Monk question

[Origomar]

I was watching a show and monks could use these things called the twin hooks http://www.karatedepot.com/sites/kar...e/wp-sw-90.jpg

and under the list that i have at wizard.com(3.5 version) it doesnt say they can use swords, and i was wondering if there are some exceptions or is it just a DM ruleing or something.

[RTGoodman]

Monks in 3.x generally aren't proficient with swords and such. However, there's a feat in some sourcebook that lets a Monk wield a longsword as if it were a monk weapon. Also, for the hook swords you mention, they're probably Exotic Weapons that a Monk could take a feat to become proficient with.

[Spiryt]

I would cald this things one handed martial weapon - only 1d6/ x2, but with bonuses both to disarming enemy and avoiding being disarmed. And with trip attacks.

And it's still sword-like, so not for D&D monks.

[Sinfire Titan]

Hook swords are in Secrets of Sarlona. Exotic weapons, you can hook them together and use them are reach weapons.

[AslanCross]

Monks in 3.x generally aren't proficient with swords and such. However, there's a feat in some sourcebook that lets a Monk wield a longsword as if it were a monk weapon. Also, for the hook swords you mention, they're probably Exotic Weapons that a Monk could take a feat to become proficient with.

That would be from the Eberron Campaign Setting. It has several feats that allow monks to use certain martial weapons as monk weapons.