Some questions on Monks

LazyLemming · 07-10-2002, 06:11 PM

I want to get everyones general impression of monks (ie: effectiveness, fun factor, whatever else yuo feel like sharing). I was also wondering wether they get to take part in any hold quests?

Zarr · 07-10-2002, 06:33 PM

I've never played a monk but from what I've read on this forum the general opinion seems to be they are excellent at high levels and not so good at lower levels. I think they have the thaco of a cleric as well which sucks. As for the stronghold they get the fighter stronghold, Nalia's keep.

Alson · 07-10-2002, 06:52 PM

No, its the monks XP table which is like the cleric's, not THAC0 advancement.
And yes, monks get the Fighter hold.
IMHO, monks are great - they are both deadly and interesting, which makes them so fun. Yes, they are pretty weak at low level, but when they reach levels 15 and 16, they become amazing - great THAC0, great AC, great immunities, amazing Magic Resistance - and on top all of this - KONG FU ANIMATION!!

What more can we ask for?

Wolven · 07-10-2002, 07:06 PM

Continuing with monks....
Can a monk dual class? It would be good to dual a monk
to say a kensai or mage at some level. That would lower their AC and give them better THACO no?

Sazerac · 07-10-2002, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wolven:
Continuing with monks....
Can a monk dual class? It would be good to dual a monk
to say a kensai or mage at some level. That would lower their AC and give them better THACO no?

Nope, sorry. You cannot dual-class monks, barbarians, sorcerors, paladins, or bards.

-Sazerac

SixOfSpades · 07-10-2002, 07:19 PM

Everything about the Monk:

here

07-10-2002, 07:32 PM

Monks also have amazing speed in the game, and are total killers.

Bookmanx · 07-11-2002, 09:44 AM

Having gotten a little bored with EQ lately, I reloaded BG2 and after reading here I started a solo monk.

At first it was a little tough, but monks gain power quickly, and as a solo character I also gained exp VERY fast. I had to use the exp cap remover by the end of the 2nd chapter. At level 20 or so when you can no longer be hit by normal weapons the game changes alot. It's fun to walk into a room full of baddies and leave the keyboard to take a 5 min break and come back with no damage done.

I think you max out at 4 hand to hand attacks per round and fists max out at 1-20 damage (considered +3 weapons at level 15). Monks also move fast, gaining a faster movement rate as they advance in levels. And the abilities are very nice. Stunning blow (save vs spell) stuns an opponent letting you beat the tar out of them while taking no damage; and Quivering palm is an insta kill ability (save vs. spell).

Slight spoiler.
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Shadow Dragon - one hit with quivering palm. Dead. I was very impressed.

Willard · 07-11-2002, 12:58 PM

I love monks. Hate their clothes though.

07-10-2002, 06:33 PM	#2
Zarr Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 19, 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 1,330	I've never played a monk but from what I've read on this forum the general opinion seems to be they are excellent at high levels and not so good at lower levels. I think they have the thaco of a cleric as well which sucks. As for the stronghold they get the fighter stronghold, Nalia's keep. __________________ Minsc - \"Don\'t ask questions better left to aged sages\"<br /><br />\"You must gather your party before venturing forth\". BANG shoots him dead

07-10-2002, 06:52 PM	#3
Alson Galvatron Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Israel Age: 38 Posts: 2,187	No, its the monks XP table which is like the cleric's, not THAC0 advancement. And yes, monks get the Fighter hold. IMHO, monks are great - they are both deadly and interesting, which makes them so fun. Yes, they are pretty weak at low level, but when they reach levels 15 and 16, they become amazing - great THAC0, great AC, great immunities, amazing Magic Resistance - and on top all of this - KONG FU ANIMATION!! What more can we ask for? __________________ In memory of Ilan Ramon - the first Israeli astronaut.<br /><br /><br />[url]\"http://members.chello.nl/~j.vanthull/BG2SR/Home.htm\" target=\"_blank\">BGII Spells Reference</a> - everything you ever wanted to know about spells!

07-10-2002, 07:06 PM	#4
Wolven Dungeon Master Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: Chile Posts: 59	Continuing with monks.... Can a monk dual class? It would be good to dual a monk to say a kensai or mage at some level. That would lower their AC and give them better THACO no? __________________ Live each day as your last.<br />It just might be.

07-10-2002, 07:19 PM	#6
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	Everything about the Monk: here __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

07-11-2002, 12:58 PM	#9
Willard Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: June 14, 2001 Location: Vermont Age: 34 Posts: 1,752	I love monks. Hate their clothes though. __________________

07-10-2002, 06:11 PM	#1
LazyLemming Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 6, 2002 Location: Arizona Age: 42 Posts: 9	I want to get everyones general impression of monks (ie: effectiveness, fun factor, whatever else yuo feel like sharing). I was also wondering wether they get to take part in any hold quests?

07-10-2002, 07:32 PM	#7
SecretMaster Guest Posts: n/a	Monks also have amazing speed in the game, and are total killers.

07-11-2002, 09:44 AM	#8
Bookmanx Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 2, 2002 Location: Tx Posts: 4	Having gotten a little bored with EQ lately, I reloaded BG2 and after reading here I started a solo monk. At first it was a little tough, but monks gain power quickly, and as a solo character I also gained exp VERY fast. I had to use the exp cap remover by the end of the 2nd chapter. At level 20 or so when you can no longer be hit by normal weapons the game changes alot. It's fun to walk into a room full of baddies and leave the keyboard to take a 5 min break and come back with no damage done. I think you max out at 4 hand to hand attacks per round and fists max out at 1-20 damage (considered +3 weapons at level 15). Monks also move fast, gaining a faster movement rate as they advance in levels. And the abilities are very nice. Stunning blow (save vs spell) stuns an opponent letting you beat the tar out of them while taking no damage; and Quivering palm is an insta kill ability (save vs. spell). Slight spoiler. . . . . . . . Shadow Dragon - one hit with quivering palm. Dead. I was very impressed.

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