AD&D POOL OF RADIANCE WEAPONS & ARMOR & ITEMS GUIDE FOR THE NES.

By: Aaron Shannon

CONTENTS OF GUIDE

1. Intro
2. Weapons
3. Armor
4. Items
4. Best Weapons and Armor Quick Reference List
6. Legal Info

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to my guide. If you are like me, then you are playing this game through
the use of an emulator, and don't have the benefit of the instruction manual.
At one time I owned the cartridge and manual of the game, but foolishly sold
them. I've given descriptions for the various items to the best of my knowledge
and memory, and some of it I have taken from the pc version instruction manual
(pretty much the stuff about damage to giant sized enemies.) so info in this
guide may be wrong because of that or due to errors on my part. If you have any
corrections or descriptions that I have missed please send me the info at
[email protected] and you'll be given credit.



2. WEAPONS

I have listed the various weapons to be found in the game, plus notes and
effect/benefits for weapons that have them. I haven't listed the silver weapons
since they are pretty much the same as normal weapons, but I have heard they do
more damage to undead and some creatures can only be hurt by silver or magic
weapons. Note that the pen and pencil rpg of D&D uses dice to determine weapon
damage and the game follows suit. 1d6 means that a weapon does from 1-6 points
of damage, 2d4 means from 2-8, and so on. Thac0 means "to hit armor class 0"
and the game uses it to determine how easy it is to hit an opponent, the lower
it is, the better. Blunt weapons do better damage to skeletons while
bladed/edged weapons do less. Some weapons, like the halberd, do more damage to
giant sized creatures, while weapons like the dagger do less, and I've listed
that damage under the normal damage value. Weapons with a +1 or other such
number are magical weapons, these can hurt monsters unaffected by normal
weapons and do additional damage as well as having thac0 bonuses. In this game,
it's always good to carry a melee weapon like a sword, and a ranged weapon like
a sling or a bow, since you can strike enemies from a distance and then carve
them up when they get close. Also at times you will be blocked from melee
attacking and need a ranged weapon to be effective.

A note about weapons and the Auto setting: The computer will try to use
whichever weapon has the best Thac0 bonus. So, even though it would be wiser to
shoot enemies with your shortbow, the computer will attack with your +1
longsword even if it's a horde of trolls.  Another thing to keep in mind is
that your players on Auto setting will sometimes throw or otherwise use items
you don't want to lose, like that Dagger +3 or Javelin of Lightning.

Battle Axe
Damage: 1d8
Damage vs large: 1d8
Maximum Bonus:+3
1 handed weapon.
Can only be used by Fighters.

Dagger
Damage: 1d4
Damage vs large: 1d3
Maximum Bonus:+3
1 handed weapon.
Can be used by any class except Clerics.
Range: 4 squares.
NOTE: Both a ranged and melee weapon, because of this, it can't be used to hit
anyone directly adjacent to your character when thrown. Also, if you throw  it,
it's gone for good. If you want to hit an adjacent enemy, you must move towards
them. A good weapon for Magic-Users.

Dagger (cursed)
Damage: 1d4-2
Damage vs large: 1d3-2
Maximum Bonus:-2
1 handed weapon.
Can be used by any class except Clerics.
Range: 4 squares.
NOTE: Both a ranged and melee weapon, because of this, it can't be used to hit
anyone directly adjacent to your character when thrown. Also, if you throw  it,
it's gone for good. If you want to hit an adjacent enemy, you must move towards
them. Might have other curse abilites besides the negatives.

Dart
Damage: 1d3
Damage vs large: 1d2
Maximum Bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics.
Range: 6 Squares.
NOTE: Because the dart is a ranged weapon, you can't attack anyone directly
adjacent to your character. Sometimes does multiple damage. Also adds a bonus
from high dexterity to characters thac0, +1 per Dexterity point 17 and above,
but only applies to Thieves and Magic-Users. The best ranged weapon for
Magic-Users, IMO.

Flail
Damage: 1d6+1 (non-magical, and is only added to damage, not thac0)
Damage vs large: 2d4
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Magic-Users and Thieves.
NOTE: IMO, the best weapon for clerics.

Halberd
Damage: 1d10
Damage vs large: 2d6
Maximum Bonus:+3
2-handed weapon.
Can only be used by Fighters.

