[Class Build] The Tiny Smasher (Monk/Barbarian)

Belegc · May 31, 2018

Hello Everyone,

This is a tongue-in-cheek build I have thought of while looking at some of the excellent suggestions here on the forum.

it all started when i thought of re-creating a very famous build (Kaze no Kama) from one of my most favorite games of all time (Neverwinter Nights 2). later on somehow it got heavily influenced by a certain Comic character which has 2 "modes": "Smart guy"/"Beast"

by utilizing the Monk's ability Duality of Mortal Presence you can switch between "Smart Guy" (Intellect mode) to "Beast" (Constitution). using Berath's Blessing can get you to the ability cap of 35 in Might, as well as 30 Constitution in "Beast Mode" OR 35 Intellect in "Smart Guy" mode.

its a sort of a glass cannon - almost no defensive abilities but very offensive. will need constant support and healing from his party members.

even from RP perspective - playing a disciplined class (Monk) combined with a crazy Berserker enhance this "duality" feeling

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that's it. any comment or (constructive) criticism will be most welcome.

Belegc

Voltron · May 31, 2018

I like this build, flavourful

Haplok · June 1, 2018

I'm playing a similar character. Also a Heart Orlan Berserker/Helwalker.

Little less base Might, more Con and Dex.

With Helwalker increased damage taken, Frenzy Deflection penalty and low resolve, he certainly requires party support, especially early on.

But after a few levels and few items he actually can become rather tough with all that health. It definitely pays to stack Armor on him. Frenzy gives +2 AR, I've also picked Thick Skinned for another +1. Being focused by ranged fire is sometimes a problem, so I'm using the belt that casts woodskin after being crit: another +5 Pierce AR means my Barb shrugs off most piercing damage.

Regarding critique:

I think I'm missing Brute Force in your build. Would fit thematically And should be rather good.

I don't think I would choose Crushing Blow. I'd prefer to spam the Blow against weakened targets with Barbaric Smash. Especially when you're dual wielding and additionally stacking multiple speed bonuses (Frenzy, Bloodlust, Swift Strikes), your recovery should be short anyways. And you're eventually getting Blood Thirst too...

Myself, I went two-handed for aoe capability. After PoE1 that's what Barbarians should specialize in for me. Cool thing is that multi-hit weapons, like Whispers of the Endless Paths, apply special attacks (Barbaric Blow, Torment's Reach, Force of Anguish) to each attack target (twice to primary target, at least in case of Whispers).

Also going for Lightning Fists to have the 30% lash, more reliable vs high defense targets. and avoid endless attack cheese vs easier mobs (as well as possible nerf hammer). Also for Spirit frenzy for maximum CC, but here both choices should be good.

Edited June 1, 2018 by Haplok

Belegc · June 1, 2018

On 6/1/2018 at 7:26 AM, Haplok said:

I'm playing a similar character. Also a Heart Orlan Berserker/Helwalker.

Little less base Might, more Con and Dex.

With Helwalker increased damage taken, Frenzy Deflection penalty and low resolve, he certainly requires party support, especially early on.

But after a few levels and few items he actually can become rather tough with all that health. It definitely pays to stack Armor on him. Frenzy gives +2 AR, I've also picked Thick Skinned for another +1. Being focused by ranged fire is sometimes a problem, so I'm using the belt that casts woodskin after being crit: another +5 Pierce AR means my Barb shrugs off most piercing damage.

Regarding critique:

I think I'm missing Brute Force in your build. Would fit thematically And should be rather good.

I don't think I would choose Crushing Blow. I'd prefer to spam the Blow against weakened targets with Barbaric Smash. Especially when you're dual wielding and additionally stacking multiple speed bonuses (Frenzy, Bloodlust, Swift Strikes), your recovery should be short anyways. And you're eventually getting Blood Thirst too...

Myself, I went two-handed for aoe capability. After PoE1 that's what Barbarians should specialize in for me. Cool thing is that multi-hit weapons, like Whispers of the Endless Paths, apply special attacks (Barbaric Blow, Torment's Reach, Force of Anguish) to each attack target (twice to primary target, at least in case of Whispers).

Also going for Lightning Fists to have the 30% lash, more reliable vs high defense targets. and avoid endless attack cheese vs easier mobs (as well as possible nerf hammer). Also for Spirit frenzy for maximum CC, but here both choices should be good.

thank you for your comments!

you are right about crushing blow, but it means i have to wait until level 19 to get the same effect.

thick skinned seems to me like its a bit too little of a bonus to spend an ability point on..

Brute force is also a good suggestion. like you, I am finding that ranged enemies (especially in ship combat) can cause a lot of pain.

for cloak i thought about Three Trolls Stitched to help with the healing.

I do not really like two-handed weapons in Deadfire. their recovery time is simply too long for me.

maybe using Wahai Pōraga (should be hilarious) or Sanguine Great Sword will be good for your character as well.

Belegc

julian.strozi · June 1, 2018

Hey there, I would not take interupting blows, because you basically geht it with Gatercrashers. There is a 50% chance to knock your enemies down on a crit. Knock down is not a hard cc like in POE 1 anymore but an interupt.

Haplok · June 1, 2018

On 6/1/2018 at 9:31 AM, Belegc said:

thank you for your comments!

you are right about crushing blow, but it means i have to wait until level 19 to get the same effect.

thick skinned seems to me like its a bit too little of a bonus to spend an ability point on..

Brute force is also a good suggestion. like you, I am finding that ranged enemies (especially in ship combat) can cause a lot of pain.

for cloak i thought about Three Trolls Stitched to help with the healing.

I do not really like two-handed weapons in Deadfire. their recovery time is simply too long for me.

maybe using Wahai Pōraga (should be hilarious) or Sanguine Great Sword will be good for your character as well.

Belegc

Well, I'm finding that with all the speed bonuses stacked, I'm attacking rather fast even without Blood Thirst/Crushing Blow. Of course, I did start with 15 Dex (20 with Lightning Flurry).

And yeah, I do plan to try Wahai Poraga out, when I find it. Sanguine Greatsword looks pretty nice for 1vs1.. then again, when fighting strong enemies, Lord Darryn's Voulge serves me well so far.

Edited June 1, 2018 by Haplok

Dorftek · June 1, 2018

Cool, I remember the Kaze no Kama build in NWN 2 :D

Boeroer · June 2, 2018

Hi - should this go into the build list?

If yes I need some more info:

- what difficulty?

- solo/Non-Solo?

- short description

Belegc · June 2, 2018

On 6/2/2018 at 8:53 AM, Boeroer said:

Hi - should this go into the build list?

If yes I need some more info:

- what difficulty?

- solo/Non-Solo?

- short description

Forgive me Boeroer, i didn't mean to give you extra work....

Difficulty - with the new changes to Veteran and POTD I would say Classic (maybe better players than me can play this on higher difficulties)

Non-Solo

Description - a Tiny AOE damage dealer with the goal of maximizing Might and Intellect or Constitution

thank you!

Belegc

Boeroer · June 2, 2018

All cool. Now I have everything I need.

I mean for the list...

AndreaColombo · June 5, 2018

Speaking of Sanguine Greatsword—is it supposed to look practically transparent? That's what its blade looks like for me, which is weird.

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