How to build Monkey D Luffy in Dungeons and Dragons (One Piece DnD)

แชร์
ฝัง

ความคิดเห็น • 114

  • @dndbuilds
    @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Pulling off some punches that stretch beyond belief, I think this is the best way to pull off Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece in Dungeons and Dragons

  • @karelklos5483
    @karelklos5483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Maybe u didn’t know but Luffy also has the “voice of all things” so he can literally understand languages no one else can so the tongue of sun and moon is actually perfect

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I totally didn't know that... THAT'S PERFECT!!!

    • @ArrakisHeir88
      @ArrakisHeir88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The voice of all things isn't that specifically a language, it's closer to the divine sense a paladin has, but we don't know what the specifics of it are so it's hard to say.

    • @kylejohnson576
      @kylejohnson576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was just saying this lol 😆
      Conquers, Observation, and Armament Haki just fell in place

    • @anishshirodkar484
      @anishshirodkar484 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, technically he can hear the voice of all things,not speak it

    • @yamato9753
      @yamato9753 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@ArrakisHeir88 Divine sense is more something like Observation. It only let's you detect nearby entities.
      The voice of all things literally let's you hear voices like zunisha for example. That's perfect for toungue of Sun and moon.

  • @SaveXXVII
    @SaveXXVII หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    the necrotic damage from the spores and the magical punches to overcome resistance feels a lot like advanced armament haki, that allows you to hurt enemies from the inside

  • @TheHermesLP
    @TheHermesLP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Really liked this one. There are some things that make me go "yeah, that doesn't sound like Luffy" but for the most part, I really liked it. I really liked the inclusions of Visage of the Astral Self: Word of the Spirit and Tongue of the Sun and Moon
    Manga Spoiler
    Those literally are one of Luffy's secret abilities, "Conqueror's Haki - Voice of All Things". Hasn't been explained yet as it has been developed further recently in the story, but Luffy can hold a conversation with every living thing and can broadcast his voice, sometimes telepathically, from far far away. He can also transmit a message to a specific person a long way away.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah there's definitely so much One Piece content, that this was definitely a challenge to even know how much to try to throw into this build, but I'm glad you liked it!!!

    • @Getsuei_Tsugikuni
      @Getsuei_Tsugikuni ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s not Conqueror’s Haki.

    • @alexluna791
      @alexluna791 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually it is a form of haki ​@Getsuei_Tsugikuni

  • @anthonyducote5784
    @anthonyducote5784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Absorb Elements: he is immune to lightning because rubber but he is also immune to fire because of his fighting spirit!

    • @alexluna791
      @alexluna791 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HIS GUTS HAHAHA

  • @constantine9279
    @constantine9279 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Here’s a build idea: Katakuri. Would love to use him and understand how he would work in a session in battle

    • @Getsuei_Tsugikuni
      @Getsuei_Tsugikuni ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It would probably be similar to this Luffy build.

  • @dimiaraujo90
    @dimiaraujo90 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everybody who tried to do a Luffy build usually makes him a Monk, but honestly, following the way he fights, and his whole personality, for me he's probably a lot more of a Barbarian-Fighter bruiser-brawler type of guy (especiall when he uses that "idiot haki" against Enel), with some decent Charisma and Wisdom, and dumped Intelligence.

    • @Epig420
      @Epig420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah but flurry of blows is what defines luffy, the gum gum machine gun is his go to, also being mobile and doing haki punch explosion is basically open hand monk lvl9 ability

  • @Nortic111
    @Nortic111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Perfect, I just started watching One Piece a few months ago!

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm pretty happy with this build, so hopefully I do it justice

  • @Dinosox16
    @Dinosox16 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Only thing I would have changed is Bear Totem barbarian instead of Druid. Luffy tanks a lot of damage and shrugs off anything when he’s pissed.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can totally see that as another option, only issue is that I'd have to make sure I really put some points into strength, which would hurt my ability scores a little bit, because you need at least a 13 in strength in order to multi-class into barbarian.

