Monk/Tyrant opinions for a new player?

[Pryus]

First let me start off that I am just returning from lineage after leaving in 2004. So, I'm not a complete noob, I just have no clue how much has changed. I previously played a HE up to 49 and did not really enjoy the playstyle. I hated the mp for arrows and the amount of downtime for mp regen. This is why I've decided to play a toe-to-toe melee class, and Tyrant looked to be a good choice.

I'm starting over on a new server, not completely broke due to the cash from the current event (Should have enough to outfit in Top/2nd Dgrade). So, what I want to ask is, is monk/tyrant a viable choose for a first character? I've heard yes and no, but not really any reasoning. I've already made up my mind to play a Tyrant, I just would like to know what I'm in for if it's going to be an uphill battle.

The second question I have is, are there any good guides for 20-40 as a monk? I could only find higher level guides for tyrants. What I'm looking for is light vs heavy armor, grinding (xp and adena) spots/strats, and any other info a young monk could find useful.

I have tried finding info on the web, but since I have been away for so long, it's hard for me to tell what is up to date and what isn't. I haven't been able to find a good fansite that looks to be up to date.

Any help/info is appreciated. I'm looking forward to my life as an orc. :)

[Spudnik]

it will be very up hill.

toe to toe, try the Gladiator. it does similar damage but with the added bonus of actually CRITTING instead of burning shots.

[Splatter]

You seem the Orc type...

The question i have is are you a fight with your fist letting the blood splatter type of person... Or a heavy armor freight train swinging massive steel?

[Pryus]

I'm the latter. I really enjoy the speed and accuracy of the fist weapons. I thought of destroyer, but the slow attack speed didn't appeal to me.

[Spudnik]

then i sugest you get to know your marketing ploys. tyrant grind before 68 is very costly. you have to hunt with EITHER shots, OR GHP. sometimes (in catas) BOTH. with VR+bear, high OE fist, and haste/rsk haste you should be able to deflect the cost of the HP for your Fist Fury toggle, just make sure you only hunt duo'd in a catacomb. duo'd will net you more exp and drops. soloing in a catacomb means hunting aggro-only mobs that dont drop stones. its simply too many mobs to hunt solo.

duo. so get a partner for life. SE preferred. WC is accptable, but SE can recharge. and youll need it.

[Bryanfury]

I solo on my tyrant where the hell I feel like soloing...he goes wherever....i do have a two box se just for buffs, and he doesnt need anything else. I prefer puma and i just smoke through any mobs I can find. I have not died yet with rsk haste + fist fury + puma. Ill have to see what happens when the higher lvls come...not sure I will be able to do that anymore.

My Titan however....can no longer solo in catas with the se, he needs a 58+ bd with him or hes just toast.