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Part of the problem is letting them used oversized butcher's axes. I realize there are legal ways to do it, but the primary one is tiefling with a specific ability that is supposed to be random and not chosen by the player.

While this is true it rules out using enlarge person since tieflings are not humanoid. Then even if you manage to jump through that hoop the variant ability only gives you the ability to use large size weapons without penalty. As soon as you enlarge the weapon goes up the next size category as well, losing the ability to to use it.

I prefer using the Titan Fighter archetype.

I recommend being Strength-focused and prestige into Sanguine Angel to pick up Furious Huntress. Combined with an adaptive Orc hornbow, you will use Strength for to-hit and damage. For the archetypes, I prefer Sohei as it allows you to use Rapid Shot and Manyshot with your flurry. After you get your 2nd off-hand attack at 8th level (or 11th if your DM is nice enough to allow Sohei on Unchained Monk) I would go for 6 levels in Slayer to pick up Manyshot without having the prerequisite Dex. Important notes include the necessity of Heavy Armor proficiency for Sanguine Angel. I recommend a level in Warpriest for this (and eventually a 2nd level to pick up the Fervor ability). Also, Sohei can flurry in light armor - mithral breastplate is going to be your best bet if you focus on strength and let wisdom take a back seat.

As far as Zen Archer goes, I have only used it as a 1-level dip to pick up Precise Shot and Wis bonus to AC as a Wildblooded (Empyreal) Sorcerer. The ability to shoot around corners does sound pretty neat though. Just not sure how to target an enemy you can't see.

Monks lose AC Bonus, Flurry of Blows, and Fast Movement while wearing armor. The Sohei archetype is a minor exception to the rule, it loses Fast Movement naturally; loses AC Bonus if you're wearing armor, and loses Flurry of Blows if your have heavier than Light Armor equipped.