Magus, Dipping Monk

[Snagglelock]

So I've been trying to theme a character. Mechanically, there are some spells that I wanted, and was thinking druid, but also a lot of stuff from monk appeals to me as well. Specifically, Redirect from flowing monk combined with the Ki Throw line.

So I got to thinking. Now I'm not a 3.5 expert any more, so I could just be totally off base, but that's what you're for! Monk 1 could get me redirect and a free feat, as well as qualifying me for some other feats. Quarterstaff Magus could bring me to Tripping Staff, and if i picked up Vicious Stomp, I could be throwing dudes all over the place while still getting some attack damage, and still get some of the spells I wanted. Maneuver Mastery arcana would give me a leg up on the trips, as well.

I'm also tempted to slap Hexcrafter on there, but that's more of an X vs. Y decision and I don't think it will affect the build in general.

So,crazy? Bad, workable? We rolled for stats and mine are insanely good so I'd like to make them work for me with a hybrid character. If it doesn't work out I could definitely go straight magus, I just really liked the idea of Redirect. I don't know if that and free improved trip make up for the spell progression though. Thanks in advance for replies!

[Zos93]

I've just started a new campaign at 5th in which I have gone for a Magus (Kensai) 3 Monk (Zen Archer) 2.

I wanted the Japanese mystic warrior feel so his weapons are a Katana & Composite Longbow.

It's very MAD but, providing you have the stats, good fun, you can't wear amour but you have Monk AC plus Cany Defense when wielding the Katana, Saves are good and it gives you access to a lot of basic feats including Wpn Focus for both weapons, Dodge and Precise Shot as class benefits freeing up your odd level feats for more exciting things like Extra Magus Arcana.