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Ranger vs. Paladin

Discussion in 'Baldur's Gate (Classic)' started by kinslayer01, Apr 21, 2002.

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    kinslayer01, Apr 21, 2002
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    [​IMG] I'd rather get a ranger than a padlin'. Padlin's hurt my rear. :p

    Besides rangers can get all those charm animals, and there's nothing like leading an army of bears to any would-be attackers in the forest. :grin:
     
    Big B, Apr 21, 2002
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    Depends on what kind of party or situation you're in. Paladins make a great fighter, with their healing and protection from evil abilities, but rangers are great scouts, with hide in shadows you can send them ahead to find what kinds of enemies are there as opposed to charging in blindly. Rangers are also good as archers and fighters. Personally, I take rangers before paladins.
     
    Faerus Stoneslammer, Apr 22, 2002
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    Me too. The fighter with hide in shadows ability is just great, And as BigB says; Charming the good animals of the forrest is excellent.

    In return the padlin can only offer limited healing. I always bring a cleric so the padlin is kinda obsolete.
     
    ArchAngel, Apr 22, 2002
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    I like to play a paladin, Imoen and I like to go bear hunting when we get out of Candle keep for the XP. Sorry BigB:lol:
     
    sorvo, Apr 22, 2002
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    I'd rather have a quickly-cast healing spell (works in combat, too) and some low level turning abilities, than hide in shadows (I wear heavy armour) and charm animal which I never use.
     
    Volar Blackmane, Apr 22, 2002
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    A bit of meta-gaming going on in my mind ... but with Minsc & Kivan, there are plenty of good rangers to choose from. Since I prefer paladins anyways ... this helps me get the best of both worlds.

    On the charm animal's note ... how do you get the spell done before they take 1-2 bites out of you????
     
    Mathetais, Apr 22, 2002
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    It's a quick cast, just a whistle. I've done it many times and never been interrupted. There is a slight failure rate though :heh:. That's when you run...
     
    Big B, Apr 22, 2002
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    I usually choose the ranger. But this is due to role-playing preferences.
    It seems that the paladin is the more practical class.
     
    Jack Funk, Apr 22, 2002
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    Rangers and Paladins have equal fighting skills, but I prefer the Ranger for the spells, charms etc.
     
    Shadowcouncil, Apr 23, 2002
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    Well, personaly i love charming squirrels and things to come near me and then killing them...what...just me?!?
     
    Zacharov, Apr 23, 2002
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    I've always prefered the Ranger over the Paladin, but the Paladin's Lay-on-Hands comes in handy. :)
     
    Bateluer, Apr 28, 2002
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