Fighter/Mage Baldur's Gate 2 Walkthrough for SoA & ToB

Walkthrough for Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal Including Jaheira Romance Walkthrough By: bg2mez © 2012-15, All Rights Reserved. Version 0.80 May 2014, updated June 2015 Fully patched (ToB patch 26498); and with BG2_fixpack-v9

With Good/Neutral Companions: Jaheira, Minsc, Keldorn, Anomen & Imoen; playing Fighter/Mage

BALDUR'S GATE II: SHADOWS OF AMN: Developed and © 2000 BioWare Corp. All Rights Reserved

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Contents Why Fighter/Mage and party remarks …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Set-up and importing …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Style of play remarks …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Walkthrough for Shadows of Amn (SoA) Chapter 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 6 Chapter 2 (including Jaheira romance walkthrough page 6-24) ……………………………………. Melee Buffing Tips for Ch 2 ……………………………………………………………… 6 Nalia's Quest beginning…………………………………………………………………….. 12 15 Chapter 3 (including how to defeat Kangaxx the Lich page 22)………..…………………………………………………. Anomen's Quest part I…………………………………………………………………….. 20, 21 Melee Buffing Tips for Ch 3 ……………………………………………………………… 23 26, 29 Nalia's Quest part I and II Chapter 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 Chapter 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………….38 Melee Buffing Tips for Ch 5 ……………………………………………………………… 40 Chapter 6 (including Stronghold Quests) ………………………………………………… Please see other walkthroughs at Scribd.com for continuation as Cleric/Ranger here at Scribd.com

A few reasons to try Fighter/Mage *Can cast Stoneskin - immune to melee weapons - from the beginning of the game! *Can cast Improved Invisibility from the start - THAC0 and AC reduced by 4; explore without being detected! *THAC0 and number of attacks per round as Fighter - base THAC0 gets to 0; base attacks/round gets to 3½! *Can pre-buff with many spells before battle, in particular Blur, Mirror Image, Vampiric Touch and Stoneskin *Can wield Long Swords (e.g. the Equalizer, which also increases damage for main hand weapon!) *Takes a lot of experience points to level-up but is very rewarding; does, however, level-up faster than Cleric/Ranger

Party remarks Good/Neutral-alignments only: *Jaheira: most rewarding romance; can cast Iron Skins; excellent fighter *Minsc: has stealth to do sneak attacks; excellent fighter; funny *Keldorn: can use the Two-Handed sword Carsomyr+5; can cast Dispel Magic; excellent fighter *Imoen: a very good mage; has enough thieving skills to get you through the game *Anomen: a good Fighter/Cleric; can cast buffing spells such as Righteous Magic to get a very low THAC0 and do serious damage Try him instead of the usual Aerie (see other Cleric/Ranger walkthroughs at Scribd.com)

Set-up and importing *Install Throne of Bhaal patch 26498 (BGII-ThroneofBhaal_Patch_26498_ENGLISH) *Install BG2_fixpack-v9 *Install BG2ThroneOfBhaalFixPack112 and BG2ThroneOfBhaalGameTextUpdate12 *Then install BG2_Tweaks-v9; these conveniences were installed: *Hit Points (hp's) maximum for all creatures; max hp's on level-up *Remove max cap for number of spells learned; 100% success rate for spell learning *Stack ammo, scrolls, gems and potions; optional: add an Ammo Belt and a Potion Case *Unlimited Strongholds but do "only" Fighter, Mage, Ranger, Paladin and Cleric *Bonus Merchants (Deidre and Joluv) *Install JaheiraRomanceAndHarpersPlotPatchV21 (from http://www.sorcerers.net/Games/BG2/Jaheira.php) *Then install widescreen-v3.05 *BG Config program: adjust Frame Rate to 37 (to speed up walking, etc, a bit) *Difficulty: Hard *Imported my Elven Fighter/Mage from BG1: *STR 19, DEX 20, CON 18, INT 19, WIS 14, CHA 9; Two Weapon Style*** Long Sword** Flail* *Starts with THAC0 14/9, 2 attacks/round, +3/+7 to hit, 90 hp with Familiar, 161k xp *Starting spells: e.g. Blur, Mirror Image, Resist Fear, Haste, Vampiric Touch, Improved Invis., Stoneskin, Prot. from Fire *Imported with Fallorain's Plate Mail+1 in inventory or on person (doesn't matter which); no weapons carry over from BG1 *Imported with Golden Pantaloons in inventory *Helped Drizzt in BGEE and finalized properly *Do not pick pocket Drizzt's Scimitar+3 in BG1 (he won't assist you in Chapter 6)

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Style of play remarks *Maximize experience points (xp's)! Do as many quests, side quests and miscellaneous fights as possible! *Anti-cheese: *No stealing items from merchants *Good or Neutral aligned companions only (no Happy Patch) *Do not insert a Bag of Holding, Ammo Belt, Potion Case or use bottomless Containers *Do not remove or un-learn spells from spell book to re-learn (re-scribe) for more xp's *Do not use Katana's, in particular Celestial Fury (too over-powered) *Remember to use special abilities like Stealth, Draw Upon Holy Might, etc *Buff especially with Haste/drink an Oil of Speed for tough fights *[…] = could do this but don't [Can pause and press "H" at start of game during black screen before the first "sigh" to see inventory of imported char] [If power gaming with Good and Evil companions, party could be Jaheira, Minsc, Viconia, Jan/Imoen and Edwin. Kick-out Viconia and Edwin to finalize REP-reward quests at REP 18 or higher (cannot finalize with Edwin/Viconia if REP 18-20 - must kick them out or park them). Edwin/Viconia will join with REP 20 and can be removed/parked safely with REP 20. Or use Happy Patch]

Thank-you / credits To: Dan Simpson! I have referred to your fantastic FAQ for years! (see gamefaqs.com) To: SlashR4! Thank-you for the great romance FAQ! (see gamefaqs.com)

Walkthrough for Shadows of Amn (SoA) Gold / Day:Hour Notes/Items/Level-ups

Chapter 1 Irenicus Dungeon:

Level 1:

Day 0:00 Reputation (REP) = 12 at 0 gp start Imoen: Mage 8 Thief 7 Jaheira: Fighter 6 Druid 7 Plan for Jaheira: Sling until attaining Fighter level 12 then dual wield Minsc: Ranger 7 Blackblood+3 and Gnasher+2 (clubs) Plan for Minsc: Two-handed sword until attaining Ranger level 12 then dual wield Frostreaver+3 and Stonefire+3 (axes); Longbow as alternate weapon Imoen joins! Get key from table to open Jaheira's cell, 3k xp and Jaheira joins! Talk to Minsc until he gets mad and breaks the cell open, 3k xp and Minsc joins!

Select everyone's spells; select mostly healing spells, 1x Sanctuary. Imoen cast Armor and Stoneskin

De-trap and unlock picture: contains Golden Pantaloons if imported from BG1 Lightning machine:

Kill seven Mephits 2940 xp, then turn off the lightning machine for 2k xp (i.e. 2000 experience points)

Crystal room:

ENCOUNTER Aataqah: answer "press button." Buff with Draw Upon Holy Might to fight Ogre Mage, 650 xp Aataqah heals all! 3500 xp

Golem room:

Loot Golem room (locked chest) and room to the west (one trapped container)

Rielev:

Talk to Rielev with entire party in room to get 4k xp (if Jaheira comments before Imoen the award is 1k xp only) Activate Golem with Activation Stone, 3k xp, and follow -> Fight Otyugh 650 xp, de-trap one chest

East bedroom:

One floor trap and two trapped bookcases! Helm of Balduran is in chest; Air key in drawer

*Golden Pantaloons

*Quarterstaff+1 -> Jaheira *Longsword+1 -> me THAC0 14/8/11 (3 attacks per round)

***Helm of Balduran -> THAC0 13/7/10 (3 attacks/round)

Remember to use STEALTH (Minsc) for sneak attacks and THAC0 reduced by 4 for the first hit! Note: in general "north" = top of screen, "south = bottom of screen, "west" = left of screen and "east" = right of screen

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Back track and go north through the "Library": fight vs Ilyich and Dwarves, Imoen cast Monster Summoning, 2820 xp Ilyich drops Mail of the Dead+2 or Plate Mail+1 (AC2) if imported from BG1, and Acorns (needed for Ulene) Locked portal door:

Use Air Statue key to enter locked door Carefully fight Mephits, Imoen cast Monster Summoning as fodder. Talk to Genie: gives Quest (get flask)

Dryads:

Back track to the east bedroom and go south ENCOUNTER Ulene, Cania and Elyme: 9500 xp if you have the Acorns, gives Quest (Deliver acorns) and flask for Genie

Portal door:

Back track to Genie, finalize for 15k xp and Sword of Chaos+2 (1d10+2 = 3-12 damage) even if you imported from BG1

*Plate Mail+1 -> AC-3(-6*) *=buffed *Club -> Jaheira

*Sword of Chaos+2 -> Minsc THAC0 14/9 (2 attacks/round) Mage8 Fighter7 +4hp ->99hp

Level-up! ---->

In preparation for the next level of Irenicus Dungeon: Jaheira and protagonist select Protection from Fire for all Level 3 spell slots; Jaheira select several of: Resist Fire and Cold, Bless; Imoen select 1-2x Haste North east room: Continue south from the portal door, de-trap one floor trap in hallway; Imoen cast Haste to easily fight Cambion 6k xp

Irenicus Dungeon:

Prison cells:

Return to near the cages; Jaheira kill Jail Golem with the Quarterstaff+1 (blunt+1 weapon required) 5k xp

South bedroom:

In bedroom near Ulene: four floor traps and three trapped containers, Potion of Master Thievery, Portal Key. The alarm sound means that two Lesser Clay Golems are on their way, carefully fight for 4k xp [Optional: Ulene and Druids: drink Potion of Master Thievery to pick pocket all 2x] [do not kill or will miss a quest later]

*Potion of Master Thievery *Pommel Jewel of the Equalizer (component)

Portal to next level:

Imoen learn spells from scrolls for xp's -> +6k xp all! These spells will be wiped clear of Imoen's spellbook when meeting her again later, so learn (scribe) all the spell scrolls!

*Fireball scroll (#1)

-> Jaheira level-up! ----> Note: Shadowkeeper (SK) was used to move one proficiency point from Sword and Shield to Slings(**) ;-) although it is not necessary

Jaheira Druid8 Fighter6 +6hp->83hp THAC0 15/12 (1½ attacks/ round)

Level 2:

ENCOUNTER Yoshimo (Thief): Yoshimo joins! 45 gp (gold) given

*Can get a Level 7-8 spell scroll (if you are lucky) in Mephit portal room in the Bookcase or first Chest: use Sanctuary to safely explore the room Spell scrolls can be one of: Khelben's Warding Whip, Spell Trigger, Improved Mantle, Mass Invisibility, Abi Dalzim's Horrid Wilting, Sphere of Chaos, Mordenkainen's Sword, Power Word Stun or Flesh to Stone; can get a Laeral's Tear necklace

Dismiss Yoshimo so that your core party gets more xp's; give him a load of loot to sell later because he goes to the Copper Coronet and his inventory is maintained!

Mephit portal room:

Buff with Draw Upon Holy Might and Protection vs Fire; destroy portals 1, 2 and 4, 5k xp each, and then continuously fight Magma Mephits at portal 3 for xp's! Kill e.g. 500 Mephits for 200k xp! (totally unnecessary, but why not)

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Jaheira Fighter7 Druid8 +6hp->89hp TH 14/11 (2 attacks/round)

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Bonus xp's!

Position protagonist directly below the Mephit, Minsc directly to the left of the Mephit, and Jaheira between us using Quarterstaff. To rebuff with Protection from Fire, walk to the doorway immediately after a Mephit is killed Note: Fire Mephit damage will heal you if buffed with Resist Fire and Cold and Protection from Fire! Haste and Bless spells help a lot here

Imoen L9 +6hp->63hp

Jaheira Fighter7 Druid8 +6hp->89hp TH 14/11 (2 attacks/ round) Minsc Level8 +12hp ->96hp TH 13/8 (2) and a Level 1 spell slot!

Clone room:

Columns room:

Room: kill Clone 1250 xp; loot two barrels (Fireball scroll)

*Fireball scroll (#2)

Next hallway: kill Assassin 750 xp

Jaheira Druid9 Fighter7 +6hp ->95hp Level 5 spell Chaotic Commands!

Trap on bridge to Wand columns room; save game In Wand columns room can kill Shadow Thief 750 xp and Duergars 2x420 xp with ranged weapons or Fireball Note: Imoen can detect but cannot de-trap these floor traps Click on all columns; loot statue for Ring of Protection+1

North room:

*Ring of Protection+1

ENCOUNTER Ulvaryl and Shadow Thieves: kill with Fireball 8300 xp

Southern rooms: SE (forge room): fight Duergars, kill Mage first Loot containers

*Girdle of Bluntness

Mid south room: ENCOUNTER Frennedan: free him (use key) then kill 3k xp; 1st room has a trapped bookcase and chest, 2nd room has one trapped chest (Blur scroll)

*Blur scroll

S-SW: fight three assassins 2500 xp South to exit:

Before exiting the Dungeon: Imoen learn (scribe) spells for xp's -> +3k xp all! Keep the most valuable items in inventory, drop the rest Un-equip Imoen's armor, necklace and bracers; drop the portal key and leave the dungeon!

Promenade:

Cowled Wizards seize Imoen! All are awarded with 34500 xp!

This walkthrough focuses on finding Imoen as soon as possible so that she doesn't lose-out on too many xp's, therefore not much equipment or experience will actually be gathered before getting to Chapter 4 (but the party will still kick butt!) Collect Imoen's gear from ground. Use the containers near Galoomp, for example, to store-up items Selectively sell stuff at Galoomp only when you have 20 pieces of the item (e.g. 20x Composite Longbows) to maximize payout You don't need to buy items now! Keep spells scrolls to learn later with Imoen and other NPC's Keep the Pommel Jewel of the Equalizer (component)

2000 gp

Loot: Mithrest Inn, Temple, Enge's, Fennecia's, Cernd's, and next to Cernd's Note: Loot Den of the Seven Vales and the Adventure Mart during pick-pocketing round (see below) to allow re-loading if pick pocketed spell scrolls are no good Leave the Promenade to instigate Chapter 2! Bring the Potion of Master Thievery

Slums:

ENCOUNTER Gaelan Bayle: gives Quest (Collect 20k gold)

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Chapter 2 Slums:

Gaelan's:

Loot first floor only (save upstairs de-trapping and unlocking for Imoen's return so she gets more xp's)

Day 3:8

Select spells: have at all times: 2x Restore, and 1x Cure Disease Outside:

ENCOUNTER Brus: talk 1 -> near entrance to the Copper Coronet Loot the roof-top of the Copper Coronet

Jaheira romance: Romance (with Jaheira) begins at approximately this time! "So, where to now, fearless leader?"…talk 3, 2 Note: the next romance dialog will not happen (I think) until you enter and then exit the Copper Coronet and it seems to take 47-53 minutes of real-time to initiate. Tips for Romance:

Jaheira romance: typically 33 minutes of real-time between each dialog unless noted. You can pause the game (Space Bar) to pass the time to progress the romance. Sometimes you need to walk a bit to get the dialog to initiate. You can use these walkthrough notes for Jaheira's romance together with the Romance FAQ by SlashR4 (v 2.0) from Gamefaqs.com; my notes include additional information such as the loot that can be obtained.

