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.

    • darth_helmet
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      1 year ago

      Imo the spicier build is OHMonk 9/thief rogue 3. You lose reckless attack, but with tavern brawler’s extra 5 to-hit, accuracy is already fantastic. You lose 2 damage per strike, but gain an entire extra bonus action that is resource free. That’s two more strikes with flurry of blows, an additional topple or push check, etc.

      It also gives you cunning action, which is bonus action dash/disengage without costing ki. The downside is your stats are more tight, and less AC, but I was still able to get to 20 with the right gear.

    • vladmech@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      What’s the build for (ranged not) ranger sword bards look like? I’m level 6 as a sword bard and just got some gloves that set my Dex to 18 and add +1 to attack so I’m feeling pretty stabby right now.

      Edit: ranged, not ranger

    • GeoGio7@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      So just make a strength focused monk? Also what stat should I use for unarmored defense?

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            1 year ago

            Dex is always part of the equation for unarmored defense. Con is superior for defensive, since it also increases your HP.

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              1 year ago

              And you won’t use wis for much anyway – is there anything other than Stunning Strike DC affected by wis?