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=Description=
[[File:monk.gif|frame]]
Monks devote their energies to the pursuit of physical perfection, shaping their very bodies into deadly machines. Monks are a melee class with the ability to wear leather armor, wield blunt weapons, and use unarmed combat styles.

Monks forego heavy armor and almost all weapons in order to hone themselves into masters of combat, using their fists and a stout staff to make their mark upon Norrath. Monks learn many special attacks to enhance their damage dealing abilities, including the dragon punch and the legendary flying kick.

In their martial studies monks also learn other useful skills, including the ability to move silently and fall safely from great heights. Experienced monks also learn to feign death, slowing their body's functions enough to fool most observers into believing them dead - this trick often allows the monk to escape dangerous situations as monsters wander off, thinking the monk defeated.

Monks are a specialist class, focusing on physical combat to the exclusion of all else. Monks provide a powerful ally in a group, though it's not unusual to see a monk adventuring alone. The monk is a good choice for players who enjoy a strong offensive role in combat and leading groups in their dungeon adventures.

= Creation Guide =

== Picking the Right Race ==

The first thing you have to pick then is your race.   Which race you pick will determine the foundation of you character for the rest of your life in Norrath so it is kind of important you pick one you like.

[[Human]]s level 24% faster than Iksar Monks, and have slightly more base hitpoints.  They can enter all good cities in Norrath, but they have no night vision and lower dexterity and agility than the Iksar.  Humans can do slightly more damage than Iksars at their full power, though this is only true when using Hand to Hand [without Celestial Fists].

[[Iksar]]s get a built-in AC boost which stacks with the natural Monk AC boost.  They also get faster health regeneration, infravision, and the ability to forage (although this ability is capped). They also start with 100 skill in swimming.  Because of all these bonus abilities they do slightly less damage than Humans at their full power, though this is only true when using Hand to Hand [without Celestial Fists].  They are generally killed on sight though in all cities but Cabilis, and level 24% slower than Humans. If you're min-maxing iksar is the clear choice, as regeneration is very important for both solo, pulling and living with FD up.

== Starting Statistics ==

[[File:monk-stats.png]]

== Spending Your Bonus Points ==

A monk's main roles in a group are to pull and to deal damage. This makes the only real statistics to drop your points is into Strength (for damage) or Stamina (for hit points).

Recommend bonus statistic allocations:
*20 Strength for maximum damage.
*10 Strength and 10 Stamina for an even split between damage and hit points.
*20 Stamina for maximum hit points.

(Keep in mind maxing Strength is quite a bit easier then maxing Stamina on p99, it is highly advised you put all your points in Stamina)

== Experience Statistics ==

*Human Monk: -20%
*Iksar Monk: -44%

'''What does it mean?'''

Certain races and classes require differing amounts of experience points to attain the same level. For example, a Human Monk requires 120% of the experience that a Human Cleric would require to be the same level.

== Religion ==

Monks get little choice religion wise. Iksars must choose Cazic-Thule.  Humans have the ability to be agnostic or to follow Quellious.  There are not any good cities which would ever kill them for following this religion, and they will always be killed on sight in the evil ones.  Your choice of religion will determine your starting city: agnostic Monks begin in Qeynos, while Monks who follow Quellious will start in Freeport.

=Skills=

==Combat Skills==

{| class="eoTable2"
! Skill Name
! Level Obtained
! Max
|-
| [[Skill_1H_Blunt|1H Blunt]]
| 1
| 252
|-
| [[Skill_2H_Blunt|2H Blunt]]
| 1
| 252
|-
| [[Skill_Defense|Defense]]
| 1
| 252
|-
| [[Skill_Hand_to_Hand|Hand to Hand]]
| 1
| 252
|-
| [[Skill_Offense|Offense]]
| 1
| 252
|-
| [[Skill_Dodge|Dodge]]
| 1
| 230
|-
| [[Skill_Dual_Wield|Dual Wield]]
| 1
| 252
|-
| [[Skill_Kick|Kick]]
| 1
| 250
|-
| [[Skill_Mend|Mend]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Throwing|Throwing]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Round_Kick|Round Kick]]
| 5
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Tiger_Claw|Tiger Claw]]
| 10
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Block|Block]] 
| 12
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Double_Attack|Double Attack]]
| 15
| 250
|-
| [[Skill_Feign_Death|Feign Death]]
| 17
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Intimidation|Intimidation]]
| 18
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Eagle_Strike|Eagle Strike]]
| 20
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Dragon_Punch|Dragon Punch]] / [[Skill_Tail_Rake|Tail Rake]]
| 25
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Disarm|Disarm]]
| 27
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Flying_Kick|Flying Kick]]
| 30
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Riposte|Riposte]]
| 35
| 225
|}

* Note: For double attack, checks apply to off-hand attacks at 150 skill.
* Note: Dual Wield skill level maximum is equal to (Level+1)*7. Dual Wield maxes out at level 35.

== Miscellaneous Skills ==

{| class="eoTable2"
! Skill Name
! Level Obtained
! Max
|-
| [[Skill_Alcohol_Tolerance|Alcohol Tolerance]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Begging|Begging]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Bind_Wound|Bind Wound]]
| 1
| 210
|-
| [[Skill_Fishing|Fishing]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Safe_Fall|Safe Fall]]
| 3
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Sense_Heading|Sense Heading]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Sneak|Sneak]]
| 8
| 113
|-
| [[Skill_Swimming|Swimming]]
| 1
| 200
|}

* Bind Wound caps at 200 until level 51.  Once you gain 201 skill at level 51, you can Bind Wound up to 70%.
* Various [[Tradeskills]]

== Disciplines ==

''See also: [[Disciplines]]''
{{#lsth:Disciplines|[[Monk]]}}

* Disciplines all run off the same timer currently.  They were not changed to separate timers until many expansions later on live.

