help plz i just unlocked monk!!

[ubermonster]

I would like help on a monk build perferable drow and i want to use my fist's and or staffs can some one please help me!!

[dkyle]

First, use fists, with Handwraps. In general, forget about Quarterstaves, or Kamas. Only use Kamas to Vorpal. And only a couple high-level, named Quarterstaves are worth using.

Second, why Drow? Drow are a hard sell for any melee due to the -2 CON. Even if you don't have 32-point builds, I'd take a 28-point DEX/WIS Human, Halfling, or Dwarf build over a Drow.

[ubermonster]

i jsut heard drow was better since i dont haev 32pnt build but i dont rly care about staffs i just want to punch the hsit outa things lol and be able to solo id like to stay pure monk since my highest char is only 7 and it seems monk has nice stuff later on

[stonysativa]

the most difficult part of monk is keeping 4 decent stats. with drow being a pre set 32 point build it might be difficult. dont be discouraged though. its your character, run it how you want it. i think anyone would recommend if you go drow to do a wind monk. both dark and light paths are a lot of fun. ill also agree quarterstaffs arent all that great, kamas are basically situational. good luck with your monk.

[dkyle]

Drow are not a good choice for a Monk. The +2 INT and +2 CHA don't give you much, and the -2 CON is a big cost.

Something like this might be a good idea:

Halfling Monk:

STR 12
CON 14
DEX 16 + level ups
INT 8
WIS 16
CHA 8

Feats:
1: Toughness, TWF
2: Weapon Finesse
3: Power Attack
6: Luck of Heroes, Stunning Fist
9: Improved TWF
12: Imp. Crit: Bludgeoning
15: Greater TWF
18: Toughness

Enhancements (some important ones):
Wind IV, Healing Amp III, Shintao III, Halfling Guile IV

[ubermonster]

to be honest i really dont like halflings id rather play a drow or human i just dont like being rly small lol

[dkyle]

If you go Human, you can just go 15 DEX instead of 16. For the extra feat, up to you. Maybe another Toughness.

[ubermonster]

the TWF works for my fists??

[ubermonster]

and i need 15str for two handed fighting

[dkyle]

the TWF works for my fists??

Yes, it does. Each fist counts as a weapon, in this case.

and i need 15str for two handed fighting

You don't need two-handed fighting. You need two-weapon fighting.

Two-handed fighting is for Quarterstaves, which are terrible.

[ubermonster]

ok my only thing now is wut stance is best some1 told me flame one is best others told me lightning

[Crimsonplayer]

Are you going to be a dex monk?

[dkyle]

ok my only thing now is wut stance is best some1 told me flame one is best others told me lightning

I use Fire on mine, because he's a STR-based Monk.

I would not recommend trying to be STR-based with a 28-point build. As a DEX-based monk, Wind stance is the best.

[ubermonster]

my stats are: str12,14con,16wis,15dex

[ubermonster]

and wut animal path is the best and dark or light path

[Crimsonplayer]

I go Patient Tortoise....And Im light because I can heal myself a little and some other buffs but If you wamt more DPS go dark

[chongowrap]

str 12 took stunning fists and twf as first feats and then finesse. Im a haflin 28pt build... can anyone help
Dex 20 with a little insight in what i should look at later in the build. This is my first Monk build. DPS wanted.
con 12
intel 8
wis 14
char 8