First Life Monkcher

[Darkstar1996]

Hello,

Can anyone help me get a build for a monkcher? (Human 28pt)

Level order, Skills to get, Enhancement Taken, Stats, everything please.

[SoVTyphoon]

Hello,

Can anyone help me get a build for a monkcher? (Human 28pt)

Level order, Skills to get, Enhancement Taken, Stats, everything please.

Without the extra build points from TRs or even 32 point builds, a build with these specs is less of a monkcher and more of a kid dressing up as a monkcher for Halloween.

Problem #1: You won't easily be able to reach Overwhelming Crit(23 Str), Combat Archery(21 Dex), AND a good 10k Stars(All the Wis you can get).
Of the three, Overwhelming Crit will probably not boost your DPS as much as Combat archery, and 10k Stars. This build may want to drop OC entirely, to ease the stat burden. Alternatively, build for OC but drop CA.

Problem #2: Bows can get either Str to damage or Dex to damage. Further reinforcing the dilemma of needing to drop either OC or CA.
Bow strength you'll get from ranger levels. Grace comes from the Elf enhancement tree. If you're insistent on going human, you only have your Str modifier going into damage.

Problem #3: You'll still want stat tomes to ease the burden of distributing your level up stats.
Every point in Str helps meet your OC requirement. Everything else is great as well. Let's pretend you're building with a full set of +2s in mind.

With that in mind, here's a rough approximation of the build that you might wind up going.

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.19.03
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Level 28 Lawful Neutral Human Female
(6 Monk \ 11 Ranger \ 3 Cleric \ 8 Epic) 
Hit Points: 313
Spell Points: 665 
BAB: 17\17\22\27\27
Fortitude: 16
Reflex: 14
Will: 19

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 28)
Strength             17                    24
Dexterity            11                    13
Constitution         10                    12
Intelligence          8                    10
Wisdom               16                    27
Charisma              8                    10

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 6
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 6
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 6
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 6
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 6
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 6

                  Starting            Ending          
                 Base Skills        Base Skills       
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 28)        
Balance               2                 21            
Bluff                -1                  0            
Concentration         4                 24            
Diplomacy            -1                  0            
Disable Device       n/a                n/a           
Haggle               -1                  0            
Heal                  7                 31            
Hide                  0                  1            
Intimidate           -1                  0            
Jump                  7                 18            
Listen                3                  8            
Move Silently         0                  1            
Open Lock             n/a               n/a           
Perform              n/a                n/a           
Repair               -1                  0            
Search               -1                  0            
Spellcraft           -1                  0            
Spot                  5                 31            
Swim                  3                  7            
Tumble                1                  2            
Use Magic Device      1                 11            

Level 1 (Ranger)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Heal (+4)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Feat: (Selected) Least Dragonmark of Passage
Feat: (Human Bonus) Point Blank Shot


Level 2 (Monk)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Spot (+3)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack


Level 3 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Cleave
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Zen Archery


Level 4 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+3)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 5 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Great Cleave
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arcane Archer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Morphic Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Conjure Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Frost Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Shock Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Terror Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Terror Arrows (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Terror Arrows (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Soul Magic (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Banishing Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Paralyzing  Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Paralyzing  Arrows (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Paralyzing  Arrows (Rank 3)


Level 7 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant


Level 8 (Monk)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+5)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light


Level 9 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Heal (+2)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons


Level 10 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 11 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+5)


Level 12 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell
Feat: (Deity) Follower of the Silver Flame
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Adaptability: Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Skill Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Adaptability: Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Orien Dragonmark Focus (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Lesser Dragonmark of Passage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Metalline Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Corrosive Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Flaming Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arrow of Slaying (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Improved Elemental Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Runebow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Far Shot (Rank 1)


Level 13 (Cleric)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+2)


Level 14 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+3)
Skill: Spot (+2)


Level 15 (Monk)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Spot (+2)
Feat: (Selected) Master of Forms
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Ten Thousand Stars


Level 16 (Cleric)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+2)


Level 17 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+2)
Skill: Spot (+3)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 18 (Ranger)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+2.5)
Feat: (Selected) Precision


Level 19 (Ranger)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1.5)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Construct


Level 20 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: WIS
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Spot (+3)
Enhancement: Human - Greater Dragonmark of Passage (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Sneak Attack (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Sniper Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Increased Empathy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Increased Empathy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Increased Empathy (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Versatile Empathy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Versatile Empathy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Empathic Healing (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Smite Foe (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Resilience of Battle (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Divine Might (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Divine Might (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Divine Might (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Toughness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Righteous Weapons (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Wall of Steel (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Wall of Steel (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Wall of Steel (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Righteous Weapons (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Warpriest (Clr) - Wisdom (Rank 1)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Overwhelming Critical


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Great Wisdom


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Holy Strike


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Blinding Speed


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Doubleshot

Again, I should reiterate that due to restrictions this is not even close to optimal, I wouldn't go near this build with a ten foot pole, and feel free to consider the 28 point Elven counterpart, which is also notoriously bad, but does give you some interesting alternatives (dex-to-damage, Combat Archery, higher overall wisdom).