  • @alexrobinet7576
    @alexrobinet7576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rustage2 is doing a one piece dnd.
    Many things like absorb elements and ki empowered strikes and immunity to poison fit the world very well. The others already pointed out druidic language and tongue.
    But just know this is way better than you think. Including the term awakened for gear 5.

    • @alexrobinet7576
      @alexrobinet7576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ki empowered strikes being ryou haki.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was very cautious about mentioning Gear 5 because I know it can be a bit controversial... Lol

  • @jabruzzese369963
    @jabruzzese369963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I understand why mechanically it was done, but dumping strength as Luffy just feels so wrong.
    Dude can push two buildings apart with no leverage, can split the clouds with his punches and can blow up islands with his fist.

  • @keiferturner3960
    @keiferturner3960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That is a solid build and would work for luffy

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks!!! I really liked this one, I'm happy how much it feels true to the character while still being a viable build

  • @dreaminGemini
    @dreaminGemini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a fantastic build for Luffy! I would love to see the rest of the Stawhats built as well!!! Such a great video!

  • @wizardofwhimzy3840
    @wizardofwhimzy3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've always thought it would be cool to make luffy using way of the sun soul, and just flavor the ki blasts as punches with his stretch, and Searing sunburst works for 3rd Gear

  • @jordywhitmer4793
    @jordywhitmer4793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was awesome. Perfect. Also I didn't even realize my Harengon monk was just Luffy lmao

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never actually played as a Harengon, but they seem like they'd be a lot of fun

    • @jordywhitmer4793
      @jordywhitmer4793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keeping the druid enlargement but making the base size a small creature makes a lot of sense to me for Luffy lol

  • @quinbast3763
    @quinbast3763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been looking for a video like this!

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad I could help!!!

  • @Skeleton_Archer
    @Skeleton_Archer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Luffy’s ability scores look like this : 20 STR, 20 DEX, 20 CON, 7 INT, 10 WIS, 20 CHA

  • @zamba136
    @zamba136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I went Bugbear Astral Self Monk 17 / Battle Master Fighter.
    Technically, Four Elements Monk is longer range, with Fist of the Fire Snake giving +10 reach. He does have the Cobra Gear 4 and the Fire Hawk techniques that this can sort of replicate.
    There is also being hit by a Demon Ichor attack that has a 5% chance of giving you 5ft more reach, and the Potion of Giant Size.
    I'd probably as the DM for a Custom Magic Item that gave me the Demon Ichor 5ft reach and allowed me to spend Ki to use Fist of the Fire Snake.
    There is also the fact that Gear 5 should probably be Freedom of Movement or Investature of Wind.
    Ring of Free Action would be a good one.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the reach would be greater, but I just couldn't lean into the casting with Four Elements, didn't feel right for the character, I also realized later that there's a tattoo you can get in DnD that extends range which I mentioned in my Kratos video, but it totally could have worked with Luffy.

    • @zamba136
      @zamba136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dndbuilds i forgot about the Tattoo too. My end build for luffy did end up being Fighter 3, Four Elements Monk 6, Fire Genie Warlock 11.
      For best results, ask the DM for a custom spell list. Casting was a good representation for his gears and Haki.

  • @CptZeldris
    @CptZeldris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a fcking genius. I love it. Nice build :).

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well that might be one of the most flattering compliments I've gotten in the comments, thanks!!!!

  • @samhanson7632
    @samhanson7632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am going to live this build!

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm pretty happy with all the features I managed to include on this one, so hopefully it lives up to what I'm shooting for

  • @Mario.1997
    @Mario.1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Thri-Kreen is definitely not accurate for Zorro but it's also the best way to get three sword style with their ability to attack with a light weapon for free.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That could be a way to go about it, and something I played with a bit in my Predator build, but I have a few ideas for how to pull off Zoro

  • @soleilsenpai2426
    @soleilsenpai2426 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm still waiting to see someone make a build for Luffy with Oath of Conquest Paladin.