Overall strategy for Fighter/Mage: My style is front-line fighter wearing armor at least until there are enough spell slots for both Stoneskin and Spirit Armor; then, wear a robe of choice and buff before fights with Stoneskin and Spirit Armor in particular

Buffing tips when fighting melee: Fighter 8 / Mage 9 with Long Sword+1 and Long Sword: Stoneskin (12 hours) Vampiric Touch (5 turns): adds a lot of hp's; simply cast at a summoned creature [or container or item on the ground] Protection from Evil (3 rounds/level): evil enemies' attack rolls get 2 penalty Blur (4 rounds + 2 rounds/level) Mirror Image (3 rounds + 1 round/level) Draw Upon Holy Might (1 turn = 10 rounds) Anomen cast: Aid (1 round + 1 round/level) Anomen cast: Chant (10 rounds) Jaheira cast: Bless (6 rounds) Anomen or Jaheira cast: Defensive Harmony (6 rounds) Improved Invisibility (3 rounds + 1 round/level) Haste (3 rounds + 1 round/level) Optional: with a shield

THAC0 12/6/9 (3)

AC / hit points / STR -3 / 110 / 19

12/6/9 (3)

-3 / 130 / 19

12/6/9 (3)

-6 / 130 / 19

12/5/8 (3) 11/4/7 (3)

-7 / 147 / 22 -7 / 150 / 22

10/3/6 (3) 10/3/6 (3) 10/-1/2 (3) 10/-1/2 (4) 10/-1 (4)

-7 / 150 / 22 -9 / 150 / 22 -13 / 150 / 22 -13 / 150 / 22 -14 / 150 / 22

There is no need to buy equipment at this time! Eventually will get Anomen and Keldorn: Keldorn or Anomen cast: Protection from Evil: evil enemies' attack rolls get -2 penalty and your saves are at +2 Anomen cast: Remove Fear (1 hour) Potions: did not use

Armor plan:

*Protagonist use the best armor found and eventually Full Plate (AC1) from Jaheira romance confrontations; robe later *Minsc use the next best armor found until getting Full Plate from Jaheira romance confrontations; use until Chapter 5 *Keldorn use own Full Plate+1 (AC0) until getting a third set of Full Plate (can get from Nalia's personal quest) *Jaheira use Plate+1 (AC2), or Plate and a Ring of Protection, until getting Full Plate in Chapter 5 when she will be levelled-up enough to be a front-line fighter *Anomen: same as Jaheira; will eventually get a Full Plate *Armor could be bought, of course, but it is not necessary © bg2mez

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General tips:

*Minimize the use of Jan (thief) by temporarily dismissing him ("park" him e.g. in the Slums) when a thief is not absolutely needed, so your party doesn't waste xp's on him *Try to save unlocking and de-trapping chests, and quests in general, until Imoen re-joins the party, wherever possible, so she gets more xp's! De-trap/unlock is 1750/400 xp in Chapter 2 vs 2750/950 xp in Ch 5 (+1550 xp or 70% more per container) *Summon creatures to help fight or to be used as fodder *If all else fails, drink a Potion of Invisibility to flee *Sell spell scrolls only if in desperate need of gold, otherwise keep them to learn with companions and other NPC's

Note about Vampire encounters at night: Vampires usually spawn once per night between 23:30 and 05:00 and can do so only in certain areas: Docks: north between the exits, or south areas Slums: near northern exit Government: center area Gates: center area Promenade: center south area Bridge: center area near Five Flagons, or south near exit Temple and Graveyard: they do not spawn here So do not travel at night to avoid fighting the Vampires, or at least be very careful, until you get the magical items from the Thieves at the start of Chapter 3! Or at least have +2 weapons and know the spell Restoration or have a Restoration spell scroll (can buy cheapest from Bernard in the Copper Coronet).

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Plan for phase 1:

Slums:

First priority is to advance Jaheira's romance (in my opinion) Get companions (Good/Neutral only): Anomen, Keldorn and Jan (part-timer) Pick Ribald's pockets for Ring of Regeneration (use Jan) Go to De'Arnise Keep to get Flail of Ages+3 Collect loot to eventually sell to instigate Chapter 3 to get magical items

Outside: Loot the roof-top of the Copper Coronet; loot the Temple Borinall's house: Force the door open; get the War Hammer+1 from table! Copper Coronet: ENCOUNTER Nalia: gives Quest ("Q") (De'Arnise), join/dismiss 45 gp Avoid Amalas and Surly until later (or fight now) Talk to Anomen, Anomen joins! STR 18/52, DEX 10; WIS 12 can be upgraded to 16 (in part II of his quest). Note that his shield can cast Protection from Normal Missiles

D3:9

*War Hammer+1

Map: De'Arnise Keep

Anomen Fighter 7 Cleric 8, 161k xp, TH 14/11 (2), 94 hp, AC2

Plan for Anomen: Sling for a while until ready to use the Skullcrusher +3 (mace); possibly later dual wield Skullcrusher+3 and Mace of Disruption+2 or Defender of Easthaven+3 (flail) Therefore Shadowkeeper will be used (for the last time) to adjust Anomen's proficiency points by moving 4 points around: Flail* (+1 point), Mace*** (+1 point), Sling*** (+1 point), Sword and Shield* (-1 point), Two Weapon Style* (+1 point), War Hammer* (same); Spear (-2) and Quarterstaff (-1) Resulting in THAC0 14/12 (2 attacks per round) with Sling; 14/10 (2) with Mace Anomen's personal quest begins in approximately 5½ days (if not playing with Anomen: can dismiss him and ask him to join later and the quest will still be given)

Talk to Yoshimo: join/dismiss to take loot Note: talk to Amalas and fight before Day 6 otherwise he leaves!

Travelling between areas:

Could get "waylaid" by Slavers or Bandits at any time travelling between maps but try to avoid getting waylaid until you have made the Flail of Ages+3 (save before crossing maps)

Jaheira romance: At some time will get Love Dialog (LD) number 2: "It has been some time since I have been this far south.…Hmm…seems I cannot help but speak of the dead lately...." talk 1, 2, 1

Temple:

Temple of Helm: Loot Outside:

ENCOUNTER Gaal, Dawnmaster Kreel, High Mornmaster Arval

Temple of Lathander:

Talk to High Mornmaster Arval Q (Cult of the Eyeless) Get a quest also from Dawnbringer Sain Q (illithium) (These quests might be given by Guardian Telwyn or High Watcher Oisig from the Temple of Helm depending on your alignment or class and if you have installed Unlimited Strongholds mod) Loot only the SW bookcases and cabinets

Sewers:

Minsc and protagonist use Stealth (or cast Sanctuary) and walk through the centre of the sewers to NW area to get Keldorn Keldorn joins! Plan: use Two Handed Sword**, and X-bow** as alternative. Also has LS**. Casts True Sight, Dispel Magic and Protection from Evil! Use his sword: 1d10+2 and +5 if he is hit; Full Plate+1 (AC0)

Keldorn Inquisitor 8 161k xp, TH 13/9 (2) 104hp, AC0, STR 17 (or TH 13/12 (2) with X-bow)

Plan for Keldorn: Two-handed sword all the way! X-bow is a good alternate weapon

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Note: NPC's start with experience of either 161k xp, 400k, 800k or 1.2m xp, depending on your level

Center area:

Use Stealth, kill Shaman first then Witch Doctor; drop includes Cloak of the Sewers! (AC+1; can transform into Troll to heal), 3200 xp Loot container in middle area for bullets+2, arrows+2

Old Tunnels:

Down hallway from entrance: an Otyugh could spawn for 5k xp, and can re-spawn approximately each day! Otyugh is randomly generated; could otherwise get a Crawler (974 xp) or Mephit (400 xp)

*Cloak of the Sewers -> AC-4(-7)

Note: can Rest in the Sewers and Old Tunnels if needed Temple of Talos: Loot desk in backroom and chest in NE room for Antidotes and Potions of Healing (have in quick slot at all times) *Back room desk: can get Laeral's tear or Level 6-8 scroll! Can be Ruby Ray of Reversal, Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting, Summon Nishruu, Mantle, Caco Fiend, or Symbol Fear (can re-load a save prior to entering the area to experiment) Radiant Heart:

Loot including 2x Potion of Heroism (if lucky can get a scroll from the desk)

Jaheira romance: At some time will get LD3 (or use "Pause"): "Ehh, I think I still have a stitch in my leg…" talk 1, 2

Government:

Outside:

ENCOUNTER Madeen: Q (Tolgerias). Talk to Tolgerias after pick pocketing so you can re-load if spells are no good (see below) ENCOUNTER Delon Q (Umar Hills deaths)

Map: Umar Hills

Note: avoid Viconia (west side of map) for now Center area:

Talk to Jan 8500 xp, Jan joins! 11500 xp; select spells including 2x Invisibility 10' Radius

Jan Illusionist7/Thief8 80500/80500 xp

Plan for Jan: use x-bow/Boomerang+2; use part-time only, i.e. park him unless really needed so that the core party gets more xp's

TH 17/12 (1) 45hp AC6

Note: Jan can create his Flashers daily! Can sell them

In general only de-trap and unlock containers if really worth while, otherwise save for Imoen in Chapter 6 for more xp's Pick pockets/Locks/Traps skill levels: Jan: 80/95/105; Yoshimo: 25/65/100; Imoen: 35/100/95; Nalia 35/60/80; therefore use Jan for pick pocketing

Pick pockets ( PP ) round 1 with Jan: PP only a few targets for now (will do more PP later)

Promenade:

PP round 1:

Jan drink 1x Potion of Master Thievery -> PP 120 (can actually PP Amnish Soldiers with PP 105) PP: Amnish Soldiers (can have Level 6-8 spell scrolls)

Council of the Six:

PP: Tolgerias (Ring of the Ram), Amnish Soldiers, Brega 2x (can have spell scroll), Corneal 2x Talk to Tolgerias Q (Valygar)

Sarles Estate:

Talk to Sarles (illithium quest) *Can get Level 7-8 spell in first chest/chest of drawers (unlocked)!

Adventure Mart:

PP: Ribald (need PP skill at 105): Ring of Regeneration; Amnish Soldier and Brelm

Galoomp:

Store loot in containers to make room in inventory!

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*Ring of the Ram

*Ring of Regeneration

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Between areas (to Gates):

Try to avoid getting waylaid for now by crossing to very few city districts. You will likely get waylaid when travelling to the Gates

WAYLAID 1: Suna Seni, Eldarin and 4 Slavers: kill Wizard first (casts Lightning) Note: you may cast spells without repercussion so use Draw Upon Holy Might (but do not while in actual Athkatla city areas)

*Plate+1 -> Minsc AC0 *Mace+1 -> Anomen alternate weapon *Arbanes sword

Yields 5900 xp, Arbanes sword (can sell for 3k gp now or 5k gp in Chapter 4), Plate+1, Mace+1 and 810 gp

Gates:

Outside:

PP: Amnish Soldiers

D3:20

Talk to Flydian Q (Trademeet)

Map: Trademeet

Important note: in Gates district move your party to the north of the map (into the gate) and then click to leave the map (e.g. go to another area within Athkatla) so that De'Arnise and other outlying areas become highlighted as reachable destinations

Docks: NW outside: Shadow Thief Guildhall (Thieves):

Do not PP this map yet (the Thieves will catch you) ENCOUNTER Mad Cleric: fight, 750 xp Loot tables by Black Market Thief for Potion of Master Thievery Loot unlocked containers (save the others for Imoen)

*Potion of Master Thievery

Upstairs: talk to Renal Q (Mae'Var's Guild) Unlock the south chest (only) for 350 gp and 3 pearls; loot the tables and unlocked containers

*Diamond

Near Valygar's:

Buy Locket for Jaheira from merchant Jahaboam for 20 gp

South house:

De-trap and unlock door (do not enter yet - Kangaxx in basement)

Mae'Var's Guildhall:

Talk to Gorch; loot unlocked containers Bottom floor: talk to Mae'Var Q (Amulet/Necklace) 2nd floor: de-trap/unlock the last "door" (at NE) for a Short Sword+2, Buckler+1; the 3rd door from the end (Rogue Stone worth 1500 gp) and 6th door (3x Potion of Master Thievery and 300 gp)

*Buckler+1 -> Jaheira, then Imoen *Rogue stone *Potion of Master Thievery (x3)

Save the other doors and top floor for Imoen (Top floor west chest: can have Level 7 spell) Sell gems, etc to Gorch

Between areas (to De'Arnise):

3800 gp

You will likely get waylaid when travelling to De'Arnise Keep WAYLAID 2: Thugs with Renfeld (poisoned man): you must carry him now. This is your only chance to collect him, so you must fight these Thugs. Attack Mage first, 800 xp, 142 gp If you for some reason do not pick-up Renfeld, you can set the variable "Randomencounters" to 1 to get another chance

Between areas:

Should be able to delay this encounter until after De'Arnise WAYLAID 3: six Orogs and two Slavers 4600 xp, 350 gp

Between areas:

You will eventually get waylaid a 4th time WAYLAID 4: Bandits, attack mage first (casts Lightning), use Draw Upon Holy Might! 5100 xp, 181 gp

De'Arnise Keep:

*Haste scroll

Jaheira romance: Use "Pause" to pass the time (if necessary) then REST in the wild (i.e. at De'Arnise, or the Graveyard) or in an Inn/Tavern

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Memorize 4x Charm Person, 1-2x Sanctuary, 1-2x Chaotic Commands, 1x Doom, several summoned creatures, 2-3x Invisibility and Invisibility 10' Radius for use in De'Arnise Keep REST -> LD4: Jaheira's first dream: "Mmmph…no…no…NO!" talk 1, 2

Note: cannot park companions inside or outside at De'Arnise Note: previously I would minimize fighting in the Keep, doing only what was necessary to make the Flail of Ages +3, and save the rest including finalization for Imoen; however, this is not necessary and Imoen will still get plenty of xp's. And, clearing and finalizing the Keep makes for a smoother play through due to the rich reward from Nalia

Outside SW:

Talk to Nalia; leave her at palisades/small fort Talk to Captain Arat gives arrows (can PP) Enter the Keep through a hidden door in rocks just north of the two guards

Keep, Main floor: Entrance rooms: locked door; loot Longbow+1, Light X-bow+1, lots of ammo *2nd and 3rd chests near entrance can have Level 6-7 spell! *Chest by Forge can rarely have Level 7 spell!

Forge:

Upstairs:

ENCOUNTER Daleson North rooms: Cold Flail Head, Ring of Earth Control, 810 gp *Chest by Forge can rarely have Level 7 spell! *2nd chest near entrance can have Level 7 spell!

*Ring of Earth Control (AC+1) -> AC-5(-8)

Forge: can actually make Flail of Ages+1! (1d6+2, +1 cold)

*Flail of Ages+1

Hallway: de-trap and unlock chest, 450 gp, Dagger+2 -> Jan

*Dagger+2

NE room: Breach scroll in unlocked chest

*Breach [Aerie learn]

*Cabinet: can have Level 7 spell (can get Mordenkainen's Sword "Mordy's", Sphere of Chaos, Protection from Magic Energy or even Protection from Energy!) Library: full buff then enter. ENCOUNTER Yuan-ti Mage: fight 8600 xp. Get Key from container

Jaheira Fighter8 Druid10 +9hp->104 TH 13/10 (2)

Note: fight the Trolls in the small rooms and hallway now as they are buggy and sometimes disappear West bedroom: ENCOUNTER De'Arnise Guard and Lady Delcia [can PP Lady Delcia Caan and Guard] Central area with Golems: protagonist [or Aerie] use Sanctuary to sneak items from the three containers! Note: can get the Fire Flail Head from the container without "waking" the Golems Frostreaver+3 (damage: 1d8+3, +1 cold, +1 acid = 6-13 damage) Minsc to use Frostreaver+3 after achieving two proficiency points in Axes (at Level 12) Elven Court Bow+3 Minsc use as alternate weapon until Heartseeker much later in game Fight the Golems later (very tough) Basement:

Upstairs to Glacius:

Go downstairs into the basement but only de-trap and loot the first room to get the Shield Amulet (for 5 turns sets base AC to 4 and reduces AC vs missile by 2) Note: Nalia is unable to de-trap the first chest

***Frostreaver+3

*Elven Court Bow+3 [-> Minsc TH 13/6 (3) with bow with +1 arrows] *War Hammer+1/+4 vs giant humanoids *Shield Amulet

Find hidden doors that lead into the center area; clear the Trolls to the trapped and locked door (to Glacius) then dismiss Jan or use him to PP Glacius (Potion of Fire Giant Strength, Oil of Speed and Potions of Healing; Acid Flail Head)

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Glacius room:

De-trap and unlock all of upstairs and then dismiss Jan (he returns to his home in the Slums) Glacius: how to maximize: 1) Full buff; he will attack so send in a summoned creature to take the hits [hit him a few times down to "Badly damaged" if you also want to do step 5, evil]

2) Cast Doom and then Charm at him several times; can use Ring of Human Influence, but he can save vs spell 3) Glacius turns green, press Pause and Stop everyone 4) He turns red again; stop everyone; Glacius will talk after approximately 1 second, 22550 xp, gives Acid Flail Head! [ 5) Can fight, 9500xp (he must be surrounded otherwise he leaves), drop includes Full Plate!]

Main floor:

Make Flail of Ages+3 at forge 22350 xp (1d6+4, +1 fire, +1 cold, +1 acid = 8-13 damage; 33% chance of Slow victim: movement halved, AC and attack penalty of 4!) Use this fantastic weapon for the rest of SoA and into ToB!

