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evilbob · 03-14-2002, 01:32 PM

What Ertai_OHF said is correct, Wisdom won't affect AC, and you don't need anymore that 16 in Con. If you are going solo, or don't care about NPC reactions, I wouldn't put much in Charisma, just use the ring when buying things. The second Monk I made had 16 (IIRC) in Wisdom and I noticed that he can cast a few spells from scrolls (mostly useless) and use wands. Whether or not this is due to the high Wisdom, I don't know.

I would definetely pick up a +3 weapon for him to use until lvl 15, and I would also pick up the flame sword to finish of trolls. If you have the bonus merchant pack, you can buy the Scarlett Ninja-to which is a +3 sword that delivers poison if not saved. (I personally didn't care for the sword; it's extremely expensive, and too often the troll lying on the ground would keep making his saving throws and eventually pop back up for more.)

Also, early on it is a good idea to pick up the bracers AC3 until your natural AC surpasses that.

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You can eventually pick up some gauntlets of crushing after you leave Spellhold that grant you +4 to hit and +4 to damage. I can't remember the specifics of how to get them, but I've seen the info on one thread or another.

Also, don't be shy about using the Stunning Blow and the Quivering Palm, they can be saved against, but they can make quite a difference in a fight.
(Theres nothing like seeing an Iron Golem drop on one punch)

Have fun!

03-14-2002, 01:32 PM	#4
evilbob Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 5, 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 20	What Ertai_OHF said is correct, Wisdom won't affect AC, and you don't need anymore that 16 in Con. If you are going solo, or don't care about NPC reactions, I wouldn't put much in Charisma, just use the ring when buying things. The second Monk I made had 16 (IIRC) in Wisdom and I noticed that he can cast a few spells from scrolls (mostly useless) and use wands. Whether or not this is due to the high Wisdom, I don't know. I would definetely pick up a +3 weapon for him to use until lvl 15, and I would also pick up the flame sword to finish of trolls. If you have the bonus merchant pack, you can buy the Scarlett Ninja-to which is a +3 sword that delivers poison if not saved. (I personally didn't care for the sword; it's extremely expensive, and too often the troll lying on the ground would keep making his saving throws and eventually pop back up for more.) Also, early on it is a good idea to pick up the bracers AC3 until your natural AC surpasses that. spoiler . . .. . . . . You can eventually pick up some gauntlets of crushing after you leave Spellhold that grant you +4 to hit and +4 to damage. I can't remember the specifics of how to get them, but I've seen the info on one thread or another. Also, don't be shy about using the Stunning Blow and the Quivering Palm, they can be saved against, but they can make quite a difference in a fight. (Theres nothing like seeing an Iron Golem drop on one punch) Have fun!