What would be the top equipment for a thief?

Private · Post by **Private** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 1:45 am

Im planning on making a fighter/thief for my online party and was wondering what would be the top equipment to go for?

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Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 2:04 am

I would say that regarding weapon I would say the Celestial Fury and a good bow (long/short according to your own opinion)

As for the rest of the equipment, well the ring of Gaxx is always nice, Girdle of frost-giant strength or something like that.

there are so much equipment - that what it really comes down to, is what you like to use

Garcia · Post by **Garcia** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 2:22 am

Originally posted by Private:
Im playing on making a fighter/thief for my online party and was wondering what would be the top equipment to go for?

I am sure that you have made up your mind but what is the reason that you don't go with a pure thief (assassin, bounty hunter or Swashbuckler)?

Private · Post by **Private** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 2:22 am

Yes true true, I was more pointing at thief specific equipment, like shadow armor etc

Private · Post by **Private** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 2:23 am

Originally posted by Garcia:
I am sure that you have made up your mind but what is the reason that you don't go with a pure thief (assassin, bounty hunter or Swashbuckler)?

More HP and more weapon profincies this way

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 2:25 am

Regarding armor I would go for either a "pure" armor - so you can use a RoP +2, if you'ed rather use another ring - then "nights gift" +5 leather armor would be my choice. Boots of Speed are also a great help for a thief

Rail · Post by **Rail** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 2:46 am

For AC, I'd go for the shadow dragon armor, useable by thieves. Night's Gift, though, is my favorite.

Boots of speed come in handy after backstabbing and to lure people to traps. Ring of Gaxx is the best ring in the game, so if your thief is the PC, it'd be a good idea. Any rings of invisibility help, too. Celestial Fury and the Gesen bow are probably best choices for weapons, if you're a power gamer. I like the Firetooth dagger +3, myself, even with it's limited range.

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Locke Da'averan · Post by **Locke Da'averan** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 2:48 am

Shadow dragon armor
(weapon depends on your profs)
Ring of Gaxx
Ring of Gaxx
(pick pocket the first one before the ordinary leech turns hostile)
Boots of speed
Bracers of weapon expertice
(or smth like that)
Girdle of frost giant strength
Cloak of reflection or non detection

Private · Post by **Private** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 3:04 am

Thnx for the replies!

The thief is for a multiplayer party, so I dont know if im getting the ring of Gaxx (lets hope so)

Garcia · Post by **Garcia** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 3:12 am

Originally posted by Private:
More HP and more weapon profincies this way

It was just because I am curious there is nothing wrong in picking one or the other they are almost as good only it is up to you to decide. You do lose out on the big backstab multip. poison etc. but if your party is lacking "tanks" then fighter/theif is the best choice.

Sage out

Hazim ibn Gorion · Post by **Hazim ibn Gorion** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 7:22 am

Yeah, most people seem to give the ring of Gaxx to their tanks, but I think it's much better for thieves. Look at its stats, think like a thief, and you'll see what I mean.

Hazim ibn Gorion · Post by **Hazim ibn Gorion** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 7:25 am

Oops, forgot. If you're playing an assassin, or if you're into traps and backstabs, then the Mercykiller ring is a must have. Right now I've got an assassin with Night's Gift, shield amulet, Celes. Fury, Tansheron's bow, Mercykiller, Gaxx, non-detect. cloak, boots of stealth, and 19-strength belt. She grooves.

Genesis · Post by **Genesis** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 7:43 am

In my opinion the Shadow Dragon armor is the best armor for a thief...AC 1...Nights Gift is AC 3...the 20% to hide in shadows is not necessary if you put enough pts in hide in shadows...

Nighthawk · Post by **Nighthawk** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 10:21 am

Since you're the thief, pickpocket the first Ring of Gaxx and keep it for yourself

Another ring I like with thievs is the Mercykiller Ring.

Sly · Post by **Sly** » Tue Mar 13, 2001 9:09 pm

Originally posted by Genesis:
In my opinion the Shadow Dragon armor is the best armor for a thief...AC 1...Nights Gift is AC 3...the 20% to hide in shadows is not necessary if you put enough pts in hide in shadows...

How does the shadow armor compare with these two?

Rodo · Post by **Rodo** » Wed Mar 14, 2001 10:57 am

About the Shadow Armor - worse AC, better hide in shdows, not worth it.

Private · Post by **Private** » Wed Mar 14, 2001 11:35 am

I found shadow armor nice for lower lvls...

As soon as u get shadow dragon armor keep up with that.

Sly · Post by **Sly** » Thu Mar 15, 2001 12:01 am

One character I'm playing is a Kensai/Thief and even though he shouldn't be able to wear any armor, I read that he can wear shadow armor. Would this be true for the Shadow Dragon armor or Nights Gift? Has anyone tried this?(When you have both Kesai & Thief abilities)

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