Talk:Stalker/@comment-82.181.72.235-20190317191533/@comment-200.75.245.69-20190820071514

A class that benefits hugely from the enhanced editions, especially the ability to swap between two-weapon style and two-handed weapons without tedium.

Get quarterstaff and two-weapon style for backstabs. Staves tend to be the highest enchanted items available at every stage of both games. And the two weapon style is slightly more damage than one weapon style for backstabs, as well can pair with swapping to two weapons due to the game mechanics.

Then whatever weapon/weapons of choice for two handed melee after the opening backstab. You can be virtually set on melee proficiencies as early as level six.

Also, the high stealth ability pairs very well with trap detecting thieves, ensuring you can scout ahead in dungeons or wilderness. The two sort of leapfrogging each other in a dungeon can ensure you're never caught unawares by enemies or traps. In general, that's how all rangers should be used, but the increased stealth will make this less tedious.