Hi! Long time leech, first time poster. So feedback is welcome, but be gentle..


This here is a build I've been wanting to play for a long time, I know it is not great, or even close.. And there are several builds out there which are very similar (probably the same once the suggested changes are applied). I was actually inspired by jedis (no, not the saber swinging maniac-way). But rather the mystique that surrounds them, and how they manage to not only prevail, but in most cases completely unharmed, even though wearing no protection. For this I needed Epic Dodge, while still maintaining some skill with a weapon (shortswords are abominations!). So this was very much a dex/str split. I went elf, because I just like them, human would/could/should be possible. Obviously this is a pure roleplay build, but further down it has been converted to (hopefully) meet the standards of this guild. It may be strong, and may not (haven't tested that aspect).

Playable from level 1-40 PvM, PvP depends on level of magic, Low = good.

ROLEPLAY

Race:
Elf

Alignment:
Any lawful


Stats Start -> End:
Str 14 -> 18
Dex 18 -> 26
Con 10
Wis 12
Int 12
Cha 10


Leveling Feats |Stats

1 Monk 1 (1) Toughness
2 Monk 2
3 Fighter 1 (2) WF:Longsword*, Power Attack
4 Fighter 2 (1) Blindfight |Dex
5 Fighter 3
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6 Fighter 4 (2) WS:Longsword, Great Cleave
7 Monk 3
8 Monk 4 |Dex
9 Rogue 1 (1) TWF**
10 Rogue 2
-----
11 Rogue 3
12 Rogue 4 (1) Imp.Crit:Longsword |Dex
13 Rogue 5
14 Rogue 6
15 Rogue 7 (1) Ambidex**
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16 Monk 5 |Dex
17 Monk 6
18 Monk 7 (1) Imp.TWF**
19 Monk 8
20 Rogue 8 |Dex
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21 Rogue 9 (1) Great Dex I
22 Rogue 10 (1) Defensive Roll
23 Monk 9
24 Monk 10 (1) Epic Dodge |Dex
25 Monk 11
-----
26 Monk 12
27 Monk 13 (1) EWF:Longsword
28 Monk 14 |STR
29 Monk 15
30 Monk 16 (1) Armor Skin***
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31 Monk 17
32 Monk 18 |STR
33 Monk 19 (1) Great Str
34 Monk 20
35 Monk 21
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36 Monk 22 (1) Imp.SR I |STR
37 Monk 23
38 Monk 24
39 Monk 25 (2) Imp.SR II & III
40 Rogue 11**** |DEX

* Switch to Kama, I just picked this for rp reasons.
** I just thought dualwielding could be a fun addition, switch with whatever you want.
*** Alternative would be epic prowess
**** Switch with monk if you want to, but I prefer higher UMD over +1 SR


Skills (max, of course only on levels where they are class skills.)
Concentration - 42
Discipline - 42
Hide - 43
Move Silent - 43
Tumble - 40
Use Magic Device - 40


HP:
348

AC:
Naked 34

AB:
+33/+28/+23/+18

Damage:
1-8 + 6 (17-20/ x2)
Sneak 6d6

End saves:
Fort 22
Reflex 31
Will 20


Pro's:
SR of 41 (not much, but it helps against spellsword-abominations)
Stunning Fist / quivering palm with plenty of charges.
Improved Knockdown
descent ac
UMD!
50% conceal, either from empty body or imp.invis scrolls
Hides well from fighters and other mindless meatshields
Sneak attacks
descent reflex + improved evasion


Con's:
Mediocre hps
Weak saves
Will probably run into an exp penalty.
Needs scrolls / potions to truly shine.


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Suggested changes for power:

Probably playable from level 1-40 PvM, PvP (still) depends on level of magic, Low = good.

