
Originally Posted by
Kimitar
You should be aware that your enjoyment of the game may depend on the class you choose. Each class plays very differently, so make sure to pick a fighting style you like before committing too hard.
I personally recommend a dual-wield dagger Rogue that focuses on cunning. It's a bit tricky to start with, but with the right build it's practically unkillable later on (especially if you also play Awakening), and dishes out more damage than any other class in the game.
I'd avoid the sword and shield warrior for a first playthrough, as they are very boring characters that are mainly for controlling aggression and tanking.
I'd also avoid a mage playthrough for the first run, since there are so many spells, it's easy to gimp yourself with a poor build.