Monks - Page 2

06-15-2001, 02:10 PM

I agree, Monks are one of the best classes around (If you don't look at their clothes. Platemail would be useful to hide them

). The only thing I'm having trouble with is their faster movement. They simply rush ahead of my party (and into trouble) while I want to keep everyone together. (If I want to be quick, I'll just put on some boots of speed) How do other monk players cope with this?

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I'm just a defenceless old man you say? Ha! My palm can quiver...

sunder · 06-15-2001, 02:34 PM

Yes Monks are very good, at lower levels they tend to use weapons a bit better than their unarmed attacks, but Once you reach the Underdark, your monk should be a Melee machine.

My monk character has -9 AC, about 75% MR

Gauntlets of Crushing
Cloak of the Sewers (+1 ac bonus)
Ring + 2 (+2 ac bonus)
Ring of earth control (+1 ac bonus)
Ion stone (as helm) (+1 ac bonus)
Amulet of 10%MR
Boots of Avoidence
Girdle of Bluntness

A monk is great. I believe they can detect traps real well. If you are making up a party of your own 6 people, I would make sure your thief puts his skills into everything except detect traps, that way you can make the most out of your monk/thief combo.
Like I said, at lower levels before a monk starts to get real strong, I used weapons more than fist attacks, then after my attacks got stronger, I switched over. I also had my monk carrying and using all the summoning figurines in the game, his own little conjuring zoo.

Reeka · 06-15-2001, 04:03 PM

I love my monk and do not want to play anything else. I can handle almost anything on my own. Yes, they are a pain in the ass in the lower levels but once you get up there, I don't think there is anything like them.

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Willard · 06-15-2001, 05:29 PM

they sound great at higher levels but in irenicus dungeon my monk keeps getting killed by duergar and mephits.

Reeka · 06-15-2001, 05:31 PM

Well, Willard in the lower levels you almost have to play them like a mage. My monk didn't do shit until she was maybe a 12 or 13 at least. Treat him like a mage and keep him out of trouble. It will be worth it in the long run.

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O_H_F

jabidas · 06-15-2001, 05:47 PM

At high levels the game is boring because the monk just shreds everyone and they may as well be going solo.

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Dreamer128 · 06-15-2001, 05:49 PM

Has anyone tried using shadowkeeper to change the appearence of your monk?

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Those who watch their backs meet death from the front- Dreamer128 paladin of the order of the holy flame.

Reeka · 06-15-2001, 06:01 PM

I haven't, but if you find out how, I would be interested. I hate how she looks

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O_H_F

Dreamer128 · 06-15-2001, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reeka:
I haven't, but if you find out how, I would be interested. I hate how she looks

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Its quitte simpel really, just load in your savegame/char, go to characteristics and change your apearance.

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Those who watch their backs meet death from the front- Dreamer128 paladin of the order of the holy flame.

jabidas · 06-15-2001, 06:06 PM

In the latest version of shadowkeepre its as easy as pointing out the one you want, I have a mage with the Irenicus model.

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06-15-2001, 02:10 PM	#11
Legolas the Elven Archer Guest Posts: n/a	I agree, Monks are one of the best classes around (If you don't look at their clothes. Platemail would be useful to hide them ). The only thing I'm having trouble with is their faster movement. They simply rush ahead of my party (and into trouble) while I want to keep everyone together. (If I want to be quick, I'll just put on some boots of speed) How do other monk players cope with this? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm just a defenceless old man you say? Ha! My palm can quiver...

06-15-2001, 02:34 PM	#12
sunder Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 29, 2001 Location: harwood, md. Posts: 381	Yes Monks are very good, at lower levels they tend to use weapons a bit better than their unarmed attacks, but Once you reach the Underdark, your monk should be a Melee machine. My monk character has -9 AC, about 75% MR Gauntlets of Crushing Cloak of the Sewers (+1 ac bonus) Ring + 2 (+2 ac bonus) Ring of earth control (+1 ac bonus) Ion stone (as helm) (+1 ac bonus) Amulet of 10%MR Boots of Avoidence Girdle of Bluntness A monk is great. I believe they can detect traps real well. If you are making up a party of your own 6 people, I would make sure your thief puts his skills into everything except detect traps, that way you can make the most out of your monk/thief combo. Like I said, at lower levels before a monk starts to get real strong, I used weapons more than fist attacks, then after my attacks got stronger, I switched over. I also had my monk carrying and using all the summoning figurines in the game, his own little conjuring zoo.

06-15-2001, 04:03 PM	#13
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 71 Posts: 3,255	I love my monk and do not want to play anything else. I can handle almost anything on my own. Yes, they are a pain in the ass in the lower levels but once you get up there, I don't think there is anything like them. ------------------ O_H_F

06-15-2001, 05:29 PM	#14
Willard Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: June 14, 2001 Location: Vermont Age: 34 Posts: 1,752	they sound great at higher levels but in irenicus dungeon my monk keeps getting killed by duergar and mephits.

06-15-2001, 05:31 PM	#15
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 71 Posts: 3,255	Well, Willard in the lower levels you almost have to play them like a mage. My monk didn't do shit until she was maybe a 12 or 13 at least. Treat him like a mage and keep him out of trouble. It will be worth it in the long run. ------------------ O_H_F

06-15-2001, 05:47 PM	#16
jabidas Silver Dragon Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Agharti. Mountains of Madness Posts: 1,673	At high levels the game is boring because the monk just shreds everyone and they may as well be going solo. ------------------

06-15-2001, 05:49 PM	#17
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Has anyone tried using shadowkeeper to change the appearence of your monk? ------------------ Those who watch their backs meet death from the front- Dreamer128 paladin of the order of the holy flame.

06-15-2001, 06:01 PM	#18
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 71 Posts: 3,255	I haven't, but if you find out how, I would be interested. I hate how she looks ------------------ O_H_F

06-15-2001, 06:06 PM	#20
jabidas Silver Dragon Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Agharti. Mountains of Madness Posts: 1,673	In the latest version of shadowkeepre its as easy as pointing out the one you want, I have a mage with the Irenicus model. ------------------

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