Monk

Dar'tanian · 07-08-2003, 12:01 PM

Is it worth playing one since i am under the impresion that you cant get to lvl 20??

Rokenn · 07-08-2003, 12:12 PM

Monks are the most powerful class in NWN, as long as you do not multi-class them. Multi-classing a monk simply makes it a weaker charcter.

Dar'tanian · 07-08-2003, 12:26 PM

So is there a chance i can get quivering palm??

Rokenn · 07-08-2003, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by Dar'tanian:
So is there a chance i can get quivering palm??

Yes, but you do not need it, I never used it with my monkie. The stun attack is much more useful. Also cleave kicks some major booty too.

One of the reasons monks are such power houses is that they can take the weapon finesse feat and it applies to hand to hand combat. So instead of wasting points on str you put them into dex and get benefits of AC and attack bonus.

shadowolf03 · 07-10-2003, 08:31 PM

I'll never understand how or why things are taken from strength dex etc...such complications...can someone explain a little further? about the Dex being used instead of Strength?

shadowolf03 · 07-12-2003, 07:39 PM

Actually can someone tell me if the Ambidexterity and Two Weapon Fighting Feats affect the Monks unarmed attack bonuses?

Nerull · 07-13-2003, 12:15 AM

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Originally posted by shadowolf03:
I'll never understand how or why things are taken from strength dex etc...such complications...can someone explain a little further? about the Dex being used instead of Strength?

You always use Strength for hit and damage bonuses, unless you take the Weapon Finesse feat with your unarmed attacks. If you do take the feat, then your Dexterity is used for hit bonuses, but Strength is still used for damage bonuses.

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Originally posted by shadowolf03:
Actually can someone tell me if the Ambidexterity and Two Weapon Fighting Feats affect the Monks unarmed attack bonuses?

No, they do not. Regardless of how many attacks you get a round unarmed, you are always considered to be using a single weapon, thus those feats do not apply.

shadowolf03 · 07-14-2003, 11:18 AM

What about when using two kamas? I guess they should apply then?

And Monk's Acd improves as their wisdom increases right? Thus there isn't much need for the dextierty improving...it just seems i have a hard time hitting people...

[ 07-14-2003, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: shadowolf03 ]

Nerull · 07-14-2003, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by shadowolf03:
What about when using two kamas? I guess they should apply then?

Yes, the feats would apply there. The only special thing involving the monk weapons is that they use the special monk attack rates when monks are using them. However, in every other way they are using weapons, so have to abide by the rules of weapon use.

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Originally posted by shadowolf03:
And Monk's Acd improves as their wisdom increases right? Thus there isn't much need for the dextierty improving...it just seems i have a hard time hitting people...

Dexterity also jumps up AC, and it improves your reflex saves and your initiative rolls. You can build up Dexterity then get the Weapon Finesse (unarmed) feat; you can also buy Weapon Focus (unarmed) to improve your ability to hit the target. This allows you to not buy up your strength, since monk damage reaches really high levels anyway.

Cristian · 07-15-2003, 08:43 AM

well monk may be good but he still cant kill my wizard or sorc

07-08-2003, 12:01 PM	#1
Dar'tanian Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: USA Age: 35 Posts: 858	Is it worth playing one since i am under the impresion that you cant get to lvl 20?? __________________ I\'m back boys...

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Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 61 Posts: 2,193	Monks are the most powerful class in NWN, as long as you do not multi-class them. Multi-classing a monk simply makes it a weaker charcter. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

07-08-2003, 12:26 PM	#3
Dar'tanian Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: USA Age: 35 Posts: 858	So is there a chance i can get quivering palm?? __________________ I\'m back boys...

07-10-2003, 08:31 PM	#5
shadowolf03 Drow Warrior Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: UK Age: 40 Posts: 258	I'll never understand how or why things are taken from strength dex etc...such complications...can someone explain a little further? about the Dex being used instead of Strength? __________________ Knowing how to be an adult is knowing when to be a child.

07-12-2003, 07:39 PM	#6
shadowolf03 Drow Warrior Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: UK Age: 40 Posts: 258	Actually can someone tell me if the Ambidexterity and Two Weapon Fighting Feats affect the Monks unarmed attack bonuses? __________________ Knowing how to be an adult is knowing when to be a child.

07-14-2003, 11:18 AM	#8
shadowolf03 Drow Warrior Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: UK Age: 40 Posts: 258	What about when using two kamas? I guess they should apply then? And Monk's Acd improves as their wisdom increases right? Thus there isn't much need for the dextierty improving...it just seems i have a hard time hitting people... [ 07-14-2003, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: shadowolf03 ] __________________ Knowing how to be an adult is knowing when to be a child.

07-15-2003, 08:43 AM	#10
Cristian Emerald Dragon Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 36 Posts: 992	well monk may be good but he still cant kill my wizard or sorc __________________ Reeka once told me:<br />\"Bloom Where You Are Planted\"

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