When I test multiclass into rogue and put all points into use magic device I get 12.
That should be enough points to use the robes of the dark moon + boots of the sun soul (+3 or whatever) If you just take one level of multiclass you can hit level 8 spells before the end of the OC. Empowered IGMS is more than enough for any enemy there. Glad to hear you're having success soloing! You must be playing well! I used grimnaw at higher levels. He'll knock Desther on his butt too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" />
that invalidates my opinion, then. told you i'm not so knowledgeable at caster classes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
@ egin: if you can still get lvl 8 spells by the end of the oc even if you multi-class to rogue (and allow you to use monk items), then i believe it's more than worth it. some of the best items in the oc are monk-specific. tumble is a monk class-skill, and not only does it allow you to "tumble" successfully in/out of combat, every 5 pts in tumble net you 1 additional AC. and that's one more reason why, if you play an elven monk w/ maxed-out dex & wis in hotu, then pump tumble every level up (forget about the other skills except discipline), you'll end up with a monk who is near-unhittable, has a substantial spell resist, and is immune to a lot of things. in short, hard to kill. i have a feeling those guys at wizards of the coast love playing monks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
btw, even if you don't like having henchmen hanging around to babysit, it's still a good idea to hire them one by one, listen to each of their stories, and do their quests. some of the items they give you can really benefit your char, and at when upgraded, provide substantial benefits.
@womble: i take linu in helm's hold since i usually play a monk, and she disposes of all those undead while i contemplate on whether to hit desther w/ stunning fist or just knock him down on his behind. but for a non-monk char, whether caster or melee, grimgnaw is hands-down the best merc imo. he's never shy about unleashing those stunning fist.