Hammer
Damage: 1d4+1 (non-magical, and is only added to damage, not thac0)
Damage vs large: 1d4
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Magic-Users and Thieves.
Range: 4 Squares.
NOTE: Both a ranged and melee weapon, because of this, it can't be used to hit
anyone directly adjacent to your character when thrown. If you want to hit an
adjacent enemy you must move towards them. A good weapon for Clerics.

Javelin
Damage: 1d6
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon.
Can be used only by Fighters.
Range: 7 Squares.
NOTE: Both a ranged and melee weapon, because of this, it can't be used to hit
anyone directly adjacent to your character when thrown. Also, if you throw  it,
it's gone for good. If you want to hit an adjacent enemy, you must move towards
them.

Javelin of Lightning
Damage: 1d6 or spell effect of lightning
Maximum bonus:+2 when used to attack by move or throw.
1-handed weapon.
Can be equipped only by Fighters, but can be used by anyone to cast a lightning
spell.
Range: 7 Squares thrown, 11 when used as an item
NOTE: Both a ranged and melee weapon, because of this, it can't be used to hit
anyone directly adjacent to your character when thrown. If you want to hit an
adjacent enemy, you must move towards them. Has a limited number of uses when
used as an item.

Mace
Damage: 1d6+1 (non-magical, and is only added to damage, not thac0)
Damage vs large: 1d6
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Magic-Users and Thieves.

Spear
Damage: 1d6
Damage vs large: 1d8
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon.
Can be used only by Fighters.
Range: 4 Squares.
NOTE: Both a ranged and melee weapon, because of this, it can't be used to hit
anyone directly adjacent to your character when thrown. Also, if you throw  it,
it's gone for good. If you want to hit an adjacent enemy, you must move towards
them.

Qaurter Staff
Damage: 1d6
Maximum bonus:+3
2-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Thieves.
NOTE: Another good weapon for Magic-Users, probably better than the Dagger
since it can't be thrown and lost.

Broad Sword
Damage: 2d4
Damage vs large: 1d6+1
Maximum bonus:+5
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: IMO, best all-around weapon for Fighters and Thieves, especially since it
can have a +5 bonus and a shield can be used with it.

Broad Sword (cursed)
Damage: 2d4-2
Damage vs large: 1d6-1
Maximum bonus:-2
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. Might have other curse abilites besides the negatives.

Bst Swrd +1,+3 vs undead
Damage: 2d4
Damage vs large: 1d6+1 (assuming it is a broad sword)
Maximum bonus:+1 vs all else, +3 vs undead.
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I'm not sure what Bst stands for, maybe bastard sword? I did notice that
when you view a character equipped with one, it shows that they have a brd
swrd, so I imagine bst is a misspelling.

Flame Bst Swrd +1
Damage: 2d4
Damage vs large: 1d6+1 (assuming it is a broad sword)
Maximum bonus:+1
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. I'm assuming that this sword does more damage because it
is a flame sword, but I haven't noticed.

Frost Bst Swrd +3
Damage: 2d4
Damage vs large: 1d6+1 (assuming it is a broad sword)
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. I'm assuming that this sword does more damage because it
is a frost sword, but I haven't noticed.

Long Sword
Damage: 1d8
Damage vs large: 1d12
Maximum bonus:+5
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: Another excellent weapon for Fighters and Thieves.

L. Sword +1, +3 vs undead
Damage: 1d8
Damage vs large: 1d12
Maximum bonus:+1 vs all else, +3 vs undead.
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one.

Flame L. Sword +1
Damage: 1d8
Damage vs large: 1d12
Maximum bonus:+1
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I'm assuming that this sword does more damage because it is a flame
sword, but I haven't noticed.

Frost L. Sword +3
Damage: 1d8
Damage vs large: 1d12
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. I'm assuming that this sword does more damage because it
is a frost sword, but I haven't noticed.

Lawful Good L. Sword +3
Damage: 1d8
Damage vs large: 1d12
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users, provided they have a
compatible alignment.
NOTE: Any one without a compatible alignment takes damage when they equip the
sword.

Lawful Evil L. Sword +3
Damage: 1d8
Damage vs large: 1d12
Maximum bonus:+3
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users, provided they have a
compatible alignment.
NOTE: Any one without a compatible alignment takes damage when they equip the
sword.

Long Sword (cursed)
Damage: 1d8-2
Damage vs large: 1d12-2
Maximum bonus:-2
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. Might have other curse abilites besides the negatives.

Short Sword
Damage: 1d6
Damage vs large: 1d8
Maximum bonus:+4
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.

