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Job Overview

Monk


With their bodies that double as deadly weapons, Monks (MNK) attack enemies with explosive strength. As one of the six standard jobs, Monk can be chosen by players at the very start of the game. Monk is designed as a Hand-to-Hand weapon specialist, and is capable of wreaking havoc with fast and furious punches. Preserving Final Fantasy tradition, Monk retains many classic abilities including Martial Arts, Chakra, Max HP Boost, and Counter. Complete with a full set of powerful weapon skills, Monks are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Players starting the game as a Monk receive a White Belt.



Job Abilities

Level  Name
01  Hundred Fists
05  Boost
15  Dodge
25  Focus
35  Chakra
41  Chi Blast
45  Counterstance
65  Footwork
75 (Merit)  Mantra
75 (Merit)  Formless Strikes
79  Perfect Counter
88  Impetus
96  Inner Strength

Job Traits

Level  Name
01  Martial Arts
05  Subtle Blow
10  Counter
15  Max HP Boost
16  Martial Arts II
25  Max HP Boost 2
25  Subtle Blow II
30  Damage Limit+
31  Martial Arts III
35  Max HP Boost 3
45  Max HP Boost 4
45  Subtle Blow III
46  Martial Arts IV
51  Kick Attacks
55  Max HP Boost 5
60  Damage Limit+ II
61  Martial Arts V
65  Max HP Boost 6
65  Subtle Blow IV
71  Kick Attacks II
75  Martial Arts VI
75  Max HP Boost II
75 (Merit)  Invigorate
75 (Merit)  Penance
77  Tactical Guard
81  Counter IIVerification Needed
82  Martial Arts VII
85  Max HP Boost II 2
85  Skillchain Bonus
87  Tactical Guard II
60  Damage Limit+ III
91  Subtle Blow V
95  Max HP Boost II 3
95  Skillchain Bonus II
96  Kick Attack III
97  Tactical Guard III

Group 1 Merits

Level  Name
Merit  Focus Recast
Merit  Dodge Recast
Merit  Chakra Recast
Merit  Counter Rate
Merit  Kick Attack Rate

Combat Skill Ratings

 Skill Skill Ranking Cap at Level 1 Cap at Level 49 Cap at Level 99
 Hand-to-Hand A+ 6 150 424
 Staff B 5 144 398
 Club C+ 5 138 378
 Throwing E 4 124 300
 Guard A- 6 150 417
 Evasion B+ 5 144 404
 Parrying E 4 124 300

See Monk Skill Caps for a by-level breakdown of Weapon Skill limits.

Artifact Equipment

To see a side by side comparison of Artifact/Relic sets visit Monk Artifact/Relic Sets Comparison.
To see a side by side comparison of Empyrean sets visit Tantra Sets Comparison.
To see a side by side comparison of Artifact/Relic/Empyrean Armor & Relic/Mythic/Empyrean Weapons visit Monk Artifact Equipment Comparison.
Artifact Set
Level Artifact
30  Temple Torque
42  Beat Cesti
52  Temple Gaiters
54  Temple Gloves
56  Temple Crown
58  Temple Cyclas
60  Temple Hose
Artifact Set +1
Level Artifact
74  Temple Gaiters +1
74  Temple Gloves +1
74  Temple Crown +1
74  Temple Cyclas +1
74  Temple Hose +1
Relic/Mythic/Empyrean Weapons
Level Weapon
75  Spharai (Relic)
 Glanzfaust (Mythic)
80  Spharai (Relic)
 Glanzfaust (Mythic)
 Verethragna (Empyrean)
85  Spharai (Relic)
 Glanzfaust (Mythic)
 Verethragna (Empyrean)
90  Spharai (Relic)
 Glanzfaust (Mythic)
 Verethragna (Empyrean)
95  Spharai (Relic)
 Glanzfaust (Mythic)
 Verethragna (Empyrean)
99  Spharai (Relic)
 Glanzfaust (Mythic)
 Verethragna (Empyrean)
99-2  Spharai (Relic)
 Glanzfaust (Mythic)
 Verethragna (Empyrean)


Relic Set
Level Relic
70  Melee Cape
71  Melee Gaiters
72  Melee Hose
73  Melee Gloves
74  Melee Cyclas
75  Melee Crown
Relic Set +1
Level Relic
75  Melee Gaiters +1
75  Melee Hose +1
75  Melee Gloves +1
75  Melee Cyclas +1
75  Melee Crown +1
Relic Set +2
Level Relic
90  Melee Gaiters +2
90  Melee Hose +2
90  Melee Gloves +2
90  Melee Cyclas +2
90  Melee Crown +2
Empyrean Set / +1 / +2
Level Empyrean
80  Tantra Necklace
81  Tantra Gaiters / +1 / +2
83  Tantra Hose / +1 / +2
84  Tantra Tathlum
85  Tantra Crown / +1 / +2
87  Tantra Gloves / +1 / +2
89  Tantra Cyclas / +1 / +2
90  Tantra Earring

Monk Guides

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