Monk/Cipher vs Paladin/Cipher, which one is best for upscaled POTD + all DLC and megabosses?

[OwnageSoldier]

Hey guys, just finished Deadfire on Veteran and had a blast. Now I'm looking to play with the hardest and even includes some challenges (not all). 

I've narrowed down to Transcendent vs Inquisitor. Was wondering which build will be better suited for hardest difficulty? I will be playing with companions. 

[Griffonheart]

I played a Goldpact/Soulblade combo using Whisper of Endless Path, which utilizes Offensive Parry to build up focus for even more damage. It's fun and versatile. Not sure about Monk/Cipher though.

[Boeroer]

Forbidden Fist/Cipher can be very good. Enfeebled does stack with Lingering Echoes and combined with the +10 INT from Duality of Mortal Presence and Psychovampiric Shield you can get absurd durations for all effects you put on enemies (e.g. Dominate or Disintegrate). 

[Haplok]

Yep, Transcendant is great, I agree. One of my favorite multiclasses in Deadfire.

Edited May 26, 2021 by Haplok

[Raven Darkholme]

I really like Monk/cipher too.

Paladin/cipher is very support heavy, monk is more offensive.