9.4.12 The Monk Profession

"True master of both mind and body, a Monk delivers enemies from their mortal coils with precision and grace."

Basic Information
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Armour:     Leather

Main stats: Strength - Determines damage of Taekate abilities
            Intelligence - Determines the damage of some of the Telepathy and Kaido abilities

Recommended statpacks:
            Athletic
	    Clever
	    Intelligent

Main balances:
            Balance - Balance is important for Taekate
            Equilibrium - Equilibrium is important for non-physical skills

Skillsets
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- Taekate: Primary skillset which allows the Monk to take various stances, each offering a different boon. Other abilities in this skillset are mostly focused on targeting a specific body part of the Monk's foe.

- Telepathy: The skill of mental manipulation which allows the Monk to manipulate the mind of their enemy, as well as deal out various effects.

- Kaido: Utility skillset with a twist. While most of the abilities are defensive in nature, this skillset allows the Monk to use their Kai in various offensive and defensive ways.

Combat Focus
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One of the ways a Monk can end the life of their opponent is by breaking their back. Preparing the final assault should be done through the usage of Hammerfist and Spear attacks, which are often combined with Telepathy abilities such as Mind Numbness. Once the foe has been Swept of their feet, the Monk should use the professions finisher: Backbreaker. 

Another way the Monk can deal damage is through the usage of Telepathy and Kaido. Once a Mindlock has been achieved, a combination of Crush, Enfeeble and Clamp will somewhat weaken the Monk's foe, allowing the Bladehand attacks alongside other damage abilities, such as Kaichoke, to attack the enemy's health further.

See also: HELP TAEKATE, HELP TELEPATHY, HELP KAIDO, HELP AXIOUN, HELP SENTINELS, HELP RAVENSGUARD, HELP MONK ARTIFACTS.