Monk race?

[0bso1e7e]

What race is best for a monk? What race is best for a 28 point monk?

[0bso1e7e]

Over 225 views and not a single response? I'm just wondering what the strengths and weakness of each race are. Some are obvious of course, but what overall tends to be tops?

[Uska]

Depends on what you want to do I like my 3 monks

1. drow has my highest ac at 63 unbuffed


2. dwarf only lvl 3 so not much to say

3. warforged lots of fun but takes more damage then the drow and also behind in dps since handwraps lag and he doesnt have greensteel but lots of hp and a 55 ac.

[Monkey_Archer]

It depends what you want to do with your monk of course... more details make for better responses....

I would think halflings or elves would make the best 28 pt monks because they can get dex high enough for GTWF with fewer build points, leaving more points for wisdom or other important monk stats

[Uska]

It depends what you want to do with your monk of course... more details make for better responses....

I would think halflings or elves would make the best 28 pt monks because they can get dex high enough for GTWF with fewer build points, leaving more points for wisdom or other important monk stats

drow make good monks as you get your int up higher cheaper if you want CE

[Monkey_Archer]

drow make good monks as you get your int up higher cheaper if you want CE

yes, if you want CE drow are basically 30 pt builds (since the charisma is still pointless on a monk)

[abull74]

ok...here goes..

Halfling monk
STR 12
DEX 16
CON 14
INT 8
WIS 16
CHA 8

At level 4 and 8 put stat ponits into DEX....lvls 12,16 and 20 put into WIS....
Feats...Weapon Finesse, toughness, TWF, ITWF, Path of Harmonious Balance, and whatever else you want....Max out the enhancment line for WIND STANCE..

If you want more DPS and less AC...

Dwarf monk
STR 16
DEX 15
CON 14
INT 8
WIS 14
CHA 6
Put all lvl up points into STR....the fire stance....and you will be good. Take the same Feats listed above.

Just my thoughts on the matter.......

I AM THE FPOON!!!

[Monkey_Archer]

ok...here goes..

Halfling monk
STR 12
DEX 16
CON 14
INT 8
WIS 16
CHA 8

At level 4 and 8 put stat ponits into DEX....lvls 12,16 and 20 put into WIS....
Feats...Weapon Finesse, toughness, TWF, ITWF, Path of Harmonious Balance, and whatever else you want....Max out the enhancment line for WIND STANCE..

If you want more DPS and less AC...

Dwarf monk
STR 16
DEX 14
CON 16
INT 8
WIS 14
CHA 6
Put all lvl up points into STR....the fire stance....and you will be good. Take the same Feats listed above.

Just my thoughts on the matter.......

I AM THE FPOON!!!

nm.. you fixed it

[mulsiphix]

Halfling is definitely great for dex builds, and the dragonmark can be a real life saver in some situations I've found. Drow is a good choice as well at least until you're able to unlock 32 point builds

[0bso1e7e]

How long does it take, in terms of levels, to get 1750 favor? I'm at level 6 and not even drow has been unlocked.

[Talon_Moonshadow]

IMO Halfling is probably the best. Unless you want a Str build. But even then..

I've wanted to do a WF Mnk for awhile.

My only current Mnk is human and he's ok.

There's really not a best race for any class really. Just depends on preference.
But some races have advantages for some things, so they go well with a certain kind of build.

[tat272]

What race is best for a monk? What race is best for a 28 point monk?

I play a Half-Orc and he is pretty **** good so far. (lv 5 so far)

[edgarallanpoe]

I play a Half-Orc and he is pretty **** good so far. (lv 5 so far)

You necro a 5 yr old thread for *this* response? rofl

[Todkaninchen]

You necro a 5 yr old thread for *this* response? rofl

Speaking of necro...

What's the deal with pale-master/monks and is there a best race for necro monks?

[Bosco]

What race is best for a monk? What race is best for a 28 point monk?

Dwarves make good monks. They get a racial line that will add 3 to the dc for combat feats. They also get a bonus to con and the minus to cha wont effect most builds.

Halflings and halfeves do well with the backstab damage.

Drow I guess are ok but really wouldnt be my first choice in a monk build.

WF suffer from wis loss so would be a tough choice for a 28 point build.

Human can take the healing amp making it real nice for light based monks.

Which race is the best? It really depends on what you are looking to accomplish. Each race has advantages.

[HungarianRhapsody]

What race is best for a monk? What race is best for a 28 point monk?

Bladeforged.

Can't beat Reconstruct with a stick.

(Might not be useful to the OP since Bladeforged didn't exist back then...)