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im thinking half-orc monk. going into a ninja prestige class way later on. i want to use 2 bladed-gauntlets, and go full on crit build with massive hand damage- that is if bladed gauntlet is one of those punching weapons that adds unarmed damage bonuses. otherwise i may use 1 and be bare-handed, or lock gauntleted.
i kjnow that wisdom, strength, and dex are all important. my question is, do i put my 17 into str, and gain a 19? 10 min damage at lev 1? or shall i put my 14 there bringing it to 16 @ +3 (putting my 17 into wis?)?
i was thinking
STR 16 [+3] (+2 racial bonus)
DEX 14 [+2]
CON 12 [+1]
INT 10 [+0] (-2 racial bonus)
WIS 17 [+3]
CHA 10 [+0] (-2 racial bonus)
first feat: exotic weapon proficiency (bladed gauntlet)
does a monk get a bonus feat at lev 1? seems i read that ina 3.5 book, but im unsure.
Of course, you could ask your DM to houserule.
Bladed gauntlet is a weapon, you can't use your unarmed damage with one.
Of course, you could ask your DM to houserule.
i thought that certain monk weapons could get the bonus.... still, it would be fine without it i think.
EDIT: I just noticed this was 3.5 now, not 3.0 like your last one.
YAY! I'll get back to you in a little bit.
Monk's belt is good. I also recommend grapple.
EDIT: I just noticed this was 3.5 now, not 3.0 like your last one.
YAY! I'll get back to you in a little bit.
yay i love sofawall! whatever that actually is!
Those come to mind immediately.
http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=48573
HalfOrc Monk 20
1 Monk Improved Unarmed*, Stunning Fist*, TWF
2 Monk Combat Reflexes*
3 Monk Ability Focus (stunning fist)
6 Monk Improved Trip*, Improved Natural Attack
9 Monk Imp TWF
12 Monk Weapon Focus (unarmed)
15 Monk Power Attack
18 Monk Leadership
-Race: Warforged or Kalashtar
-Classes: Psion 1 / Monk 2 / Swift Scion 2 / Primevil 1 / Warshaper 1
-Feats: Improved Natural Attack, True Believer
-Psionics: Expansion
-Class Abilities: Primevil Form (Dire Lion)
-Equipment: Battlefist or Ectoplasmic Fist shard, Fanged Ring, Monk's Belt, Monk's Tattoo & Gloves of the Talon
Edit: Monks don't care about critical hits because their critical hits are rare and do not do that much damage. The above builds are shamelessly stolen from the two threads linked.
i thought that certain monk weapons could get the bonus.... still, it would be fine without it i think.
The special monk weapons allow you to use flurry-of-blows with them, but they still do their normal damage.
The special monk weapons allow you to use flurry-of-blows with them, but they still do their normal damage.
Only exception that I know of is the scorpion kama, from MIC
Only exception that I know of is the scorpion kama, from MIC
Yep, but if you are allowed to use it, there is an amulet from Savage Species that bears weapon enhancements (same cost an enchanting a weapon) and it is applied to one natural weapon of the bearer... for a monk that means his unarmed strike can be enhanced for almost the same cost as buying a weapon. I think it costs around 600gp ontop of the enhancement costs, from memory.
Incidently if you want to get this item banned real fast just suggest putting sizing on it and making yourself gargantuan at will :D
Monk is a very multi ability dependent class or MAD, this means it takes high scores in several stats to work well. As such I recommend putting the 14 into strength and the 17 into wisdom. I feel that having a 16 and a 17 is better than having a 19 and a 14 in this situation.
The lady half orc monk idea is awesome the image really works well with it
Monk is a very multi ability dependent class or MAD, this means it takes high scores in several stats to work well. As such I recommend putting the 14 into strength and the 17 into wisdom. I feel that having a 16 and a 17 is better than having a 19 and a 14 in this situation.
thanks, i thought it rather cute! i also agree with you on the 16 and 17 instead of 19 and 14. ive never had the numbers to do a monk before, but i think i can do it now. this character has potential. i gtg but ill talk more later
At the very minimum it's 2 times per day. How many times per day do you roll a 1?
I roll one every time I have a "save or die" effect target me. Its a fact. Part of the reason why I'm drawn to Binders, actually... Immunities and such...
