So I've heard that fighter/Mage is the most powerful build in BG1 but then I wonder what F/M gets that a bard doesn't.
Comparing an elf F/M with an helf Blade
Max HP: (10*7+4*7+3*7)/2= 59 HP vs 10*6+10*2=80 HP
Average HP: (5.5*7+2.5*7+3*7)/2= 39 HP vs 10*3.5+10*2= 55 HP
THACO: 14 F/M -1 for elf. -1 for specialisation. vs 16 Bard base. -2 offensive spin.
APR: +0.5+0.5 for F/M. +1 for offensive spin.
Damage: +2 weapon spec. +2 offensive spin. +3.5 for max damage (assuming scimitar).
Spells/day: 4/3/2/1 vs 3/3/2/1 though ring of wizardry tips it.
Armour: Archmagi robe vs Elven Chain
Saves: 10/9/11/12/10 vs 11/10/10/14/11
Other perks: ? Vs pickpockets, bard song, lore, defensive spin (-10 AC for 24 seconds, 3/day)
Am I missing anything? For me I think the added tanking potential of +15-20 HP and defensive spin makes bard the better character for BG1. There are other similar options too of course.
Comparing an elf F/M with an helf Blade
Max HP: (10*7+4*7+3*7)/2= 59 HP vs 10*6+10*2=80 HP
Average HP: (5.5*7+2.5*7+3*7)/2= 39 HP vs 10*3.5+10*2= 55 HP
THACO: 14 F/M -1 for elf. -1 for specialisation. vs 16 Bard base. -2 offensive spin.
APR: +0.5+0.5 for F/M. +1 for offensive spin.
Damage: +2 weapon spec. +2 offensive spin. +3.5 for max damage (assuming scimitar).
Spells/day: 4/3/2/1 vs 3/3/2/1 though ring of wizardry tips it.
Armour: Archmagi robe vs Elven Chain
Saves: 10/9/11/12/10 vs 11/10/10/14/11
Other perks: ? Vs pickpockets, bard song, lore, defensive spin (-10 AC for 24 seconds, 3/day)
Am I missing anything? For me I think the added tanking potential of +15-20 HP and defensive spin makes bard the better character for BG1. There are other similar options too of course.