Post by Master Jaxx on Feb 10, 2022 3:30:55 GMT
Fairly old build. Yep, an unarmed "fist monk." 2 prince wins and 7x demi with a limbo part 2 win some time ago.
Anyway, basically maxed out strength and 70 QP and Stunning Fist DC. Though note you will have to sacrifice some strength (and some dex) to hit the necessary 42 wis for full +16 enhancement bonus on gloves. Must also take Improved Stunning Fist feats x3 and then use a Pandect of Improved Stunning Fist to get 2 more for full DC of 70. I realize most people think fist monks are dead but I still play them regularly and have fun doing so. So sharing one of my builds here... been awhile since I've shared a build, so why not? Watch them Balors go SPLAT!
Potential Employment Benefits
80% Concealment
Crit Immunity (turn on and off at your leisure)
Speed!
Pretty Decent AC for a Str based toon (140+)
Autokeen on Gloves @ lvl 40
Monk Mind Immunity (don't worry about Confusion Immunity ever again!)
Torch slot - Can be nice to use Min torch for extra elemental damage immunity for maximum defense.
QP things like Balors etc. Watch them go poof.. handy in boss fights or nasty randoms.
What makes it a scrub option:
Poor critical threat range = pitiful crits.
Poor critical multiplier = much less damage than big boi 2 handed wep users and other stuff like that. . .
Has to sacrifice a lot to gain high enough wis to max out damage.
Low packets of damage per hit in general
Ab is low (tops out at 105 if going con arti or 106 if you use Str Arti) Realistically you could get 107 but you'd need to start out at 18 base at creation!
QP is only 1 per rest
Older Version of build before reinc. Stats are a little different here. . .
Breakdown is as follows for the build. Made sure to make it "nice damn and neat" so even a nub could build it if they wanted!
Base Race: Human
Sub: Zenythri Free Feats: Weapon Specialization Unarmed Strike, Epic Weapon Specialization Unarmed Strike, Improved Critical Unarmed Strike, Whirlwind Attack, Improved Whirlwind Attack
STR +4
DEX +4
WIS +4
Str Monk Dim Mak Template (What the Hell is a Dim Mak? - Ray Jackson, Bloodsport 1988)
Skills at 80
Concentration = 20
Craft Armor = 63 + 20 (Paragon Levels)
Discipline = 63
Listen = 63 + 20 (Paragon Levels)
Parry = 63
Tumble = 63
AC Breakdown
Base: 10
Dex: 15
Armor: 15
Dodge: 20
Deflection: 20
Natural: 20 (Strongheart Ammy)
Tumble: 12
Wisdom based AC: 24 (16 from wis modifier and 8 from Monk levels)
Other: 5 (Armor Skin and Craft Armor Maxed)
Gird: 2
Total: 143
AB Breakdown
BAB: 15
EBAB: 10
LBAB: 20
Ability: 30
Wep Focus: 1
Greater Wep Focus: 1
Epic Wep Focus: 2
Leg Wep Focus: 3
Paragon Wep Focus: 2
Epic Prowess: 1
Weapons: 16
Magic: 4
Total: 105
*Updated a few typos and added a pic of the toon
*Updated Dev Crit at lvl 40 is monk bonus feat, yay scrubs!*
Anyway, basically maxed out strength and 70 QP and Stunning Fist DC. Though note you will have to sacrifice some strength (and some dex) to hit the necessary 42 wis for full +16 enhancement bonus on gloves. Must also take Improved Stunning Fist feats x3 and then use a Pandect of Improved Stunning Fist to get 2 more for full DC of 70. I realize most people think fist monks are dead but I still play them regularly and have fun doing so. So sharing one of my builds here... been awhile since I've shared a build, so why not? Watch them Balors go SPLAT!
Potential Employment Benefits
80% Concealment
Crit Immunity (turn on and off at your leisure)
Speed!
Pretty Decent AC for a Str based toon (140+)
Autokeen on Gloves @ lvl 40
Monk Mind Immunity (don't worry about Confusion Immunity ever again!)
Torch slot - Can be nice to use Min torch for extra elemental damage immunity for maximum defense.
QP things like Balors etc. Watch them go poof.. handy in boss fights or nasty randoms.
What makes it a scrub option:
Poor critical threat range = pitiful crits.
Poor critical multiplier = much less damage than big boi 2 handed wep users and other stuff like that. . .
Has to sacrifice a lot to gain high enough wis to max out damage.
