Siege of Dragonspear, Safana

Safana Stats

Safana is a companion in Beamdog's cRPG of 2016, Siege of Dragonspear.

Safana is no exception to the rule that pure class thieves are generally weak in combat. Still, she is able to fill the combat role of backstabber (quadruple multiplier) and archer (Dex 17, shortbow proficiency). But really, to be effective at the former she requires a +3 wield (i.e, Short Sword of Backstabbing or equivalent) and the Gauntlets of Ogre Strength (or Strength or Strength of One buffs); otherwise, she'll inflict pitiful damage - if not miss her mark entirely. In addition to the above you may buff with Bless (+1 to-hit) and Chant (+1 to-hit and +1 damage) to have Safana receive a respectable +7 to-hit and +10 damage, all told. Sweet.

Note: pure thieves may not quaff strength potions.

The Strength bonus is not multiplied by backstab but every source of damage helps. For EZ reference: Backstab damage = weapon roll + weapon enchantment + weapon proficiency * backstab level (+ Strength bonus).

Newbies may prefer Safana to simply fire a bow from the back row, preferably the Eagle Bow loaded with Piercing Arrows (to-hit +4). Equip her with the Bracers of Archery for good measure (to-hit +2).

The value of thieves lies in their natural scouting ability and unique utility skills; however, the repertoire of spell-casters can usually render most of them redundant.

Safana Location

Safana is found at the start of Chapter Seven, after first leaving the palace, in Baldur's Gate city, Elfsong Tavern, upstairs Lodgings. Safana may also join outside the palace (just before embarking on the expedition), and at the Fist Encampment in Chapter Eight.

 

• Safana's Custom equipment: None. Basic gear only, plus The One Gift Lost aka Necklace of Missiles, Worn Whispers aka Boots of Stealth, Whispers of Silence aka Cloak of Non-Detection.

 

• Safana's Skills (at time of recruitment): Open Locks (95), Find/Remove Traps (90), Pick Pockets (30), Move Silently (45), Hide in Shadows (35), Detect Illusion (0), Set Traps (0), Backstab Multiplier (x3), Lore (16).

 

• Safana's Weapon Proficiencies: Scimitar / Wakizashi / Ninja-to (Proficient), Shortbow (Proficient), Dart (Proficient).

• Romance? Yes.

cf. Safana BG1.

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