Question regarding Monk's FoB

I noticed that Flurry of Blows expects you to be dual-wielding. It says "As if using the Two Weapon Fighting Feat," "As if using the Greater Two Weapon Fighting Feat" and so on.

Normally, this would be the case. However, if one were to wield... let's say a Large 9 Section Whip, which would be a two-handed weapon, would a level 20 Monk get 7 hits, or just 4?

Seven hits. Bear in mind though, that you don't get the x1.5 strength damage (still get 2 handed power attack damage though, although with different BAB between real and flurry you may have different PA's with each type of attack.)

7 attacks. Flurry of Blows uses the Two Weapon Fighting mechanics, but does not require two weapons.

Bear in mind though, that you don't get the x1.5 strength damage

Where is this noted?

kyrt-ryder wrote:

Bear in mind though, that you don't get the x1.5 strength damage

Where is this noted?

A monk applies his full Strength bonus to his damage rolls for all successful attacks made with flurry of blows, whether the attacks are made with an off-hand or with a weapon wielded in both hands.

So the only time you're getting 1.5x strength is when you're stuck with 3/4ths BAB

Thanks! -goes on to writing a build-

Thanks! -goes on to writing a build-

Important note I dont see mentioned which may have been missed: You dont get 1.5 Str, you DO get +3 damage per -1 to attack rolls from Power Attack (since you're using the weapon two handed). Easy to miss, and a very significant benefit to two-handed FoB.

Squawk Featherbeak wrote:

Thanks! -goes on to writing a build-

Important note I dont see mentioned which may have been missed: You dont get 1.5 Str, you DO get +3 damage per -1 to attack rolls from Power Attack (since you're using the weapon two handed). Easy to miss, and a very significant benefit to two-handed FoB.

This is lovely advice. Very very lovely advice.

Squawk Featherbeak wrote:

Thanks! -goes on to writing a build-

Important note I dont see mentioned which may have been missed: You dont get 1.5 Str, you DO get +3 damage per -1 to attack rolls from Power Attack (since you're using the weapon two handed). Easy to miss, and a very significant benefit to two-handed FoB.

Didn't look very hard did you :P