Bards Tale 3 – Thief of Fate is an adventure game packed with fantasy elements and puzzles. As with most classic RPGs the initial few levels are the hardest to earn. See the Party creation notes and tips below.
Attack first and kill most dangerous foes quickly, the best defense is early victory!
High Level hero
Plan your Party
There are many classes to choose from and each has something to offer. Spell casters have the unique ability to change class and there are 7 distinct spell casting classes each with a unique spell book.
Creating a New Party
See Volume 1 Party Creation Guide here for details about stats, classes, and races.
The early level strategy is the same as in Volume 1 and 2.. therefore, gear up asap, stick close to the temple for healing. Keep your best buffs active, then attack first and kill most dangerous foes quickly. High DEX spell casters can lay waste to groups. Run when you are outmatched or if you are unsure. Check the Foes List to learn about the foe you face and then review the Spells List and pick the right one.
If you are just starting out, then explore The Wilderness, Skara Brae extensively. Map it out and explore the full map and every building because you will need to grow your strength before going into the Catacombs.
Moving Party from Volume 2
When you move your Party from Volume 2, you have a few options:
- Full Power Transfer, characters come as they are with inventory intact
- Moderate Power Transfer, characters are reset to level 1, inventory intact
- Full Reset, characters are reset to level 1, inventory cleared
I am choosing Full Power Transfer because I want to minimize the level grind in Volume 3. Note that the statistic MAX is upped to 30!
Attribution
How to obtain a copy of this game
GOG link – Digital PC Bundle (Remastered Trilogy) (includes games 1-3)
GOG link – Digital PC Bundle (Action RPG Version 2004) (includes Original Trilogy 1-3)