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Azual
09-17-05, 01:47 PM I need help finding a good build for a non-monk street fighter, anyone got one.
Im looking for one that uses his fists.
:D ty ahead of time
Mirikon
09-17-05, 01:49 PM Rogues make good fighters in an urban setting, as do Ninjas. The Urban Ranger variant from UA does well, too.
Adlar Hodge
09-17-05, 02:07 PM A fighter/monk might be a good way to go. Have fun with it.
Azual
09-17-05, 02:54 PM non monk. specializes in fists...
thanks ahead of time
Thorak
09-17-05, 04:01 PM Fighter.

Start with IUS and perhaps Improved Grapple. Take the WF and WS tree with unarmed strikes. Take any other feats that seem useful, like Earths Embrace for a grappler. If you've got the dex, take TWF and the feats related to it.

When you start getting magical gear, get enchanted gauntlets; they work the same as any other weapon.

Really, the base damage shouldn't be that big a deal. Compared to a longsword, you average about 3 less damage a hit. You also lose out slightly on criticals. But, you can't be disarmed. So there are benefits.

By concentrating on a sub-par weapon, you won't be as optimised as possible, but 3 damage a hit isn't going to break you. If there's any drawback, it's that you can't wield it in two hands for 1.5x Str damage.

Another alternative, as mentioned, is the Rogue. Abuse the snot out of Feint. A Feint means you get to Sneak Attack on your next attack. Which is darn good damage. It just depends on whether you prefer the big tough take-the-hits-and-beat-em-down type fighter, or the nimble avoid-the-blows kidney-punch kind.

The Ranger can work a bit too, especially if the DM lets you modify the class to get rid of abilities, like spells, that don't fit. He makes a nice balance between the two, and can get the TWF feats without needing the dex, which can be nice.

Barbarian I wouldn't suggest, solely because they get Str boosts, and you're so much better off with a two-handed weapon when Raging. You can do it, and it'll work, but it's potentially less optimised than the other three classes I've mentioned.
Azual
09-17-05, 06:12 PM this is an excellent suggestion
thanks so much!
:D
Azual
WarDragon
09-17-05, 06:17 PM Another option. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=484138)
tiluvias99
09-17-05, 06:26 PM The Bando Warrior (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=421359)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Azual 09-17-05, 01:47 PM	I need help finding a good build for a non-monk street fighter, anyone got one. Im looking for one that uses his fists. :D ty ahead of time
Mirikon 09-17-05, 01:49 PM	Rogues make good fighters in an urban setting, as do Ninjas. The Urban Ranger variant from UA does well, too.
Adlar Hodge 09-17-05, 02:07 PM	A fighter/monk might be a good way to go. Have fun with it.
Azual 09-17-05, 02:54 PM	non monk. specializes in fists... thanks ahead of time
Thorak 09-17-05, 04:01 PM	Fighter. Start with IUS and perhaps Improved Grapple. Take the WF and WS tree with unarmed strikes. Take any other feats that seem useful, like Earths Embrace for a grappler. If you've got the dex, take TWF and the feats related to it. When you start getting magical gear, get enchanted gauntlets; they work the same as any other weapon. Really, the base damage shouldn't be that big a deal. Compared to a longsword, you average about 3 less damage a hit. You also lose out slightly on criticals. But, you can't be disarmed. So there are benefits. By concentrating on a sub-par weapon, you won't be as optimised as possible, but 3 damage a hit isn't going to break you. If there's any drawback, it's that you can't wield it in two hands for 1.5x Str damage. Another alternative, as mentioned, is the Rogue. Abuse the snot out of Feint. A Feint means you get to Sneak Attack on your next attack. Which is darn good damage. It just depends on whether you prefer the big tough take-the-hits-and-beat-em-down type fighter, or the nimble avoid-the-blows kidney-punch kind. The Ranger can work a bit too, especially if the DM lets you modify the class to get rid of abilities, like spells, that don't fit. He makes a nice balance between the two, and can get the TWF feats without needing the dex, which can be nice. Barbarian I wouldn't suggest, solely because they get Str boosts, and you're so much better off with a two-handed weapon when Raging. You can do it, and it'll work, but it's potentially less optimised than the other three classes I've mentioned.
Azual 09-17-05, 06:12 PM	this is an excellent suggestion thanks so much! :D Azual
WarDragon 09-17-05, 06:17 PM	Another option. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=484138)
tiluvias99 09-17-05, 06:26 PM	The Bando Warrior (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=421359)