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Multiclassed/Dual classed Characters and the Experience Point Cap
Human characters can be dual classed and non-human characters can be multiclassed. Choosing a multiclassed character is simple: Since you don't have to worry about hitting the level restrictions in this game, just choose the type of character you want by looking at the chart above, and determine which race best suits that character and your interests. The experience points you earn for that character will be split evenly among each of that character's classes, and you'll immediately get the benefits (and restrictions) of both classes.
Dual classing is not as easy as multiclassing. In order to dual class a character, that character must satisfy each of the following conditions:
- Must be human
- Must have reached at least second level in a character class
- Must have at least a 15 in the primary attribute of the character's existing class and at least a 17 in the primary attribute of the proposed new class
- Cannot dual class to or from paladin or bard
- Must satisfy all of the minimum attribute requirements of the new class
Dual-classed characters will not have the abilities of their old class until they have reached a higher experience level in their new class, at which time they'll be able to use the abilities of both classes, making them very powerful. A character can only obtain 89,000 experience points (without relying on third-party, unsupported hacks), regardless of whether or not that character has a single class or is multiclassed or dual classed. Accordingly, before you dual class a character, you'll want to ensure that you have enough room under the experience point cap for that character to reach a higher level in the new class than the abandoned class, or you'll fail to get the abilities of the old class back during the course of the game. To help you with your determination, here's a chart indicating the maximum levels you can achieve with all of the multiclassed and dual classed combinations.
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Class Combinations |
Multiclassed Maximums |
Dual classed Maximums |
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Fighter/thief |
Six/seven |
Six/seven, seven/six,
five/eight |
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Fighter/cleric |
Six/six |
Six/seven, seven/five |
|
Fighter/druid |
Six/seven |
Six/seven, seven/six,
five/eight |
|
Fighter/mage |
Six/six |
Five/seven, seven/five |
|
Mage/thief |
Six/seven |
Four/eight, six/seven,
seven/six |
|
Cleric/mage |
Six/six |
Six/seven, seven/five |
|
Cleric/ranger |
Six/six |
Five/seven, seven/five |
|
Fighter/mage/thief |
Five/five/six |
n/a |
|
Fighter/mage/cleric |
Five/five/six |
n/a |
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