POWER:

Race:
Elf

Alignment:
Any lawful

Stats Start -> End:
Str 8
Dex 18 -> 32
Con 14
Wis 14
Int 12
Cha 8


Leveling Feats |Stats

1 Monk 1 (1) Weapon Finesse
2 Monk 2
3 Fighter 1 (2) WF:Kama, Power Attack
4 Fighter 2 (1) Blindfight |Dex
5 Fighter 3
-----
6 Fighter 4 (2) WS:Kama, Toughness
7 Monk 3
8 Monk 4 |Dex
9 Rogue 1 (1) TWF
10 Rogue 2
-----
11 Rogue 3
12 Rogue 4 (1) Imp.Crit:Kama |Dex
13 Rogue 5
14 Rogue 6
15 Rogue 7 (1) Ambidex
-----
16 Monk 5 |Dex
17 Monk 6
18 Monk 7 (1) Imp.TWF
19 Monk 8
20 Rogue 8 |Dex
-----
21 Rogue 9 (1) Great Dex I
22 Rogue 10 (1) Defensive Roll
23 Monk 9
24 Monk 10 (1) Epic Dodge |Dex
25 Monk 11
-----
26 Monk 12
27 Monk 13 (1) EWF:Kama
28 Monk 14 |DEX
29 Monk 15
30 Monk 16 (1) Epic Prowess
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31 Monk 17
32 Monk 18 |DEX
33 Monk 19 (1) Great Dex II
34 Monk 20
35 Monk 21
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36 Monk 22 (1) Great Dex III |DEX
37 Monk 23
38 Monk 24
39 Monk 25 (2) Great Dex IV, Armor Skin
40 Rogue 11 |DEX


HP:
468

Pro's compared to RP version:
Better Reflex save
Better Fortitude save
Better AB
Better AC
More attacks
More HP's


Con's:
Weaker damage
Dm's on rp worlds will skin, fry and bake you.

I'd post stats for this one too, but I'm too lazy. Anybody feel like doing it for me?

Suggestions, feedback, improvements?

-Christina


Ps. Someone explain to me how to make stuff bold, and I will fix this post a bit. to make something bold type <b> </b> around the word you want bolded. (replace the <> with []) That is, like this [b] text here [/b]
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Edited By FinneousPJ on 04/02/06 17:48

Okay, I *would* fix it, but my 'edit' button is gone Thanks anyways! I promise to fix it before next post

-Christina!
Quote: Posted 04/02/06 13:53:34 (GMT) -- MysticalBlueCats

POWER:

Stats Start -> End:
Str 8
Dex 18 -> 32
Con 14
Wis 14
Int 12
Cha 8


1 Monk 1 (1) Weapon Finesse
2 Monk 2
3 Fighter 1 (2) WF:Kama, Power Attack

In you power version there are some major problems. I suggest that you try to build it in game because Monks can not take WF at lvl 1 and PA requires 13 str. But i have been known to be wrong before (who am i kidding that should be often!)
Quote: Posted 04/02/06 18:34:17 (GMT) -- Airborn1974

Quote: Posted 04/02/06 13:53:34 (GMT) -- MysticalBlueCats

POWER:

Stats Start -> End:
Str 8
Dex 18 -> 32
Con 14
Wis 14
Int 12
Cha 8


1 Monk 1 (1) Weapon Finesse
2 Monk 2
3 Fighter 1 (2) WF:Kama, Power Attack

In you power version there are some major problems. I suggest that you try to build it in game because Monks can not take WF at lvl 1 and PA requires 13 str. But i have been known to be wrong before (who am i kidding that should be often!)
Both great catches, guess it's even more obvious now which one of them I actually build and tested

well, switch around Toughness to first, Finesse to 4th instead of Power Attack, and pick whatever on the 6th level and that should be fixed.

-Christina!

Edit: I am so stupid

Edited By MysticalBlueCats on 04/02/06 19:32

The main problem is that you will have XP penalties practically throughout the build. You might want to consider a race that lets you take at least 1 of the classes as a preferred class (i.e. Halfling, Dwarf, or Human), and balancing the other 2:

I.E. Human, Monk 20/Fighter 10/Rogue 10
Dwarf, Monk 18/Rogue 17/Fighter 5
Halfling, Monk 6/Rogue 28/Fighter 6 (like my Felonius Monk build).

Etc.

I would also add at least 1 fighter level in Epic so you can pick up EWS.

TM