New PC: Monk

02-01-2001, 09:04 AM

In the middle of Chapter 4 I finally had enough of my mageslayer character. That I couldn't use potions, rings, bracers, necklaces etc. was okay for the beginning, but it became a pain in the ass as longer you play. Especially that in the middle of a battle you have to use another character to get healed was a big problem sometimes. What upset me at last, was when the magic resistance hindered me to get healed by the Longsword +2 drinker.

My new character is a Monk.
Now my Question before I proceed to far only to find out I made the wrong pick again. The monk kicks ass at the beginning, but is he able to go on like that? I know that someone killed a Dragon with one hit, but how fares the monk against creatures like Liches or Beholder? The monk's hand count as + weapons from a certain level, but is it enough to hurt/kill Liches or Beholder? If I remember right, you need at least +4 weapons to hurt/kill Liches.

02-01-2001, 09:38 AM

yes when you reach higher levels so does your hand + modifier i think at level 20 your hand is considered +4

Yorick · 02-02-2001, 03:18 AM

The Monk is in my opinion the most powerful and certainly one of the most fun to play. (Closely followed on the fun part by a Bard)

Monks kick SERIOUS bottom. Stick with it and enjoy.

02-02-2001, 05:52 PM

The monk PC is like wine, he gets better with age. At level 13, he acquires the deadly quivering palm ability. His AC improves with every 2-3 levels. At level 18 I think, his hands are like +3 weapons. All this means that you have to be patient enough to fully develop his capabilities. And one nice bug in BG2 is that a monk can use the Firecam Armor for better AC.

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02-01-2001, 09:04 AM	#1
Hagar Guest Posts: n/a	In the middle of Chapter 4 I finally had enough of my mageslayer character. That I couldn't use potions, rings, bracers, necklaces etc. was okay for the beginning, but it became a pain in the ass as longer you play. Especially that in the middle of a battle you have to use another character to get healed was a big problem sometimes. What upset me at last, was when the magic resistance hindered me to get healed by the Longsword +2 drinker. My new character is a Monk. Now my Question before I proceed to far only to find out I made the wrong pick again. The monk kicks ass at the beginning, but is he able to go on like that? I know that someone killed a Dragon with one hit, but how fares the monk against creatures like Liches or Beholder? The monk's hand count as + weapons from a certain level, but is it enough to hurt/kill Liches or Beholder? If I remember right, you need at least +4 weapons to hurt/kill Liches.

02-01-2001, 09:38 AM	#2
fighter-thief Guest Posts: n/a	yes when you reach higher levels so does your hand + modifier i think at level 20 your hand is considered +4

02-02-2001, 03:18 AM	#3
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	The Monk is in my opinion the most powerful and certainly one of the most fun to play. (Closely followed on the fun part by a Bard) Monks kick SERIOUS bottom. Stick with it and enjoy.

02-02-2001, 05:52 PM	#4
Magnus the Monk Guest Posts: n/a	The monk PC is like wine, he gets better with age. At level 13, he acquires the deadly quivering palm ability. His AC improves with every 2-3 levels. At level 18 I think, his hands are like +3 weapons. All this means that you have to be patient enough to fully develop his capabilities. And one nice bug in BG2 is that a monk can use the Firecam Armor for better AC.

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