Monk - Page 3

Raistlin Majere · 05-19-2003, 11:16 AM

i suggest you play the first time through without too much advice, since they nearly always contain spoilers, which IMHO, ruin the game(the first time through, that is. luckily, i hadnt found this forum when i played my first time through

). have fun

Thuram · 05-19-2003, 02:39 PM

It's quite tough to play a monk the first time. He is a character which requieres lot of maintenance, specially in the beginning.

For the beginning, don't feel ashamed to use the hide&hit&run tactic. Make use of his increased movement.

Also, use potions that can buff you up, specially your AC, you will need this in the beginning. Look e.g. for potions that increase DEX.

At the beginning you may find it easier if you use a weapon instead of your bare fists, at least until you level up some levels. There is also a nice sword in the game with a good special ability against undead, which will help you when you need to fight them - it is behind a secret door but if I remember well you will need VERY high strength to open it.

Think of ranged weapons, at the beginning you won't be able to face anybody in melee and you could prefer the sniper tactic.

You may also find a wand you can use with your monk. I have heard people saying this is cheese, but it is not my opinion. Use it if you find it.

At the beginning, use potions of explosions to get rid of lots of low level enemies which could be nasty otherwise.

Look for a few items which allow you to summon help, you will need it. You can find all of these early in the game. Don't want to spoil you, but here is some advice: one you can get by fighting, an other one is in a house and can be upgraded but it is protected by a difficult trap for a soloist, the other one you can get if you are a bard/thief or if you don't like djinnis.

Much later on, after rescuing Imoen, there is an optional quest you may do if you prefer ships over portals. It will give you a reward your monk will find very fitting.

I soloed the game with a Monk playing on max. difficulty. It is challenging in the beginning, but after you get your MR it will be almost too easy. Have fun!!

Patriarch · 05-19-2003, 03:13 PM

I've always fancied playing through as a monk, but never got around to it. Maybe I should try it...

Dobian · 05-20-2003, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Thuram:
soloed the game with a Monk playing on max. difficulty. It is challenging in the beginning, but after you get your MR it will be almost too easy. Have fun!!

What's MR? If it's a big spoiler, don't tell me.

Warby · 05-20-2003, 01:13 PM

Magic Resistance. Thats all.

Warby

SixOfSpades · 05-20-2003, 02:45 PM

Monks using Wands is not cheese--it's a bug.

BioWare simply overlooked the fact that almost all Wands are "Not Usable By: Paladin, Ranger, Fighter, Thief." Since the *.ITM file doesn't specifically say that Monks cannot use it, then the game lets Monks use it--even though they were never supposed to be able to.

BaldurDash to the rescue!

05-19-2003, 11:16 AM	#21
Raistlin Majere Ra Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 2,323	i suggest you play the first time through without too much advice, since they nearly always contain spoilers, which IMHO, ruin the game(the first time through, that is. luckily, i hadnt found this forum when i played my first time through ). have fun __________________ If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One. "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

05-19-2003, 03:13 PM	#23
Patriarch Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: N. Somerset, England Age: 39 Posts: 29	I've always fancied playing through as a monk, but never got around to it. Maybe I should try it... __________________ -Insert Witty Comment Here-

05-20-2003, 02:45 PM	#26
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 6,901	Monks using Wands is not cheese--it's a bug. BioWare simply overlooked the fact that almost all Wands are "Not Usable By: Paladin, Ranger, Fighter, Thief." Since the *.ITM file doesn't specifically say that Monks cannot use it, then the game lets Monks use it--even though they were never supposed to be able to. BaldurDash to the rescue! __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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05-19-2003, 02:39 PM	#22
Thuram Dungeon Master Join Date: September 6, 2002 Location: Spain Age: 51 Posts: 77	It's quite tough to play a monk the first time. He is a character which requieres lot of maintenance, specially in the beginning. For the beginning, don't feel ashamed to use the hide&hit&run tactic. Make use of his increased movement. Also, use potions that can buff you up, specially your AC, you will need this in the beginning. Look e.g. for potions that increase DEX. At the beginning you may find it easier if you use a weapon instead of your bare fists, at least until you level up some levels. There is also a nice sword in the game with a good special ability against undead, which will help you when you need to fight them - it is behind a secret door but if I remember well you will need VERY high strength to open it. Think of ranged weapons, at the beginning you won't be able to face anybody in melee and you could prefer the sniper tactic. You may also find a wand you can use with your monk. I have heard people saying this is cheese, but it is not my opinion. Use it if you find it. At the beginning, use potions of explosions to get rid of lots of low level enemies which could be nasty otherwise. Look for a few items which allow you to summon help, you will need it. You can find all of these early in the game. Don't want to spoil you, but here is some advice: one you can get by fighting, an other one is in a house and can be upgraded but it is protected by a difficult trap for a soloist, the other one you can get if you are a bard/thief or if you don't like djinnis. Much later on, after rescuing Imoen, there is an optional quest you may do if you prefer ships over portals. It will give you a reward your monk will find very fitting. I soloed the game with a Monk playing on max. difficulty. It is challenging in the beginning, but after you get your MR it will be almost too easy. Have fun!!

05-20-2003, 01:13 PM	#25
Warby Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: England Age: 39 Posts: 345	Magic Resistance. Thats all. Warby

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