36 Monk - Priorities Question

[jaldu1]

Iksar Monk...

So when I got to 35, I decided to head back to Cabilis and train riposte. I also wanted to look around Kunark a bit for a place to solo (to make a few plat). The Hill Giant Evergreens were still dark blue to me and a lot of the Greenwoods were xp green... so I camped there a couple days...

From just over 35 to 3% over 36 - I made about 1120 plat. Leg-Choppers, Lord's Tunics, Giant Tunics, Gems, etc. Not too bad... I did kill better than 500 giants and never did see a Forest loop.

I have this question about my next priority move... I don't have great gear.. so I need to be careful that I spend appropriately.

Gonna list the gear I have

Ears - Orc Fangs x 2
Neck - Golden Pearl Black Choker
Face - Buynai Hide Mask
Head - Wu's Fighting Cap
Fingers - Platinum Fire Wedding Rings x2
Wrists - Tar Goo Strands x2
Sleeves - Azure Sleeves
Hands - SCHW (haste)
Shoulder - Wu's fighting Mantle
Chest - Wu's fighting shirt
Back - Burynai Hide Cloak
Belt - Thick Leather Apron
Legs - Wu's fighting pantaloons
Feet - Wu's fighting slippers

2HB- Staff of Battle (upgraded from Wu's recently)

1HB - Master Wu's Trance Stick
1HB - Cane of the Tranquil

With the 1120 I got, I am a not exactly sure where to go from here...

Should I save for an IFS (Imbued Fighters Staff) and upgrade my 2HB ?
Should I begin investing in Pantherskin pieces one at a time?
Should I start by replacing my weak spots in Armor (face, cloak, belt) ?
Should I swap out the SCHW with an FBSS (in lieu of using my fists) ?

What level will I start using fists? (Epic 50+)
Will an IFS take me to 60?

I think once I make an upgrade selection, I'll head to Frontier Mountain and check out the Mountain Giants (or look for OT groups). I am preferring the quieter camps in Kunark atm. However, once I am 40, I think I'll hit CoM...

Any help with Priorities would be appreciated!

-Vilefist
Monk of the 36th circle.