I want a build that takes advantage of this ability:
Quote:Cost: 30 Ki
Cooldown: 1 minute
You expend a use of Meditation to will flame into the world around you. Enemies around you take 2d6 fire damage every 2 seconds, increasing by an additonal 2d6 fire damage every 2 seconds that you remain standing in the center of the flames. If you leave the very center of the flames, this effect ends. A successful Reflex save (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom Modifier) reduces damage by half.
So, that means at least 18 monk; I'd rather stay pure, but if it is going to be a staff-user, for example, 2 rogue is kind of a no-brainer.
I have no particular desire to use a staff, but unarmed requires a heavy investment in Shintao and swords/kamas really need the ninja capstone, both of which would cause some serious AP headaches.
Some kind of self-healing (other than light finisher) would be really nice, too.
So, is this doable, or is this on of those, "you can't have it all," situations?