Monk armor progression?

[teai]

So turning lvl 20 as a monk, I have mostly cured silk armor, and one pair of black pantherskin gloves.

I have haste, good weapons, but am fairly broke and wondering the best armor progression to shoot for. Wu's next?

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[Arkanjil]

If you're using cured silk, wu's is a great progression for armor. Let me know if you need some made and I'll assist you with it :)

[teai]

I have a lot of silk for sure. both bracers, chest, shoulders, legs, feet. If it is worth it. I have about 2.5kp saved in total, but thats IT

[teai]

Looking at http://wiki.project1999.com/Crescent_Armor_Set

Is that something people normally pay for? It seems like a good set of armor, but out of my level range currently

[MiRo2]

Looking at http://wiki.project1999.com/Crescent_Armor_Set

Is that something people normally pay for? It seems like a good set of armor, but out of my level range currently

Crescent is no drop, and only drops on the 2nd and 3rd floors. I was able to Solo a set in my late 30s while camping a piece for the monk shackle quests.

[Jimjam]

Is Crescent really worth it?

I helped a friend get a full set, but TBH most stats seem kinda junky; wouldn't it be better at mid levels to make sure you have sufficient worn AC to mitigate reasonably, then after that enough HP (to bandage higher, survive nukes and so on) then some resists to shrug off roots while pulling?

Honest questions, I'm no expert on monks!

[Tewaz]

Crescent is pretty great. Some pieces aren't worth it and it can be annoying when they keep dropping over and over again. Like the stupid headband.

[Robbintha Hood]

Crescent is pretty great. Some pieces aren't worth it and it can be annoying when they keep dropping over and over again. Like the stupid headband.

Yep.

[snots]

With Velious out and black pantherskin available, I'd say skip crescent armor and farm something that you can sell for more black pantherskin pieces.

For bracers you could go with Tar Goo Strands. They are good and fairly cheap.

[teai]

I snagged a pantherskin tunic, tar goo strands, a lighter helm and ill fill the rest with wu's ;3 thanks a lot

[Lojik]

Crescent not really worth the hassle with velious out. If you like stats go for bps stuff (you can resell when you upgrade,) plus there are good ac options available like drakkel wolfhide legs, azure sleeves, etc.

[gildor]

I camped a full set of crescent at 37 and it was super fun, I recently just upgraded the last of my crescent with black pantherskin, ice burrower skin, some thurg quest pieces etc..

Point is crescent can last you from 30s to well into your 50s...you are better served spending your plat on Jboots, Haste etc...

[EQBallzz]

I camped a full set of crescent at 37 and it was super fun, I recently just upgraded the last of my crescent with black pantherskin, ice burrower skin, some thurg quest pieces etc..

Point is crescent can last you from 30s to well into your 50s...you are better served spending your plat on Jboots, Haste etc...

My monk is 39. I also camped a full set of crescent (minus the shoes..they would never drop). I replaced the head piece with a black headband (questionably better but 0 weight). I'm using Wu's for feet and other slots that have no crescent pieces available. I also have a BPS cloak but that's my only BPS piece.

I see a lot of people suggesting BPS and the stats are nice but isn't BPS a bit heavy for lower levels? I have struggled a lot with weight so even if you had the plat for a full set of BPS (I don't) wouldn't that give you weight problems until you are higher level when the weight penalty isn't as severe?

I actually just managed to get a tink bag finally which allowed me to drop my light burlap sack (which weighs 3) and get my weight to 12 which gives me 5 stone leeway before weight penalty but that would be eaten up pretty fast with a full set of BPS I think or am I missing something?

[jolanar]

My monk is 39. I also camped a full set of crescent (minus the shoes..they would never drop). I replaced the head piece with a black headband (questionably better but 0 weight). I'm using Wu's for feet and other slots that have no crescent pieces available. I also have a BPS cloak but that's my only BPS piece.

I see a lot of people suggesting BPS and the stats are nice but isn't BPS a bit heavy for lower levels? I have struggled a lot with weight so even if you had the plat for a full set of BPS (I don't) wouldn't that give you weight problems until you are higher level when the weight penalty isn't as severe?

I actually just managed to get a tink bag finally which allowed me to drop my light burlap sack (which weighs 3) and get my weight to 12 which gives me 5 stone leeway before weight penalty but that would be eaten up pretty fast with a full set of BPS I think or am I missing something?

Most people agree don't worry about weight (within reason) at lower levels until your 40s when it starts to become more harsh of a penalty. Besides, BPS doesn't weigh that much and the ac/stat gains more than make up for it. The biggest issue is the cost. Not all of the BPS are good either. Some pieces flat out suck, other pieces are good but you can find better for lower cost.

I'd say it's a right of passage for a monk to go farm himself some Crescent gear, even if at the end of the day it's stats aren't really good at all. The AC is way too low for my taste and only 2 pieces have stats that are decent.

[jolanar]

just focus on getting resist gear, a fungi tunic, a haste item, and your epic

afterward, dedicate your life to raiding if you want to progress any further

no other gear is worth any time investment

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