Monk Guide by Gokudera

Alright this is my first attempt at a guide. it is a work in progress.

I've got Monk upto level 67, but I'm going to run this guide upto level 60.

So you've decided to level Monk: Let's BREAK STUFF

Job-Race Combinations
Race doesn't matter, no matter how much people might say "no that race isn't a good combination... tell them to shovel it. A piece of gear can often make up for a race's lack in a stat. i.e. Race Specific Equipment

Hume
Bring a nice balance to the mix.

Elvaan
Elvaan's rock it

Tarutaru
Tarutaru are FTW - though aren't the powerhouse Elvaans and Galkas are.

Mithra
Mithra - meow

Galka
This is what I roll with and I love it. Galka Smash - the only downside is when you get up there level wise you become one big MP sponge when you pull hate.

Leveling FTW
Levels 1-10

You'll want to beat stuff up in one of the starting areas... if possible not your own. ie. San d'Oria => Bastok => Windurst always check what the monster con as, also with the introduction of the fields of valor get a training regime and make sure you have signet up and running.

Gear: These levels gear isn't as big a deal as later levels. Head: compound eye circlet @ lvl 9 DEF 4 EVA +5 Body: kenpogi @ lvl 8 DEF 8 => Kenpogi +1 if you have the cash. DEF 9 DEX +1 Hands: Legionnaire's Mittens @ lvl 10 DEF 3 Attack +3 Legs: Sitabaki not really much for this spot for a number of levels but when there is youre stuck with it. Feet: Kyahan Waist: White Belt note to every monk out there. This line of Belts, WHITE, PURPLE, BROWN, and BLACK are made for you use them when you can. Neck: whatever you can find. Earrings: Cassie Earring would be /sweets but not necessary. where whatever you want, remember though your a damage dealer. Rings: nothing Back: Rabbit Mantle Weapon: Monks weapon is hand-to-hand Legionnaire's Knuckles @ lvl 10 is the best choice... Bronze Knuckles and Brass Knuckles can be used until lvl 10.

Levels 11-20

You made it past the beginning... two choices find an area where you can grind, or head to Valkurm Dunes as a low level monk, chances are if youre in the dunes you'll be taking some hits.

Gear: some really good gear here. Head: Monk's Headgear @ 11 will last you until Mercenary's Hachimaki @ 20 Body: Power Gi @ 13 or Bone Harness +1 yes the +1 only @ lvl 16 - side note: if you're gonna lvl melee chances are you'll use bone armor set multiple times. Hands: Battle Gloves @ 14 are amazing and relatively easy to get. Treasure Chest in King Ranperre's Tomb or on AH. honestly at this level these gloves are awesome acc +3 eva +3 Legs: Bone Subligar +1 Feet: Light Soleas @ 13 or Bone Leggings +1 @ 16 Waist: white belt is getting ready to be replaced... @ lvl 18 you get Purple Belt learn to love it you'll wear it for awhile. I cannot stress how important it is for monks to wear the right belt... when a monk fails to wear one of the belts when the should... God cries. Neck: nothing good yet. Earrings: Bone Earring +1 x2 @ 16 Rings: Courage Ring +1 x2 or Mighty Ring x2 either of them are a good choice. people swear by the mighty rings. i rolled with courage rings +1. Back: Traveler's Mantle @ 12 Weapon: Republic Knuckles @ 15 will last you a long time.

levels 21-30 Gear: your bone armor set is getting upgraded. Head: Beetle Mask +1 @ 21 Emperor Hairpin or Empress Hairpin @ 24 is not necessary but wear it if you got it.