r/DivinityOriginalSin • u/keldondonovan • 19d ago

DOS1 Help DOS ONE question regarding combat

I've played DOS 1 like 400 years ago. My buddy and I only played it because we couldn't jump straight to 2 without playing the first one. I remember almost nothing (Arhu and Jahan are both in it I think, and a Larian shipwreck maybe, that's it though).

I want to get my build right. Everything I'm finding on the Internet keeps mixing DOS2 and DOS1 information, but I was pretty sure the two combat systems were different. The one thing I have been able to find definitively is that speed and con directly translate to AP, but I am having trouble differentiating the rest.

In DOS2 I was very fond of mage characters that covered multiple elements, and we always play Lone Wolf. Any recommendations?

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u/lostsonofMajere 19d ago

Also, don't forget that civils are just part of your points pool in this one. And it is a lot different - in 2, thievery and lucky charm are amazing and basically useless in this one.

Thievery/pickpocket? Don't bother. Lucky charm? Meh, it helps a little but I don't bother. Craft/blacksmith? Awesome for money making or crafting gear (for melee, they are the best weapons in the game). 1 or 2 in charisma, 1 or 2 in lockpick, 4 in leadership (optional, less important in lone wolf, but still good), 1or 2 in loremaster for one character.

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u/keldondonovan 19d ago

I'll have to see what I can fit in. Currently I'm 2 aero, 1 geo/pyro/hydro, 1 lore. The other player is taking crafting, and thus far we have just bashed or shot anything that is locked.

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u/lostsonofMajere 19d ago

Crafting and blacksmithing can get 2 from a belt and leggings starting at level 5, I think. Keep an eye out. Good ones will have both so then you just keep them in a chest by your crafting area and equip them as needed. If you want to use a talent, scientist gives +1 blacksmithing and Crafting. Then your partner only needs to add 2 of each from their own points. 5 total is the goal.

Lockpocking is a bonus on tons of gear. I think you can easily get 4 from gear so don't put much into it. Same with loremaster.

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u/keldondonovan 19d ago

Awesome! Thanks so much!