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<blockquote data-quote="mysticknight232" data-source="post: 5211832" data-attributes="member: 88123"><p>This seems to be missed the most by players and has been referenced in several Monk threads since the release of 4e. Monks are implement based and therefore they do not gain any weapon properties (proficiency, reach, brutal, defensive etc.). The only time you will gain +3 umarmed weapon proficiency bonus is when you're making a MBA. The Monk powers are all implement based so you will never gain non-magical weapon properties when using a Monk power. </p><p> </p><p>Also, the range of the Monk powers will always be started on the power. Again, this is because they are implement based strikers. Magical properties such as +1 magic item still get added because it's a magical property. Likewise, if you're taking a feat for a Monk, you should take Versatile Expertise with Ki Focus and your weapon of choice. That way you gain the +1 feat bonus TH for both implement powers and MBAs as well.</p><p> </p><p>Hope this clarifies things. People continue to be confused by the Monk, but the most important thing to remember is they are a melee based implement using striker. Think of them as a Wizard, only their spells are martial art moves. Their weapons are used to channel their focus and direct their attacks. The weapons themselves DO NOT deal the dmg, they just focus the dmg.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mysticknight232, post: 5211832, member: 88123"] This seems to be missed the most by players and has been referenced in several Monk threads since the release of 4e. Monks are implement based and therefore they do not gain any weapon properties (proficiency, reach, brutal, defensive etc.). The only time you will gain +3 umarmed weapon proficiency bonus is when you're making a MBA. The Monk powers are all implement based so you will never gain non-magical weapon properties when using a Monk power. Also, the range of the Monk powers will always be started on the power. Again, this is because they are implement based strikers. Magical properties such as +1 magic item still get added because it's a magical property. Likewise, if you're taking a feat for a Monk, you should take Versatile Expertise with Ki Focus and your weapon of choice. That way you gain the +1 feat bonus TH for both implement powers and MBAs as well. Hope this clarifies things. People continue to be confused by the Monk, but the most important thing to remember is they are a melee based implement using striker. Think of them as a Wizard, only their spells are martial art moves. Their weapons are used to channel their focus and direct their attacks. The weapons themselves DO NOT deal the dmg, they just focus the dmg. [/QUOTE]
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