Replicating the Monk using Psionic Powers

[Larkas]

I've been considering brewing an archetype for Monks not unlike one I did for Rogues (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?340115-Sword-amp-Sorcery-for-Sneaky-Scoundrels&p=17271958&viewfull=1#post17271958).

If possible, however, I'd like the Monk to not lose access to any iconic ability in the process. As such, I'd like to figure out if all bases can be hit by using extant psionic powers.

The abilities I'm looking to replicate are the same ones replaced by the Qinggong archetype (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/monk/archetypes/paizo---monk-archetypes/qinggong-monk), namely:


slow fall (4th), high jump (5th), wholeness of body (7th), diamond body (11th), abundant step (12th), diamond soul (13th), quivering palm (15th), timeless body (17th), tongue of the sun and moon (17th), empty body (19th), and perfect self (20th)

In case the ki powers available through the qinggong archetype can be replicated too, all the better!

I'm not very knowledgeable about psionics, however. Could the Playground please help me out in this enterprise?

[Starbuck_II]

I've been considering brewing an archetype for Monks not unlike one I did for Rogues (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?340115-Sword-amp-Sorcery-for-Sneaky-Scoundrels&p=17271958&viewfull=1#post17271958).

If possible, however, I'd like the Monk to not lose access to any iconic ability in the process. As such, I'd like to figure out if all bases can be hit by using extant psionic powers.

The abilities I'm looking to replicate are the same ones replaced by the Qinggong archetype (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/monk/archetypes/paizo---monk-archetypes/qinggong-monk), namely:



In case the ki powers available through the qinggong archetype can be replicated too, all the better!

I'm not very knowledgeable about psionics, however. Could the Playground please help me out in this enterprise?

Well, using Psi-war:
Slow Fall: Cat fall (same effect less damage from falling, but added benefit land not prone, no wall needed)
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/psionic-powers/c/catfall
High Jump: ? Hustle gives extra move action... Burst adds +10 speed...
Wholeness: Body Adjustment:
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/psionic-powers/b/body-adjustment
Diamond Body: Body Purify heals the damage... Body of Iron?
Abundant Step: So many choices...Dimension Slide, Fold Space, Summoning Strike, Dimension Swap, reposition Strike, Vanishing Strike, Thundering Step
Diamond Soul: Thought Shield only PR vs mental effects.
Quiving Palm: Nope.
Timeless Body: Nope
Tongues: ?
Empty Body: Ectopasmic Form?

Psion:
Slow Fall: Cat fall (same effect less damage from falling, but added benefit land not prone, no wall needed)
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/psionic-powers/c/catfall
High Jump: ? Hustle gives extra move action... Burst adds +10 speed...
Wholeness: Body Adjustment
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/psionic-powers/b/body-adjustment
Diamond Body: Body Purify heals the damage... Cleanse Body?
Abundant Step: So many choices...
Diamond Soul: Power Resistance, or lower level with Thought Shield only PR vs mental effects. Tower od Iron Will shares Thought Shield effect with allies.
Quiving Palm: Disintegration, Decerebrate, Recall Death, Deadly fear?
Timeless Body: ?
Tongues: Converse, Natural Linguist,
Empty Body: Not sure

[TuggyNE]

Well, using Psi-war:
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Note that both PsyWar and Psion can use Expanded Knowledge to get powers not normally on their list. PsyWar has a few more bonus feats to spend on that, too.

[Larkas]

Note that both PsyWar and Psion can use Expanded Knowledge to get powers not normally on their list. PsyWar has a few more bonus feats to spend on that, too.

Not only that, I'm looking at this with homebrewing in mind. The current classes' power lists don't matter much to me.

Anyways, thanks a lot, Starbuck! You gave me a lot to think about! :smallsmile:

[Xsatra]

You could take a gander at this (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/classes/psychic-warrior/archetypes/dreamscarred-press/meditant) for some inspiration. It's a psychic warrior archetype with some monk features.