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<blockquote data-quote="marcielle" data-source="post: 5492569" data-attributes="member: 6672328"><p>The problem with the monk is that he sucks IN CORE. If you have access to all the supplementals( but particularly Oriental adventures and Sword and fist) then you really dont need to go much further than the martial stances. And perhaps a replacement to Purity of body. That feat has NO conceivable use. Rushing torrent sounds all sorts of awesome though.</p><p> </p><p>For example, one of my favourite things to do as a monk is Sandal's of Tiger's leap + flying kick feat = 4x damage on charge. Also, Improved natural attack feat and a Mighty wallop spell (even 1st level) from your friendly wizard will make you do more damage than a raging Barbarian without after effects. All this is achieveable by ECL 5 btw.</p><p> </p><p>Sure the monk will never be the strongest frontline fighter, but I never though he was MEANT to be. He has moderate flexibility in combat and speed on his side if built right. I always felt he was meant to be a support meeleer, flanking and annoying mobs like nobodies business and rushing to the aid of squishies who were caught off guard.</p><p> </p><p>Also, keep tounge of Sun and Moon no matter what anyone says. Nothing beats being able to insult ANYTHING with the ability to speak in it's own language.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="marcielle, post: 5492569, member: 6672328"] The problem with the monk is that he sucks IN CORE. If you have access to all the supplementals( but particularly Oriental adventures and Sword and fist) then you really dont need to go much further than the martial stances. And perhaps a replacement to Purity of body. That feat has NO conceivable use. Rushing torrent sounds all sorts of awesome though. For example, one of my favourite things to do as a monk is Sandal's of Tiger's leap + flying kick feat = 4x damage on charge. Also, Improved natural attack feat and a Mighty wallop spell (even 1st level) from your friendly wizard will make you do more damage than a raging Barbarian without after effects. All this is achieveable by ECL 5 btw. Sure the monk will never be the strongest frontline fighter, but I never though he was MEANT to be. He has moderate flexibility in combat and speed on his side if built right. I always felt he was meant to be a support meeleer, flanking and annoying mobs like nobodies business and rushing to the aid of squishies who were caught off guard. Also, keep tounge of Sun and Moon no matter what anyone says. Nothing beats being able to insult ANYTHING with the ability to speak in it's own language. [/QUOTE]
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