Divine Spellcasters

Learn the roles of Clerics, Druids, and Shamans in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Understand their level progression, THAC0, and saving throw tables to keep your party fighting fit.

Hey there! So you're looking to dive into the world of divine spellcasters in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn? Awesome choice! These guys are your party's backbone, mostly focused on keeping everyone alive and kicking, though Druids do get a bit more offensive and summoning power. Just a heads-up, Monks are a bit of an oddball – they don't really cast spells and level up their attack power (THAC0) like a Fighter, but they use the same experience points and saving throw tables as Clerics. Keep that in mind!

When you're starting out, your divine spellcaster gets two weapon proficiency points. You'll snag another one at level 4, and then every four levels after that (like 8, 12, and so on). By the time you hit level 40, you'll have a total of 12 proficiency points to play with. That's plenty to make them a force to be reckoned with, even if their main gig is support!

Let's break down how they grow:

And here's a look at their saving throws, which are super important for dodging nasty effects:

Knowing these tables will help you plan your character's progression and understand their strengths in combat. Good luck out there!