Sword Coast Stratagems for Baldur's Gate 2 Walkthrough by David Milward


INTRODUCTION & ABOUT  |  CHARACTERS  | 
CHAPTER 1  |  CHAPTER 2  |  CHAPTER 3  |  CHAPTER 4  |  CHAPTER 5  |  CHAPTER 6  |  CHAPTER 7  |  CHAPTER 8  |  CHAPTER 9  |  CHAPTER 10  | 
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The Good Party  
Avastrian  |  Jaheira  |  Anomen  |  Keldorn  |  Minsc during Shadows of Amn  |  Sarevok during Throne of Bhaal  |  Imoen
The Evil Party  
Asteroth  |  Korgan  |  Sarevok during Throne of Bhaal  |  Jan Jansen  |  Viconia  |  Edwin
Also ...  
The Other NPCs

ASTEROTH, M CG (then NE) HALF-ELF CLERIC/RANGER

Asteroth

Attributes

Strength 19
Dexterity 19
Constitution 19
Intelligence 11
Wisdom 21
Charisma 13

Proficiencies

Warhammer **
Flail **
Two Weapon Style ***


Why He's Included and How to Use Effectively

I used to use either a Fighter/Thief or a Fighter/Mage/Thief during my previous evil playthroughs because I didn't fully understand how to utilize Jan Jansen during BG2. But this meant having Jaheira in the party to provide Druidic spells. Let's just say that the shoe did not fit at all. Once I learned more about how to use Jan during BG2, and how Jan can help the party get through some of the toughest spots in the game, a different idea was born. Jaheira would have no place in an evil party. I would instead utilize one of the most powerful of BG2 character builds, a Cleric/Ranger.

Asteroth plays in a similar style to that of Avastrian. He dual wields blunt weapons, and can keep himself invulnerable from physical harm by using Iron Skins on himself. And indeed, one of the perks of playing a Cleric/Ranger is using the Clerical spell progression table instead of the Druid spell progression table while still having access to Druid spells.

He can also incorporate other aspects of Jaheira's style, able to whip out Defensive Harmony when needed, or using an Insect Plague against enemy spellcasters. In Throne of Bhaal he also starts to become an offensive force with his spellcasting, drawing upon spells like Fire Storm and Creeping Doom and Storm of Vengeance.

Inventory in Shadows of Amn

Main Weapon: Flail of Ages +3
Off-hand Weapon: Mace of Disruption +2
Helmet: Vhailor's Helm
Amulet: Kaligun's Amulet of Magic Resistance
Cloak: Cloak of Mirroring
Armor: Shadow Dragon Scale +6
Gloves: Gauntlets of Weapon Expertise
1st Ring: Ring of Gaxx
2nd Ring: Ring of Holiness
Belt: Girdle of Piercing
Boots: Boots of Celeritous Stealth

Inventory in Throne of Bhaal

Main Weapon: Flail of Ages +4
Off-hand Weapon: Runehammer +5
Helmet: Vhailor's Helm
Amulet: Amulet of the Seldarine
Cloak: Cloak of Mirroring
Armor: White Dragon Scale Armor
Gloves: Gauntlets of Weapon Expertise
1st Ring: Ring of Gaxx
2nd Ring: Ring of Holiness
Belt: Girdle of Piercing
Boots: Boots of Celeritous Stealth


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