Assassin Monk M(11),Ro(11),Asn(8)

(by SLoTH_tobi)

This build is one that is designed to be a stealthy killer

Summary
DEX is the most important attribute (for AB, AC), followed by INT (for DMG) and WIS (for AC).

CON is useful for HP.

STR and CHA are dump stats really (STR lets you carry more).

Pros
 * Flurry of blows
 * 10d6 sneak attack with...
 * HIPS!!!
 * Meaning high damage output potential
 * Med-High AC
 * AC pumped by DEX and WIS
 * Epic Dodge
 * No XP penalty (with any race!)
 * Heaps of Skill points (287 = 8.5 maxed skills!)

Cons
 * Low HP
 * Relatively low AB

Build Explanation
Ok this build obviously uses Parry. Now we all know that Parry is broken, and only stops the first hit in each "flurry".

However, this build still stops (and most likely counters) 3 hits / round. And if Parry is ever fixed, then this build will be almost unhittable!

This build will be an ultimate tank for PW and can hold the enemy for a long time before dying.

Anyway, lets look at the Parry of this build.

Class Explanation
Here I summarise why I chose the classes.

Monk (11):

 * Greater Flurry
 * WIS AC bonus (and +2 Natural from Monk 10)

Rogue (11):

 * 6d6 Sneak Attack
 * Defensive Roll (pre-req for Epic Dodge)

Ass (8):

 * HIPS
 * 4d6 Death Attack

Different Races / Classes / Feats
Ok, so the class can be changed slightly.

The first item to address is the race.

Race
Gold dwarf

This race has -2 DEX... so don't take it!!! Done.

Gray dwarf

Pros Cons
 * Immune to Weird, Phantasmal killer, and Paralysis
 * Invisibility Spell, making Parrying Wall even harder to hit!
 * +1 ECL
 * Light Sensitivity (this one is bad)

Class
Well without taking too much away from this build, you can remove 3 levels of Duelist. Cons
 * Lose 2 x haste per day
 * Lose 3 in your Parry check

Lets look at other opportunities.

Fighter 2 levels
 * 1 more Feat (Epic)

Monk 1 level
 * Still Mind
 * Better Saves
 * 10% Speed Increase
 * -2 HP :-(

OR

Monk 3 levels
 * As above plus
 * Better saves again!
 * +1 AC
 * Disease Immunity
 * -4 more HP :-(
 * -1 BAB :-(

Feats
You can replace Skill Focus Parry for Weapon Focus. This will give you better AB.