[EllisDee37]

In a nutshell, monkcher isn't a 28pt build. I'm not even sure it's a 32pt build.

[unbongwah]

This build presumes you can acquire a few +3 tomes from the card event. If not, then it needs serious revising to meet stat pre-reqs. I know the OP asked for human, but this is one of those instances where elf or halfling would make more sense, IMHO; I went with elf (Grace + Shadow DM). Converting to other races is left as an exercise for the reader.

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.20.02
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Level 28 Lawful Neutral Elf Female
(2 Fighter \ 12 Monk \ 6 Ranger \ 8 Epic) 
Hit Points: 340
Spell Points: 170 
BAB: 17\17\22\27\27
Fortitude: 18
Reflex: 18
Will: 18

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 28)
Strength             10                    13
Dexterity            18                    21
Constitution         12                    14
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom               16                    27
Charisma              8                     8

Tomes Used
+3 Tome of Strength used at level 11
+3 Tome of Dexterity used at level 11
+3 Tome of Wisdom used at level 11
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 20

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 2 (Ranger)


Level 3 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Least Dragonmark of Shadow
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Zen Archery


Level 4 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Precision


Level 5 (Ranger)


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell


Level 7 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant


Level 8 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: WIS


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons


Level 10 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Path) Path of Harmonious Balance: Fists of Light


Level 11 (Monk)


Level 12 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot


Level 13 (Monk)


Level 14 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Ten Thousand Stars


Level 15 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Fist


Level 16 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS


Level 17 (Monk)


Level 18 (Monk)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 19 (Monk)


Level 20 (Monk)
Ability Raise: WIS
Enhancement: Elf - Elven Accuracy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Phiarlan Dragonmark Focus (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Phiarlan Dragonmark Focus (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Elf - Phiarlan Dragonmark Focus (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Lesser Dragonmark of Shadow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Enchantment Lore (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Greater Dragonmark of Shadow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Grace (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Aerenal Weapon Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Elf - Skill (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arcane Archer (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Morphic Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Metalline Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Conjure Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Energy of the Wild (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Shock Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Corrosive Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Terror Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Terror Arrows (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Terror Arrows (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Soul Magic (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Frost Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Wisdom (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Banishing Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Paralyzing  Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Paralyzing  Arrows (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Paralyzing  Arrows (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Smiting Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Flaming Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Moonbow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Arrow of Slaying (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Improved Elemental Arrows (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Arcane Archer (Rgr) - Runebow (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Far Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Sneak Attack (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Sniper Shot (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Stealthy (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Stealthy (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Deepwood Stalker (Rgr) - Damage Boost (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Ninja Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Ninja Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Shadow Veil (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Acrobatic (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Acrobatic (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Sneak Attack Training (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Fists of Iron (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Ninja Spy (Mnk) - Sting of the Ninja (Rank 1)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Combat Archery


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Improved Martial Arts


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Perfect Two Weapon Fighting


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Epic Reflexes


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: WIS
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Elusive Target

For some reason the builder kept crashing when I tried to take the racial AA tree, so here it's built with rgr AA instead. It saves you 6 APs and the only useful enh you miss out on is Aligned Arrows, since Doubleshot bonuses actually aren't that useful to a monkcher due to the penalties from MS & 10K Stars.

EDIT: I built around unarmed melee; if you wish to use, e.g., short swords instead, skip Stunning Fist & IC:Blunt.

[morkahn82]

This build presumes you can acquire a few +3 tomes from the card event. If not, then it needs serious revising to meet stat pre-reqs. I know the OP asked for human, but this is one of those instances where elf or halfling would make more sense, IMHO; I went with elf (Grace + Shadow DM). Converting to other races is left as an exercise for the reader.

EDIT: I built around unarmed melee; if you wish to use, e.g., short swords instead, skip Stunning Fist & IC:Blunt.

Edit: deleted.

Nice build btw.