= Regeneration Rates =

Your monk will gain the following amount of HP every 6 seconds at various levels depending on whether you are sitting, feigning death, or standing.
{| class="eoTable2"
! Level Range
! Human Regen
! Iksar Regen
|-
| Level 1-19
| 2 sitting, 1 FD, 1 standing
| 4 sitting, 2 FD, 2 standing
|-
| Level 20-49
| 3 sitting, 1 FD, 1 standing
| 6 sitting, 2 FD, 2 standing
|-
| Level 50
| 4 sitting, 1 FD, 1 standing
| 8 sitting, 2 FD, 2 standing
|-
| Level 51-55
| 5 sitting, 3 FD, 2 standing
| 12 sitting, 8 FD, 6 standing
|-
| Level 56-59
| 6 sitting, 4 FD, 3 standing
| 16 sitting, 12 FD, 10 standing
|-
| Level 60
| 7 sitting, 5 FD, 4 standing
| 18 sitting, 14 FD, 12 standing
|-
|}

= Hand to Hand Damage/Delay =

Your fists progress with level as ''weapons'' with increasingly better damage/delay ratios.
{| class="eoTable2"
! Level Range
! Human Ratio
! Iksar Ratio
|-
| Level 1-4
| 4/36
| 4/36
|-
| Level 5-9
| 5/36
| 5/36
|-
| Level 10-14
| 6/36
| 6/36
|-
| Level 15-19
| 7/36
| 7/36
|-
| Level 20-24
| 8/36
| 8/36
|-
| Level 25-29
| 9/35
| 9/36
|-
| Level 30-34
| 10/34
| 10/35
|-
| Level 35-39
| 11/33
| 11/34
|-
| Level 40-44
| 12/32
| 12/33
|-
| Level 45-49
| 13/31
| 13/32
|-
| Level 50-52
| 14/30
| 14/31
|-
| Level 53-55
| 14/29
| 14/30
|-
| Level 56-58
| 14/28
| 14/29
|-
| Level 59
| 14/27
| 14/28
|-
| Level 60
| 14/26
| 14/27
|-
|}
Note: Fists become magical at level 30.

== Primary Hand Damage Bonuses ==

This is the same for all melee classes, but listed here for reference. See the Combat section of [[Game Mechanics]] for more information.

* Level 28: 1
* Level 31: 2
* Level 34: 3
* Level 37: 4
* Level 40: 5
* Level 43: 6
* Level 46: 7
* Level 49: 8
* Level 52: 9
* Level 55: 10
* Level 58: 11

= Weight Penalty Guide =

As of the 5/29/2011 patch, monks will face an AC penalty for exceeding a weight of '''14.9 stones''', reflecting the classic mechanic.

This limit was independent of level.

As of the 8/13/2011 patch, monks gained an additional weight allowance, granted at levels 55 and 60. The exact amount is '''18.9''' at 55, and '''22.9''' at 60.



'''Edit:''' The above information is inaccurate, but has been left for reference because the true system has not been yet been fully elucidated. 

The weight allowance in fact starts at 15 stones, and monks will receive an AC penalty for exceeding this value, i.e. reaching 16 stones at level 1. The allowance seems to scale up infrequently in 1 stone increments. It is estimated that the first point of allowance increase occurs at level 20 (16 stones), and an additional stone is granted every 10 levels until level 50 (19 stones), but this has not been confirmed. Level 55 '''did not''' grant a 4 stone bonus, but the allowance increase from 19 to 20 stones ''is'' estimated to occur at level 55. Level 60 grants an additional 4 stones of weight allowance.

Another unconfirmed possibility is that the weight allowance increases by 0.1 stone every level from 11-50.


Allowances confirmed via direct testing:

At level 1, monks receive a penalty for exceeding 14 stones.

At level 59, monks receive a penalty for exceeding 20 stones.

At level 60, monks receive a penalty for exceeding 24 stones.


The above will be updated as additional allowance limits are confirmed.

= Monk-Specific Quests =

{{#lsth:Class Race Quest List|Monk}}

= Gearing =

Class specific gear suggestions are cross listed on the [[Players:Gear|Gear Reference]] page.

Check [[:Category:Monk Equipment | Monk Equipment]] for the full list of gear usable by monks.

== Pre-Planar ==

{{#lsth:Players:Pre Planar Gear|[[Monk]]}}

== Planar ==

{{#lsth:Players:Planar Gear|[[Monk]]}}

== Kunark ==

{{#lsth:Players:Kunark Gear|[[Monk]]}}

== Velious Pre-Raid/Group ==

{{#lsth:Players:Velious Pre-Raid Gear|[[Monk]]}}

== Velious Raiding ==

{{#lsth:Players:Velious Raiding Gear|[[Monk]]}}

= FAQ =

'''Q: My Feign Death isn't giving me an error message (Soandso has fallen to the ground), but the agro isn't dropping.'''

A: You need to make sure you stop auto attacking before using FD. A macro with /stopattack in the first line and your Feign Death in the second line will do this for you!