GeoGio7Aug 25, 2023

Is Monk/Barbarian viable?

https://lemmy.world/post/3829313

Is Monk/Barbarian viable? - Lemmy.world

I’m waiting for the PS5 release because no PC atm but I’ve decided to play Ranger/Fighter on my first playthrough and really want to try monk/Barbarian on my second playthrough but wondering how hard it be to make it viable.

Show threadpyrflieAug 25, 2023
Barbarian 2/Open Hand STRonk 10 with Tavern Brawler is one of strongest builds in the game. It’s DPR is comparable to a GWM Barbarian.
Show threadGeoGio7Aug 25, 2023
So just make a strength focused monk? Also what stat should I use for unarmored defense?
Show threadMorgikanAug 25, 2023
Unarmored defence is CON for barbarians.
Show threadGeoGio7Aug 26, 2023
But for monks it’s dex or wisdom so one of those might be better?
Show threadlzbzAug 26, 2023
Dex is always part of the equation for unarmored defense. Con is superior for defensive, since it also increases your HP.
Show threadarchon
And you won’t use wis for much anyway – is there anything other than Stunning Strike DC affected by wis?
Aug 26, 2023 at 8:19amWeb
Show threadpyrflieAug 26, 2023
Ki Resonation, but you will probably never use that. The build basically uses all it’s Ki points on Flurry of Blows to make an ungodly # of attack that due to all the extra damage are hitting for something like 2d8+1d10+12 by the end of the game.