4 Man Party Brainstorming

[sammyp94]

Ive beaten the game a few times now, and would like some ideas for a four man party.

At this point its obvious to me that there are 2 people I will definitely have in this party. A valk and a Bishop for sure. But what are some ideas for the other 2 that might flush the party out a bit? Has anyone completed this before? Im not interested in stealth exploits.

[probe]

Valk, Bishop, Bard, Samurai?

I haven't even finished the game yet, let alone gone with anything less than a full party. But from other threads I've learned the bard can be a decent fighter (and gives you a little help early on with lockpicking). Samurai was just for the challenge (I'm such a scared type I'd probably gone Fighter instead).

Just a suggestion. Keep us updated on the progress whatever you go with. I always enjoy reading other ppl's experiences with the game.

[sammyp94]

Originally posted by probe:

Valk, Bishop, Bard, Samurai?

I haven't even finished the game yet, let alone gone with anything less than a full party. But from other threads I've learned the bard can be a decent fighter (and gives you a little help early on with lockpicking). Samurai was just for the challenge (I'm such a scared type I'd probably gone Fighter instead).

Just a suggestion. Keep us updated on the progress whatever you go with. I always enjoy reading other ppl's experiences with the game.

Yeah I was thinking of doing a..mook bard maybe? Giving it Bloodlust early and then giant sword late? I feel like that would be really strong. Once I hit high enough music id switch it over to a fighter so It could beserk with Giants sword but keep its music.

I just like the idea of having a group that progresses faster and where every member really feels very crucial. there is no wiggle room in the 4 man party.

Thats a good idea for the bard. The samurai....Im not sure. I think it wouldnt be the worst, but a samurai is the definition of raw offensive power, and im not sure I want another sword user on top of the bard, and id rather have the bard.

[Ithaqua]

Originally posted by sammyp94:

Originally posted by probe:

Valk, Bishop, Bard, Samurai?

I haven't even finished the game yet, let alone gone with anything less than a full party. But from other threads I've learned the bard can be a decent fighter (and gives you a little help early on with lockpicking). Samurai was just for the challenge (I'm such a scared type I'd probably gone Fighter instead).

Just a suggestion. Keep us updated on the progress whatever you go with. I always enjoy reading other ppl's experiences with the game.

Yeah I was thinking of doing a..mook bard maybe? Giving it Bloodlust early and then giant sword late? I feel like that would be really strong. Once I hit high enough music id switch it over to a fighter so It could beserk with Giants sword but keep its music.

I just like the idea of having a group that progresses faster and where every member really feels very crucial. there is no wiggle room in the 4 man party.

Thats a good idea for the bard. The samurai....Im not sure. I think it wouldnt be the worst, but a samurai is the definition of raw offensive power, and im not sure I want another sword user on top of the bard, and id rather have the bard.

Funny I was the opposite. I like the Samurai as a pure dps monster to minimize healing needed. I never really like Bards, but love Mooks so there you are. You loose the tanky fighter but if the dps is high enough and heals are good you don't need a tank (for the most part).

[Thoughtful Gaming]

Mook bard is really good. Your group seems quite nice. You could maybe replace the Samurai with a Ninja or a Ranger, depending on taste, to have some ranged killing potential as well, paired either with critical skill (Ninja) or good weapon flexibility (Ranger). If taking the Ranger, you could go for Mook as well and if Ninja, you'd have the chance of the cool fairy ninja with the Cane of Corpus from Don Barlone. If you reach 100 Music Skill with the Bard, and access to all instruments, you can take fighter levels with the Bard to expand your weapon and armor choice and for higher damage :-)

[sammyp94]

Originally posted by Thoughtful Gaming:

Mook bard is really good. Your group seems quite nice. You could maybe replace the Samurai with a Ninja or a Ranger, depending on taste, to have some ranged killing potential as well, paired either with critical skill (Ninja) or good weapon flexibility (Ranger). If taking the Ranger, you could go for Mook as well and if Ninja, you'd have the chance of the cool fairy ninja with the Cane of Corpus from Don Barlone. If you reach 100 Music Skill with the Bard, and access to all instruments, you can take fighter levels with the Bard to expand your weapon and armor choice and for higher damage :-)

Yeah I ended up going with a Ninja to fill out the party if I remember correctly.

Ive been very busy in real life, so my time to progress the party has been incredibly limited. However, I found that my ninja was having insane success early (given that its a farie ninja, which normally trails in contribution in any party i generall create) But was actually leading with its early contributions this time around, which feels quite promising.

The Bard and Valk are doing their jobs. The only real threat right now (upper monastary/arn-tryn road) is when people manage to make moves on my bishop or ninja even while my front line is in tact (aka crabs and people with attacks that do significant physical damage from a range). The ninja is currently behind the bard and valk, since the staff its currently using is capable of reaching over the front line.

The cane of corpus doesnt reach so the ninja will have to take front line eventually.

[Thoughtful Gaming]

That seems like a good strategy to survive these early levels with the early squish ninja. Nice going! Have never actually played through with a fairy ninja so would be interested if it works out great and how you plan to put your attributes first.