Outside:

Courtyard: kill four dogs and take the meat

Main floor:

Make stew (by clicking five times on the stove) 11500 xp

Upstairs:

Clear both outside roof areas and 2nd floor Rest outside if necessary for major fighting vs Golems

***Flail of Ages+3 -> TH 12/5/9 (3)

Jaheira romance: At some time will get LD5 (or use "Pause"): "A copper for your thoughts…" talk 1, 1, 1, 1 (No pause): REST in the wild (e.g. outside at De'Arnise or the Graveyard district) -> LD6: Jaheira's 2nd dream "Mmmmph…mmph…oh…Khal…oh…Khal-NOO! I..." talk 3, 1

Outside:

Turn handle to lower the gate 29750 xp: immediate fight vs Greater Yuan-ti 5k xp and Trolls [can kill Guards]

Inside:

One fight inside, 2400 xp

Golems room:

Fight the Golems extremely carefully: equip the Girdle vs Blunt damage, a shield and summon creatures as fodder, 47k xp Iron Golem use +3 weapons Stone/Flesh Golem use at least +2 weapons Clay Golem use at least +1 Blunt weapons

Downstairs:

Sneak past Umber Hulks to place stew 18750 xp; buff with Chaotic Commands or summon a creature and carefully fight five as they go to eat, 20k xp Do not open the final door (to TorGal) yet if you want Nalia's quest

Outside:

Leave for now, go outside to get Nalia

Nalia's quest:

Outside: to get Nalia's quest (to try something new!) drop Jan if not done and ask Nalia to join just before opening the door to TorGal. Normally I'd finalize this quest with Imoen, but the game is more fun to finalize now, Imoen will get plenty of xp's

Downstairs:

With Nalia, save game: ENCOUNTER TorGal: full buff, fight very carefully, 15k xp and 2x Giant Trolls 2800 xp; get 2126 gp and 300 gp in gems in locked chest/column TorGal can drop a high level spell scroll! Click on the column

Outside:

Return outside with Nalia and she richly rewards you, 44500 xp all! 10650 gold!

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-> Ceremony with Major Domo, Fighter Stronghold given (Anomen and Jaheira are part fighter)! Return in 7 days for the first Stronghold quest Upstairs:

Next Quest/Visit in 7 days D5:9 20200 gp for FIGHTER I

The Keep is reset, adding one locked container in the first room upstairs (Nalia cannot unlock it) and the fireplace is trapped (save for Imoen), but both are empty Leave De'Arnise with Nalia, and eventually park her To eventually get Nalia's quest send her to the Copper Coronet or park her in the Slums or somewhere convenient for seven days, and then re-join to get part one of her quest. Part two of her quest continues 24 hours after that.

Plan for phase 2:

First priority is to advance Jaheira's romance to fight Reviane for Full Plate armor (keep REP 104 Level 5 spell Keldorn L9 +13hp->117 *Two Handed Weapon Style (+1 damage, -2 speed) TH 12/8 (2)

Jaheira Druid11 Fght8 +1hp->105 Lev6 spell Jan Mage8 Thief8 +3hp->48

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Chapter 3 Docks:

Shadow Thieves:

Use Key to open door to new area Talk to Aran Linvail Q (Mook), gives magical items! Amulet of Power protects against Level Drain from Vampires Loot area, save game

***Amulet of Power ***Ring of Protection+2 -> AC-6

NE: Talk to Shadow Thief in very back room to get Ring of Lock Picks (+25% pick locks skill) (can fight for 140 xp)

*Ring of Lock Picks

If night (before 4-5am): do Main Quest (Mook quest) otherwise continue with looting and other quests Slums:

Night, east:

Did not get this minor quest until Day 8:00:30 on this walkthrough: Note: this minor Slaver quest seems to be available at 23:30 to 00:30 only! Do this quest asap! ENCOUNTER Slave, Slaver Guard and Amnish Soldier, 23:3000:30 or perhaps until 04:00 (buggy): kill Slave Guard by Copper Coronet, then fight Slavers (and Guard if you have Keldorn) by Gaelan Bayle's house, 765 xp + 5500 xp

Slums/Bridge/ Docks/Gates:

Night

VAMPIRE ENCOUNTER A: Hareishan: use +2 weapons or better, 8500 xp, 267 gp [Can kill the Shadow Thieves after they talk to you and if you are fast, 900 xp, 260 gp and pearl necklace]

Must get Vampire encounter's every night at approximately 23:3005:00 in Chapter 3 - not available in future chapters

Between areas:

Docks:

Fighter9 Mage10 +9hp ->115hp TH 11/4/7 (3) Flail**

WAYLAID: Bandits (get mage first - casts Lightning), use Draw Upon Holy Might! 5100 xp, 181 gp

North:

ENCOUNTER Habib: can kill, pick-up two scimitars. He attacks in north Slums or north Docks

Night, south:

Buff with Chaotic Commands in a building the talk to Mook -> fight Lassal (0 xp)

Thieves:

With Jan talk to Aran Linvail to finalize 28500 xp all!, Q (contacts)

Outside:

Park Jan

Near Galvarey Estate:

Give Renfeld's body to Rylock 14550 xp, 125 gp (do not ask for a reward) ENCOUNTER Xzar Q (Get thief from Harpers)

MAIN QUEST Jan Thief9 Mage8 +3hp ->51 PP60->85 (105)

Loot:

Valygar's house first floor only, Temple, House by Temple first floor only, next building (Barracks), and the north "Warehouse" near the Shadow Thief Guildhall *Valygar's: can get Level 7 spell upstairs in unlocked bookcase *Mae'Var's: top floor west chest, locked: can get Level 7 spell! ( wait for Imoen ) NW Warehouse: Fight Thugs (can fight nightly) at Docks in Warehouse 2400 xp, 4 gp, and at NW entrance/exit 2400 xp (or near Temple/House)

Government:

West side:

Rescue Viconia! Note: can buff in the Temple and then go fight ENCOUNTER Fanatic: release Viconia, fight 4700 xp

*Plate armor

Viconia joins! Her alignment is neutral evil; park her or dismiss to Graveyard. Use her only to lower REP when ready to buy Reputation points from a Temple (much later) to save some gold

Jan keep making Flashers 1x/day

Between areas:

WAYLAID: Bandits; kill mage first, 5100 xp, 181 gp. It should be possible to get Waylaid every day

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Graveyard:

East building:

Loot 1st east building (locked door, locked chest) only, get Staff of Curing (worth 750 gp)

NW:

Click on grave -> ENCOUNTER Tidir Q (kidnappers/man in red), 6500 xp -> talk to Sethle Q Finish quest a bit later

Night

ENCOUNTER, 18:00 or later: Wellyn Q (bear)

De'Arnise Keep:Jaheira romance: Use "Pause" to pass the time (if necessary) then REST in the wild (not the Graveyard this time)

D6:16

Memorize spells for upcoming battle, e.g. Insect Plague, Fire Elemental, Defensive Harmony, summon creatures; memorize at all times 2x Lesser Restore, 1x Cure Disease and 1x Dispel -> REST LD14: Ertof Dand and Bandits Wurn, Jarden, Turg and Tamile: "Pssst…psssst. Hey. Hey there…" talk 3, 1, 1 Buff for a tough fight, kill Wurn quickly (summon a skeleton, Jaheira cast Insect Plague), 11500 xp, 268 gp

*Plate armor (x2) -> Jaheira AC-3 w/ Buckler+1

LD14B: Jaheira must talk after the battle: "Are…are you alright?" talk 1, 1, 1

Temple:

Sewers:

Old Tunnels: fight Otyugh again (re-spawn #2, 5k xp)

Promenade:

Ore Merchant: Daytime

Jerlia (illithium quest): talk 5x1, 2 (pay 1000 gp for name), 2 (ask for substitute alloy), 2 (pick-up tomorrow) and 2 again

Docks:

Jaheira romance: This entire quest is part of Jaheira's romance Galvarey Estate Talk to Rylock Q (clear Prebek's): do this quest now in order to (Harper's): eventually pick pocket Meronia and her friends Prebek's:

ENCOUNTER Sanasha and Prebek: kill Prebek first since he casts Hold Person; use Chaotic Commands or Keldorn's Dispel, 5100 xp Trapped containers: Imoen can hardly detect, therefore use Minsc or Jaheira to cast Detect traps to detect the three trapped containers, or use Jan now Note: there is a War Hammer+1 in the first trapped/locked container and Conjure Fire Elemental; there is Invisible Stalker in the 2nd trapped/locked container (take for Imoen to learn/scribe)

Harper's:

*Fireball scroll

*Conjure Fire Elemental *Invisible Stalker

Finalize Rylock 14500 xp -> you can now enter Harper's Hold! Since Meronia is present and can pick her pockets, get Jan for a major pick pocketing round…

Do a major round of pick pocketing ( PP ) when Meronia is present in Harper's: Jan drink 3-4 Potions of Master Thievery (can buy cheapest from Gorsch) -> Jan 225 PP; remove his armor; drink an Oil of Speed Focus on Amnish Soldiers and Bodyguards (can have up to Level 8 spell scrolls!) and good items; can PP others (nobles, commoners, etc) later Docks:

PP: Aran Linvail 8x Light X-bow+2, all Shadow Thieves in the Guild building 3x, coat check girl, Pelanna 2x, Tassa 2x, Booter (torturer); Black Market Thief 3x; Renel very carefully 5x Shadow Thief to the west of Renel PP 6x Sea Dog tavern: upstairs; downstairs without Jaheira! Foven 2x, Rylock Harpers: Meronia 4x, Pace 3x, Berinvar 2x Mae'Var's: Mae'Var 6x, Gorvin 2x, Zyntris 4x, Anishai 3x © bg2mez

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Between areas:

WAYLAID: Bandits; kill mage first, 5100 xp, 181 gp

Bridge:

ENCOUNTER Lieutenant Aegisfield Q (Murders) Night ENCOUNTER, 19:00 or later: carefully fight Muggers near the "Fish house" (north of the Five Flagons) 3k xp PP: Lieutenant Aegisfield First house: Acton Balthis 2x: has Ruby ring worth 525 gp; use Invisibility Potion or cast Invis then enter Five Flagons: Samuel Thunderburp 3-4x, Belle 2x, Lord Sterk 2x, Hrothgar Firehammer 2x; leave up/downstairs until later Temple: Guardian Volthar 2x Delosar's: Captain Dennis 5x Boomerang Dagger+2 (2d4+2, speed 1 -> Jan now, to Imoen later) Delosar's downstairs: 2 Amnish Soldiers Outside south: Lord Feveran 3x, two Guards (can have Lev 6-8 spell)

Slums:

PP: Copper Coronet: Unger Hilldark, Lehtinan 5x (3 emeralds and a diamond), Bernard, Madam Nin 3x (Ruby ring and Pearl necklace), Bouncers 3x each Near Jansen's: Kylie Jansen 3x; at night: Storekeep 2x Gaelan Bayle 4x, Arledrian 3x

Promenade:

PP: Amnish Soldiers, Amnish Soldier by tent 3x, Ophal's 5x each Seven Vales upstairs, if you have the time: Brennan Risling 4x, Smaeluv Orcslicer, Sorcerous Amon 3x, Mencar Pebblecrusher 3x (can be Level 7 spell on Brennan and Sorcerous)

Gates:

If not yet done in daytime: PP two Guards Talk to Flydian if not done yet

Temple:

PP: Sewers: Roger the Fence 4x Order of the Heart only is worth the effort, if you have time, e.g. Sir Ryan Trawl and Prelate Wessalen

*Potion of Fire Giant Strength *Boomerang Dagger+2 -> Jan TH 17/13 (2)

*Potion of Fire Giant Strength *Cloak of Non-detection

PP result : 4-5k gp + loot, potions and scrolls: 3-6x Lev 5 scrolls, 58x Lev 6, 1-4x Lev 7 and 1x Lev 8 scroll; 4-6x Oil of Speed, 2x Potion of Fire Giant Strength, 25-30x Potion of Extra Healing, 9-13x Potion of Invisibility Later: a general PP of everyone else (Commoners, Halflings, etc) yields approximately 500 gp and several minor scrolls Jan keep making Flashers 1x/day

Docks:

Jaheira romance: Continue the Harper's quest… Galvarey Estate Get amulet in last desk (not locked), no need to wear. Loot the (Harper's): desks but leave the trapped painting for Imoen Note: Jaheira will leave with Meronia later in this quest (Romance OK even though she leaves your party) Upstairs: Get bird from cage 20k xp [can kill Spectral's 27k xp] *Random locked chests can have Level 7-8 spell: lower east chest and mid west chest - leave others for Imoen Outside:

Give bird to Xzar 35500 xp all!, 907 gp, Bracers AC6, Friends scroll. Lucette appears: can surround her and quickly kill 3950 xp

*Bracers AC6 *Friends scroll

ENCOUNTER: Meronia takes Jaheira! Talk 1

Jan Mage9 Thief9 +3hp ->54 Level 5 spells x2

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Slums:

Copper Coronet: REST in e.g. Crooked Crane (Gates) not in the Sea Bounty -> Jaheira is back! (talk 1) Note: Keep REP low! REP 16+ could mean you miss out on fighting Reviane (for Full Plate) later in Jaheira's romance

Docks/Gates/B Night ridge:

VAMPIRE ENCOUNTER B: Salia: fight thieves (only) 3600 xp Must get Vampire encounter's every night approx 11:30-05:00 in Chapter 3 or else miss them in future chapters (not available)

Docks:

Mae'Var's:

In a building near the Harper's (such as Mae'Var's) do a full buff for a tough fight (use at least Chaotic Commands, True Sight and Iron Skins)

Harper's:

With Jaheira enter the Harper's -> confrontation with Galvarey Jaheira eventually says "I…I will stand by your side if you will have me..." talk 2 (I had hoped you would...)

REP 12 (still)

Big fight: kill Bessen first, 12500 xp. Ring of Wizardry (extra Lev 5-7 spells) is on Mage; drops can be Lev 7-8 spells! (can get Protection from Energy!) Note: Nadinal is worth 0 xp

***Ring of Wizardry *Cloak of Protection+1 *Bracers AC6 (x2) *Katana+1

Jaheira romance: Eventually will get Love Dialogues number 17 to 19 followed by a very tough fight (LD20); therefore do not use pause so as to do a few quests and looting to be better prepared to the tough fight LD17: Jaheira says "So, what do you think about Amn so far…" talk 1, 2, 2 LD18: "We have had many people seek our deaths so far…" talk 3, 1 LD19: "Again I must say how much I prefer the forest to artificial structures…" talk 3, 1, 1 -> major save game for very tough fight Warehouse:

Slums:

Fight Thugs in north warehouse, 2400 xp, 4 gp

Note: this is also when the minor Slaver quest in the Slums (see above) was activated (worth about 6200 xp) Copper Coronet: Talk to Amalas -> fight, buff (Draw Upon Holy Might) 11300 xp Fight him before Chapter 4 otherwise he leaves! Talk to Korgan (chaotic evil) join/dismiss to get his Axe+1 Talk to Unger Hilldark (illithium quest) Talk to Lord Jierdan Q (Firkraag)

Bridge:

"Fish" house:

Fish house is the house north of the Five Flagons De-trap the floor and the upstairs chest by bed only (has Silver Horn of Valhalla)

Five Flagons:

Loot main floor

*Silver Horn of Valhalla

Downstairs: ENCOUNTER Receptionist; watch the play Talk to Raelis Shai Q (Rescue Haer'Dalis in sewers), can PP Raelis and the two Nobles; loot Upstairs (Linvail quest): *Upstairs first chest, locked: Laeral's tear or Lev 7-8 spell! (can be Mantle, Symbol Fear, Spell Sequencer or Protection from the Elements!) Talk to Jaylos 3, 3, 1, then Caehan says "Kill 'em before Gracen gets here…" -> fight 2800 xp Guild Contact appears, talk 4 ("Nothing, Gracen, just some spies...") -> fight 1400 xp, drop includes Potion of Invulnerability (keep) Ercias is here, not sure of his purpose Tanner's:

*Ghost Armor, Stoneskin

MAIN QUEST

*Potion of Invulnerability (x2)

Loot main floor only

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Docks:

South:

Talk to Am-Si (Man in Red) near south house, follow him into house, ENCOUNTER Camitis and Reti. Follow them outside to fight, 4250xp, drop includes the Boots of Avoidance ( Later with Imoen: Upstairs: Lady Elgea, talk 1,3 (hold for ransom to get Silver Pantaloons)

South house:

De-trap the first door, loot containers (house has a Lich in basement)

Derelict house:

Unlock door; enter Kill Neb (drops illithium!), do not hit the four ghosts/children Can buff with Negative Plane Protection but all will be restored afterwards. Use True Sight; 3500 xp + 4x 2500 xp Keep Neb's head for later (Can wait for Imoen to get 450 gp behind trapped picture)

Thieves:

Finalize Aran Linvail 28500 xp all!, Q (Graveyard/Bodhi's Lair)

*Boots of Avoidance *Plate armor

***illithium *Neb's head

D7:13

Jaheira Fighter9 D11 +5hp->110 Two Weapon Style* TH 12/7 (2) with +2 bullets

Got Love Dialogue 19 approximately here: save game! Have potions of heal, oil of speed ready for the upcoming tough fight Go to the Graveyard as the LD21 big fight does not activate there, giving you time to buff

Graveyard:

Bring 3 stakes and illithium and have 7500 gp Outside:

Note: Stein will be looting the middle tomb on Day 8 20:00 but wait for Imoen

Bodhi's Lair, NE: Enter from northeast with Jan; cast Improved Invisibility to de-trap one trap near entrance and several in the west passage area, and then park Jan outside Jan continue to make Flashers every day! Spider Lair:

ENCOUNTER Pai'Na: full buff, can use Fireball, 4200 xp Get Pale Green Ioun Stone in Spider Lair (+10% hit points, +1 THAC0)

Spider area west Two floor traps, two trapped containers, no fights passage: *Can get Lev 7-8 spell in chest! (can be Horrid Wilting or Khelben's Warding Whip!)

