Monk
Job Fundamentals
Monk is a fast-paced, flexible melee DPS job that finds strength in its adaptability. The job plays by moving through various forms, entering burst windows fluidly and easily, maximising damage by building and spending stacks of Fury Gauge, and manipulating forms through the use of Perfect Balance during its Riddle of Fire windows.
Most Recent Job Changes
Patch 7.2:
- Fire’s Reply increased to 1400 potency from 1200 potency
- Wind’s Reply increased to 1200 potency from 1040 potency
- All of Blitzes (Elixir Field, Elixir Burst, Flint Strike, Rising Phoenix, Tornado Kick, Phantom Rush), Fire’s Reply and Wind’s Reply now only deal 40% reduced damage beyond the first target. Previously this was 50% for Phantom Rush, Fire’s Reply and Wind’s Reply, and 70% for all other Blitzes.
Gearing
Monk Best in Slot (BiS)
Patch: 7.2
Updated: 31 Mar, 2025
Stats & Materia
SkS to 1.94/3 or 2.00 GCD > Crit > Det > DH
