THACO with Tenser's Transformation & Black Blade of Disaster Combo

[Kaitsuburi]

I don't have a save game to verify this, so please enlighten me:

When you cast Black Blade of Disaster (LVL9) followed by Tenser's Transformation (LVL6), how does the game calculate your THACO? The description of BBoD says this:

While using this weapon, the wizard uses the THACO of a fighter of half his level

while the TT description says the following:

All attacks are as a fighter of the same level as the wizard

In your experience, which THACO consideration takes precedence?

Also, I seem to remember there was some cheese involved in dual-wielding characters getting two blades. Improved haste and the result is utter havoc for your enemies

-kaitsuburi

[JackOfClubs]

I would guess that the last spell cast would determine the level, but I rarely cast either spell, and have never tried the combo. It seems logical that the spells should give you the most beneficial effect, but my experience has been that a later spell tends to cancel an earlier one. But even this has exceptions...

[Kaitsuburi]

Well, come to think of it, THACO doesn't really matter that much when you are improved hasted (and high level). For a high level fighter/mage the combination of BBoD followed by improved haste->tensor's->mislead is absolutely incredible. Use some resistance potions and cast mirror image -> stoneskin -> improved invisibility and you'll be well-protected too. A scroll of protection from magical weapons in your pocket for rough situations

Don't believe me? Go to the docks and enter that barn by the Thief Guild (right-hand side). You'll experience the combo used against you

-kaitsuburi