Tempest/Kensai/Monk Question

[gingie]

Been toying with the idea of making a 12ranger/6fighter/2monk build. I have looked over the forums but there is so much information it is hard to find exactly what I want.

I do have one quick question, however. If I am dual wileding kopeshes, won't I be unbalanced in the monk levels, and won't that negate the A/C bonus and saves I am getting from the monk levels? Am I better to go 12 ranger/8 fighter or will this build work?

[stainer]

Been toying with the idea of making a 12ranger/6fighter/2monk build. I have looked over the forums but there is so much information it is hard to find exactly what I want.

I do have one quick question, however. If I am dual wileding kopeshes, won't I be unbalanced in the monk levels, and won't that negate the A/C bonus and saves I am getting from the monk levels? Am I better to go 12 ranger/8 fighter or will this build work?

You can not enter a stance when unentered, but it does not effect the ac bonus.

[Martdon]

Monk AC bonus is affected by wearing armour, and I think becoming encumbered.

Using non-monk weapons will affect your ability to retain Ki and being able to enter stances.

[gingie]

So if all I am interested in is the AC and saves boost, then 2 monk levels shouldnt hurt. And I will likely wait until I have gotten my DT Vestments to take them so the armor shouldn't be an issue. Thank you both for the help.