***Pale Green Ioun Stone ->Minsc TH 11/6 (2) and +10hp -> 118 Jan Thief10 Mage9 +3hp>57 PP 85->110 TH 16/12 (2)

Spider area NW: Fight Spiders 3880 xp (they re-spawn approximately each day) Bodhi's Lair:

ENCOUNTER Haz and Lassal: [can kill 1400 xp] can kill Golem 2k xp; Haz drops a one-handed Staff Mace (2d4+2 = 4-10 damage) Note: use Chaotic Commands and wear the Amulet of Power when fighting Vampires

MAIN *Staff Mace QUEST [-> Aerie]

NW: use Stealth to sneak the Mace of Disruption from the blood pool and do kill the single Clay Golem by the three tombs Leave to get Mace of Disruption upgraded at Cromwell's

***Mace of Disruption

Docks/Gates/B Night ridge:

VAMPIRE ENCOUNTER C: Sansuki: fight Del and Vampires 25500 xp [can kill Sansuki 4k xp]. Tough fight! Full buff in a building, use Negative Plane Protection, fight on a set of stairs or in a tight corner

Anomen L10 +2hp->106 TH 14/10 (2) with +2 bullets or 14/8 (2) with Mace+2

Docks:

Upgrade Mace of Disruption to with illithium and 7500 gp to get the +2 version (1d6+3 = 4-9 damage, or 2d6+4 = 6-16 damage vs Undead; immune to Level Drain; can instantly kill Undead!) Give to Minsc when fighting Vampires

Gates:

Cromwell's:

Tavern:

Get a great specialized weapon for Fighter/Mage or Keldorn: Enter hidden door: fight Lich, Minsc use Mace of Disruption+2, 22k xp, drop can be Mantle! Daystar damage: 1d8+2, +4 vs. evil

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*Daystar+2 *Ring of Invisibility

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creatures, does double damage against Undead! +4 THAC0 vs evil. Can cast Sunray even if only held in quick slot!

Graveyard:

Outside:

A new merchant (Hanj) has appeared (noticed on Day 8 20:00); wait until later to talk to him (to buy spells when Reputation at 20)

Bodhi's Lair:

Clear the area, 58k xp Hall to blood room: full buff, Minsc use Stealth and fight Tanova [Aerie Breach her], 10k xp + her Simulacrum image 975 xp Nothing to fight in the blood room at this time Note: can rest in Bodhi's Lair if needed Downstairs: use Chaotic Commands (drops can be Mordy's, Spell Shield, Tensor's, Efreeti, Hakeashar or Globe of Invulnerability) ENCOUNTER Lassal -> Blood room upstairs Upstairs: Fight Lassal 11500 xp Note: you still get Vampire encounters even though tombs are staked; Vampires do not re-spawn in Bodhi's Lair if leave Lair or rest, unlike in Chapter 6 West room: ENCOUNTER Bodhi: fight (full buff and must use Haste/Oil of Speed; Breach her) 18750 xp Stake the three tombs 3x 9k xp Get Jan to de-trap/unlock the downstairs chest, and unlock the chest in main floor "bedroom"

*Ashen Scales+2 *Katana +2

Leave to finalize with Aran Linvail

Minsc L10 +4hp->122 TH 10/5 (2) Level 2 spell Jaheira Druid12 F9 +1hp>111 TH 12/6 (2)

Anomen's Quest:

Upon exit ENCOUNTER Terl (after 5½ days have passed since meeting Anomen): Q (Anomen's sister Moira), tells Anomen to go to his Father's home in the Government

Jaheira romance: LD20 does not activate in Bodhi's Lair and the LD21 fight does not activate in the Graveyard. If not in the Graveyard, LD21 will follow LD 20 immediately which does not allow time to buff Upon leaving Bodhi's Lair: LD20: Jaheira says "I have been in a similar place as this before, though it was in the company of other Harpers…" talk 2, 1 While still in Graveyard the LD21 fight does not activate, giving time to buff! Full buff in SE building/tome including Oil of Speed or Jan cast Haste. LD21 will activate on next map change, save game

Docks:

LD21: ENCOUNTER Reviane and four Harpers: talk 1, 2 -> big fight Jaheira is surrounded so must be very tactical here (perhaps she should drink a potion of invisibility), fight nets 12,500 xp. Loot includes Full Plate, Cloak of Protection+1, Flail+1, Small Shield+1, 2x Ring of Protection+1, Bracers AC6, War Hammer+1, Short Bow+1 and a Halberd+2. Can get a high level spell scroll as well!

***Full Plate! (#1) -> AC-8 *Small Shield+1 *Ring of Protection+1 *War Hammer+1 *Flail+1

At some time will get Love Dialogues number 22 to 23 (or use "Pause"): LD22: Jaheira says "Skies are a bit grey no matter where we go, aren't they?" talk 2, 2, 2 LD23: "This may be a bad time or not, but I think we should speak…" talk 2, 1, 1, 2

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Thieves:

Talk to Aran Linvail to get 50k xp all! Sail later

D9:5 Jan Thief10 Mage9 +3hp9800 gp >57 PP 85->110

Jan continue to make Flashers every day! Fight Thugs in north warehouse 2400 xp, 4 gp, and near entranceway 2400 xp

Temple:

Old Tunnels:

Fight Otyugh (re-spawn #3) 5k xp

Docks:

Warehouse:

Fight Thugs in north warehouse, 2400 xp, 4 gp

Between areas:

Anomen's Quest part I: Government: Delryn Estate:

Council of Six:

WAYLAID: Bandits; kill mage first, 5100 xp, 181 gp

*Can get Level 7-8 spell in two locked chests! (can be Mordy's or Spell Sequencer) Anomen talk to Cor Delryn (his father; can PP 2x) At urn: choose not to fight, talk 2, 2, 1, 10500 xp Talk to Bylanna: choose peaceful here (talk 2), 7500 xp and Anomen will eventually be able to upgrade his Wisdom by 4 points in approximately 10 days (OK to wait until Chapter 6) and he will get 50k xp's; however, Saerk and company will not appear in Saerk's Estate (forfeiting a Full Plate armor)

Note: in preparation for fighting Kangaxx select spells: Fire Elemental, Summon Nymph, Monster Summoning I, Animate Dead and Dispel; Jan select Haste and Improved Invisibility

Jaheira romance: With Jan: LD24 (use pause): Jaheira says "There is an ill wind in the air. Do you feel it? I feel a storm inside, in the distance…" talk 3, 2 Dermin I

Dermin Courtierdale appears for first time, talk 1 Jaheira renounces her life as a Harper! Talk 2 Can pick pocket Dermin if quick for three Potions of Healing and a scroll if lucky ("PP fail" is OK but Dermin turning "hostile" is not) Eventually get LD24B to 28, or use Pause: LD24B: Jaheira says "I…I am sorry but I need a moment to collect myself…" talk 2, 1, 1, 1 LD25: "Blast, my armor could do with a cleaning…" talk 2, 1, 1, 1 LD26: "Your old injuries feeling alright? I thought I saw you wince a moment ago..." talk 1, 1 LD27: "So-ah…Could I - Could I have a few moments of your time?…" talk 2, 1, 1 LD28: "I…I need to speak with you a moment…" talk 1, 2, 1, 1

Docks:

South house:

De-trap door and unlock if not done; fight 9k xp, loot Downstairs: click on sarcophagus to talk to Kangaxx Q (body parts)

Temple:

Old Tunnels:

Take hallway to south, one trap on wooden bridge Talk to Gaal 6x1, 2 -> gives key, Q (Rod) Use key to open north door (one trap on floor) -> ENCOUNTER Sassar Q (get half rod & return) [top chest has Lower Resistance scroll] Return to Cultist's area: unlock only Gaal's table and the 2nd and 4th chests in bedrooms (save others for Imoen) ; loot table in last room and PP all including Elite Guards 4x each, 1100 gp Click on sarcophagus to talk to Shade Lich: use Mace of Disruption+2, use Haste/Oil of Speed to get quick blow in! 22k xp

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Graveyard:

Spider area:

Re-clear (#1) spiders on west side of Bodhi's Lair, 3880 xp

Mage11 Fighter9 +1hp ->120hp

Jaheira romance: Get Jan and use Pause: LD29: Jaheira says "How…hm...how did that battle make you feel? Did you enjoy it?..." talk 2, 1, 1

Bridge:

Docks:

Dermin II

Dermin will appear for the 2nd time a few seconds later (or up to one minute): "Jaheira! I would have words with you!..." He asks Jaheira to come with him…talk 2 If quick can PP for 3 Potions of Healing and a scroll if lucky (once got Simulacrum) Keep REP under 16 for a while longer.

Terminsel I

LD30: No pause: with Jan (to PP) REST in Graveyard (or wild) to get the first Terminsel encounter! He gives a letter and Jaheira is gone! Pick pocket him twice -> Ring of Protection+2 and Amulet of Protection+1 (worth 900 gp)

***Ring of Protection+2 -> Minsc AC-1 *Amulet of Protection+1

LD31: No pause: Docks: fight at the Harpers 8k xp Upstairs: get Jaheira! Talk 1, 1, 2, 1 Tough fight downstairs: full buff vs Fire, use Summons, Chaotic Commands, Resist Fear and True Seeing, 15k xp

*Dagger+2 *Sling+1 -> Anomen TH 14/10 (2) with +1 bullets

Downstairs: click on sarcophagus to talk to Elemental Lich, use Mace of Disruption+2, buff with Haste/Oil of Speed to get quick blow in! 22k xp

*Golden torso!

South house:

Kangaxx prep:

Preparation to fight and defeat Kangaxx the Lich: Use Potion of Invulnerability (saves +5) [or buy 1x Potion of Magic Shielding from Roger the Fence in the Sewers ~960 gp] and Potion of Fire Giant Strength to improve THAC0 and get Strength up to 25

South house (Kangaxx):

Downstairs: Using Haste with Mace of Disruption+2 is key Drink a Oil of Speed or cast Haste

K 1

3 2

Dermin III (fight) LD33: change maps and Dermin and four others attack! Jaheira says "Stop! Do you see him? Ready yourself." Fight 14500 xp After the fight Jaheira says "I did not wish this. I did not..." talk 1, 1 Loot includes Full Plate, Medium Shield+1, Bracers AC5, Cloak of Protection+1, Light X-bow+1, Flail+1, Small Shield+1, Ring of Protection+1, Amulet of Protection+1. Drops can be Level 7-8 spell scroll! Note: after that battle you may increase REP if desired

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Docks:

Night

VAMPIRE ENCOUNTER D: Parisa and thief: fight 10200 xp

Warehouse:

Fight Thugs in north warehouse, 2400 xp, 4 gp

Between areas:

D11:0

WAYLAID: Bandits; kill mage first, 5100 xp, 181 gp

Jaheira romance: LD34: no pause: REST (e.g. in a Tavern), Jaheira says: "Ugh, it is about time we rested…" talk 2, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1 Use "pause" for LD35-36: LD35: Jaheira says "What? What is it you want?" talk 1, 1, 2 LD36: "You needn't keep a distance between us. I am in less of a mood now…" talk 1, 1, 2

Graveyard:

Spider area:

Re-clear (#2) spiders on west side of Bodhi's Lair, 3880 xp

Slums:

Temple:

Get Viconia to buy 5 REP: 500+700+900+1200+1500=4800 gp

REP 10 -> 15 (17)

Will eventually attain REP 19 in Athkatla and then REP 20 in Trademeet (from Logan). REP 20 means you are then ready to buy great items at 50% lower prices

Promenade:

Tent:

Talk to Soldier Q (Circus), talk to Giran Q (Mother) Enter tent: ENCOUNTER Genie (answer 3) 19500 xp. Clear the 3 Shadows around tent; Keldorn's True Sight can dispel illusions such as the Werewolves! ENCOUNTER Aerie -> kill the Peasants 1950 xp -> talk to the Spider (Giran's Mother) -> talk to Aerie Aerie finalize 18500 xp, Aerie joins! Dismiss her Plan for Aerie: use only to ID items as Anomen has taken her place this play through

Outside tent:

Government:

Council of Six:

Buff, enter doorway: only need to kill the two Shadows ENCOUNTER Genie: take the stairs to final battle

*Stoneskin scroll

Upstairs: ENCOUNTER Kalah and Quayle: fight 2k xp + 25k xp, 724 gp, Ring of Human Influence (Charisma set to 18)! Finalize Hannah 500 xp in the Tent

*Girdle of Piercing (wear vs arrows) *Ring of Human Influence

Finalize Giran 2500 xp [Talk to Hannah again in the Tent for 500 xp (re-enter tent quickly)] Talk to Soldier by Tent -> +1 REP

REP+1 -> 18

Take Neb's head to Brega -> 2500 gp, REP+1

REP+1 -> 19

Note: finalizing the illithium quest at the Temple now will result in forfeiting the Ring of Holiness; therefore, wait to finalize until Cleric Stronghold quests are done much later in Chapter 6

Slums:

Copper Coronet: Do the Back Rooms quest now only if you'd like access to buying the Sling of Seeking+2 and Stonefire+3 Axe (otherwise wait for Imoen ) Note: you might lose Joluv temporarily by doing this quest, but he will return to the Copper Coronet Note: Bernard's Scroll Case must be bought NOW or it will disappear after the Back Rooms quest! Bernard:

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Coronet back rooms:

Talk to Frankie (near pits) -> ENCOUNTER Announcer; watch fight Go down the hall past the two hidden doors (do not open yet) Save; kill the guards back there, 6k xp. Drops are generated upon opening door and can be Level 6-8 spells (e.g. Protection from Energy, Summon Djinni, Invisible Stalker) Talk to Hendak and offer to help him Kill Beastmaster and his animals 9500 xp; get the Key and Tuigan Bow+1 (sell; give Boomerang+2 to Imoen for 30% more damage on average than using the Tuigan Bow+1 with +2 arrows)

*Tuigan Bow+1 (3 shots/round)

Talk to Lehtinan (4, 2, 1, 1) to get a Plate armor. Joluv might leave if the fighting was too close to him, but he will return later Free kids 2x 2500 xp Open cell door: ENCOUNTER Hendak, 7500 xp. Quickly help him kill Lehtinan, 420 xp + 48750 xp, 1287 gp Talk to Hendak Q (Slavers) Bernard's inventory now expands to include e.g. high level spells, Sling of Seeking+2 and the Stonefire+3 Axe, which will be purchased later with REP 20. His Scroll Case has disappeared if not already purchased.

Jaheira romance: LD37 (no pause): REST in the wild (e.g. Graveyard) Jaheira says "I have…had a realization. I have been walking with my eyes down cast…" talk 5x 1 Use "pause" for LD38: LD38: Jaheira: "We have to be nearing our goal. It has been so long a journey, and we've been through so much!…" talk 2, 2, 1 Must have REP higher than 12 for the next Love Dialog (if following this walkthrough REP is 19 at this time)

Between areas:

Waylaid: Bandits (get mage first) 5100 xp, 181 gp

Docks:

Night

Fight Thugs in north warehouse 2400 xp, 4 gp, and near entranceway 2400 xp

Bridge:

Near Derelict house:

Night: note that Cutpurse merchant sells high level spells! Noticed first during the night on D11:1

Slums:

Jaheira romance: Get Jan for LD39 (final rest before PP Terminsel for 2nd time) LD39 (no pause): with Jan REST in the wild (e.g. Graveyard or De'Arnise) In preparation for Druid Grove/Trademeet, memorize 3x Friends, Invisibility, Invisibility 10' Radius, 1x Invisibility Purge and 1x Protection from Electricity/Lightning Cleric learn 1x Lesser Restoration (or buy scroll from Bernard) REST -> Jaheira says "Can I...I would…*ahem* Hear my words while I have the nerve. As we learn of our situation, I wanted to say…that there is so much to come, and I find I need your company more and more. You are a great comfort in this time." Talk 1, 2, 1, 2 ("When we are through with Irenicus") Upon waking-up Jaheira says "Are we ready to move on…" talk 1 Note for BG2 Enhanced Edition: must REST another time (e.g. Inn or Graveyard) for Jaheira to ask "Are we ready to move on" Use "pause" for approximately 68-70 minutes to get LD40 with Terminsel appearing for the 2nd time, but not for EE (see next note about bug)

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Possible Terminsel bug, (Terminsel not appearing for second spawn bug): If he does not appear after 68-70 minutes there likely a bug (Terminsel would not appear for me even after 5 hours): Save the game and quit. Move the file Jaheira.bcs from the Override folder, then reload the save game; perhaps reload once more, and Terminsel will appear!

