I'm now thinking of running an evil elf fighter/mage multi-class through BG:EE (and hopefully into BG2:EE) and was wondering what weapon proficiencies and styles to focus on. I'll be picking up the new Blackguard NPC, who I guess will be wielding two-handed swords, and will probably use Kagain as a tank (axes).
For my elf I was thinking of starting with two pips in long swords (for Varscona etc.) and two pips in long bows (or would short bow be better? Though I'll probably have a thief using the best shortbow). Then putting pips into a weapon styles next - either single weapon (AC buff, more attacks, better crit, no swapping out shield to use the bow) or sword and shield (better missile AC and better AC generally from use of shield, but annoying to swap out for bow use). Most of the time I probably won't be using armour after the first few levels, so will likely need all the help I can get to enhance my AC!
Also, at some point is it worth taking any proficiencies in staves (perhaps in BG2?)
What are your views on the best proficiencies for an elf fighter/mage multi?
Also - which evil alignment has the best familiar?
For my elf I was thinking of starting with two pips in long swords (for Varscona etc.) and two pips in long bows (or would short bow be better? Though I'll probably have a thief using the best shortbow). Then putting pips into a weapon styles next - either single weapon (AC buff, more attacks, better crit, no swapping out shield to use the bow) or sword and shield (better missile AC and better AC generally from use of shield, but annoying to swap out for bow use). Most of the time I probably won't be using armour after the first few levels, so will likely need all the help I can get to enhance my AC!
Also, at some point is it worth taking any proficiencies in staves (perhaps in BG2?)
What are your views on the best proficiencies for an elf fighter/mage multi?
Also - which evil alignment has the best familiar?