Being new to Baldur's Gate (never played BG I and only in Chapter 3 of BG II) I'm ashamed to say I'm not really a (great) magic user. If I think about it I only use 1 or 2 magic spells per day... Jaheira has a lot of healing spells but I haven't used them anymore after I got the ring of regeneration. Whenever I'm in a fight I just kick the shit out of everybody and that seems to work out fine, till now anyway. I pretty much never have to reload at all and when a battle is really tough, I just reload a few times till I get the best result. Last time I died and had to reload must have been against the Big Golem in Nalia's Keep. Anyway, I really like watching mage opponents cast spells (though not always the outcome) and I want to use them too. Could somebody please tell me what the best spells are of each level and why? When and against which monsters do you use a particular spell?
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Best spells (before going into battle)
Best spells (before going into battle)
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Not too sure about the levels, but the spells that I use often are:
- Magic Missiles
- Identify (okay, non-combat)
- Fireball
- Haste (pre-combat)
- Death Fog (it slays summoned creatures right away).
- Cloudkill (kills creatures with 4 hit dice or less INSTANTLY)
- Breach
- Ruby Ray of Reversal
- Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting (sp??)
- Spider Spawn (I don't summon much, but these are GREAT!)
- Limited Wish (requires high Int and Wis)
I try the occasional Death spell, but only sparingly. Watch out with Disintegrate; it not only disintegrates the victim, but also his equipment.
These are the ones from the top of my head. I might forget one or two, I should check it out. But I think I have the more important ones.
[This message has been edited by Maurice (edited 12-13-2000).]
- Magic Missiles
- Identify (okay, non-combat)
- Fireball
- Haste (pre-combat)
- Death Fog (it slays summoned creatures right away).
- Cloudkill (kills creatures with 4 hit dice or less INSTANTLY)
- Breach
- Ruby Ray of Reversal
- Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting (sp??)
- Spider Spawn (I don't summon much, but these are GREAT!)
- Limited Wish (requires high Int and Wis)
I try the occasional Death spell, but only sparingly. Watch out with Disintegrate; it not only disintegrates the victim, but also his equipment.
These are the ones from the top of my head. I might forget one or two, I should check it out. But I think I have the more important ones.
[This message has been edited by Maurice (edited 12-13-2000).]
Because i can not be bothered to write all this again i found the old thread and pasted it in here, it refers to a sorcerer but i hope it helps anyway 
Pierce shield all of it's ilk such as breach, Spell sequencer so when you choose to attack a mage you can drop all his defences in one spell
As for attacking spells, definately flame arrow, magic missile is a must, basically go with the attacking spells that worked well as a mage, the ones you always use. Acid arrow is useful in earlier stages.
Do not bother with spells that make your mage into a fighter they are pointless and do not aid you much.
If you like creating creatures, try Spider Spawn or the one which creates a floating sword (can't remember it's name).
Detect Invisibility is a must.
I usually use my mage to remove the spell protections of other mages leaving them open to my wrath
Robe of Vecna is a must with any mage
It might be worth downloading shadow keeper and playing with certain spells to see which you like the most (NOTE... I do not endorse the use of said program any bugs etc. resulting from it's use are totally down to you the user - see funny things thread in a moment i will explain )
Pierce shield all of it's ilk such as breach, Spell sequencer so when you choose to attack a mage you can drop all his defences in one spell
As for attacking spells, definately flame arrow, magic missile is a must, basically go with the attacking spells that worked well as a mage, the ones you always use. Acid arrow is useful in earlier stages.
Do not bother with spells that make your mage into a fighter they are pointless and do not aid you much.
If you like creating creatures, try Spider Spawn or the one which creates a floating sword (can't remember it's name).
Detect Invisibility is a must.
I usually use my mage to remove the spell protections of other mages leaving them open to my wrath
Robe of Vecna is a must with any mage
It might be worth downloading shadow keeper and playing with certain spells to see which you like the most (NOTE... I do not endorse the use of said program any bugs etc. resulting from it's use are totally down to you the user - see funny things thread in a moment i will explain )
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