Short Sword (cursed)
Damage: 1d6
Damage vs large: 1d8-2
Maximum bonus:-2
1-handed weapon
Can be used by any class except Clerics and Magic-Users.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. Might have other curse abilites besides the negatives.

2H Sword
Damage: 1d10
Damage vs large: 3d6
Maximum bonus:+5
2-handed weapon
Can be used only by Fighters.
NOTE: Probably the most powerful weapon in the game in terms of sheer damage,
equalled only by the halberd, but has the greater potential due to it's max
bonus of +5.

2H Sword +1, +3 vs undead
Damage: 1d10
Damage vs large: 3d6
Maximum bonus:+1 vs all else, +3 vs undead.
2-handed weapon
Can be used only by Fighters.

Flame 2H Sword +1
Damage: 1d10
Damage vs large: 3d6
Maximum bonus:+1
2-handed weapon
Can be used only by Fighters.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. I'm assuming that this sword does more damage because it
is a flame sword, but I haven't noticed.

Frost 2H Sword +2
Damage: 1d10
Damage vs large: 3d6
Maximum bonus:+2
2-handed weapon
Can be used only by Fighters.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. I'm assuming that this sword does more damage because it
is a frost sword, but I haven't noticed.

2H Sword (cursed)
Damage: 1d10-2
Damage vs large: 3d6-2
Maximum bonus:-2
2-handed weapon
Can be used only by Fighters.
NOTE: I've never actually found one of these through normal play, I used a
cheat code to get one. Might have other curse abilites besides the negatives.

Trident
Damage: 1d6+1 (non-magical, and is only added to damage, not thac0)
Damage vs large: 3d4
Maximum bonus:+3
2-handed weapon
Can be used only by Fighters.

Composite Long Bow
Damage: 1d6 + character's strength bonus! (no other bow does this)
Maximum Bonus:+3
2-handed weapon.
Can only be used by Fighters.
Range: 16 Squares.
NOTE:Because the composite long bow is a ranged weapon, you can't attack anyone
directly adjacent to your character. Sometimes does multiple damage. Also adds
a bonus from high dexterity to characters thac0, +1 per Dexterity point 16 and
above. The best ranged weapon for Fighters.

Long Bow
Damage: 1d6
Maximum Bonus:+3
2-handed weapon.
Can only be used by Fighters.
Range: 16 Squares.
NOTE:Because the long bow is a ranged weapon, you can't attack anyone directly
adjacent to your character. Sometimes does multiple damage.

Short Bow
Damage: 1d6
Maximum Bonus:+3
2-handed weapon.
Can only be used by Fighters & Thieves.
Range: 10 Squares.
NOTE:Because the short bow is a ranged weapon, you can't attack anyone directly
adjacent to your character. Sometimes does multiple damage. Also adds a bonus
from high dexterity to characters thac0, +1 per Dexterity point 17 and above
for Thieves & Fighters

Sling/Sling of Seeking
Damage: 1d4+1
Maximum Bonus:+3
1-handed weapon.
Can only be used by Fighters and Thieves.
Range: 15 Squares.
NOTE:Because the sling is a ranged weapon, you can't attack anyone directly
adjacent to your character. Also adds a bonus from high dexterity to characters
thac0, +1 per Dexterity point 17 and above, but only applies to Thieves.

Staff Sling
Damage: 2d2+1 (non-magical, and is only added to damage, not thac0)
Maximum Bonus:+3
2-handed weapon.
Can only be used by Fighters and Clerics.
Range: 15 Squares.
NOTE: Because the staff sling is a ranged weapon, you can't attack anyone
directly adjacent to your character. Also adds a bonus from high dexterity to
characters thac0, +1 per Dexterity point 17 and above, but only applies to
Clerics. A good ranged weapon for the Cleric due to its long range, but the
hammer is probably better because of its versatility.



3. ARMOR

Most of the protection you find in the game consists of suits of various types
of armor, each having it's own amount of Armor Class and Movement penalties.
I've listed both of these, maximum magic bonus available, and the classes that
can wear the types of armor. The lower your characters Armor Class, the
better.There are other items in the game which also lower Armor Class such as
Rings, Bracers, and Cloaks, all of which any Class can wear, but these are
mostly intended to benefit the Thieves and Magic-Users, who can't use shields
or the heavy armors. Note that you can wear a maximum of 2 rings of any kind,
but only one cloak.