Terminsel II

LD40: Terminsel appears for second time "Hello young lady. Might I have a word or two?..." and asks Jaheira "Did you do the right thing?" She answers "Undoubtedly!" You get 100k xp! Jaheira gets a Harper Pin! Pick pocket twice -> Ring of Protection+2, Amulet of Protection+1 Save and then place Jaheira.bcs back into Override folder

***Harper Pin (+5 saves vs spells, non-detection, 100% electrical resistance) ***Ring of Protection+2 -> Anomen AC-1 *Amulet of Protection+1

Jaheira romance done! Cannot dismiss Jaheira throughout entire game otherwise the romance will be over for good. The variable Terminselspawn now equals 5. Reset this to 5 if the game changes this variable back to 4 and Jaheira speaks to you (LD39) again "Are we ready to move on…" (talk 1, then save and reset the variable)

Temple:

Old Tunnels:

Fight Otyugh (re-spawn #4) 5k xp (might need to go into Sassar area for a few seconds and then return to Otyugh area)

Graveyard:

Spider area:

Fight Spiders (re-spawn #3) 3880 xp

13300 gp

Sell enough to acquire minimum 71k gp (ideally 81k) eventually in order to buy most of the best items in Trademeet and Athkatla (This includes factoring in receiving 32k gp in Trademeet from rewards, selling gems and loot) Try to keep the very most valuable items to sell in Chapter 4 (e.g. Rogue stone = 2500 gp vs 1500; Arbanes = 5k gp vs 3k) Did not sell: 1x Rogue stone, 2x Laeral's tear necklaces, Arbanes sword, Bolts of Biting and Arrows of Slaying Keep 1x Ring or Cloak of Protection+1 for Imoen; keep 1x Potion on Insight (for Imoen) and a few Potions of Invisibility Do MEGA SELL at Galoomp, Perter, Arnolius, Enge and Storekeep: Galoomp: sell a load of all ordinary items; sell other loads to: Storekeep (south platform): armor Enge: ranged weapons Arnolius: ranged and melee weapons Perter: melee weapons Joluv (Copper Coronet): all ordinary items Sold all ordinary items for 6k gp Sold all non-ordinary items to Galoomp: magical armor (9k gp); magical weapons (20k gp); braces, cloaks, ring and wands (15k gp); Potions (21k gp); Ammo (6k gp) and scrolls of protection only (600 gp)

Docks:

Night

47600 gp

VAMPIRE ENCOUNTER E (last encounter vs Vampires): Tanova: fight her and two Vampires 27500 xp Fight Thugs in north warehouse 2400 xp, 4 gp, and near entranceway 2400 xp

Pass time to begin Nalia's quest which starts at D12:9 this play through: Rest if needed Nalia's Quest part I: Slums: Graveyard:

Get Nalia: ENCOUNTER Messenger Q (Funeral) Talk to Minister Adelain and Isaea Roenall (he leaves) Can PP (no good items). Leave the funeral and Nalia will speak; park her in the Slums or send her to the Coronet Quest continues in 24 hours (waiting 4 days is OK, too) © bg2mez

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De'Arnise Keep:

Bring Jan to De'Arnise on the way to Trademeet; can park Jan outside of the Keep Fighter Stronghold Quest I: with CHA 18 talk to Major Domo in the main hall to start the quest -> Tolmus Bendelia appears. Pay 500 gp twice, 15k xp [Optional: get 500 gp from upstairs in the "library" shelf]

Trademeet:

Around gates:

Fight animals at East, West, North (avoid Neeber until Imoen) PP up to six Militia Soldiers (can get Mordy's, Death Spell, Mass Invisibility or Simulacrum!)

Blue Tent:

Talk to Khan Zahraa Q (Rakshasa/Ihtafeer's head); he is a merchant if needed. PP Taquee outside Blue Tent for Bottle of Summon Efreeti

Marketplace:

Daytime only (12-8pm): ENCOUNTER Philosopher by Wallace. Minsc and Keldorn will attack Huntley! 480 xp

Near Fentan's:

Lure Neeber away from Fentan's, wait until Imoen

Fentan's:

Loot

Smithy:

*Loot Smithy: both chests can have a Level 7-9 spell (or reload)

Tiris' home:

Loot

D12:19

Next Visit in 7 days for FIGHTER II

D13:7 47500 gp

***Bottle of Summon Efreeti

Pick some pockets ( PP ): Logan (can rarely get Level 6 spell), Busya Temple: Barl 2x (can rarely get Level 7 spell) Outside: Wallace West tent: Wilfred 2-4x Tavern:

PP: Viekang 3x (can get Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting!)

North Gate:

ENCOUNTER Itona (shadow thief): tells where Rakshasa can be found, but I did not accept her advice. Must use Invisibility to surround and kill for Gloves of Missile Snaring (AC+2 vs missile; worth 1500 gp), 270 xp Park Jan

West Tent:

Talk to Wilfred 1, 1, 2 with someone who has high Wisdom, 1k xp, 1k gp (easy money) [Surround kill 650 xp, 500 gp]

Mayor's House:

Talk to High Merchant Logan Coprith Q (Animal troubles); loot Downstairs: get Cernd (Shapeshifter Level 10, has 161k xp), select spells Outside: dismiss Cernd, he goes to Druid Grove Get Jan

Blue Tent:

Druid Grove:

*Gloves of Missile Snaring -> Minsc

Map: Druid Grove

Sell gems, etc, to Khan Zahraa Unload all inventory into container e.g. near Wallace

ENCOUNTER Pauden Save as much fighting as possible for Imoen : use Jan's Invisibility 10' Radius, Improved Invisibility, Sanctuary or Stealth to sneak Bracers of Archery. Drink Potion of Invisibility after looting the two containers in Troll mound Troll mound:

Sneak Bracers of Archery and 420 gp

Central area:

1st fight (can skip, save for Imoen): [Mage, Druid and two Fighters: use Resist Fear, 9200 xp]

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2nd fight (cannot skip): ENCOUNTER Kylland Lind and four others: tough fight, full buff, kill Kylland last, 13k xp Cross the bridge of rocks to the east Tower:

Sneak Belm+2, gives an extra attack per round for main hand! Jaheira could use Belm when at Level 12 but Blackblood+3 and Gnasher+2 does more damage (testing result: ~13% more) Minsc could use Belm at Level 12, also, but he deals more damage using Frostreaver and Stonefire (~8% more)

***Belm+2 (extra attack per round!)

House:

Talk to Adratha/Ihtafeer: fight her, Saadat and Jalaal 21k xp Unlocked chest has ammo

*Cleric's staff+3

Outside NW Temple:

3rd fight (cannot skip): ENCOUNTER Dalok and two others: use Stealth or Protection from Electricity/Lightning, 11k xp Club+2, Gnasher (1d6+2, +2 sliver damage = 5-10 damage)

*Club+2, Gnasher -> Jaheira later *Flame Tongue+4

NW Temple:

Enter Temple to PP first, then park Jan (can park him in the Temple if needed) and get Cernd Cernd challenge Faldorn (or protagonist if Unlimited Strongholds mod is installed; Jaheira cannot!) Fight [Cernd use e.g. Ring of the Ram and Animal Summoning II] 14k xp Master Verthan offers Druid Grove Stronghold! I accepted (to try something new, later with Imoen, since Jaheira is a Druid) but dropped the awarded staff Drop Cernd, get Jan

Trademeet:

Blue Tent:

Can sell items to Khan Zahraa before finalizing (drop Ihtafeer's Head): normal armor (not chain), weapons (not short sword+1), potions (not heal, speed, agility, antidote, perception or fire strength), ammo (not bolt of biting, lightning; acid arrow or dart+1) With Rakshasa Head finalize with Khan 10k xp, Rashad's Talon+2 (Scimitar) -> can buy items from the Merchants but wait until REP 20 Fight Taquee outside Blue Tent for 5k xp, then quickly enter tent to finalize before they turn hostile]

Mayor's House:

High Merchant Logan Coprith finalize 18k xp all!, 2k gp Ceremony, REP+1, ENCOUNTER Lady Lilith Lurraxol and Lord Skarmaen Alibakkar Q, 25250 xp all! and 10750 gp!

REP+1 -> 20!

Busya finalize 7500 gp, Shield of Harmony+2, a Diamond and Rogue stone! Save the rest of Trademeet for Imoen! Marketplace, daytime:

Big sell at Wallace: ammo, magical items, armor, and potions (except those types he has). Sell also [Aerie's robe, bracers and shield] Consider to keep Arbanes, high value ammo and other high value items to sell in Chapter 4; still have all spell scrolls, too

NE, night:

After 6 pm can meet Kich, a merchant, with +2 ammo and two rare spells: Spell Deflection and Conjure Lesser Fire Elemental [Can kill

***Shield of Harmony [-> AC-9(-12/-15)] -> Jaheira AC-5 110500 gp

nearby Shadow Thief 950 xp]

Cast Friends to get CHA20 and Buy:

Cost

Smithy:

15170

-> Protagonist (later)

2415 8625 6900 0 134 240 0

-> Minsc -> protagonist -> Jaheira (use later)

Merchants, daytime:

Wallace: Red Tent:

Optional: Robe of the Good Archmagi (Base AC 5!) 15170 gp (I am not planning to wear a robe until sometime in Chapter 6) Cloak of Displacement Belt of Inertial Barrier Blackblood+3 (Club; 1d6+3, +3 acid = 7-12 damage) (no need to buy Tansheron Bow+3, 3450 gp) Scroll Case (#2) Necklace of Missiles (has only 2 charges) [Optional for Imoen later: Improved Haste 1200 gp or Protection from Magical Energy 1480 gp]

TOTAL:

33484

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Optional, but recommended with Jan to PP : Umar Hills: Outside: ENCOUNTER Minister Lloyd and villagers If daytime: PP merchants: Beherant 4x (can get Protection from Energy!), Elence 2x If night: PP them in the Tavern (also) Mayor's house:

Talk to Minister Lloyd Q, loot, PP

2nd House:

ENCOUNTER Jermien Q (blood) PP (can have Lev 7-9 spell, can be Horrid Wilting, Improved Mantle, Khelben's, Spell trap or Summon Fiend!); PP daughter (can rarely get True Sight or Mislead) Loot shelf; use Improved Invisibility to loot cabinet

North of 2nd House:

Avoid Dirbert! Wait until Ranger Stronghold quests done or you might become "Fallen." Also, must do Dirbert quest quickly after getting it, so wait until much later

76300 gp

North of Tavern: Talk to Jeb: pay 30 gp -> talk to Erlin, pay 10 gp to buy Beljuril gem (which can be used together with 5k gp to upgrade the Horn of Valhalla after upgrading it with 2k gp + a diamond)

*Beljuril

Tavern:

Loot: first closet 410 gp, leave 2nd (trapped) for Imoen

Outside, north:

Talk to Madulf once (Quest: bring word to Mayor) but do no more of this quest until later with Imoen PP Madulf 2x, Minotaur 4-5x, Ogre 2x, Orc and Gnoll

West:

Loot cabin but do not loot table or pick-up scroll on the floor (wait for Imoen) Sell to Elence 100700 gp

Temple:

Old Tunnels:

Fight Otyugh (re-spawn #5) 5k xp

Graveyard:

Spider area:

Fight Spiders (re-spawn #3) 3880 xp

Many areas, daytime and night: Jan pick pocket everyone: nets 500+ gp plus 5-10 scrolls!

Nalia's Quest part II: Slums:

Docks:

Get Nalia one day after part I of her quest: ENCOUNTER Isaea Roenall and four Soldiers (can PP); Nalia is abducted! ENCOUNTER Khellor Ahmson

Near Sea Bounty:

Talk to Barg (5x 1), he reveals information on Isaea and Dirth [can

Sea Bounty:

Talk to Officer Dirth, fight 3200 xp, drop includes Slavery Documents (if not PP'ed already) and a Full Plate armor!

D15:14

fight 9k xp however anyone who sees you fighting might become hostile]

***Full Plate! (#3) -> Keldorn AC-1 with Ring of Prot.+2

Note: can save the rest of this quest for Imoen for xp's; can do so without losing the quest line New note: can sneak through the hidden door and get gems in the pool and save the fight for later with Imoen: cast Improved Invisibility, then get the gems and gold, and then drink a Potion of Invisibility and leave Government:

Roenall Estate:

Save then enter *Locked chests can have a Level 7 spell (e.g. Mordy's, Pierce Shield, Spell Sequencer or Mass Invisibility) Get the financial records

Council of Six:

Talk to Corgeig Axehand with the three pieces of evidence -> trial, 7k xp all! Nalia remains there Quest done!

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Buy nice items in Athkatla. Could sell if necessary: Arbanes (3k gp), Gloves of Missile Snaring (1500 gp), Elven Court Bow (750 gp), Sling+1, Sword of Chaos (900 gp), spell scrolls, etc, but keep them to sell in Chapter 4 for more gold It is convenient to buy the Blade of Roses+3 from Bernard (3150 gp; +2 Charisma) to be used for raising Charisma to 20 when buying items (or continue to cast Friends) Alternatively buy the Nymph Cloak (3100-3400 gp) from Gorsch Mega Buy with Blade of Roses, or cast Friends: Docks:

Promenade:

Near Harper's: Mae'Var's: Mae'Var's: Mae'Var's:

Daytime: Scroll Case from Ikert (#3) Nymph Cloak (raises CHA by 2) (optional but recommended) Gem Bag Sling+2

134 3105 126 517

Galoomp: Adventure Mart: Ribald: Deidre: Deidre: Armourer: Jayes, night:

Scroll Case from Galoomp (#4) Scroll Case from Yuth (#5) Girdle of Hill Giant Strength Robe of Vecna Shield of Balduran+3 [not installed: Ammo Belt from Perter (154-196 gp)] Scroll Case from Jayes (#6)

144 144 7400 12600 10100 0 144

Bridge/Sewers: Slums:

Temple:

Cost

Copper Coronet Sling of Seeking+2 Bernard: Bernard: Battle Axe+3, Stonefire Joluv: Defender of Easthaven+3 (1d6+4 = 5-10 damage, TH+3, AC reduced by 1, 20% protection vs slashing, etc) Joluv: Optional, but good: Joril's Dagger (2H-sword, 1d10+3, +1 cold = 514 damage, 25% chance of confusion) Temple of Lathander:

Dawnmaster Kreel: buy Boots of Grounding

-> Minsc (+1TH, +2 dam) -> for Imoen later

810 2151 18900 14500

-> Anomen TH 14/8 (2) with +2 bullets -> Minsc later -> Me TH 11/4/6 (3) AC-10(-13/-16) -> Minsc TH 10/3 (2) AC-4; later to Keldorn

648 71423

Adventure Mart: Ribald: Ribald: Ribald: Gaelan Bayle's: Gaelan Bayle's: Mae'Var's:

[buy if playing with Aerie: Sling+2 (very optional) ] [buy if playing with Aerie: Bracers AC3 (very optional) ] Ring of Air Control (Improved Invisibility for 10 rounds, very optional) Fortress Shield+3 (AC lowered by 4!) (very optional; did not buy) Potion of Master Thievery (3 are needed) Gem Bag (#2) (very optional) Potion of Master Thievery (if need more)

GRAND TOTAL:

Arrows+2:

555 4810 2220 6660 252 126 276

[-> Aerie TH 16/10 (1)]

[-> Jaheira AC-6]

86322

Very optional: good ammo is cheapest at: Bullets+2: Arledrian (bought 5x40; Anomen and Jaheira to use +2 bullets) Promenade, Elence (Umar Hills) Jayes, Trademeet (Merchant and Kich), Brynnlaw

Note:

-> Jaheira TH 12/5 (2) with +2 bullets

[not installed: Potion case from Mrs Cragmoon or Roger the Fence (144-176 gp)]

TOTAL:

Optional:

-> Keldorn

Cutthroat (Bridge), Trademeet (Red Tent) Arledrian, Perter

378 402 414 240 252

Bridge: Bel has a Full Plate for 4020 gp Temple of Helm: Sir Lothtyran has a Full Plate for 4140 gp

Bring Imoen's items for Chapter 4: spell scrolls (in six scroll cases), Robe, Boomerang Dagger+2, Buckler+1, Bracers of Archery, Gloves of PP, 3x Potion of Master Thievery (Jan may have these items, so check his inventory) Boomerang Dagger+2 does about 30% more damage on average than Tuigan Bow+1 when used by Imoen with +2 arrows Potions of Master Thievery (3) used at: Sahuagin City, Carlig the Innkeeper and with Drizzt & Co Also bring: Shield of Balduran, magical items or gems to sell, 5x Potions of Healing and 2x Oil of Speed

Slums:

Outside:

Park Jan and take items for Imoen: Boomerang Dagger+2, rings or potions he might have

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Docks:

Thieves:

Talk to Linvail, with Yoshimo, to set sail (spells are re-memorized) and instigate Chapter 4!

