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Can someone give me some newbie tips for Baldurs Gate 1? (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Dirt_Owl@hexbear.net to c/games@hexbear.net

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I have no fucking clue what I'm doing in this game so I'm going to start again. I need some starting tips pls.

What build should I go for? In my first game I tried a Druid Avenger because turning into a salamander sounded funny. But I'm not even sure how I should be using the character because any damaging spells are only onces a day so they're basically useless. Also I have no idea what level I get to shapeshift or what weapon I should have chosen.

Anyway, how the hell do you play this game and what character build should I roll?

EDIT: Thank you for the well-thought-out and in-depth answers. I appreciate it!

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[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

BG1 is very arrow heavy. Plan accordingly and consider characters good with using them. Semi-spoiler warning regarding the final boss and outcome in a vague way:

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Even the final boss of BG1 is shown shot full of arrows in summary cinematics in later games.

Also stack up on magic-dispelling arrows. You'll probably need them.