Monk Question

Relayer · Post by **Relayer** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:59 am

Hey eyeryone, I just started a new game with a Monk, I think this might be my new favorite. So far its going great, but what should I expect later on? I love how he uses his fists as a strong weapon.

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:01 am

The damage should increase as you level up (from his fists). I believe there are speed bonuses and immunities gained too.

There is an ability that can instantly kill enemies gained at 13th level, I think.

Relayer · Post by **Relayer** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:21 am

awesome! i never tried a monk before, cant wait to start leving him up there

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:26 am

There are some more details on this page: http://www.gamebanshee.com/baldursgatei ... s/monk.php

Check your manual to see exactly when the monk gets his special abilities and immunities.

Have fun with your character.

Luis Antonio · Post by **Luis Antonio** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:28 am

Monks are the ancient favoured solo games. I remember a time without kensai, or hacked characters, but monks running free and killing enemies in one blow.

I think the real drawback of the monk is the inexistence of items for them throught the game. You have a single item designed for them specifically, they will not be that effective if you give them weapons, but their resistances make them formidable oponents (enough for Wes Weimer to choose them for some of the most unbelievable encounters on his tactics and ascension mod, the monks that you encounter are really tough to love).

Solo the monk. Have a good time. Go back, play it in a team. They're fun, but if you're the treasue seeker RPG player you'll be soon looking to use a fun barbarian again...

Berethor · Post by **Berethor** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:50 am

Yeah
, monks are awesome. I had one outstanding before, that I just started playing again. The technique at level 13 is Quivering palmits a one hit ko.

-SpOiLeR-
Before using quivering palm, use greater malison, trust me. it lowrs there saving throws, so they will have minimal chances of saving. its fun to see people like shadow dragon go in one hit

Relayer · Post by **Relayer** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:44 am

thanks for all the info! I really like using the monk. I like mages a lot, but this guy is definitley my new favorite now.

fable · Post by **fable** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:44 pm

No spam is allowed outside SYM. If you want to answer the poster's question about what they can expect with a monk later on in the game, fine. Otherwise, don't post.

Berethor · Post by **Berethor** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:52 pm

sorry, I dont understand.

and If I am being singled out for replying with a spoiler its kinda wrong because other people do it.

I learned something about the monk. if you use stunning blow, every hit when the thing is stunned will stun it longer

Coot · Post by **Coot** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:19 pm

No offense, Relayer, but all answers to your questions can be anwered by reading the text about your class or kit in-game. It states exactly what immunities and abilities a kit or class gets at which level.

Berethor · Post by **Berethor** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:30 pm

Yeah thats true, but that can get confusing like I am now. can anyone tell me how to properly use quivering palm?

SP101 · Post by **SP101** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:33 pm

Activate it... then your next physical attack will be the Quivering Palm.

Jess · Post by **Jess** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 2:46 pm

The monk gets a pretty good speed bonus later on. I agree that in SoA they can be a little less fun because there are so few items for them, but if you have ToB then there are quite a few monk only items, which make playing one much more fun.

FireLighter · Post by **FireLighter** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 8:11 pm

The main weapon for them (besides fists) is sold by the bonus merchant in the copper coronet, although im not sure what its called. I never did play as a monk for very long, but I found it was most fun soloing it because theyre awesome movement rate makes them loners when they get ahead and a battle breaks out. Have fun with your monk!

Locke Da'averan · Post by **Locke Da'averan** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:08 am

the weapon is scarlet ninja-to..

you can get the dload to get the bonus merchants from GBBonus Merchants for BG2:SoA

the merchants have really good stuff otherwise as well, but that sword is particularly helpful in the earlier stages when you encounter enemies that need magical weapons to harm them

krunchyfrogg · Post by **krunchyfrogg** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:39 pm

My problem with trying out a solo monk was that the amulet of power that grants negative plane protection didn't work on my monk. I had no way to beat Vampires, since scrolls of prot. from undead are limited.