That picture is a female Half-Orc Monk Shou Disciple, no doubt... Maybe w/ paragon or druidic avenger in there... Check out the first link in my sig for a developed super-monk that I worked on in the past.
I roll one every time I have a "save or die" effect target me. Its a fact. Part of the reason why I'm drawn to Binders, actually... Immunities and such...
I'm sorry to hear that. How many times per day do you fail a "save or die" effect by rolling a 1? Also better lucky than good is only for attack rolls; I know there is one for saving throws but I don't remember what it's called. If you ever didn't want to play a binder you could easily pick up the feat and never have to worry about rolling a 1 again. (and actually be happy when you see one)
I'm sorry to hear that. How many times per day do you fail a "save or die" effect by rolling a 1? Also better lucky than good is only for attack rolls; I know there is one for saving throws but I don't remember what it's called. If you ever didn't want to play a binder you could easily pick up the feat and never have to worry about rolling a 1 again. (and actually be happy when you see one)
Per day? On average, or when the characters are actually adventuring where the situation would come up? The former might be 0.5 to 1, the latter would be 1-3, depending on the scenario.
Per day? On average, or when the characters are actually adventuring where the situation would come up? The former might be 0.5 to 1, the latter would be 1-3, depending on the scenario.
It's still one of the few ways to increase your crit beyond keen/improved crit.
where is this feat located? what book? it sounds nice to have.
Its in Complete Scoundrel and requires one to have two luck feats. One luck feat can be gained via a magical location at the back of the book. Its not worth the feats, imo, even when you're unlucky.
Swordsage is from Tome of Battle.
Trust me, I've thought the same.
for a monk consider 2 levels in Swordsage, which gives wisdom to AC, and it is a different bonus than that of a monk so it should stack. Also Swordsage powers fit thematically with a monk.
Swordsage is from Tome of Battle.
It's the same bonus... not only does it have the exact same name as the class feature of the monk, but the official ruling shortly after the book came out was that it does not stack. Otherwise every monk or swordsage build would be multiclassed like that
it would also be nice for this Half orc female from this thread...with these numbers from the OP i could be a power house...
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i think i would put the 17 into wisdom and the 14s into str and dex. might be cool.
what other race might be a sweet swordsage with these numbers? is there *curious* a faerie race at all? a tiny sword sage LOL
so i finally got a chance to check out the swordsage...and ive fallen in love...i dont think my current dm will let me (makes me sad) but my current albino drow rogue would be perfect for this class! 20 dex and 14 wis equals a +7 AC not to mention my actual armor~! im psyched!
it would also be nice for this Half orc female from this thread...with these numbers from the OP i could be a power house...
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i think i would put the 17 into wisdom and the 14s into str and dex. might be cool.
what other race might be a sweet swordsage with these numbers? is there *curious* a faerie race at all? a tiny sword sage LOL
PIXIEPIXIEPIXIEPIXIE
Ahem, I mean, a pixie might be an interesting and fun choice. You could put the 17 into DEX, grab the Shadow Blade feat (huge DEX bonus!), and then grab a reach weapon and Flyby attack. Boom! You're an invisible blur than streaks past enemies in the air while swatting them with a polearm. And thanks to Shadow Blade, your weapon finesse bonus feat, and strikes, you'd do quite acceptable damage.
where can i find this pixie?? lmao! thanks for the suggestion, i will go look for it.
SRD or the Monster Manual. It's so much fun. If you do decide to go pixe, check out carnivore's stuff on this board. He wrote a pixe guide, even.
can someone explain leval adjustment to me please?
lol!
-4 str
+8 dex
+6 int
+4 wis
+6 cha!
ridiculous ser! but i cant help thinking about it.,,
for a swordsage that gains wis to AC i would put my 17 in dex (as suggested) popping that up to 25 LOL! then my 14 into wis bringing that to 18, and my AC without armor is plus what, +12? and i read that they get a +1 nat armor bonus. so AC +13 (23) and then any size bonuses! oh, and dodge as a bonus feat.
8 str
25 dex
14 con
18 int
18 wis
18 cha
is how it would shake out. or i could go
8 str
22 dex
17 con
18 int
18 wis
18 cha
this might be better. sweet HPsm still incredible dex and well rounded saves. this still gives me a +9 to ac without bonuses.
i need to hear what level adjustment is, so i can apply it in an argument to my new DM