Post by hackenslay on Jun 8, 2013 13:57:18 GMT
I really like monks but on HG I always either had problems hitting things or getting crushed by every mob out there. Admittedly I'm not the world's best player(or builder for that matter) but I wanted to at least hit things before I fell beneath the onslaught and it didn't seem possible with monk's low AB when compared to other tanks.
Here's what I did to try to resolve the problem:(note that he's only 44 and as a hardcore not eligible for reincarnation)
I took as many fighter/WM levels pre-epic to boost his AB, while making him strongly Dex based to give him a decent AC. He's fairly strong so far and has been sturdy while dishing out decent damage. I find that without true sight he goes down rather quickly though so I figure blindfight is going to be a must. Feel free to point out any mistakes/improvements...I can't reinc but someone might want to try one and a better version would be appreciated(also I'm playing hardcore and might get him killed...er...will get him killed.)
Elven Zenythri(+4 Str, +4 Dex, +4 Wis, WS+EWS+IC: Unarmed, Whirlwind Attack, Improved Wirlwind Attack, Monk 20% bonus XP)
Stats(creation/subrace/@47(present level)/crappy gear@44)
Str 12/16/16/28
Dex 20/24/37/49
Con 12/12/12/14
Int 14/14/14/14
Wis 8 /12/12/24
Cha 8 /8 /8 /8
AC=110
AB=+69
1 Fighter
- Armor Proficiency (heavy)
- Armor Proficiency (light)
- Armor Proficiency (medium)
- Assist Other
- Command Targeter
- Dodge
- Epic Weapon Specialization (unarmed strike)
- Hardiness vs. Enchantments
- Immunity To Sleep
- Improved Critical (unarmed strike)
- Improved Whirlwind Attack
- Keen Sense
- Low-light Vision
- Mount Actions
- Shield Proficiency
- Skill Affinity (Listen)
- Skill Affinity (Search)
- Skill Affinity (Spot)
- Strong Soul
- Weapon Proficiency (Elf)
- Weapon Proficiency (martial)
- Weapon Proficiency (simple)
- Weapon Specialization (unarmed strike)
- Whirlwind Attack
2 Fighter
- Mobility
3 Fighter
- Expertise
4 Fighter (Dexterity +1)
- Spring Attack
5 Fighter
Intimidate +4
6 Monk
Discipline +9, Listen +9, Tumble +9
- Cleave
- Evasion
- Flurry of Blows
- Improved Unarmed Strike
- Monk AC Bonus
- Stunning Fist
- Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
- Weapon Proficiency (monk)
7 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Ki Damage
- Weapon of Choice (nunchaku)
8 Weapon Master (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +1, Listen +1
9 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Weapon Finesse
10 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
11 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Increased Multiplier
- Superior Weapon Focus
12 Weapon Master (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Greater Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
13 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Ki Critical
14 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
15 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Improved Critical (nunchaku)
16 Weapon Master (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +1, Listen +1
17 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Tumble +11
- Deflect Arrows
18 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +19, Tumble +1
- Iron Will
- Monk Speed
- Still Mind
19 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +3, Tumble +1
20 Fighter (Dexterity +1)
- Weapon Specialization (nunchaku)
21 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Epic Character
- Epic Weapon Master
- Weapon Focus (goad)
22 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
23 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Epic Superior Weapon Focus
- Weapon of Choice (goad)
24 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +2, Listen +2, Parry +5, Tumble +5
- Great Fortitude
- Purity of Body
25 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Improved Knockdown
- Knockdown
26 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Wholeness of Body
27 Monk
Concentration +8, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Epic Fortitude
28 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Improved Evasion
29 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Ki Strike +1
30 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Diamond Body
- Epic Will
31 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Diamond Soul
32 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Ki Strike +2
33 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Epic Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
34 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Quivering Palm
35 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Ki Strike +3
36 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Great Dexterity I
37 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Empty Body
38 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
39 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Armor Skin
- Perfect Self
40 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Epic Monk
Feats not associated with any level:
Legendary Character
Legendary Monk
Legendary Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jun 08 09:03:51] [Server] Attack bonus:
Right Hand: Grudel's Grievous Upchucks (16-20/x3) (+69)
BAB: 19
EBAB: 10
LBAB: 3
Ability: 19
Weapon Focus: 1
Greater Weapon Focus: 1
Epic Weapon Focus: 2
Legendary Weapon Focus: 2
Weapon Master: 3
Magic: 9 (max = +20)
Weapons: +9
Here's what I did to try to resolve the problem:(note that he's only 44 and as a hardcore not eligible for reincarnation)
I took as many fighter/WM levels pre-epic to boost his AB, while making him strongly Dex based to give him a decent AC. He's fairly strong so far and has been sturdy while dishing out decent damage. I find that without true sight he goes down rather quickly though so I figure blindfight is going to be a must. Feel free to point out any mistakes/improvements...I can't reinc but someone might want to try one and a better version would be appreciated(also I'm playing hardcore and might get him killed...er...will get him killed.)