Magic armor, that is, armor with +1, +2 or +3 next to it, lowers your
Armor Class according to their bonuses, ie; Plate Mail +3 actually lowers your
Armor Class by 10 instead of the normal 7, Magic Armor also lowers encumberance
penalties according to their bonus, an example is Plate Mail, which normally
lowers your Movement by 6, only lowers Movement by 3 when it is Plate Mail +3.

I'm not really sure what the effects of the various Silver Armors are, and as
far as I can tell, they don't do anything special.  I didn't bother to list
them since they are the same as the regular suits of armor. Although, maybe
they afford better protection vs undead.

Leather Armor
Armor Class:-2
Maximum Bonus:+4
Movement Penalty:0
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users.
NOTE: Best armor for Thieves.

Ring Mail
Armor Class:-3
Maximum Bonus:+3
Movement Penalty:-3
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users & Thieves.

Scale Mail
Armor Class:-4
Maximum Bonus:+3
Movement Penalty:-6
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users & Thieves.

Chain Mail
Armor Class:-5
Maximum Bonus:+3
Movement Penalty:-3
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users & Thieves.

Splinted Mail
Armor Class:-6
Maximum Bonus:+3
Movement Penalty:-6
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users & Thieves.

Banded Mail
Armor Class:-6
Maximum Bonus:+3
Movement Penalty:-3
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users & Thieves.

Plate Mail
Armor Class:-7
Maximum Bonus:+3
Movement Penalty:-6
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users & Thieves.
NOTE: Best Armor for Fighters and Clerics.

Shield
Armor Class:-1
Maximum Bonus:+3
Movement Penalty:0
Can be worn by everyone except Magic Users & Thieves.

Protective Cloak
Armor Class: by bonus
Maximum Bonus:+5
Movement Penalty:0
Can be worn by everyone.
NOTE: Cannot be worn with another cloak or a Displacer Cloak, Protective Cloaks
have no bonuses if used with armor of any kind.

Ring of Protection:
Armor Class: by bonus
Maximum Bonus:+5
Movement Penalty:0
Can be worn by everyone.
NOTE: Multiple Rings of Protection can be worn, but don't have a cumulative
effect, whichever rings have the best bonus is the one that is used. Note:
These rings don't work with magic armor, but do work with non-magical armor.

Bracers: These work a little differently than most armor and armor type items.
Basically, take whatever number the bracer has and subtract it from ten, that
is the amount taken away from your Armor Class when the bracers are equipped.
Bracers AC 2 is the best possible. Here is a chart that simplifies things a bit.
Bracers AC 2 is -8 to Armor Class
Bracers AC 3 is -7 to Armor Class
Bracers AC 4 is -6 to Armor Class
Bracers AC 5 is -5 to Armor Class
Bracers AC 6 is -4 to Armor Class
Bracers AC 7 is -3 to Armor Class
Bracers AC 8 is -2 to Armor Class
Bracers don't have any Movement penalties and can be used by anyone. Multiple
bracers can be worn, but don't have a cumulative effect, whichever bracers have
the best bonus is the one that is used.


4. ITEMS

There are a great many items to be found to help you in your quest. I've listed
effects/benefits/penalties from using the items. Most of the items in this
game, like the potions and wands have limited uses which are random. Some items
though, can be used indefinitely like the Ring of Warmth or the Displacer Cloak.

Ring of Warmth
Effect: Same as the spell of resist cold, which I assume makes cold less
damaging. Can be worn by any class.
NOTE: I've never encountered an enemy that uses a cold attack of any kind.
Which makes this ring almost useless, except for a good amount of gold.

Ring of Weakness
Effects: It's cursed, I didn't take the time to find out what it does though.
Can be worn by any class.

Potion of Poison
Effects: Kills instantly, Good for quickly killing hirelings so you can take
their stuff, not that any of it is that great.

Gauntlets of Dexterity
Effects: Same as the spell of Haste.
Can be worn by any class.

Girdle of Giant Strength
Effects: Raises Strength (str) to 21 and base damage bonus to 9, basically a
spell effect that is always active. The Girdle must be "used" to be effective.
Can be worn by any class.

Fine Tapestry
Effect: None, just an item to sell.

Ogre Power Gloves
Effects: Raises Strength (str) to 18 (00) and base damage bonus to 6, basically
a spell effect that is always active.
Can be worn by any class.

Displacer Cloak
Effects: basically the same as the mirror image spell, -2 to armor class.
Can be worn by any class.

Ring of Fire Resistance
Effects: Same as the spell of Resist Fire, cuts fire damage by half.
Can be worn by any class.

