Ranger?

Eriks · Post by **Eriks** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 5:19 am

Hmmm, I just started IWD II and it is looking promising. However, I have heard the Ranger is weak. My main character (I know there really isnt a MAIN character but hes the one I use for roleplaying and such and is at the front of the formations so he does all the dialogue and stuff) is a Ranger. Any advice on what I should do with him? I am willing to multiclass and such. I have played NWN and all the BG games but in IWD 2 I am still trying to learn all the feats and stuff and if they the same to NWN. I played Ranger in NWN and he didn't seem weak so if someone could give me a comparison to the NWN ranger to the IWD 2 ranger I would have a good idea of what the class is like. Thanks in advance.

fable · Post by **fable** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 5:50 am

If you've just started him (ie, one level), turn him into a rogue, or a warrior, or a barbarian. Rangers simply aren't worth it in IWD2. Everything that's good about a ranger comes automatically in the first level.

Jaesha · Post by **Jaesha** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 12:39 pm

Originally posted by fable
If you've just started him (ie, one level), turn him into a rogue, or a warrior, or a barbarian. Rangers simply aren't worth it in IWD2. Everything that's good about a ranger comes automatically in the first level.

...like ambidexterity and such...

Ned Flanders · Post by **Ned Flanders** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 5:11 pm

switching to a rogue will be a great option. As a rogue, you'll probably continue to wear light armor which will allow you to capitalize on the ambidex/two weapon fighting bonus feats for ranger. Add weapon finesse and dual with short sword or dagger combos. It's quite effective.

guymaru · Post by **guymaru** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 11:56 am

It's interesting that the same problem exists in NWN. Rangers just aren't worth the trouble. Is it the same way in the pen and paper game?