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Doin' The Monk-ey!

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Koveras, Dec 16, 2002.

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    Remove all ads!
    Sorry about the nonsense title. Anyway, I'm thinking of doing a Monk Character, one of the few classes I haven't tried. (I also haven't tried Cleric or Fighter, I'm mainly a 'behind-the-line' sorta guy) At any rate, anyone got some ideas for how I should handle the start of the game?
     
    Koveras, Dec 16, 2002
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    Shadow Steele Still hiding in the shadows all night

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    Save alot and hide in shadows always. Monks fight pretty well and progress quickly but have pretty bad AC to start. Dont get frustrated it gets MUCH better pretty quickly.

    Have fun. Killing Dragons with one hit is one of the coolist things.

    Be sure to use all of your special abilities, they come in handy.
     
    Shadow Steele, Dec 16, 2002
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    [​IMG] I've heard that monks can use Keldorn's armor. Not sure about this but if it works it will improve your AC for the early parts of the game.
     
    Modhi, Dec 16, 2002
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    Modhi is right in that Monks can wear Keldorn's armor. However, doing so entails certain prerequisites; your stats must be at a certain level. Read Dan Simpson's Guide to BGII to see what they are (I have do idea what it is, but I believe you need a decent Wisdom score).
     
    Oaz, Dec 16, 2002
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    You need good Con and INT as well, I think.
     
    Eze, Dec 23, 2002
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    Not to mention that's pretty lame. :(

    Make a monk with above-average DEX, CON, and WIS.. DEX to raise AC, CON to raise hit points, and WIS to increase saving throws. Then you'll have a damage-resistant monk without resorting to Keldorn's armor.
     
    TheBlackRose, Dec 24, 2002
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    Maertyn There's nothing I cannot embrace! Veteran

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    [​IMG] I've played Dart Vader - Lawful Evil Human Monk - if you want I could mail him to you ;)
     
    Maertyn, Dec 25, 2002
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    I think you will find a monk to be one of the strongest solo fighters of all the classes. I found this monk guide to be invaluable early on:

    http://www.gamebanshee.com/baldursgateii/strategies/monk.php

    You should blow through everything with the exception of Kangaxx and Chromatic Demon (ToB) early on. Later battles Prince of Demons etc can be beaten if you don't mind a little cheese. ie. hiding and using wand of cloudkill. Have fun with it. :)
     
    Sirfin, Dec 31, 2002
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