Low packets of damage per hit in general
Ab is low (tops out at 105 if going con arti or 106 if you use Str Arti) Realistically you could get 107 but you'd need to start out at 18 base at creation!
QP is only 1 per rest
Older Version of build before reinc. Stats are a little different here. . .
Breakdown is as follows for the build. Made sure to make it "nice damn and neat" so even a nub could build it if they wanted!
Base Race: Human
Sub: Zenythri Free Feats: Weapon Specialization Unarmed Strike, Epic Weapon Specialization Unarmed Strike, Improved Critical Unarmed Strike, Whirlwind Attack, Improved Whirlwind Attack
STR +4
DEX +4
WIS +4
Str Monk Dim Mak Template (What the Hell is a Dim Mak? - Ray Jackson, Bloodsport 1988)
| | Starting | Sub (Zenythri) | lvsl 1-40 | lvsl 41-60 | Feats | Demi x 2 | lvl 61-80 | Arti | +16 items @ lvl 80 |
| Str | 16 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 48 | 52 | 54 | or Str (56) | 70 (72) |
| Dex | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 40 | |
| Con | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 20 | Con Arti (22) | 38 |
| Int | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 32 | |
| Wis | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 42 | |
| Cha | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 30 |
| LEVEL | CLASS | FEATS | SKILLS | STATS |
| 1 | Monk (all levels) | Dauntless, Power Attack | ||
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | Weapon Focus (Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 4 | Wis + 1 | |||
| 5 | ||||
| 6 | Toughness | |||
| 7 | ||||
| 8 | Wis + 1 | |||
| 9 | Greater Weapon Focus (Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 10 | ||||
| 11 | ||||
| 12 | Iron Will | Str + 1 | ||
| 13 | ||||
| 14 | ||||
| 15 | Great Fortitude | |||
| 16 | Str + 1 | |||
| 17 | ||||
| 18 | Great Cleave | |||
| 19 | ||||
| 20 | Str + 1 | |||
| 21 | Great Str I | |||
| 22 | ||||
| 23 | ||||
| 24 | Great Str II | Str + 1 | ||
| 25 | Bonus Feat (Epic Weapon Focus Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 26 | ||||
| 27 | Great Str III | |||
| 28 | Str + 1 | |||
| 29 | ||||
| 30 | Great Str IV, Bonus Feat (Epic Prowess) | |||
| 31 | ||||
| 32 | Str + 1 | |||
| 33 | Great Str V | |||
| 34 | ||||
| 35 | Bonus Feat (Armor Skin) | |||
| 36 | Great Str VI | Str + 1 | ||
| 37 | ||||
| 38 | ||||
| 39 | Overwhelming Critical (Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 40 | Bonus Feat (Devastating Critical Unarmed Strike) | +20 Conc, Disc + 43, Listen + 43 Parry + 43, Tumble + 43, +23 Craft Armor | Str + 1 | |
| LEGENDARY LEVELS | All stats into Str | |||
| 42 | Legendary Weapon Focus (Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 45 | Legendary Weapon Specialization (Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 48 | Improved Stunning Fist I | |||
| 51 | Improved Stunning Fist II | |||
| 54 | Improved Stunning Fist III | |||
| 57 | Great Str VII | |||
| 60 | Legendary Valor | |||
| PARAGON LEVELS | ||||
| 63 | Paragon Weapon Focus (Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 66 | Paragon Weapon Specialization (Unarmed Strike) | |||
| 69 | Paragon Balance | |||
| 72 | Great Str VIII | |||
| 75 | Great Str IX | |||
| 78 | Great Str X |
Skills at 80
Concentration = 20
Craft Armor = 63 + 20 (Paragon Levels)
Discipline = 63
Listen = 63 + 20 (Paragon Levels)
Parry = 63
Tumble = 63
AC Breakdown
Base: 10
Dex: 15
Armor: 15
Dodge: 20
Deflection: 20
Natural: 20 (Strongheart Ammy)
Tumble: 12
Wisdom based AC: 24 (16 from wis modifier and 8 from Monk levels)
Other: 5 (Armor Skin and Craft Armor Maxed)
Gird: 2
Total: 143
AB Breakdown
BAB: 15
EBAB: 10
LBAB: 20
Ability: 30
Wep Focus: 1
Greater Wep Focus: 1
Epic Wep Focus: 2
Leg Wep Focus: 3
Paragon Wep Focus: 2
Epic Prowess: 1
Weapons: 16
Magic: 4
Total: 105
*Updated a few typos and added a pic of the toon
*Updated Dev Crit at lvl 40 is monk bonus feat, yay scrubs!*