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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Artoomis" data-source="post: 1370759" data-attributes="member: 111">I just built a Monk/Vow of Poverty character and here it is, so that it can be fairly compared with other characters of equal level.  I present it at 18th level, since that's the level of our group, so I could also compare with other current characters.I did this to help put the more general thread on this topic in better perspective with an actual example.I find, in general, it is very strong on defense and very weak in offense.  This is almost inevitable - the extra exalted feats available are too small in number to avoid taking quite a few "Vow of ..." feats, which are defense-heavy feats.You need to compare it to fully equipped 18th level characters.  I leave you to do that if you desire.  We started with a set of 18/14/14/14/10/8 scores to be placed where you want.I put the 18 in Wis, the 10 in Int and the 8 in Str.Current Stats:STR 8DEX 21CON 16INT 10WIS 24CHA 15AC 47 (+12 exalted, +4 natural, +5 deflection, +3 monk, +7 WIS, +6 DEX)Touch AC 31Incorporeal Touch AC: 31AC vs. Brilliant Energy Weapons: 47REF +19WILL + 20FORT: +18SR 32DR 5/evil and magicOffense Bonuses:  +4 magic. lawful, good, adamantineDefense Bonuses (other than AC): +2 vs. Enchantments.  +4 vs. non-damaging spells.  +4 vs. Poison and Drugs.  +4 vs, Charms and Phantasms. Weapons that strike him must make a Fort save vs. DC 22 or be shattered with no damage to him.  Immune to hot/cold: -50 to +140 degrees F. Immune to natural diseases.  Improved Evasion.  Immune to all poisons.Other:  Constant Calm Emotions 20' radius DC21.  Slow Fall 90' no damage if within arm's reach of a wall.  Can heal 16 hit points per day.  Quivering Palm DC 27 (can't use it, though, because of Vow of Peace).  Speak with any living creature.  Dimension Door 1/day at 9th level.  No need for food,water or air to breathe.  True Seeing.  Freedom of Movement.I think that's about it.  I didn't list all his feats, and he gets one or two other relatively minor things like better diplomacy checks and things.I haven't played him yet, but he looks playable, though not really on offense much.</blockquote>

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