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Chapter 4 Brynnlaw:

Ship:

Plan for phase 4:

Outside:

Park Yoshimo immediately and buff with Chaotic Commands to fight D23:0 F10/Mage11 1.0m xp three Vampires: kill Parisa first, 25500 xp (takes 7+ Minsc L10 827k xp, days!) Keldorn L10 723k xp, Jaheira F9/D12 824k, Anomen Cler10 737k xp Party has 4.11m xp

Get into Spellhold Imoen joins! Learn spells for xp's Escape Spellhold Finish Brynnlaw completely Sahuagin City Sell loot! Buy spells to learn! Instigate Chapter 5

Loot outside area [Can kill the 2 fighters near Tavern for 3k xp if attack duel coordinator first]

Fight Olben and Andar now or they leave, 320 xp Outside east:

Talk to Ginia: Q (Chremy and Calahan)

Near Vulgar Monkey:

Talk to Chremy: fight (drops Medallion) 1100 xp, 112 gp Finish quest later with Imoen

Vulgar Monkey:

Talk to Sanik: fight Assassin 900 xp

Lady Galvena's:

Talk to Courtesan with CHA 18: 1, 1, 2 ("I plan on standing up to her…") 2, 2, 3, 2 -> her room talk 2 (gives potion) -> ENCOUNTER Guard: talk 4 Kitchen: ENCOUNTER Ellie: talk 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1k xp, follow girl -> 4k xp, get key -> dungeon

Anomen L11 +2hp->108 Level 6 spell!

Dungeon: ENCOUNTER Lady Galvena and Claire: fight 12k xp Talk to Claire 10k xp -> Docks 2k xp ->

*Flail+2

Re-enter Lady Galvena's to fight guards now (cannot do later) 14500 xp -> (optional: Courtesan finalize, 0 xp ->) Ellie finalize 2250 xp all! Mug of Ale is worth 0 gp

Spellhold:

Weaponsmith:

Store items in table/container to sell later in Sahuagin City

Outside NE: Outside:

[Kill Sime 10k xp (must do now else she leaves)] [Kill Door Guard now (or he leaves) 2k xp]

Ship:

Get Yoshimo from the ship

Pirate Lord's:

Loot 1st chest and barrel (potions of healing in 2nd chest)

Weaponsmith:

Buy some spells for Imoen, e.g.: 207 gp: Protection from Fire 690 gp: Conjure Lesser Fire Elemental, Lower Resistance 1380 gp: Spell Deflection, Disintegrate

Pirate Lord's:

Talk to Pirate Door Guard Loot 1st chest and barrel (potions of healing in 2nd chest) Talk to Desharik with Minsc (1, 1, 4, 2, 1) 38500 xp all! [or use Ward Stone from Perth and walk to Spellhold]

Main floor:

ENCOUNTER Lonk the Sane. Save. Open locked door to dining room, get five gems from Naljier Skal (can get two Rogue stones!) and several Memos (to sell later for 150 gp each) from Wanev Can store items in table/container to pick-up later Talk to Dradeel, he gives Recipe (can sell)

0 gp

*Rogue stone

[Equip an Oil of Speed in quick slot]

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Fight Dradeel -> Irenicus appears! Yoshimo is exposed as a traitor and leaves the party!

Dream:

[Pre-patch it was possible to avoid losing 1 point of INT but cannot avoid losing it anymore; we'll be fine: Hit Bhaal to "near death" and lure him to within sight of the Demon Drink an Oil of Speed Run past the Demon with Bhaal in sight of the Demon! The Demon talks (choose 2 to lose intelligence) Click on him Enter door, INT maintained! ] All Bhaal Powers lost! 48500/28500 xp all! Note: the 1 point of INT can be taken after meeting Imoen in the dungeon!

Spellhold Level 1:

Minsc L11 +3hp->125 TH 9/2 (2)

Imoen joins! Equip Bracers of Archery, Boomerang Dagger+2, Buckler+1, Ring of Protection+1, Robe of the Good Archmagi, Ring of Wizardry -> TH 17/11 (2) AC-2 Boomerang+2 is fine until getting the Short Bow of Gesen+4 Previously scribed spells are gone from Imoen's Spellbook; she begins with 27 spells only!

Imoen Mage11/Thief7 67hp 440k xp

Park Minsc, Keldorn and Anomen (temporarily) and learn spells with Imoen & Jaheira (only) -> Imoen +125k xp ; [then Aerie join to learn Aerie's spells] -> Imoen now has 565k xp

Jaheira Fighter10 D12 +1hp->112 TH 11/4 (2) with +2 bullets

Avoid the tediousness of managing scribed spells and install a mod that removes the spell cap [Or drink an INT-raising potion] The number of spells that can be learned is capped by INT Do not erase spells and re-learn for xp's!

East room:

Trapped barrel, Opal Stone and Rogue stone in container, Bag of Holding!

***Bag of Holding *Rogue stone

Small room by stairs:

Ruby Stone and Rogue stone in container

*Rogue stone

NW room:

Statue riddles/puzzle answers include: Brothers-Boots; MountainSundial; Two Heads-Sand Glass…20k xp -> Sapphire stone and Dusty Rose Ioun stone (AC +1 bonus)

*Dusty Rose Ioun stone -> Keldorn AC-2

North room:

Full buff including vs Fire, solo fight Ruhk and Mephits 14k xp Full buff, use the three Stones (Opal, Ruby, Sapphire) at "mirror," buff with Protection from Evil, Resist Fear -> fights 24k xp, Doomplate (AC0) given [Can fight genie immediately as he appears for 5k xp]

Statue of Riddles: Click on statues for 12 riddles/questions: 5k xp all! Ring of Regeneration awarded Downstairs:

Click on the Tome to fight five creatures 29k xp; click again to get the reward of scrolls and a Ring of Free Action!

South area:

Drops from Skeleton Warriors can be Laeral's tear, Improved Mantle, Incendiary Cloud, Protection from Energy, Project Image or Ruby Ray of Reversal

*Doomplate -> Anomen AC-2 *Ring of Regeneration

***Ring of Free Action *Simulacrum *Summon Fiend *Spirit Armor, another Simulacrum, Resist Fear

ENCOUNTER Dace Sontan: kill 8500 xp, then walk back to "office" room and fight him twice more for 2x 8500 xp! Stake coffin 9k xp -> Hand of Dace North hallway:

Two rooms with six Umber Hulks: use Shield of Harmony if have no more Chaotic Commands to cast, 24k xp and Imoen can unlock the two gates when they close on you.

Upstairs:

Container near Statue Head has Project Image scroll! Statue Head opens, 29500 xp all!

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Spellhold Level 2:

South area: fight Trolls, Spirit Trolls and Minotaurs, clearing just into the room with several "orbs" Use the 2nd orb to heal; 3rd orb for Haste (Avoid Bodhi until later) Get the four "paintings" from the small circular room Use the "scrolls" with paintings to open the four walls with pictures on them; Noble Djinni can drop a good spell (can be Incendiary Cloud or Spell Trap!) 29k xp

Keldorn L11 +3hp->123 TH 10/6 (2)

Golems room:

Carefully fight three Golems: full buff, use blunt weapons; unlock chest for Gesen Bow String, 15k xp

***Gesen Bow String

Machine:

Use Machine: spend 15 tokens for the Boots of Speed! (5 = Boots of the North; 10 = Boots of Grounding; 20 = Armor of the Jester)

***Boots of Speed *Star sapphire *Diamond (x2)

Note: last chance to Rest before turning into the Slayer!

Bodhi room:

Keep protagonist far away, will be forced into becoming the Slayer. Minsc full buff, kill the two Vampires 19k xp Room just to the north (with two Gauths): get tokens

South room:

In the southernmost room get more tokens and a Limited Wish scroll (Imoen scribe and use as soon as can cast Level 7 spells) Use Machine again: spend 5 tokens to get Boots of the North (no need to keep the leftover tokens)

Machine:

South:

Use Horns on the Minotaur Statue -> opens door 29500 xp all!

Small areas:

Small area 1: fight vs Kobolds and Goblins -> Apparition appears Small area 2: fight vs Spore Colony and Myconids -> Apparition: answer 6 (splinter)

Platform with hidden stairs:

***Limited Wish *Chain Lightning *Boots of the North

Small room with table: Loot table and drawer Talk to Apparition: answer 3 (nothing), 6 (river), 7 (fear). It is better to answer wrongly on the last question [3 memory] and be sent to a puzzle room (for more xp and a better item)

*Cloak of Reflection

Puzzle room order: Mithril (3), Ruby (1), Emerald (3), Sandalwood (3), Jade (1), Onyx (1) -> Bracers AC5 (worth 1080 gp vs 300 for the Bone Club) 10k xp

Anomen L12 +2hp->110 Two Weapon Style**

Free! 51250 xp all! Important: save game now in case of Saemon Havarian not appearing bug

Imoen L12 +1hp->68 *Single Weapon Style, Lev 6 spell Improved Haste!

Learn spells with Imoen & Jaheira only -> Imoen +22k xp (meaning Imoen gained 22k xp, but temporarily park

Fighter11 Mage12 +2hp->123hp TH 9/2/3 (3) Lev6 spell!

Minsc, Keldorn and Anomen so that Imoen and Jaheira get more xp's from spell learning!)

Memorize 2x Protection from Magic if you have a Mage at Level 12+ (not this play through, but we'll be fine if careful) Can Rest on the platform, but will change to Slayer so watch-out! Will attack nearest companion, so give Boots of Speed to them if resting

Spellhold:

Main floor:

ENCOUNTER Saemon Havarian: be nice Follow lower hall eastward, loot Save game. Mega buff for Irenicus fight including vs magic, save again, then take stairs ENCOUNTER Lonk: fight quickly for 20k xp, otherwise he casts Horrid Wilting

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Big fight vs Irenicus: ENCOUNTER Dili, Tiax, Dradeel, Aphril, Naljier Skal and Wanev: Send your party except for protagonist and Minsc (wearing Belt of Inertial Barrier) to the lower right corner unless they are protected from magic Irenicus will cast Horrid Wilting after Wanev's Time Stop so hopefully his spell casting is disrupted by FoA+3 or Minsc's axes [Can fight: Aphril 11k xp, Naljier 8k xp, Tiax 4k xp, Wanev 20k xp, Dradeel 12k xp]

Images are 650 xp each, can kill Irenicus' summons 3600 xp Irenicus surrenders! 68500 xp all! Save quickly, cast True Sight and fight Thieves (1400 xp x7) and Yoshimo, 0 xp, pick-up his heart Leave this area of Spellhold through north exit -> talk to Saemon Havarian (take the ship)

Brynnlaw:

Outside:

Clear

Spellhold:

Re-enter Spellhold to loot a couple of rooms and get stored items from dining room table. Horn of Silence is worth 1000 gp

East House:

Talk to Perth the Adept: fight 20k xp, trapped chest Book of Infinite Spells is worth 0 gp

Mid dock, night:

7pm or later: Stairs near Tavern: ENCOUNTER Pirate Leader: fight 10300 xp, 350 gp

Mid dock:

Talk to Calahan, pay 200 gp, 2k xp -> Ginia finalize 9k xp

Cayia's:

De-trap cabinet, loot

Pirate Lord's:

De-trap picture and chest

Store:

Get stored items in table from earlier

Vulgar Monkey:

Talk to Saemon Q (Pirate Lord): he walks away REST until night if necessary -> Slayer ability (if haven't rested already)

Temple: Mid dock: West dock:

[Kill Priestess 14k xp (no buy Girdle of Bluntness)] [Can kill Calahan, 70 xp, magical items, 330 gp] [Can kill Golin 1650 xp]

Cayia's, night:

After 8:30pm ENCOUNTER Cayia and Algo: fight Pirates 2850 xp, get the Horn from the table

SE dock:

In the southeast-most area of dock: Buff first then talk to Saemon Havarian with the Horn

*Rogue stone

*Rogue stone

Possible Saemon Havarian bug in Brynnlaw, it's possible that Saemon Havarian is not appearing: If Saemon does not appear during night, it could be a bug. Can reload a save game from just after regaining freedom, or this: Add debug mode=1 to the baldur.ini file. Start the game, and then move your party to the south docks Hit Control+Space and type: CLUAConsole:CreateCreature("ppsaem3") This will cause Saemon to appear; talk to him and he recognizes that you have the Horn

Ship:

Make sure protagonist has at least one inventory slot open (for the Silver Blade) Fight Desharik, 11k xp, and crew 3100 xp

Weaponsmith:

Last chance to buy spells from Brynnlaw Buff, including Chaotic Commands, and then talk to Saemon again to set sail! He gives the Silver Blade (keep)

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In transit (ship):

Let the text during cut-scene play all the way through to be able to fight some Githyanki for 9-23k xp, but not the Githyanki Captain [Can fight Saemon's crew, 7k xp; don't kill Saemon]

Sahuagin City:

ENCOUNTER Royal High Priestess Senityili and Captain Feerlattiys -> King Ixilthetocal -> all are healed and fight Giant Ettin 5k xp -> King Q (Rebel's heart) North of King: "Fish"/mid-map:

Talk to Royal High Priestess Senityili Q (Tooth key, Betray King) Buff vs Fire, fight -> Cloak of Mirroring Sell memo scrolls from Spellhold for 150 gp each!

Bonus xp's!

***Cloak of Mirroring -> Protagonist; Cloak of the Sewers to Minsc -> AC-5

Buy ammo (300-500 bullets or bolts each) from Priestess of Sekolah to fight a Rebel Cleric's continuous summons for a lot of xp's!: 1a. Important: set Auto Pause to include "character injured" 1b. Use BG2_Tweaks to disable the Cloak of Mirroring animation or the fighting in step 4 will slow down a lot. 2. Protagonist equip Boots of Speed and then the Ring of Free Action; and the Cloak of Mirroring, dual wield flails, and Ring of Gaxx as usual 3. Minsc equip Mace of Disruption+2 and Belm+2 All others use ranged weapons and stand back 4. Minsc stand at protagonists' side so he can reach the summons but make sure the summons attack protagonist first

Minsc L12 +3hp->128 Axe** TH 8/1/5 (3) Dual wield Axes! Level 3 spell

Can accumulate 350k-400k xp per hour vs one Cleric caster Fought for Imoen 845k -> 1.045m xp = +200k xp for Imoen! (or +1.2m xp for entire party; totally unnecessary but why not!)

Keldorn L12 +3hp->126 Two Handed Weapon Style** TH 9/4 (2) with +3 2H Sword Jaheira Fighter11 D13 +2hp->114 TH 10/3 (2) with sling

Drow area, south: Trap just after the first and third "columns" ENCOUNTER Imps: six traps on the platform with the chests Note: can unlock south chest but do not open! Answers to Imps riddle/questions: necklace @ 12:00, helm @ 2:00, sword@ 5:00, pipe @ 7:00, 18500 xp all!

***Cloak of Protection+2 -> Jaheira AC-5

Talk to the Spectator (Beholder) with high wisdom to be able to get the Tooth key from the chest, 15k xp [kill for 4k xp] South:

Sea Zombie Lord fight: use e.g. 2x Fireball, 12400 xp Clear all rebels (can get Protection from Energy drop!) before siding with Prince Villynaty!

Prince area, SE: Use Shark tooth key to enter Prince's area Side with Prince Villynaty, then Imoen drink 1x Potion of Master Thievery to pickpocket the Wave Blade from him. This is the only chance to get the blade, which is a component for Halberd+4: Wave (can instantly slay Fire Elementals, Efreeti, and Salamanders; will be useful for ToB) King area:

Return to the King and PP the Treasury key and possibly a Level 6 scroll (can be Death Fog, Chain Lightning). Imoen can actually do so with PP skill of 55 only

Priestess (merchant):

Can sell items to Priestess of Sekolah for 2/3rds more than normal merchants! E.g. Arbanes short sword 5k gp, Rogue stone 2500 gp! However, Ribald special wares in Chapter 6 pays 10% more than the Priestess, so try to save the most valuable items if possible, except for ammo.

