Is it a good idea take a second henchman?

[Legacy_ZFR]

               I like the idea of a second henchman, but I'm worried about the effect this will have on my XP level progression.

Without giving spoilers, what level can I reach playing with 1 henchman, and what level can I reach if I play with 2? Assuming I do all the quests but don't resort to any cheesy infinite respawn tricks. Oh, and I don't have a familiar/animal companion, and don't usually use summons.

Thanks,
ZFR
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_jmlzemaggo]

               I like the idea of having a second wife too, but mine believes we couldn't afford it.
                 *** Life is only a short for Dilemmas ***

Now, back off-topics:
I wouldn't see it that way, but the funny one. Do whatever pleases you. The diference is gonna be very tiny, one or two levels in the end, but the power the same.
I love henchies, personally.
Strength could also come from a group of individuals, instead of only one of them.
Even if this one is you.
Your total power will be maybe greater even. With a couple of laughs on top of it, instead of being a depressive lonely hero.
Just my two cents, which I'm going to keep actually, for that 2nd wife project you made me think about.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par jmlzemaggo, 04 mars 2011 - 09:25 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_Aterious Draconius]

               as jml sad, its upto ur personal preferance, but if ur say a sorc or a wiz u might want to take at least one fighter depending.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_ZFR]

               I was worried about XP, but now I see it has been increased a bit in HotU. A Very Difficult rating enemy just gave me 2.5k with 2 henchmen.

Looks like I'll keep both of them.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Velkyn Velve]

               

jmlzemaggo wrote...

I like the idea of having a second wife too, but mine believes we couldn't afford it.
*** Life is only a short for Dilemmas ***

Now, back off-topics:
I wouldn't see it that way, but the funny one. Do whatever pleases you. The diference is gonna be very tiny, one or two levels in the end, but the power the same.
I love henchies, personally.
Strength could also come from a group of individuals, instead of only one of them.
Even if this one is you.
Your total power will be maybe greater even. With a couple of laughs on top of it, instead of being a depressive lonely hero.
Just my two cents, which I'm going to keep actually, for that 2nd wife project you made me think about.

Im only going to add that the most troubled time for my male human paladin/cot during the Hordes of the Underdark was the  moment when he made the mistake of traveling with both Nathyrra and Airbeth at the same time. The poor guy almost went mad after being caught in the middle of some disputes time after time. Anyways, I like how the henchman  make conversations between them, it's intresting what they say each other, so for me the more the better.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par Velkyn Velve, 11 juillet 2011 - 07:11 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_horrorific]

               I think certain classes need them more than others. For me (ranger) its nice not having a giant beast trying to eat my face off, I can just sit back and pick them off from a distance while my henchies distract them. Plus having the convinience of two extra inventories,  two extra spell casters/buffers, and higher liklihood of one of us three noticing hidden objects is well worth the minor xp loss.

I havent testested the difference between 1 and  2 henchmen, but I noticed the difference between 2 and 3 is about 11%.

One thing I don't like is when they actually start trying to kill each other and ignore the big bad beasties,
               
               

               

                     Modifié par horrorific, 19 juillet 2011 - 06:46 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_Maic23]

               depends on your preference

I prefer having 2 henchmen though, I just love the dialogue deekin and valen have.  Deekin is such a funny little fella to have and asks your other henchman some stupid yet funny questions.

But when it comes to battle, it seems too easy when you have 2 henchmen active.  I've noticed it with my 11 Wiz/ 1Rngr / 15 Assa.  I don't know about your experience with it but for me enemies goes down like a breeze with 2 henchmen.  But then again, I dual wield 2 acid kukri and beef them up with Flame Weapon, Keen and Greater Magic Weapon. Well, maybe it's just because my gameplay is cheeze. xD