play through. Edwin is a Baldur's Gate companion in BioWare's cRPG of 2000, Baldur's Gate 2 . The Rogue category encompasses two very different character types. Kill Minthara and be a big damn hero. Good buffing and defensive spells are of much more importance. Next, Minthara. So I started BG2 as a cleric and my fighter abilities weren't reactivated yet. . Apart from Celestial Fury (and Dak'kon's Zerth Blade if you are a bard or F/M) no cool bonuses. Then once that is done, spawn in Delon and talk to him. In Siege of Dragonspear, you only have access to certain maps related to the chapter you are currently in. Contribute to RoxanneSHS/RoxanneSHS. Your. PCGamer strategy guide for Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn from December 2000/January 2001. Head west along the northern border to the Dryad Falls and make your way north and west around the area boundary to the Gnoll Stronghold. Shaman is an Enhanced Editions class that combines a most gifted Sorcerer -style divine spellcaster with a. The Chosen of Shar is a Companion Quest in Baldur's Gate 3. Rogues. Wizard Slayer is one of the class kits available for fighters. 14,474 Argrim and guards. Heck, I would even consider a barbarian to be a better solo. There are too many romance checks to prevent with just. Talk her into attacking the grove, then double-cross her and have the tieflings ready for battle. Avenge the Ironhands is a quest in Act Three of Baldur's Gate 3. So the obvious answer is the right one- just play it over and over. The Enhanced edition of Baldurs gate 2 adds a number of brand new unique and powerful magic items to find scattered around the game. After completing the quest, he'll move to the druid grove (#9).