Monk

Description

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.

Skills

Combat Skills

• 1H Blunt
• 2H Blunt
• Defense
• Hand to Hand
• Offense
• Dodge

Miscellaneous Skills

• Alcohol Tolerance
• Begging
• Bind Wound
• Fishing
• Sense Heading
• Swimming
• Various Tradeskills

Weight Penalty Guide

Passing the weight limit for the given level range reduces the inherent AC bonus that you receive as a monk. Prior to level 20, monks should not worry about the penalty, as it is negligible. After level 20, is when the penalty becomes annoying as our AC loss increases for each WT over the limit. At first the loss is minimal, but as you level that penalty turns into a severe AC loss.

Guide to Weight : http://monklybusiness43508.yuku.com/forum/viewtopic/id/768

1 - Weight Limit: 14 stones

15 - Weight Limit: 15 stones

30 - Weight Limit: 16 stones

45 - Weight Limit: 17 stones

51 - Weight Limit: 18 stones

55 - Weight Limit: 20 stones

60 - Weight Limit: 24 stones

Level 1-14: <15 No Penalty

Level 15-29: <16 No Penalty

Level 30-44: <17 No Penalty

Level 45-50: <18 No Penalty

Level 51-54: <19 No Penalty

Level 55-59: <21 No Penalty

Level 60: <25 No Penalty.

note: "stones" is a brittish measurement roughly equal to 14 pounds.

Though, in the past in regards to RPG worlds it is equal to 8 pounds