Looking for some Monk builds / advice

[cantose]

This is a build question, but isn't in the format, as I am asking about build advice.

Any good advice on a Monk build ? I haven't ever really played on a server that went past 25. (I can't even fathom 60!)

I would love to make a Monk / WM combo -- maybe throw in some rogue or some such. Any advice on how something like that would work out ? Or perhaps it's not even practical.

Thanks!
Cantose

[hiryuu]

If you plan a dex-based build, I would suggest Shadowdancer, which is the fastest route for you to pick up Epic Dodge. The class requirements fit in well with what you would take, anyway. You will need at least level 5 (Defensive Roll). Funky's scripts seem to heed Perfect Self, but level 7 (Slippery Mind) might be good, just in case.

Dex-based will start out pretty tough, since you need a subrace with one of the WM requirements, or you won't have room for Weapon Finesse until level 15. You only need 7 levels for Ki Critical, but 8 levels will improve your BAB.

That means something like pre-epic 8 Monk/4 SD/8 WM, total 25 Monk/7 SD/8 WM should work, but I haven't tried the build myself.

For str-based, I would lean toward improving AB with something like 8 Monk/4 CoT/8 WM or 4 Monk/8 CoT/8 WM. Fighter or Paladin would be good choices, too.

[fusa]

Or you can focus in kamas, take 4 pre epic lvls of dd (to increase bab and have 9 attacks) then after 20 one more dd and 5 sd for epic dodge. With that build you won't get flanked, have epic dodge, have 9 attacks to help make up for the low damage from kamas, and can use a shield when attacking a creature with lots of exotic feedback damage and implode immunity. Saves for fortitude and will should be over 50, reflex over 60.

[cantose]

Nice, these are some sweet ideas.

Thanks !

Cantose