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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wyvernhand" data-source="post: 5651025" data-attributes="member: 97681">False.  Monks are probably the MOST item dependant class, despite their plethora of abilities.  They are one of the worst classes that are impacted by VoP.  VoP Monk is a trap, in that it looks good on paper, but when you put it together, really underperforms.  First of all, VoP only gives you about 60% WBL, which granted, is better than no wealth, but not as good as normal wealth.  Secondly, it allows for no customization.  Most notably, any method of flight.  On a Monk, who has no inate method of flight, that is bad (its also bad for a Fighter, Paladin, or other non-spellcaster, but thats another story). The main issue with Monks is their lack of focus.  Someone mentioned MAD, the fact that a Monk needs 4 high stats, and even their 2 dump stats (Int and Cha) still have some significant uses.  They have speed, but Flurry of Blows only functions when they stand still.  They have a lot of little abilities that are neat, but ultimately aren't that relevant.  Slowfall?  Yay, a 1st level spell, with more limitations.  SR? Too little, WAY too late. Also, affects allies buffs/heals unless you take a standard action to lower it, which leaves you vulnerable.  Dim Door 1/day?  ONCE PER DAY!?!?!  That's certainly useful when you get fog clouded for the 2nd time that day.  Immunity to Diseases?  Hardly needed with all good saves and a decent Con.  Become an Outsider?  What monster will a 20th level Monk fight that CAN'T overcome DR/Magic? Oh, and you are no longer a valid target for Enlarge Person, a critical Monk buff.  Etc.  I could keep going all day.Monks are a gilted class. They have a lot of shiney abilities that make them look "overpowered", but when you look deeper, you find out that its just worthless wood underneath. Contrast with Wizards.  They get like, NO class features outside of 5 bonus feats and a pet.  Then, when you look at how ZOMGAMAZING spellcasting is, the class is the most amazing powerful thing ever.  Its the opposite with the Monk.  On the tin, it looks pretty dang skippy, but reality is much less so.</blockquote>

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