Elven Zenythri(+4 Str, +4 Dex, +4 Wis, WS+EWS+IC: Unarmed, Whirlwind Attack, Improved Wirlwind Attack, Monk 20% bonus XP)
Stats(creation/subrace/@47(present level)/crappy gear@44)
Str 12/16/16/28
Dex 20/24/37/49
Con 12/12/12/14
Int 14/14/14/14
Wis 8 /12/12/24
Cha 8 /8 /8 /8
AC=110
AB=+69
1 Fighter
- Armor Proficiency (heavy)
- Armor Proficiency (light)
- Armor Proficiency (medium)
- Assist Other
- Command Targeter
- Dodge
- Epic Weapon Specialization (unarmed strike)
- Hardiness vs. Enchantments
- Immunity To Sleep
- Improved Critical (unarmed strike)
- Improved Whirlwind Attack
- Keen Sense
- Low-light Vision
- Mount Actions
- Shield Proficiency
- Skill Affinity (Listen)
- Skill Affinity (Search)
- Skill Affinity (Spot)
- Strong Soul
- Weapon Proficiency (Elf)
- Weapon Proficiency (martial)
- Weapon Proficiency (simple)
- Weapon Specialization (unarmed strike)
- Whirlwind Attack
2 Fighter
- Mobility
3 Fighter
- Expertise
4 Fighter (Dexterity +1)
- Spring Attack
5 Fighter
Intimidate +4
6 Monk
Discipline +9, Listen +9, Tumble +9
- Cleave
- Evasion
- Flurry of Blows
- Improved Unarmed Strike
- Monk AC Bonus
- Stunning Fist
- Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
- Weapon Proficiency (monk)
7 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Ki Damage
- Weapon of Choice (nunchaku)
8 Weapon Master (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +1, Listen +1
9 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Weapon Finesse
10 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
11 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Increased Multiplier
- Superior Weapon Focus
12 Weapon Master (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Greater Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
13 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Ki Critical
14 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
15 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Improved Critical (nunchaku)
16 Weapon Master (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +1, Listen +1
17 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Tumble +11
- Deflect Arrows
18 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +19, Tumble +1
- Iron Will
- Monk Speed
- Still Mind
19 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +3, Tumble +1
20 Fighter (Dexterity +1)
- Weapon Specialization (nunchaku)
21 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Epic Character
- Epic Weapon Master
- Weapon Focus (goad)
22 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
23 Weapon Master
Discipline +1, Listen +1
- Epic Superior Weapon Focus
- Weapon of Choice (goad)
24 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Discipline +2, Listen +2, Parry +5, Tumble +5
- Great Fortitude
- Purity of Body
25 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Improved Knockdown
- Knockdown
26 Monk
Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Wholeness of Body
27 Monk
Concentration +8, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Epic Fortitude
28 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Improved Evasion
29 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Ki Strike +1
30 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Diamond Body
- Epic Will
31 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Diamond Soul
32 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Ki Strike +2
33 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Epic Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
34 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Quivering Palm
35 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Ki Strike +3
36 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Great Dexterity I
37 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Empty Body
38 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
39 Monk
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Armor Skin
- Perfect Self
40 Monk (Dexterity +1)
Concentration +2, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Parry +1, Tumble +1
- Epic Monk
Feats not associated with any level:
Legendary Character
Legendary Monk
Legendary Weapon Focus (nunchaku)
[CHAT WINDOW TEXT] [Sat Jun 08 09:03:51] [Server] Attack bonus:
Right Hand: Grudel's Grievous Upchucks (16-20/x3) (+69)
BAB: 19
EBAB: 10
LBAB: 3
Ability: 19
Weapon Focus: 1
Greater Weapon Focus: 1
Epic Weapon Focus: 2
Legendary Weapon Focus: 2
Weapon Master: 3
Magic: 9 (max = +20)
Weapons: +9