Im pretty sure this build has been posted before or something very close along these lines. This is just what I came up with after about an hour of playing on my monk after 4-5 months.
Monk/Necromancer
Stats:
Curses:12
Healing: 8(+3 Rune)
Smiting: 3(+3 Rune)
Protection: 15(+3 Rune +1 Headpiece)
Divine Favor: 7(+3 Rune)
Skills:
Watchful Spirit
Mending
Balthazar's Spirit
Essence Bond
Blessed Signet
Protective Spirit
Healing Breeze
Spiteful Spirit
So far, I've tested on the minotaurs in the Elona Reach mission, mountain trolls, and the Hydra's right outside Augry Rock. The soloing in the hyrdas and minotaur spots was a breeze. No problems at all, with the exception of the hydra kd but you just have to be careful to cast Protective spirit every chance possible. The mountain trolls was a big challenge though. Since they tend to disruptive spirit my Spiteful spirit, I would have to cast Blessed Sig, then Healing Breeze, protective spirit, then wait a second for them to finish disrupting chop me. Then once all of them have done so, then I cast SS. I deffinently would advise taking more then 5 at 1 time. Since I havent played my monk in forever, I dont have any access to any of the Faction's farming areas and to be quite honest, Im not sure where any of these spots are. If someone would like to clue me in on some possible farming areas, Im all ears. All I know is that I used to farm griffons a lot and they are now completely nerfed.
My Solo Monk Build
JRinke87
Sunbear
a 55 Necro would be able to outclass you in this build.
However, that being said, I agree with you that SS does work wonders on the minotaurs and trolls. Why not take advantage of being a monk primary? Use SoJ with 16 smiting instead of putting those puts into curses.
Also, try Arcane Echo + SoJ.
I'd definitely take a look at the farming sections and read the guides on 55ing, and new age 55ing. The topic of solo monks is probably one of the most frequently updated/changed.
However, that being said, I agree with you that SS does work wonders on the minotaurs and trolls. Why not take advantage of being a monk primary? Use SoJ with 16 smiting instead of putting those puts into curses.
Also, try Arcane Echo + SoJ.
I'd definitely take a look at the farming sections and read the guides on 55ing, and new age 55ing. The topic of solo monks is probably one of the most frequently updated/changed.
Sunbear
a 55 Necro would be able to outclass you in this build.
However, that being said, I agree with you that SS does work wonders on the minotaurs and trolls. Why not take advantage of being a monk primary? Use SoJ with 16 smiting instead of putting those puts into curses.
Also, try Arcane Echo + SoJ.
I'd definitely take a look at the farming sections and read the guides on 55ing, and new age 55ing. The topic of solo monks is probably one of the most frequently updated/changed.
However, that being said, I agree with you that SS does work wonders on the minotaurs and trolls. Why not take advantage of being a monk primary? Use SoJ with 16 smiting instead of putting those puts into curses.
Also, try Arcane Echo + SoJ.
I'd definitely take a look at the farming sections and read the guides on 55ing, and new age 55ing. The topic of solo monks is probably one of the most frequently updated/changed.
JRinke87
Ahh, thank you bunches on that idea, SoJ + arcane echo. And thanks for pointing out the farming section. I havent been on here for months and didnt realize the addition.
olly123
id have gone part warrior with SoJ, for boennits, not for energy but for the 75% chance to miss while casting SoJ, so niuce an easy :P, but yah like alrdy posted check the 55 farming threads