Monk (MNK)

Melee DPS -- A Realm Reborn

Role

Melee DPS

Difficulty

Medium (2/3)

Primary Stat

Strength

Weapon

Fists / Claws

Description

A fast-paced martial artist that flows between forms to unleash powerful Blitz attacks. Monk has the fastest GCD in the game and rewards players who maintain constant uptime.

Playstyle

Rapid GCD with positional requirements. Build Beast Chakras through combos, then spend them on powerful Blitz finishers. Very high APM with constant movement.

Key Mechanics

  • 1Nadi and Beast Chakra system
  • 2Riddle of Fire burst window
  • 3Brotherhood raid buff
  • 4Perfect Balance for Blitz combos
  • 5Positional requirements (flank/rear)

Rotation Overview

Execute 3-step combos to open Beast Chakras. Use Perfect Balance to select specific Chakras for Blitz attacks (Elixir Field, Rising Phoenix, Phantom Rush). Riddle of Fire for damage buff. Brotherhood during party burst.

Utility

Brotherhood -- party damage buff + Chakra generationMantra -- party healing received buffRiddle of Earth -- personal mitigationThunderclap -- gap closerFeint -- target damage down