monk

Cheesehead72 · 06-09-2002, 03:11 AM

what are the min. ability scores of a monk and are they a good character?

Sir Exxon · 06-09-2002, 07:06 AM

I'm not sure about the ability scores, but it is pretty much like the Fighters.

And yes, the Monk is a very good class, especially if you're going solo. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Zuvio · 06-09-2002, 07:13 AM

That powerfull hand-punch of the monk has the ability to kill powerfull, un-aware creatures with a single blow! Plus, when you pretend to be a shaolin-monk, it's twice the fun.. Maybe they should have added an dialogue option for that

Xero279 · 06-09-2002, 07:18 PM

whats so good about the monk??

Tiresius · 06-09-2002, 07:31 PM

Monk = God

At least mine almost is. Heres why:

1) HUGE MAGIC RESISTANCES. mine has 93% Mag Res and the only magic that ever possibly effects me is imprisonment and the Mind Flayers sometimes get me w/ thier stun thing.

2) MASSIVE DAMAGE. my current record for damage is 97 on a critical hit. my average now is roughly 25-35.

3) AWESOME THAC0. I never miss...ever.

4) GOOD AC. ok...this one doesnt have an impressive adjective but I have -8 AC and i rarely get hit. However most fighters get below that. BUT, they gain immunity to non-magic weapons at lvl 20, however you get immunity to +1 weapons or lower from the 9 Hells.

Im sure there is something i missed. They rule when soloing. Mine beat the game at lvl 38 w/ exp cap remover. They rule.

Helspanth · 06-09-2002, 07:33 PM

Tiresius got most of it right.
The only thing that I think is incorrect is the THACO.
I think that monks get priests THACO.
I am not 100% sure about this though.
However monks are fun to play!

Tiresius · 06-09-2002, 07:48 PM

Well...i have like -14 THAC0. I think that is good at least. I was basing that statement on the fact that I missed once when fighting both dragons, never against Bhodi, and only twice against Irenicus (not including his protective spells). I coinsidered that to be good THAC0. Also, i forgot to mention +3 fists. i think thats worth noting

SixOfSpades · 06-09-2002, 09:53 PM

Monks get a Warrior's THAC0, Attacks per Round, Saving Throws, stronghold, and High-Level Abilities.
Monks get a Priest's hitpoints.
A Monk's base AC can't match a Fighter's, but they can get pretty close (I'm assuming they're both wearing the standard Tank setup of Rings & stuff), it's his Magic Resistance that makes him such a cool Tank. Monks gat +4 fists in ToB (Level 25, I think), but can always use a +5 weapon against enemies that require it.

eLLithid · 06-10-2002, 05:38 AM

I agree. even thought i have never played one, i have seen one in action and they are pretty nice.

SixOfSpades · 06-10-2002, 10:16 PM

What's really stupid is that they didn't include an NPC Monk in BG2, so everyone could see how cool they are and want to play one.

Ditto with the Barbarian, Sorcerer, Kensai, Wizard Slayer, Archer, Cavalier, Undead Hunter, Priest of's, Avenger, Totemic Druid, Assassin, Swashbuckler, Skald, etc., not to mention all the Multi-Classes they could/should have had, but didn't. Instead, we get THREE Thief/Mages and Anomen.

06-09-2002, 07:13 AM	#3
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 44 Posts: 2,556	That powerfull hand-punch of the monk has the ability to kill powerfull, un-aware creatures with a single blow! Plus, when you pretend to be a shaolin-monk, it's twice the fun.. Maybe they should have added an dialogue option for that __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-09-2002, 07:18 PM	#4
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06-09-2002, 07:31 PM	#5
Tiresius Dungeon Master Join Date: June 4, 2002 Location: The Nine Hells Age: 39 Posts: 85	Monk = God At least mine almost is. Heres why: 1) HUGE MAGIC RESISTANCES. mine has 93% Mag Res and the only magic that ever possibly effects me is imprisonment and the Mind Flayers sometimes get me w/ thier stun thing. 2) MASSIVE DAMAGE. my current record for damage is 97 on a critical hit. my average now is roughly 25-35. 3) AWESOME THAC0. I never miss...ever. 4) GOOD AC. ok...this one doesnt have an impressive adjective but I have -8 AC and i rarely get hit. However most fighters get below that. BUT, they gain immunity to non-magic weapons at lvl 20, however you get immunity to +1 weapons or lower from the 9 Hells. Im sure there is something i missed. They rule when soloing. Mine beat the game at lvl 38 w/ exp cap remover. They rule. __________________ Nalia: He is a bastard. And saying that is insult to bastards everywhere.

06-09-2002, 07:33 PM	#6
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 44 Posts: 1,050	Tiresius got most of it right. The only thing that I think is incorrect is the THACO. I think that monks get priests THACO. I am not 100% sure about this though. However monks are fun to play! __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

06-09-2002, 07:48 PM	#7
Tiresius Dungeon Master Join Date: June 4, 2002 Location: The Nine Hells Age: 39 Posts: 85	Well...i have like -14 THAC0. I think that is good at least. I was basing that statement on the fact that I missed once when fighting both dragons, never against Bhodi, and only twice against Irenicus (not including his protective spells). I coinsidered that to be good THAC0. Also, i forgot to mention +3 fists. i think thats worth noting __________________ Nalia: He is a bastard. And saying that is insult to bastards everywhere.

06-09-2002, 03:11 AM	#1
Cheesehead72 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: PA Age: 58 Posts: 17	what are the min. ability scores of a monk and are they a good character?

06-09-2002, 07:06 AM	#2
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	I'm not sure about the ability scores, but it is pretty much like the Fighters. And yes, the Monk is a very good class, especially if you're going solo. [img]smile.gif[/img]

06-09-2002, 09:53 PM	#8
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	Monks get a Warrior's THAC0, Attacks per Round, Saving Throws, stronghold, and High-Level Abilities. Monks get a Priest's hitpoints. A Monk's base AC can't match a Fighter's, but they can get pretty close (I'm assuming they're both wearing the standard Tank setup of Rings & stuff), it's his Magic Resistance that makes him such a cool Tank. Monks gat +4 fists in ToB (Level 25, I think), but can always use a +5 weapon against enemies that require it. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

06-10-2002, 05:38 AM	#9
eLLithid The Magister Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Underdark Posts: 123	I agree. even thought i have never played one, i have seen one in action and they are pretty nice. __________________ [No Need For A Signature]

06-10-2002, 10:16 PM	#10
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	What's really stupid is that they didn't include an NPC Monk in BG2, so everyone could see how cool they are and want to play one. Ditto with the Barbarian, Sorcerer, Kensai, Wizard Slayer, Archer, Cavalier, Undead Hunter, Priest of's, Avenger, Totemic Druid, Assassin, Swashbuckler, Skald, etc., not to mention all the Multi-Classes they could/should have had, but didn't. Instead, we get THREE Thief/Mages and Anomen. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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