  • @KevinVideo
    @KevinVideo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Instead of druid 3, I'd have fighter 3 and taken rune knight. The two runes would be Cloud and Fire. Cloud for more Observation Haki and Fire for his Red Hawk and Red Roc attacks. You can still grow in size as well. The only downside is you can't use the fire rune with unarmed strikes, so would need to switch it up with staff or something and reflavour it in some way.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KevinVideo I think Rune Knight wasn't actually out when I made this build, but I do want to remake a handful of builds and this might be one of them, and I do like that concept

  • @shadownight3030
    @shadownight3030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ohhh this a sooo cool concept
    I really like it Ö
    i wonder now how a Sanji build would look now though 😅

    • @alexrobinet7576
      @alexrobinet7576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be a lot easier. Cook feat aasimar and trickery cleric till you get the one turn invisibility use the racial as diable jambe and then grab monk.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like Alex's idea here, could be a cool way to play it

    • @momowentboom
      @momowentboom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dndbuilds because of germa, I'd say Sanji is in universe custom lineage. Ascendant dragon monk gives consistent diable jambe and the needed mobility. While the chef feat is good, taking battle master and cooks utensils would work too to have space for a different feat like mobile or tough.

  • @mythogen624
    @mythogen624 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started watching one piece a little while ago and it's so good. I want to make a Luffy build video for starfinder but I still need to learn so much more lol

  • @aeb519
    @aeb519 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this so much omgggg can you do Robin next??

  • @harley8047
    @harley8047 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You can flaver Magic Stone as using armament haki on a stone.

  • @Jw87563
    @Jw87563 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think going astral Monk 6/spore Druid 7-12/Monk 13-14/Rune knight 15-20 would be an interesting alternative build.

  • @Ichiryu000
    @Ichiryu000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like it.

  • @cemiller
    @cemiller ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to see how you'd build Luffy's brothers. I have been wanting an Ace build since i started watching dnd build vids.

  • @MegaPokefan97
    @MegaPokefan97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here's a build Idea: Kevin from Ben 10. I'm curious how you'd handle his matter absorption

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a few requests for Ben, but you're the first to request Kevin from Ben 10

  • @zachattack7003
    @zachattack7003 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Sorry! Well say i love this build! Also just in general to all your content! I try and watch your videos for ideas for my dnd characters! But like, if ya seen the recent one piece luffy has a new gear so, now I'm having a hard time to wondering how to implement that and all😅

  • @willpatterson7531
    @willpatterson7531 ปีที่แล้ว

    My luffy build is bugbear, astral self monk abjuration wizard and battle master fighter for lunging attack

  • @qvcybe
    @qvcybe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i would have loved to see this with some home brew added in

  • @Mario.1997
    @Mario.1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to see a Roanoa Zorro

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely on my list!!

  • @-Offstar
    @-Offstar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For anyone interested in building Luffy or Zoro I suggest checking out Tulok the Barbarian he made amazing Luffy and Zoro builds.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have seen a couple of his videos and from what I have seen they are pretty solid

  • @tobiaswedin
    @tobiaswedin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To be fair, any Luffy based character should have a straight up minus on any sneaking skills lol. Although he should be able to get any npc or minor enemy on his side by befriending them so max out charisma, charm and anything of that sort.

  • @TigerW0lf
    @TigerW0lf ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have gone with Wildfire Druid for the fire themed attacks like Red Hawk or Red Roc

  • @Skeleton_Archer
    @Skeleton_Archer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would have preferred to see you build him with the intention of being an NPC so you can go for the closest possible accuracy to how he operates. Drop anything that doesn’t fit, and make the ability scores reflect the character rather than point buying them.

  • @thepurpleguy36
    @thepurpleguy36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Think you could do Ichigo some time?

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely!!! I know how I'm going to build him already (kind of) too, still working on the full build though

  • @Mario.1997
    @Mario.1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly I would have gone with circle of Stars druid.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Curious, why would you have gone that route?

    • @Mario.1997
      @Mario.1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dndbuilds I thinking the dragon form would be bound man and the chalice as snake man.

  • @gleeposworld1908
    @gleeposworld1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also I have a suggestion Kirby

    • @gleeposworld1908
      @gleeposworld1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never mind I just thought of Kirby in dnd

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was definitely planning him already lol

  • @kalru
    @kalru ปีที่แล้ว

    Thorfinn from vinland saga is my vote!