Imoen L13 +1hp->69 TH 16/10 (2) Level 6 spell

*Wave Blade (component)

***Protection from the Elements (in treasury)

Sell in this order (keep the best items for Ribald in Chapter 6):

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Ammo (Ribald does not buy arrows or bolts), Potions, Ordinary items, junk gems, +1 weapons, and +1 armors Need minimum 15k gp to buy the best items in Underdark but aim for 90k gp to be able to buy the rare spells as well from the Drow merchants and Carlig. Will get approx. 18k in gold from U/D, plus gems, etc.

98500 gp

[or 66500 gp if you also need to buy the Robe of the Evil Archmagi]

Buy spells and learn with Imoen & Jaheira (temporarily park Minsc, Keldorn and Anomen) -> Imoen +25k xp Give fake heart to King -> fight 16k xp Prince appears shortly, all are healed! 60500 xp all!

91600 gp

Anomen L14 +2hp->114 Level 7 spell!

[Can attack everyone except the Senior Priestess, 14400 xp]

SE: use Rope to go down the hole to instigate Chapter 5! 20k xp all!

Minsc L13 +4hp->132 TH 7/0/4 (3½!)

Note: have at all times 2x Restore/Lesser Restore, 2x Protection from Lightning, Protection from Magic, lots of Chaotic Commands and 2x Death Ward from now onwards Did not use Improved Haste this play through (too over-powered)

Fighter12 Mage12 +1hp->124hp *War Hammer TH 8/1/2 (3)

For upcoming quests memorize/Rest: 1x Heal (the Soul Prison), 1x Stone to Flesh (Beholder Lair) , 2x Dire Charm (optional for the Illithid Lair) From now on use +2 bullets/arrows if have

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Chapter 5 Underdark caverns:

Save game. Go slightly north to fight three Mind Flayers

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Fighting tips vs Mind Flayers: use Shield of Harmony + Chaotic Commands; all others use ranged and stay back

Plan for phase 5:

South:

Three Portals West Caverns/Kuo-Toa area to get Girdle of Strength Soul Prison Svirfneblin Village Beholder Lair Illithid Lair Ust Natha Buy nice items! Adalon's Lair Leave the Underdark to instigate Chapter 6!

Talk to Carlig Note: Carlig's inventory CHANGES when you become Drow (Adalon, later) but REVERTS BACK after the Drow city quests are done Buy 1x Freedom spell from Carlig 560 gp but use later Carlig also sells Project Image, Improved Haste, etc but no need to buy now

Portals:

Go to each "portal" (air, earth, fire) and fight 11 enemies from each for 209k xp! Full buff vs earth portal [e.g. Improved Haste from the Ring of Gaxx] Fight each portal now before casting "Freedom" (see below)

North of portals:

Full buff for big fight vs seven Drow, 45k xp plus summons

Keldorn L13 +3hp->129 TH 8/3 (2½!) with 2H or Xbow with +2 bolts

Should do Kuo-Toa dungeon now (west) otherwise do Soul Prison and the northwest area first

Soul prison:

From the right side: 1) Gont of Riatavin: fight 7k xp 2) Bedlen Daglefodd: son of Therndle: let him go 3) Alchra Diagott: Lich, use [Ring of Gaxx and] Mace of Disruption+2, 22k xp and some scrolls 4) Riti: fight 8k xp, drops Improved Haste! and a cursed spear. Drink 1x Potion of Master Thievery to PP Raevilin for 2-3 spell scrolls (Earth Elemental and Summon Efreeti; PP fail OK): 5) Raevilin Strathi: buff vs Fire (he casts Fireball and Imprison); immediately cast Heal on him as he teleports in, 15k xp and Albruin+1 bastard sword (sell for 5500 gp at Ribald special wares). [or fight him]

*Improved Haste

*Albrain+1 (worth 5500 gp) *Spell Turning

6) Madman Aganalo: fight 6k xp and a bastard sword Jhor the Bleeder+2 (sell)

Caverns, north: Svirfneblin village:

Note: unlocking chests now are still worth only 400 xp; they become 950 xp a bit later, seemingly during the Illithid Lair dungeon, so wait before unlocking these two chests

*Bracers AC4

ENCOUNTER Odendal Breachgnome: talk 1, 1 Talk to Therndle Daglefodd, finalize quest about his son, 10k xp and bracers AC4 -> Imoen AC-4 Use containers to empty nearly all inventory Later buy his +2 bullets for the low price of 402 gp per 40! Arrows+2 for 268 per 40!

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Note: Therndle's inventory is MAINTAINED and does not change after entering the Drow city; has cheapest spells in U/D Sell low value gems here for best prices in U/D: Laeral's 2100 gp vs 1380-1800 at other U/D merchants, but 3300 gp at Ribald Special wares; therefore keep the most valuable gems and magic's until Ribald Special wares in Chapter 6 Note: do not sell the Silver Blade (to fight Krum later) Buy later; prices when party is Drow are:

Talk to Goldander Blackenrock Q (beast/Balor), do not PP Talk to door guard [can kill 2k xp] Full buff including Resist Fear, consider to fight solo with FoA+3; kill Balor 26k xp, cast Stoneshape scroll Finalize with Goldander 25k xp all! Skullcrusher+3 (1d6+4, +2 vs humanoid = 5-12 damage)

*Skullcrusher+3 -> Anomen alternate weapon

Innkeeper: with Imoen at PP 95, pick pocket book for Vithal (or buy for 300 gp later, after talking to Vithal), then return to the south to cast Freedom

Caverns, south: Near central building:

Caverns, west: Kuo-Toa area (west):

Use Freedom scroll in clearing slightly north and east of Carlig ENCOUNTER Vithal 10k xp Q (book). Give book and follow to first portal fight 10k xp Let him get badly injured at Portal 1 (to easily fight him for 20k xp after portal 3) while fighting Greater Earth Elemental, 10k xp After the first fight can carefully PP Vithal 5x (Simulacrum*, Horrid Wilting*, Incendiary Cloud, Time Stop and Wail of the Banshee) *must PP him for these two scrolls

***Time Stop (#1) ***Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting (#1)

Can PP again after the 2nd and 3rd fights but is not necessary 2nd fight: 10k xp 3rd fight: 11k xp; he returns, 20k xp all! Fight him for 20k xp! Note: keep the Rod of Absorption throughout SoA

*Rod of Absorption *Skull of Death

Can re-clear this dungeon daily Kuo-Toa drops can be: Simulacrum, Project Image, Protection from Energy, Mass Invisibility, Protection from Magic, Control Undead, Summon Efreeti, Summon Djinni, Power Word Stun, Death Spell, Flesh to Stone, Globe of Invulnerability, Tensors Transformation, Minor Spell Turning

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Fighting tips vs: Kuo-Toa: wear Ring of Free Action + Chaotic Commands Gauth: Ring of Free Action + Cloak of Mirroring OR Shield of Balduran (you get the xp's from deaths by reflecting Gauth rays)

Note: keep the Kuo-Toa bolts! Their damage and stun effect is excellent, and especially helpful against tough enemies such as Mind Flayers and Umber Hulks Keldorn use Bracers of Archery and Kuo-Toa bolts (2d6 + stun for 4 rounds) from now and for a long time -> THAC0 8/3 (2½)

***Kuo-Toa bolts -> Keldorn TH 8/3 (2½)

Do SE area of dungeon first: Demogorgon statue room: full buff with Resist Fear, Negative Plane Protection

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Sacrifice a Summons (e.g. Horn of Valhalla) on altar -> big fights but can fight the Knights one at a time, 82k xp -> Armor of the Hart+3 (give to Minsc), Girdle of Giant Frost Strength

***Armor of the Hart+3 -> Minsc AC-8(-10/-14) -> Keldorn AC-2 w/ FP

Protagonist can reach AC-12(-15/-18) with Armor of the Hart, but instead give to Minsc -> AC-6(-10/-12); protagonist is at AC-9(-12/15) (and a further reduction of AC by 4 from Improved Invisibility)

***Girdle of Giant Frost Strength STR21 (component #1) ->TH 9/1/3 (3)

Give Minsc's Full Plate to Jaheira -> AC-7 Tadpole room: take 1 to place in NE room with Prince. Kill Prince 4k xp, 4540 gp, Bracers of Blinding Strike and gems

*Bracers of Blinding Strike

To finish Tanner's quest part 2 you need to kill Adalon (can't PP) at the end of U/D to get Blood of a Silver Dragon. Therefore do not fight the Drow near the exit doors in the NW of this Kuo-Toa area wait until teleported there (see below). Eventually killing Adalon for the Blood enables a bonus encounter in Umar Hills and can get the evil Flesh Armor+5 (worth only 1 gp). Unfortunately I do not know of a way to both finalize Adalon's "eggs" quest and fight her for the Blood of a Silver Dragon; she does not appear in her lair after finalizing

Caverns:

Svirfneblin village: Partial sell and deposit nearly all inventory in containers

Caverns:

SE bridge:

96800 gp

Bridge in SE: big fight 16k xp; can sell Drow Bolts later so keep Anomen at Level 15: can summon Skeleton Warriors (more than one at a time) which can survive for up to 8 hours!

Buffing tips when fighting melee: Fighter 12 / Mage 12 with: Flail of Ages+3 and Defender Flail+3

Anomen L15 +2hp->116

THAC0 8/0/2 (3)

Stoneskin (12 hours) Anomen cast: Remove Fear (1 hour) Anomen cast: Protection From Evil 10’ Radius (1 turn/level) Jaheira cast: Chaotic Commands (1 turn/level) Shield/Protection from Normal Missiles (1 turn/level) Imoen cast: Spirit Armor (10 turns) +3 bonus to saves vs. magic 8/0/2 (3) Vampiric Touch (5 turns): adds a lot of hp's; simply cast at a summoned creature (or a container, or item on the ground) Blur (4 rounds + 2 rounds/level) Jaheira cast: Barkskin (4 rounds + 1 r/lev) +1 bonus to saves except vs. magic Mirror Image (3 rounds + 1 round/level) Protection from Normal Weapons (1 round/level) 6/-2/0 (3) Tensors Transformation (1 round/level) Anomen cast: Aid (1 round + 1 round/level) 5/-3/-1 (3) 5/-7/-5 (3) Improved Invisibility (3 rounds + 1 round/level) Anomen cast: Chant (10 rounds) Jaheira/Minsc cast: Bless (6 rounds) 4/-8/-6 (3) Anomen or Jaheira cast: Defensive Harmony (6 rounds) 4/-8/-6 (3)

AC / hit points / STR -9 / 138 / 21

-9 / 149 / 21 -12 / 149 / 21

-12 / 280 / 21 -16 / 280 / 21

-18 / 280 / 21

Optional: Luck (3 rounds): 5% bonus to all rolls Potions: did not use *Note: Improved Haste not used on this play through until Throne of Bhaal, except via Ring of Gaxx only for fighting Liches Note: Mazzy's Invoke Courage (5 turns) will lower THAC0 by 1 (which would then equal Cleric/Ranger's THAC0 at this stage)

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Caverns SEWest:

Southern Tunnels (Beholder Lair):

Can re-clear this dungeon daily (NE and SE areas)

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Save, full buff vs Beholders, and then enter

Fighting tips vs Beholder: May become de-buffed; use Cloak of Mirroring + Shield of Harmony/Shield of Balduran (you get the xp's from reflected rays unless the Beholder becomes Petrified) Immediate Elder Orb and Beholder battle! Breach the Elder Orb 2x, 14k xp, drops Amulet of Spell Ward (+2 saves vs spells; keep throughout SoA)

*Amulet of Spell Ward -> Minsc *Blade of the Equalizer (component)

Two containers can have high level spells (use Invisibility to sneak over and check, else reload): 1) NE: e.g. Protection from Magic, True Sight, Simulacrum, Death Spell or Summon Djinni as well as 5600 gp, 3x Kings Tear, 5x Emerald; can get good spells; 2nd container is random: can rarely get Spell Turning or True Sight 2) East: large container can have Stone to Flesh, Spell Trap, Improved Mantle, Symbol Fear, Mantle or Protection from the Elements! NW: fight Beholder and five Drow 34k xp NW: Sling of Avoreen+4 in 2nd container of dungeon Note: with +2 bullets Anomen does ~13% more damage with Sling of Seeking than Sling of Avoreen+4

***Sling of Avoreen+4 -> Jaheira TH 10/1 (2) with +2 bullets

NE container: has Greenstone Amulet

*Greenstone Amulet -> Keldorn

Fighting tips vs: Mind Flayers: use Shield of Harmony + Chaotic Commands; all others use ranged and stay back Gauth: Cloak of Mirroring/Shield of Balduran + Ring of Free Action Elder Orb (in SE corner of dungeon only): use Ring of Free Action; Minsc use Shield of Balduran. Very tough! Attack firstly with a Summoned creature. Full buff including Death Ward, Haste, Resist Fear, Protection vs Fire Elder Orbs cast Imprisonment so kill quickly

SW: carefully fight 3x Mind Flayers and 3x Gauths 54k xp

Mage13 Fighter12 +1hp->125hp

SE area: very carefully clear the Beholders and Gauths first by drawing them out of the corner to leave the Elder Orb until last. Send a Summoned creature as fodder

Caverns SEEast:

Eastern Tunnels Equip Shield of Harmony and buff with Chaotic Commands (Illithid Lair): Save and then enter (no chance to leave until dungeon is completely done) ENCOUNTER Ogre (after ~30 seconds) -> fight 12k xp Open north door: talk to Simyaz and four Githyanki They leave to fight; make a deal with them when they return ENCOUNTER Ogre: fight with the Githyanki vs Kuo-Toa 7k xp; unlock the door to the east -> fight Ogre 10k xp Loot table for Hilt of the Equalizer

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Use Circlet on Mind Flayer to open the two "tough" doors OR cast Dire Charm on Mind Flayers to get them to open the doors OR simply lure them, as an enemy, to the doors! East room: use an Illithid to unlock the "tough" door in the north, or lure one to the door, 25k xp all!

Minsc L14 +3hp->135 TH 6/-1/3 (3½) @ STR19

General strategy for rest of dungeon: Protagonist only (with Shield of Harmony and Chaotic Commands) fight melee, all others ranged and stay back; draw-out enemies only a few at a time if possible. If need another melee fighter: e.g. Minsc use the Greenstone Amulet or drink a Brine Potion before fights

West room: carefully fight 3x Ulitharid's, 2x Umber Hulks and a Mind Flayer 74k xp

Imoen L14 (see below)

North room: carefully fight an Ulitharid and 2x Mind Flayers 37k xp; make 8x Brine Potions Save game. Can be Laeral's tear in container in wall! Next west room: full buff for tough fight, carefully fight 3x Ulitharid's, 2x Umber Hulks and 3x Mind Flayer's 92k xp

Jaheira F12 (see below)

South room: three fights 7750 xp, drops include Ring of Fire Control (50% protection against fire) Save game.

*Ring of Fire Control

North-west room: Fight 2x Ulitharid's and 1x Umber Hulk. [Not required in EE: use Circlet of Control on a Mind Flayer, or lure as an enemy, to open the final "tough" door in the NW (cannot cast Dire Charm this time)] 51k xp Note that unlocking doors and containers are now 950 xp each!

Bonus xp's!

East room: buff with Chaotic Commands and fight re-appearing Mind Flayers each 60 seconds (killed 60 of them for 540k xp!) Note: the time between Mind Flayers will increase to 110 seconds if you have the Cloak of Mirroring animation on. Disable it via BG2_Tweaks

Keldorn L14 +3hp->132 TH 7/2 (2½) w/ STR17

Master Brain room: full buff, Anomen cast Animate Dead, front line fighters drink Brine Potion for big fight

Bonus xp's!

