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SC monk or MC monk/druid?

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale 2' started by Anakha the Almighty, Jan 14, 2003.

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    [​IMG] I have a human monk. He is now level 20(plus 1 level but not levelled up yet)

    The problem is: I can not decide whether MC him or not.
    Alignment restriction and XP penalty is out of topic. He is human so no XP penalty will occur.
    Also he is "Monk of the Old Order" and his alignment is Lawful Neutral. So he is allowed to get druid levels.
    I know I won't be able to get monk levels anymore.
    Question:
    Will he lose any of his monk abilities just because he get druid levels?
    Main purpose to get druid levels is having a third offensive caster which is very useful under HoF. (The party is about to rally Horde Fortress)
    By doing so, he will be Monk of the Old Order 21/Druid 9 instead of Monk 30.

    Any critics will be welcome.
     
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    Sounds like a good idea and I don't think he'd lose any of his Monk powers.

    My one point of concern here. I'm sure Wizards, sorcerers, shamans, etc. cast spells at a higher level in HofF. Question is, does the Monk still have effective Spell Resistance to be meaningful during HofF? Granted, if you need to, you can always cast the Holy Aura spell before a big battle starts. Would you be willing to do that all the time though?

    [ January 14, 2003, 13:04: Message edited by: Beren ]
     
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    Beren:
    I'm glad to hear that monk abilities will not be lost.

    I had the same concern but now I think I can handle it. I already have a barbarian which has no SR. And he fights toe to toe with that orcs in CH1.
    Also, as you said, I can cast Holy Aura if I encounter a fight that I can't go without SR.
    "Spell Resistance" also can be handy with its long duration. (1 minute/level)

    Thank you...
     
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    Somewhere in this board (or gamefaqs.com) long time ago, i have seen someone posted topic on a bug that how multiclass screw up monk's unarmed attack with solid evidance and calculation. i can't remember quite well now, it is something like when you multiclass a monk to another class, the unarmed attack of the other class will come in and screw up the monk's unarmed attack.
     
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    If you multiclass any non monk levels that increase the BAB by 1 or more then your unarmed attacks will no longer work and you will be stuck with the lame cleric/druid/rogue/monk armed attack BAB table.

    Of course if your monk never uses fists and only weapons then go for it...
     
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    Wait a minute! Do you say that I will not be able to use monk's unarmed attack and damage bonuses if I MC him?

    Khazraj:
    What exactly did you mean with "increase BAB more than 1"? As I understand, you meant warrior type classes(barbarian, fighter,paladin and ranger), am I right?

    I am really confused about this. :confused: :(
     
    Anakha the Almighty, Jan 15, 2003
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