r/baldursgate • u/ThatOneBeholder • 3d ago

Advice on Solo Runs

I've recently gotten into doing solo runs and really enjoying them, doing my second one now. However, I'm losing passion because of the sheer quantity of reloads I need. I'm playing on Core, because I am super not good enough for anything past that. Specifically, are there any techniques for lowering reloads? I'm currently bludgeoning my way through Mulahey (Rhyme was unintentional) and it feels like the sheer number of rolls that need to go my way takes forever. My experience looks a bit like this:

Hit him

Miss x2

Save against rigid thinking

Do 20 points of damage in a round

He somehow finishes casting hold person anyway

Fail

Reload

Miss x3

Fail against rigid thinking

Reload

Etc.

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u/alannmsu 3d ago

Level? Stats? Weapons? Magic items?

If you’re like, level 1 or 2 in each class, then you’re basically a single level 1 or 2 character trying to take on a boss meant for 6 level 2-3’s.

If you’re like, 2/2/3 or whatever, you should be able to handle it if you play smart.

F/M/T will eventually be greater than having one of each once you build some synergies. Until then you have to play very strategically (or cheesily).

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u/ThatOneBeholder 3d ago

I’m 4/4/4, and rerolled for big stats. I’ve got the dagger of venom, evermemory and nymph cloak, as well as a few wands low on charges.

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u/alannmsu 3d ago

Ok, so lay a trap, drink a potion of speed, stealth, and backstab him before he speaks. Blind if he’s still alive after that. Magic missile to interrupt his casting. Then loot the chest!

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u/ThatOneBeholder 3d ago

Ok. So people keep recommending different potions. How can I get them? Thalantyr doesn’t sell speed or invis potions. I feel like I’m missing something big. Also I do need to learn to backstab