Ring of Invisibility
Effects: Same as the spell invisibility, and has the effect of making whoever
wears it nauseous during battle.
Can be worn by any class.

Heal Potion
Effects: Heals a character by a small amount, sometimes has multiple uses.

Potion of Extra Healing
Effects: Heals a character by a large amount, sometimes has multiple uses. This
potion can be used on other characters as long as they are within one square of
the user.

Potion of Speed
Effects: Same as the Haste Spell, duplicates the aging effect as well.

Potion of Strength
Effects: Same as the spell of Strength, increases strength to 21 and base
damage bonus to 9.

Potion of Fire Resistance
Effects: Same as the Spell of Fire Resistance, reduces fire damage by half.

Potion of Invisibility
Effects: Same as the spell Invisibility. This potion can be used on other
characters as long as they are within one square of the user.

Magic Missile Wand
Effects: Same as the spell of Magic Missile, has a range of 14 squares, can be
used by any class. Has limited usage.

Lightning Wand
Effects: Same as the spell of Lightning, has a range of 12, Hits anyone in a
line up to about 8 squares, can be used by any class. Has limited usage.

Paralysis Wand
Effects: Same as the spell of Hold Person, has a range of 7 squares, can be
used by any class. Has limited usage.

Fireball Wand
Effects: Same as the spell of Fireball, has a range of 17 squares, has a blast
radius of 21 squares. Can be used by any class. Has limited usage.

Manual of Bodily Health
Effects: I don't know what this does. And yes, I've tried the whole "complete a
mission and it gives +1 to Cons" thing, it doesn't work.

Dissappearance Dust
Effects: Pretty much the same as the spell Invisibility in a 10' radius, can be
used on anyone within 1 square of the user, and can affect 4 characters.

Necklace of Missile
Effects: Same as the spell of Fireball, has a range of 17 squares, has a blast
radius of 21 squares. Can be used by any class. Has limited usage.

Necklace (c)
Effects: It's cursed, I didn't take the time to find out what it does though.
Can be worn by any class.

Silver Scarab
Effects: Item to sell.

Brass Mirror
Effects: Unknown, maybe it works versus the Medusa.

Silver Mirror
Effects: Unknown, maybe it works versus the Medusa.

Flask of Oil
Effects: Does 2d6 fire damage and has a range of 4 squares. Any class can use
it, but it only has 1 use. Because the flask is a ranged weapon, you can't
attack anyone directly adjacent to your character. Also adds a bonus from high
dexterity to characters thac0, +1 per Dexterity point 17 and above, but only
applies to Thieves and Magic-Users.

Magic Water Vial
Effects: Item used to purify the Vampire of Valhingen Graveyards coffin.
Any class can use it, but it only has 1 use. Also does damage to undead
(probably 1d8; doesn't seem to do any damage to any other enemies.) and has a
range of 4 Squares. Because the Vial is a ranged weapon, you can't attack
anyone directly adjacent to your character. Also adds a bonus from high
dexterity to characters thac0, +1 per Dexterity point 17 and above for Clerics,
Thieves, and Magic Users.

Wooden Symbol of Tyr
Effects: Unknown, doesn't seem to do anything.

Iron Symbol of Tempus
Effects: Unknown, doesn't seem to do anything.

Silver Symbol of Sune
Effects: Unknown, doesn't seem to do anything.

Leather Symbol of Bane
Effects: Item needed for entry into the Temple of Bane

Diamond Necklace
Effects: Item to sell.

Fine Opal Pendant
Effects: Item to sell.

Platinum Sphere
Effects: Item to sell.

Emerald Broach
Effects: Item to sell.

Gold Scarab
Effects: Item to sell.

Silver Dragon Figurine
Effects: Item to sell.

Jewelled Silver Wings
Effects: Item to sell.

Gold Sculpted Figure
Effects: Item to sell.

Pearl Necklace
Effects: Item to sell.

Gold Chain
Effects: Item to sell.

Dragon Figurine
Effects: Item to sell.

Efreet Bottle
Effects: Contains a stupid genie who will help in the fight against the Vampire
of Valhingen Graveyard. After that, it's good for a lot of money.

Rotting Tapestry
Effects: Item to sell.

Brass Key
Effects: Used to free Skullcrusher.

Magic Scrolls
Effects: Can be used to cast either clerical or magic user spells. Scrolls come
with up to 3 spells on them, Sometimes the spells are the same or 3 different,
random spells. Magic Users can also scribe spells from MU scrolls. Only Clerics
can use clerical scrolls, and only Magic-Users can use MU scrolls.


