Yo, need expert's opinions on warrior monk. :-)

**zbouaerg** · 12-02-2008, 17:35

So, i 've basically built a warrior monk, mostly according to the sticked guide. I got a few questions though, preferably answered by some guys that have already built and tested this build...

Should i get a BA or PB Last Wish? I think the Blade Fury damage is quite different. Does wias affect blade fury in any way (guess it does)? Another thing that bothers me is the dex needed for PB, i could save a lot of Vit points going BA...
Does anyone know the specific breakpoints for kicks with and without BoS with BA LW and PB LW, respectively? How much non weapon IAS do i need to reach 7/3 with BoS for each weapon?
Another thing that keeps bothering me is the skills... i 've only spent a few points so far, due to the fact that i haven't gathered all my remaining equipment yet... should i go for death sentry? I guess it 'll really speed things up, PvM-wise, but i could use the points in other areas, should i choose to neglect it. Anyone that has tested stuff and could give a solid opinion here? :-)
Lastly, i 'm gonna try a phoenix and therefore avoid going max block... again, anyone that has tested phoenix vs stormshield in this specific build?
I 'd like the assa to be able to handle a bit of PvP too, though, so i 'm really on the edge here...
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

ougk

**zbouaerg** · 13-02-2008, 12:43

Cmon you assa freaks, i could really use some help here.
Btw, if i go phoenix, the DS is practically useless right? Wouln't this ruin the PvM speed?

ougk

**brokensvt** · 13-02-2008, 13:42

*Use the PB. Zerker offers you nothing additionally, and looks like butt when wielded.

*Death Sentry IS the build, otherwise you're a kicker with some CB built-in. There is no where else to spend the points outside of the trap tree, and then you're a kick/trap hybrid(which I prefer after making both).

*I've tried Phoenix and Fort(both together and separately on 3 different builds). Phoenix offers nothing exciting, besides life/mana instant regen. I prefer SS.

**zbouaerg** · 13-02-2008, 15:54

Doesnt BA offer quite a bit more dmg for the shurikens, though?

Isn't the 350-400% EDmg nice on phoenix? I haven't used it yet so can't really tell the difference but i guess it IS a nice add, together with +max resists and the fire absorb. The instant lifemana regen is cool too, btw. :-)

I wouldn't agree that DS is the build, since the OP doesn't use it :

Originally Posted by guide

I would also like to point out that many players swear by the effectiveness of Death Sentry, the last skill in the Lightning Traps branch of the tree. It is effective with only a single-point investment, levelling packs with heavy damage based on monster life (making it deadly in Hell, where monsters are tougher than nails) and removing enemy corpses. It is, however, useless in uber-tristram without an item which has the modifier “Slain Monsters Rest In Peace,” since the minions there do not leave corpses otherwise. Also if you choose to use Phoenix, corpses will evaporate giving you life and mana – which means they won’t be available for explosions. I chose not to include it here as I myself do not use it.

There are always ways to spent skills, such as DFlight, to make it more PvP viable, CoS and whatnot.

How about breakpoints, any infos there?

Thanks for the reply. :-)

ougk

**UrbanHeroics** · 13-02-2008, 16:16

Go with the PB. The speed of your kicks is based off you WSM, so the -30 of the PB is MUCH better than that of the BA. The damage difference between the PB and BA for blade fury is negligable. Stick with the PB.

**Dream Hacker** · 26-02-2009, 12:42

how i should i spend my skill and stat points and what items should i use?

**Sass** · 26-02-2009, 13:52

Instead of posting in three places, carefully read the Monk guide at the top of this forum. It contains all knowledge you need. Any further questions you have after reading the guide should be posted in that topic.