New player but confused

[Darklake]

Originally Posted by Panik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

And I didnt know cracked staves where better than fists till 10, someone told me to use fists till I could afford a EBM and use that till 20-30 then switch to fists agin.

Monk fists are 5/36 until 10, a cracked staff is 5/32 - same damage but slightly faster. In addition, it keeps your 1HB skill up. At 10 your fists become 6/36, which is a better ratio.

You can get a Cold Iron Morning Star for about 25pp, which is 9/35 - the same ratio as your fists at 25. Much cheaper than an EBM, and not that bad a ratio.

[Cruise]

Originally Posted by Darklake [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Monk fists are 5/36 until 10, a cracked staff is 5/32 - same damage but slightly faster. In addition, it keeps your 1HB skill up. At 10 your fists become 6/36, which is a better ratio.

You can get a Cold Iron Morning Star for about 25pp, which is 9/35 - the same ratio as your fists at 25. Much cheaper than an EBM, and not that bad a ratio.

Is there anything better at 50 in classic than fists? I remember seeing a thread but can't find it now.

[Rahnza]

Originally Posted by Cruise [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Is there anything better at 50 in classic than fists? I remember seeing a thread but can't find it now.

The only weapon better than natural fists (14/30 human 14/31 iksar) are Whitened Treant Fists which are dropped in PoSky (14/28). Both of those ratios are insane for classic though.

FYI for the OP as far as what you're getting into:

Monk is one of the hardest classes to play in EverQuest. The beginning levels are rough, and the weight limit will always be annoying. However, they have probably the single hardest skill to master in Classic (and on) in Feign Death. There's so many nuances and mechanics to learn with FD pulling that really makes it an art form that can take months if not years of playing to completely master. A great FD puller is one of the most powerful and significant allies you can have, however. Unfortunately, a lot of people on P99 are ex-EQ veterans and may expect pulling perfection from you, so you may have to put up with some disappointed group mates. Not only do you need to learn the mechanics of feign death itself, but also the layouts, spawns, and timers of dungeons you'll be pulling from.

But as stated, a level 50 monk who knows his shit is one of the most powerful chars you could possess in the game.

Edit: I forgot Wu's Tranquil Fist, which is even better than Whitened Treant Fists. I kinda forgot them because they were so hard to obtain and immediately obsoleted with Kunark, but not sure how rare they are here.