Monk two weapon fighting

Alaniris · 05-30-2003, 12:42 PM

Can Monks use dual weapon fighting, do they suffer any penalties?

Just started playing a Monk. First time going through the game.

Nerull · 05-30-2003, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by Alaniris:
Can Monks use dual weapon fighting, do they suffer any penalties?

Just started playing a Monk. First time going through the game.

Unarmed no, they can't. However, armed they can, and suffer the same penalties everyone else does (-10 to hit with off hand, -6 to hit with main hand). To reduce the penalties, take the feats Two-Weapon Fighting and Ambidexterity (need to have a dex of 15 to take Ambidexterity, but for a monk that should not be too difficult). This will reduce the penalties to -4/-4 when using two weapons of the same size as you, and to -2/-2 if the off hand weapon is one size smaller than you.

However, why would you want to use weapons if you are monk? After about level 8 or so, weapons are not worth it for a monk (they fight better unarmed).

spydar · 05-31-2003, 10:26 PM

plus it's fun to watch your monk kill someone with a boot to the head, monks kick ass, literally ;P

SpiritWarrior · 06-01-2003, 06:33 AM

Go with the Kamas, btw.

robertthebard · 06-01-2003, 08:53 AM

If you do use kamas, you can still use flurry of blows, as kamas are the preferred weapon of monks, after unarmed. I like to use Thread of Life, for healing properties. Monks rock unarmed tho'.

06-02-2003, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by spydar:
plus it's fun to watch your monk kill someone with a boot to the head, monks kick ass, literally ;P

Ahhhh. So glad i started this game with a monk. yeah i just got this game and said 'crew the "beginners should start with a fighter" recommendation.'

Debaser · 06-02-2003, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Alaniris:
Can Monks use dual weapon fighting, do they suffer any penalties?

Just started playing a Monk. First time going through the game.

One question...why??? Hit 'em with your fists!

If you want to dual-wield, just play a weapon-related class (fighter, ranger, paladin, etc.)

05-31-2003, 10:26 PM	#3
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06-01-2003, 06:33 AM	#4
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06-01-2003, 08:53 AM	#5
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	If you do use kamas, you can still use flurry of blows, as kamas are the preferred weapon of monks, after unarmed. I like to use Thread of Life, for healing properties. Monks rock unarmed tho'. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

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05-30-2003, 12:42 PM	#1
Alaniris Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: NY Posts: 8	Can Monks use dual weapon fighting, do they suffer any penalties? Just started playing a Monk. First time going through the game.

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