Feat suggestions for monk3/rogue4 [Archive] - Wizards Community

Feat suggestions for monk3/rogue4 [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Cravin
02-14-08, 01:15 AM I am making Goliath Rogue 4/Monk 3 with the following Stats VIA 35 Point buy
post mods, pre-Equipment my stats are

Str:20
Dex:14
Con:14
Int:14
Wis:14
Cha:9

The feats I have so far are;
Class: improved unarmed strike (monk), stunning fist (monk), combat reflexes (Rogue),

**NOTE** I have 2 additional feats from flaws.
General: dodge, weapon focus (unarmed), vexing flanker, ?, ?

What two feats should I go with? I was Considering Telling blow as one, but only criting on a 20(x2) with my unarmed strike makes it not so worth it to me.

Any suggestions?
dman11235
02-14-08, 01:06 PM You need Ascetic Rogue first. at least, that's one option. Another would be to go to CharOp and get help there. You could always tell us what you want to do as well, so we may be of better (re: actual) help.
Shular
02-14-08, 02:59 PM You need Ascetic Rogue first. at least, that's one option.

Agreed. If you're going to be a monk/rogue and NOT take Ascetic Rogue then you're really hurting yourself.

How do you get Combat Reflexes from being a Rogue? (nm, I'm guessing you meant to say monk).

What about Two-Weapon Fighting. That extra attack can be effective for a rogue when flanking. Along with Flurry of Blows, you'll have 3 attacks (though the third will only be at 1/2 str), but hey, with sneak attack and stunning fist.

Combat Expertise (AC is never a bad thing)

Ability Focus (MM) Stunning Fist (if you can convince your DM that Stunning Fist is a "special attack") for a +2 to the DC (stunned foes are much easier to sneak attack). If it doesn't qualify, there may be another feat that adds to the DC that I don't know about.

Of course, Weapon Focus: Unarmed, may not be terrible if you just want to increase the chance of hitting.

Ooh, maybe Power Attack. With your high strength you could carry a quarterstaff and, when you're limited to a single attack, power attack with 2 hands, giving you 1.5 times strength donus + 2 points for each BaB sacrificed.
Arminel
02-14-08, 05:29 PM I think you'll be much better off with Improved Grapple than Stunning Fist, but that's me. With that in mind, try looking at Unearthed Arcana's Monk Variant: Fighting Styles. 1st level skill bonus to intimidate, Power Attack as your 1st level bonus feat, Improved Bullrush as your second. Depending on what you're going for (sounds like a flanking melee beast), you have the pre-reqs for Shocktrooper and Flying Kick (3.0 OA if you can).

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Cravin 02-14-08, 01:15 AM	I am making Goliath Rogue 4/Monk 3 with the following Stats VIA 35 Point buy post mods, pre-Equipment my stats are Str:20 Dex:14 Con:14 Int:14 Wis:14 Cha:9 The feats I have so far are; Class: improved unarmed strike (monk), stunning fist (monk), combat reflexes (Rogue), NOTE I have 2 additional feats from flaws. General: dodge, weapon focus (unarmed), vexing flanker, ?, ? What two feats should I go with? I was Considering Telling blow as one, but only criting on a 20(x2) with my unarmed strike makes it not so worth it to me. Any suggestions?
dman11235 02-14-08, 01:06 PM	You need Ascetic Rogue first. at least, that's one option. Another would be to go to CharOp and get help there. You could always tell us what you want to do as well, so we may be of better (re: actual) help.
Shular 02-14-08, 02:59 PM	You need Ascetic Rogue first. at least, that's one option. Agreed. If you're going to be a monk/rogue and NOT take Ascetic Rogue then you're really hurting yourself. How do you get Combat Reflexes from being a Rogue? (nm, I'm guessing you meant to say monk). What about Two-Weapon Fighting. That extra attack can be effective for a rogue when flanking. Along with Flurry of Blows, you'll have 3 attacks (though the third will only be at 1/2 str), but hey, with sneak attack and stunning fist. Combat Expertise (AC is never a bad thing) Ability Focus (MM) Stunning Fist (if you can convince your DM that Stunning Fist is a "special attack") for a +2 to the DC (stunned foes are much easier to sneak attack). If it doesn't qualify, there may be another feat that adds to the DC that I don't know about. Of course, Weapon Focus: Unarmed, may not be terrible if you just want to increase the chance of hitting. Ooh, maybe Power Attack. With your high strength you could carry a quarterstaff and, when you're limited to a single attack, power attack with 2 hands, giving you 1.5 times strength donus + 2 points for each BaB sacrificed.
Arminel 02-14-08, 05:29 PM	I think you'll be much better off with Improved Grapple than Stunning Fist, but that's me. With that in mind, try looking at Unearthed Arcana's Monk Variant: Fighting Styles. 1st level skill bonus to intimidate, Power Attack as your 1st level bonus feat, Improved Bullrush as your second. Depending on what you're going for (sounds like a flanking melee beast), you have the pre-reqs for Shocktrooper and Flying Kick (3.0 OA if you can).