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Amechra

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Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« on: June 08, 2010, 07:23:37 PM »
Yes, this is monk optimization.
I was thinking of taking Martial Study for the Flashing Sun maneuver (Adds one more attack at your highest BAB) and some cleric for that spell that grants you full BAB. Then add in some strikes (maneuvers that activate on a successful hit), and go to town.

Any thoughts on better optimization? I'm aware monks are suboptimal, but flurry of blows is a nice ability (Would permanenting the above spell work? Or maybe grab a continual item of it?)
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Sounds fine to me.
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Re: Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2010, 07:27:36 PM »
Snap Kick feat. Obtain the maneuver that allows you to Pounce.
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Re: Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2010, 07:31:34 PM »
If you're doing cleric levels for Divine Power, might as well push 2 more for the 5th level spell...Recitation I think it is... which adds 1 attack on full attacks.
Using Chaos Monk from Dragon magazine also vastly improve your Flurry, even though it's called Flailing Strike then.
+2 attacks are usually less than the +d6+1 attacks flailing strike provides att the higher levels.
I think that's the biggest number they achive, not sure.

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Quote from: Shadowhunter on June 08, 2010, 07:31:34 PM
If you're doing cleric levels for Divine Power, might as well push 2 more for the 5th level spell...Recitation I think it is... which adds 1 attack on full attacks.
Using Chaos Monk from Dragon magazine also vastly improve your Flurry, even though it's called Flailing Strike then.
+2 attacks are usually less than the +d6+1 attacks flailing strike provides att the higher levels.
I think that's the biggest number they achive, not sure.

I think you're looking for Righteous Wrath of the Faithful.

Yes, that's it. Recitation is probably the one dealing with saves...
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Re: Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2010, 07:35:21 PM »
Quote from: Shadowhunter on June 08, 2010, 07:31:34 PM
If you're doing cleric levels for Divine Power, might as well push 2 more for the 5th level spell...Recitation I think it is... which adds 1 attack on full attacks.
Using Chaos Monk from Dragon magazine also vastly improve your Flurry, even though it's called Flailing Strike then.
+2 attacks are usually less than the +d6+1 attacks flailing strike provides att the higher levels.
I think that's the biggest number they achive, not sure.

I think you're looking for Righteous Wrath of the Faithful.
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Re: Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2010, 07:58:45 PM »
Thanks for this.

So, how would I get rid of that penalty at low levels? I'm thinking of getting improved unarmed strike, just so that I can deal more damage at an earlier point. Add a couple more feats, and you will be unstoppable (Except by better classes)
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On a strange note, would anyone be put out if we had a post about people or events we can spare a thought for, or if its within their creed, a prayer for? Just a random thought, but ... hells I wouldn't have known about either Archangels daughter or Saeomons niece if I didn't happen to be on these threads.
Sounds fine to me.
probably over on "Off-topic".
might want to put a little disclaimer in the first post.

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Re: Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2010, 08:40:22 PM »
Sweeping Strike from war min lets you attack 2 adjacent hexes with each attack, this would include each attack in a flurry, so it doubles the number of attacks provided you split it between at least 2 creatures, or technically a creature that occupies more than one hex, although that is probably against RAI. I like war-mind monks (Expansion!) although if you want to use sweeping strike you can't be mobile :( still trying to find a way around that.
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Re: Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2010, 09:32:33 PM »
Note that Tashalatora stacks for flurry, so you can play a monk 2/psionic class 9/ToB class 9 and have Greater Flurry (Diamond Mind manouvers recommended, to take advantage of Concentration synergy with psionic focus).
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Re: Optimizing Flurry of Blows
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2010, 09:34:49 PM »
Also consider Monk 6/Shou Disciple 5.  That gives decent BAB (you only lose two to Monk levels) and the ability to Flurry with any martial weapon, plus slightly better AC and HD.  Now add in Snap Kick and maybe wield a pair of Aptitude Kukris with Lightning Mace and Roundabout Kick and you get an absolute ton of attacks.  Blood in the Water is important...

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