Character Builds?

[GeorgeRRMartinLutherBurgerKingJr]

I don't see many discussions on this topic here, the other forums, or even google. I'm sittin on 15+ points right now, not sure where to put 'em. I originally put a few into bows thinking it was the only ranged weapon and I didn't know which melee weapon would be best down the line. Aside from those 3 points wasted in bows, I have my constitution full for my level and 4 into potions. It's a hassle to get to and make potions so even those points feel a bit useless. I'm just not sure where to spend these things and not ultimately feel like I wasted them. I have a ton of weapons I can't wield because my skill isn't high enough. I have fire and frost magic, which are alright, but they require essence so I don't spam them as freely as I do the sword. Armor or robes seem like sensible skills, but again I don't know which I will find better as the game progresses. I'm still wearing the green Link looking clothes from early in the game and they still serve me fine I guess.

[HoHoHO]

everyone should max heal, max alteration, and get 14 pts in protection magic. Then you need one melee skill and one ranged skill. The ranged skill can either be bows, fire, or frost. Also, 4 pts in arcane so you can cast that weird life spell.

But really, the only thing you really need is max alteration. That thing is overpowered

[Lachoneous]

Originally posted by Daitrong:

everyone should max heal, max alteration, and get 14 pts in protection magic. Then you need one melee skill and one ranged skill. The ranged skill can either be bows, fire, or frost. Also, 4 pts in arcane so you can cast that weird life spell.

But really, the only thing you really need is max alteration. That thing is overpowered

I haven't found a single part of the game where I needed protection... It's a lot about personal preference.

To OP: Since I don't see you saying this is about multiplayer or singleplayer, I would ask which one is this character? Because especially if it's multiplayer, you can always coordinate with a friend, or even make some friends while playing random games.

[gASK]

Protection really helped me in the final area. If you have the "Reflect projectiles" spell on you all time, you can just walk through the platforms killing everyone and not worry about the archers / mages. Also the "mage miniboss" becomes much more easy (I'd say ridiculously easy even).

Also don't worry about experimentation, later in game (catacombs), there is an option to acquire and use an "Orb of Rebirth", which will allow you to reallocate all your skill points.

[HoHoHO]

protection lvl 14 lets you get Return Projectile. Return Projectile is OP and makes you immune to all mages, archers, and a lot of boss attacks.


personally, I think the best spells in the game are return projectile, sleep, transmute metal, regeneration2, and phase door. If you have those spells, then you can breeze through the game easily with any build. Other good spells include create portal, latent life, improve armor, improve weapon, and antidote.

[Snweos]

Level 13 in multiplayer right now, my current spec is;

13 sword
6 constitution
11 armor
13 fire
8 light
12 healing
12 alteration

I'm pretty much happy with the spec right now. With my final 6 points I will have 14 sword, 14 fire, and 10 constitution. Perhaps 8 constitution and 14 alteration, depending how good invisible is.

[Method * e S]

IMHO any line is OP if you max it out. Personally I have maxed out axe/armor/bow. It really depends on how you would like to play the game. Each weapon/spell line has a different play style associated with it. There are a few weaker lines, but in no way are any lines useless.

In SP you'll get one chance to re-spec your character, and in MP I think the respec is purchasable. So if you built something up early and change your mind, you'll have a chance to correct it. I personally didnt use any alteration or protection and had an easy time getting through SP; so even though some people say one line is OP, I think any line is if you put a fair few points in it.

Different enemies have different wea points, so really even if you spec up one type, you'll always have a tougher time with certain situations; such as not having fire or axes to take on tree-type creatures.

[GeorgeRRMartinLutherBurgerKingJr]

I've only done the Single Player stuff so far. I'm at level 7, I put a few into sword so I could use a unique one I found. Good to know I'll get a respec chance. Reflect projectiles sounds nice, though so far in the game I haven't had too much trouble with it. I'm in the garden now so mostly poison is what bugs me. I figured I'd try the MP once I beat the single, I'm having enough fun with this right now.