5. BEST WEAPONS AND ARMOR QUICK REFERENCE LIST
The item combinations here are based on my personal preferences, and are mostly
intended to give new players a general idea of what they should look for in
weapons and armor for their parties. Keep in mind that you are unlikely to find
most of these items in any one game, since I used a cheat code to get all of
them for my party at one time. :)

Fighter's best gear.
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Shield +3
Composite Long Bow +3
Broadsword +5
Gives a total of -22 to AC, and has excellent close and long range attack power
and superb defense, plus no movement penalties. A Long Sword +5 can be used in
place of the Broad Sword for better damage versus giant sized creatures.

or

Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Composite Long Bow +3
2H Sword +5
Gives a total of -18 to AC, and has superb melee attack power, and is even
better versus giant sized creatures, but is slightly lower on defense compared
to the other setup. This is an excellent setup for a character with 18 (00)
strength, you'll be amazed at the damage they can inflict.

Cleric's best gear.
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Shield +3
Staff Sling +3
Flail +3
Gives a total of -22 to AC, and has good close and long range attack power, no
movement penalties and does good damage versus giant sized creatures.

Magic-User's best gear.
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Dart +3
Quarter Staff +3
Gives a total of -18 to AC, and has good close and short range attack power.
Even with all the good stuff, it's best to keep your MU away from battle and
casting spells (or darts) at the enemy.

Thief's best gear.
Most Gear
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Short Bow +3
Broad Sword +5
Gives a total of -18 to AC, and has excellent close and long range attack
power. A Long Sword +5 can be used in place of the Broad Sword for better
damage versus giant sized creatures.

Fighter/Magic-User's best gear.
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Shield +3
Composite Long Bow +3
Broadsword +5
Gives a total of -22 to AC, and has excellent close and long range attack power
and superb defense, plus no movement penalties. A Long Sword +5 can be used in
place of the Broad Sword for better damage versus giant sized creatures.

or

Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Composite Long Bow +3
2H Sword +5
Gives a total of -18 to AC, and has superb melee attack power, and is even
better versus giant sized creatures, but is slightly lower on defense compared
to the other setup. This is an excellent setup for a character with 18 (00)
strength, you'll be amazed at the damage they can inflict. Laugh maniacally as
you have this guy cast fireball on enemies and use his incredible damage
inflicting capabilites to slaughter the survivors!

Magic-User/Cleric's best gear.
Cleric's best gear.
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Shield +3
Staff Sling +3
Flail +3
Gives a total of -22 to AC, and has excellent close and long range attack
power, no movement penalties and does good damage versus giant sized creatures.
I go with the Staff Sling here instead of the dart or dagger because of it's
superior range, even though it does crappy damage.

Fighter/Magic-User/Thief's best gear.
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Shield +3
Composite Long Bow +3
Broadsword +5
Gives a total of -22 to AC, and has excellent close and long range attack power
and superb defense, plus no movement penalties. A Long Sword +5 can be used in
place of the Broad Sword for better damage versus giant sized creatures.

or

Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Composite Long Bow +3
2H Sword +5
Gives a total of -18 to AC, and has superb melee attack power, and is even
better versus giant sized creatures, but is Slightly lower on defense compared
to the other setup. This is an excellent setup for a character with 18 (00)
strength, you'll be amazed at the damage they can inflict.

Fighter/Cleric's best gear.
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Shield +3
Composite Long Bow +3
Broadsword +5
Gives a total of -22 to AC, and has excellent close and long range attack power
and superb defense, plus no movement penalties. A Long Sword +5 can be used in
place of the Broad Sword for better damage versus giant sized creatures.

or

Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Composite Long Bow +3
2H Sword +5
Gives a total of -18 to AC, and has superb melee attack power, and is even
better versus giant sized creatures, but is Slightly lower on defense compared
to the other setup. This is an excellent setup for a character with 18 (00)
strength, you'll be amazed at the damage they can inflict.

Magic-User/Thief's best gear.
Most Gear
Bracers AC:2
Ring of Protection +5
Protective Cloak +5
Short Bow +3
Broad Sword +5
Gives a total of -18 to AC, and has excellent close and long range attack
power. A Long Sword +5 can be used in place of the Broad Sword for better
damage versus giant sized creatures. Don't bother with any of the MU's gear as
the thief's stuff is all much better.


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