After first hit to Master Brain: a Brain Golem is summoned each 48 seconds, use crushing damage, 10k xp each! [can fight continuously for xp's but they are dangerous]

Anomen L16 (see below)

Kill Master Brain 10k xp, 40k xp all! 540 gp, Kings Tear, 2x Emerald, 3x Diamond NE: Finalize with Slave Leader near exit 45k xp, REP+1

REP+1 Fighter13 Mage13 +1hp->126hp TH 7/-1/0 (3½) @ STR21

Key level-ups reached in the dungeon: Imoen at Level 14: can use Project Image to increase the number of spells Imoen can effectively cast between rests; the image is also an effective decoy to absorb damage Imoen eventually cast Limited Wish to get 2k gp+1k gp in gems and fight enemies 55k xp. Later get Armor (Full Plate+2, AC-1, worth 55 gp), drink Potion of Insight (high Wisdom) to get Glasses of ID, and ask for "an adventure like never before"

Imoen L14 +1hp->70 Lev7 spell

Jaheira at Fighter 12: after next Rest use on front line, at the side of Protagonist, with Iron Skins, no shield needed, wield Blackblood+3 and Gnasher+2, give belt of STR 19 -> TH 9/2/7 (3), Full Plate and Dusty Ioun stone -> AC-5

Jaheira Fighter12 D13 +1hp->115 Two Weapon Style** TH 9/2/7 (3) with STR19

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-> Minsc TH 6/0/4 (3½), Keldorn AC-1 Anomen at Level 16: should have selected Two Weapon Style*** because he did not use a Flail for a very long time. Two Weapon Style*** would make him quite good in melee, but it is not necessary with this party; wait until Cleric level 22 when his THAC0 will be max'ed

Caverns:

Tent:

Kuo-Toa area: Re-clear I:

Caverns:

Anomen L16 +2hp->118 Flail** (or 2W Style***) TH 10/4 (2) with sling w/ +2 bullets [or 10/3 (2) w/ Skullcrusher+3]

Talk to Simyaz and three Githyanki: big fight, Breach Simyaz, 14k xp, 400 gp

After 24 hours have past: re-clear Kuo-Toa area for 16k xp and possible good spell scroll drops. Can re-clear again daily

Svirfneblin village: Imoen unlock two containers, 2x 950 xp Sell cheap gems and a load of Heavy and Light X-bows, store loot in a container to make more room Now or later: buy unknown spells (spent 1k gp)

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105600 gp

Learn spells with Imoen & Jaheira (temporarily park Minsc, Keldorn and Anomen) -> Imoen +22k xp

Caverns NE:

Bridge to NE:

ENCOUNTER five Drow: fight 20k xp

Cave:

ENCOUNTER Adalon Q (Eggs): transforms party into Drow! Protagonist becomes "Veldrin" from Ched Nasad, going to Ust Natha (cannot PP Adalon) Carlig's inventory has now changed while you are "Drow", Therndle's inventory is the same at the same prices

Bonus xp's!

Rest (Imoen memorize Limited Wish and 2-4x Invisibility) in the caverns, e.g. central area, and get "rest interrupted" to fight: 7x Lizard Men 1900 xp and can drop good spell scrolls including Mordy's, Protection from Magic, Mass Invisibility, Spell Shield, Sphere of Chaos, Control Undead, Power Word Stun, and Protection from Energy! Get "rest interrupted" again to fight: 2x Umber Hulks 8k xp Imoen cast Limited Wish if not done: get 2k gp + 1k gp in gems and full buff to carefully fight Golems 55k xp

Ust Natha:

Gates to city:

NE: kill "running" Drow with Kuo-Toa bolts, 4k xp Talk 4 at gates to city

Marketplace:

Save; [can kill Duergar (only) 370 xp] Note: avoid the Djinn and Drow Torturers to the east of the marketplace Buy now (or later) from Drow Merchants:

Weapons merchant (mid): Sentinel Shield (AC+5!) Firetooth+3 (2d4+3 +1d2 fire = 6-13 damage) [Robe of the Evil Archmagi is 16600 gp] Potions merchant (north): Kaligan's Amulet (+10% Magic Resistance!) Magic's merchant (south): Buy spells including Summon Fiend Can buy Potion of Master Thievery for 252 gp if needed TOTAL

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-> Anomen AC-5 -> Imoen TH 16/11 (2)

1134 7100

-> Protagonist

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Caverns:

Ust Natha:

Marketplace:

Talk to Solaufein again Q (fight in caverns)

Near bridge:

Fight across first bridge: use Stealth, buff with Protection from Magic and use True Sight, 23k xp, Halberd Dragon's Breath+4 (Keldorn could eventually use it but I did not), Full Plate armor!

SE:

Talk to Solaufein across SE bridge -> fight! Kill Mind Flayers first, 39k xp, Phaere speaks to finalize, 20k xp

Marketplace:

Finalize with Solaufein (and Imrae), Q (go to Phaere in Tavern) ENCOUNTER Duergar; talk to Aboleth (in the tank) Q (brain)

Qilues:

Full buff including Resist Fear, Protection from Fire, use Breach, 57k xp; rare scroll of Fire Elemental dropped!

Marketplace:

Aboleth finalize 10k xp

Tavern:

Duels I: Szordin duels net 36k xp and 2500 gp from Umber Hulk, Nabassu, Sahuagin Prince (can drop Level 6-8 spell), and a Beholder. Do not talk to him after finalizing the final battle (to fight him later!)

***Abi Dalzim's Horrid Wilting (#2) *Dragon's Breath+4 ***Full Plate! (#4) -> Anomen AC-6 with Cloak of Protection+2

*Bone Blade+4 *Fire Elemental scroll

Duels II: Sondal duels net 67k xp: Protagonist fight 2x (fight 2: 25004800 xp from summons BG2 only); then Aerie talk to Sondal to fight 3x with all best equipment, buffed, summon Djinni and use Improved Invisibility for the last fight. Collect loot from duel pit Talk to Phaere Q (meet at platform) Must Rest one time to progress the plot (memorize 1-2x Protection from Magic) but can Rest cheaper at the Svirfneblin village or in Caverns for free

Minsc at Ranger 15: Option 1: Two Weapon Style*** for reduced off-hand THAC0 Option 2: Long Sword* for the Equalizer+3 (but I will wait until L18 to decide if it's worth it). In BG2 it gives the off-hand bonus to the main hand, significantly raising the amount of damage!

Caverns:

Minsc L15 +3hp->138 Two Weapon Style*** TH 5/-1/1 (3½) or Long Sword*

Rest; can get "rest interrupted" again by Lizard Men (can drop good spell scrolls) or Umber Hulks to fight 8k xp Imoen cast Limited Wish again get Full Plate Armor+2 (AC-1, 55 gp), drink a Potion of Insight (high Wisdom) to get Glasses of ID, and eventually ask for "an adventure like never before" to get a side quest for Chapter 6 Re-clear II:

After resting: re-clear Kuo-Toa area (16k xp and possible good drops) and re-clear Southern Tunnels/Beholder Lair (two Beholders and three Gauths, 55k xp)

Marketplace: SE platform:

Talk to Phaere Q (Eye Tyrant) Talk to Phaere again, fight Beholder (only) 14k xp, 20k xp

Tavern:

Talk to Phaere (and Solaufein): Q (Svirfneblin)

Caverns:

West side:

Talk to Solaufein but send him away (talk 3, 1) ENCOUNTER Svirfneblin Leader: peacefully acquire Patrol Leader's Helmet [or kill them for 9k xp]

Ust Natha:

Tavern:

Finalize Phaere 28k xp all!

Ust Natha:

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Female Fighters: Talk to Phaere Q (get Solaufein's cloak) Male Fighters:

With CHA 18: talk to Solaufein (don't kill)

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Female Fighters: Save. With CHA 18: finalize Phaere 30k xp all! -> chance to be intimate with Phaere, talk 1, 2, 1 to avoid (must avoid if in relationship) Jaheira says "Hmmm…out so soon?..." (= romance OK!) Check romance variable: e.g. Jaheiraromanceactive = 1 or 2

Anomen L17 +2hp->120 Level 7 spell (#2)

Temple:

Keldorn L15 +3hp->135 Halberd* TH 6/1 (2½) or TH 6/1 (2½) with Kuo-Toa bolts

Imoen L15 +1hp->71

ENCOUNTER Phaere and Matron Mother Ardulace Q (Earn House Dispana's Favour, get eye or blood) finalize later! [Can PP with skill at 115 but no need to, will get items later]

Outside Temple: ENCOUNTER Visaj Q (Jarlaxle/rope): buy rope for 750 gp, or threaten and he will give the rope for free Near Female Fighters:

ENCOUNTER Taso Kala Q (SE fight): do not finalize this quest (worth 0 xp) to be able to fight her later for 7k xp!

SE platform:

Big fight, 38k xp, use Fireball

Deirex's Tower:

Save then enter. ENCOUNTER Lich Deirex: [can kill with Flail of Ages if using Improved Haste 22k xp] -> ENCOUNTER Jarlaxle and Visay: Q (Soul gems) -> teleported outside Re-enter; fight then pick-up Lich Deirex's drops; west and north chests are trapped and locked Buff, save, get Deirex's gem from container -> talk 4, 1 to FIGHT Visay 26k xp; pick-up drops very quickly, worth 1k gp [or finalize peacefully for 10k xp]

Deirex's upper floor:

Loot upstairs: Rogue stone, 2x Kings tears, 1128 gp, Crossbow of Affliction+4 -> Keldorn TH 6/-1 (2½) with Kuo-Toa bolts at Level 15

House Jaellat:

Tough fight, melee only needed 116k xp, 2500 gp, 45 pearls, 4 emeralds, Scimitar+3 and 4 diamonds! Note: both doors go to the same area

*Viper Armor+5 *Limited Wish

*X-bow of Affliction+4 -> Keldorn *Ruby Ray of Reversal *Scimitar+3

Central platform: Kill the two Mind Flayers 18k xp [Kill prisoners 740 xp] East platform: NW platform:

Talk to Drow Slave Trader (talk 2, 2, 1, 3, 1) to buy Slaves for 1500 gp -> Slave Leader free! 7500 xp, REP+1

Marketplace:

Note: do not do the Djinn quest near the marketplace (worth 5k xp) because this will forfeit fighting the Torturers for 41k xp later

REP+1

Kill the two Githyanki at Marketplace 4k xp, 200 gp Big Sell: Drow lower merchant: sell 1 load of Drow Full Plate, Elven Chain, Flails and Long Swords Drow mid merchant: sell remaining Elven Chain and Long Swords (sold 11k gp of Drow equipment)

Caverns:

Svirfneblin village: Sell junk gems and only enough to Therndle, if necessary, to be able to buy spells and items from Drow Merchants before the city becomes locked down

94100 gp

Buy unknown spells from Therndle (cheapest in U/D) now, but wait until later to buy from Carlig while party is still Drow

Ust Natha:

Marketplace:

Last chance to buy spells, Sentinel Shield, etc, from Drow Merchants! Buy rare spells from bottom and mid Drow Merchants for other NPC's to learn for xp's later. Spent 30k gp for e.g.:

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Maze 4050 gp x2, Prismatic Spray 2450 gp, Conjure Fire Elemental 1620 gp x2) Learn spells with Imoen & Jaheira -> Imoen +8k xp 52000 gp

Temple:

Talk to Matron Mother Ardulace: she takes the blood samples 22k xp all! City is now locked-down!

Female Fighters: Talk to Phaere with entire party present (or her dialog will not complete properly): she gives silver eggs and a key Near Temple:

ENCOUNTER Solaufein: gives his own fake eggs

Temple:

Save, equip a couple of Potions of Invisibility Minsc and protagonist use STEALTH, Invisibility from the Ring of Gaxx, Invisibility Potion or Imoen cast Invisibility, in order to sneak by the Egg Guards (do not fight), enter the egg room and close the doors quickly. Place Phaere's eggs , take the real dragon's eggs -> fight Golems 40k xp, or go invisibile and fight later, after the ceremony Use Stealth again to exit (do not fight) or Potion of Invisibility It's OK if the guards both turn hostile, just do not fight them

Female Fighters: Talk to Phaere: give Solaufein's eggs, finalize 20k xp An Imp portals in to give advice (OK if Phaere just remains there and does not walk away; can actually fight later for 12k xp!) Temple: (Do not buff) ENCOUNTER Phaere -> ceremony with Matron Mother Ardulace and Phaere. Demon Lord gives 25k xp all! Drop includes 3500 gp, 3 Rogue stones, Ring of Spell Turning, Gorgon Plate+4 (nice, but sell)

52100 gp

Jaheira F13 D13 +1hp ->116 TH 8/1/6 (3½!) ***Gorgon Plate+4 *Rogue stone (x3)

Fight everyone in the city for xp's! All become hostile after approximately 2 minutes or walk to the hostile Egg Guards. Note: do not talk to Dola Fadoon (Djinn) at the Marketplace so that you can fight the 4 Drow Torturers for 41k xp Temple: fight for 51k xp SE platform: 4k xp Upper area: 7900 xp Tavern: 10k xp Tavern upstairs: 17k xp NW area: 5k xp Use Invisibility or Protection from Magic near Djinn and Torturers 41k xp Market area: 12k xp Kill the caged creatures: 13400 xp Female Fighter's: a fightable copy of Phaere might be there. Give Drow Cross Bow of Speed and Kuo-Toa bolts to Minsc; Keldorn use Kuo-Toa bolts as well; full buff including Haste, can take her down for 12k xp Total = 185k xp!

Caverns:

Carlig:

56200 gp

Last chance to buy Carlig spells before REVERTING back after finalizing with Adalon, so sell enough stuff at Therndle, e.g. Drow Elven Chain, Flail, X-bows, some +2 weapons (2H, Dagger, X-bow), but keep most for Ribald Buy missing spells and rare spells to learn with other NPC's for xp's later (spent 22k gp): 2280 gp: Limited Wish, Mordy's, Warding Whip, Finger of Death, Cacofiend 1520 gp: Death Spell x1-3, Disintegrate x3, Flesh to Stone x2, Globe of Invulnerability x3, Tensors x2, Invisible Stalker x2 760 gp: Spell Immunity x2

Adalon's Lair:

Save; full buff then give Adalon the Dragon Eggs, 78500 xp all! and Necaradan's X-bow+3 awarded (Minsc can use as alternate weapon with Kuo-Toa bolts) -> teleported to the exit doors in the NW of the Kuo-Toa area

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Adalon will help you fight the Drow, 29-33k xp (Adalon will very likely kill one Drow)

***Necaradan's X-bow+3 -> Minsc alternate weapon

After assisting you Adalon probably will not return to her Lair (I think the latest patch makes her not re-appear in her Lair) Fighting Adalon is the only chance to get the Blood of a Silver Dragon (cannot PP the Blood) which enables a minor quest in Chapter 6 worth approximately 20k xp's If you do insist to try to fight her here at the exit doors: [Adalon will teleport out after turning hostile. Greater Whirlwind got her down to "Badly Injured" but she would not fall. Greater Malison stuck but Domination and Feeble mind would not, and Creeping Doom would not interrupt her spell casting]

Checked: Adalon is not present in her lair after finalizing quest

Exit to surface/ Elven Temple:

Ambushed by six Drow and three Spiders, 26k xp Elven allies! Fight the Drow with your allies in small rooms 36k xp [Can fight the last

Caverns:

party of Elves without consequence after they have spoken to you]

Minsc L16 +3hp->141 TH 4/-2/0 (3½) or TH 4/0 (2) with Kuo-Toa bolts

Rest here (in the Elven Temple) twice to be able to re-clear the KuoToa area and Beholder Lair for more xp's; can rarely get "rest interrupted" to fight three Drow, 12k xp and more Drow equipment to sell

Fighter14 Mage14 +2hp->128hp TH 6/-2/-1 (3½) Lev7 spell EXTRA LEV6 EXTRA LEV7

Return to Caverns to Sell all remaining Drow equipment (otherwise sunlight will dissolve it) for approximately 18k gp Therndle (North): Sell one load to Therndle for the best prices: Adamantine armor, Shield (84 gp), Full Plate (245 gp), X-bow of Speed (105 gp), Drow Bolts, Scimitar, Long Sword (105 gp), Lance (105 gp), Halberd (140 gp) Carlig (South):

Sell excess Drow stuff to Carlig: Full Plate (161 gp), Flail (132 gp)

53500 gp

Get items if they were stored in a container! If not done sell special weapon components and any "memo" scrolls (105 gp) from Chapter 4 as Ribald does not buy these Get items if they were stored in a container; consider to only bring unique items to the Surface for now due to full inventory

Wait to do major sell at Ribald Special Wares for the highest payout in SoA for most items except ammo! Ribald has +2/+3 armors & weapons, Full Plate+1, and a few potions, BUT the best prices are given even though he has those in inventory! Eventually sell ammo to Reirra in Chapter 7 for highest payout for ammo in SoA

Caverns:

Re-clear #2:

After resting: re-clear Kuo-Toa area (16k xp) Re-clear Southern Tunnels (55k xp) Can re-clear these areas each day

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[Can kill Carlig 4k xp and 600 gp; can kill the 3 mid-north Svirfneblin 8k xp]

Exit to surface:

Inventory likely totally full; can store items in one of the bodies near the exit to the surface to make room if necessary; will need 25 inventory spaces or so during upcoming quests before returning to Athkatla This play through will attempt to bring the Drow Piwafwi Cloak (+75% hide in shadows, +75% move silent, +6 save vs breath -> stealth 196 for Imoen) by dropping it on the ground then "bucket brigade" it to the edge of the map. Inventory is checked for Drow items approximately two times per round in Underdark Exit and the following map with Drizzt Leave the Underdark to instigate Chapter 6!

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THAT'S ALL FOR THIS WALKTHROUGH FOR FIGHTER/MAGE FOR BG2! PLEASE REFER TO THE BELOW VERY SIMILAR WALKTHROUGH FOR ALL OF BG2 SoA AND ToB: http://www.scribd.com/doc/101285744/Baldur-s-Gate-2-Walkthrough-for-SoA-ToB-Cleric-Ranger-with-Anomen

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