  • @joaomachado4260
    @joaomachado4260 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeaaah... even if luffy had access to Locate Object spell I don't think he would use it

  • @lildraco9072
    @lildraco9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how would you go about making yama enma Zoro's sword I have a one piece campaign going on right now and I'm not sure how to go about making the sword

  • @nathanswayne9381
    @nathanswayne9381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can we see a one piece Brook build?

  • @CommunistKangaroo
    @CommunistKangaroo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Be honest, you took circle of spores to get rid of wildshape.

  • @gleeposworld1908
    @gleeposworld1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was hopping for Kakashi but luffy is cool

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't worry you won't have to wait long ;) lol there was SO MANY Kakashi requests, I'm already working on it lol

    • @gleeposworld1908
      @gleeposworld1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay

  • @BDSquirrel
    @BDSquirrel ปีที่แล้ว

    Step 1: Use Mutants & Materminds 3e
    Step 2: Come up with/figure out Devil Fruit rules
    Step 3: Figure out proper power level and build from there
    Step 4: Done

  • @CommunistKangaroo
    @CommunistKangaroo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enlarge is not a druid spell.
    Source: D&D Beyond

  • @benjaminusplus1
    @benjaminusplus1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arms of the astral self sounds like a Nico Robin ability

  • @Jw87563
    @Jw87563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad Living Weapon monk isn't official. That +rune knight is basically Gear 3rd Luffy. Nice build, though. 👍

  • @projectcarnagex
    @projectcarnagex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do kakashi

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't worry, he's coming very very soon

  • @Xeroksha
    @Xeroksha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could see a Netero from Hunter X Hunter build. >_< Can never find one nor think it is possible, but would be absolutely awesome!

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really need to dive into some Hunter X Hunter, once I get aa bit more familiar, maybe I can bring that build

    • @Xeroksha
      @Xeroksha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dndbuilds If you could make that work it would be absolutely epic! Since way their Nen, Ki of sorts, works it is definitely hard to mold into DnD. Some of the characters aren't hard, but some are just.... no idea how to even make work. XD

  • @mr_meh9149
    @mr_meh9149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How would someone like Kaido work?

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He would probably need a bit of a deep dive, need some HEAVY strength, and definitely a Polymorph in there...

    • @animeproblem1070
      @animeproblem1070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dndbuilds kaido is basically a literal dragon that classed as a barbarian I don't know any player build that could honestly do it justice

  • @MsSharondenadel
    @MsSharondenadel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't watched the full video yet, but i hope you gave him a terrible sense of direction.

  • @Supreme-AMVs
    @Supreme-AMVs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think you have to redo this video, because 5th gear wasn’t a thing when you made this video.

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That was part of why I did it when I did it, because trying to figure out 5th gear was just so darn hard to pull off lol

    • @Supreme-AMVs
      @Supreme-AMVs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Would that be Tasha’s other worldly guise or a ninth level spell?@@dndbuilds

  • @monster900000
    @monster900000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about gear 5?

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gear 5 is almost like turning into a god, and with so much controversy around how Gear 5 works. I thought it best to kind of leave that one out lol

    • @burrito9327
      @burrito9327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did my own Luffy build, where I chose Star Druid, with the Starry Form being Gear 5, fitting both in aesthetic (Making you pure white and shiny) and in symbolism (Gear 5 comes from the Sun God Nika, the Sun is a Star, so it fits).

  • @silk4710
    @silk4710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🥑

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's the Avocado loving commenter 😁

  • @zemtov
    @zemtov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is the Roronoa Zoro build tho

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Already recorded and coming out soon 😁

    • @zemtov
      @zemtov 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dndbuilds i need itttttt

  • @genesisyugioh9405
    @genesisyugioh9405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, i know this is an old vid, but for any future One Piece videos, PLEASE dont use interpolated footage. Especially since you have it in slow mo in the background, it, frankly, looks terrible. So many people ive seen use interpolated footage for One Piece videos, is that just the only footage people can find?

  • @vickofspiders
    @vickofspiders 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First

    • @dndbuilds
      @dndbuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have no objections to you trying to dive in and grab that first comment every time lol