Vanguard Monk Guide

Monk Guide PreviewOverviewCreation GuideRacesWeapons and ArmorInner FocusSpecial Attacks/ChainsMartial Arts StylesWeaknesses/VulnerabilitiesKnown Attacks/AbilitiesQuest GuideClass News & InfoLinks I. OverviewThe monk is an offensive fighter and an expert in the martial arts. Monks will specialize in spotting, causing and taking advantage of enemy weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Monks will choose between three different martial arts styles that will provide them with specialized attacks and unique abilities. In addition, Monks will have general attacks and attack chains independent of their chosen martial arts style.II. Creation Guide III. RacesMordebiGoblinHalf ElfKojaniOrcRakiIV. Weapons and ArmorComing Soon.V.  Inner FocusInner focus is a special pool of points that is earned by performing finishing moves. These points can be spent on the Monk’s special abilities. The inner focus points are designed to accumulate quickly.VI.  Special Attacks and ChainsMonks have special attacks and chain attacks that are independent of the martial art style they choose. Many Monk attacks are quite flexible and can be used either as an opener, bridge or finishing attack. The benefits of using a special attack depend on how it is used. For example, an attack used as bridge may buff the Monk’s damage, but if used as finisher the length or power of the buff is increased.VII.  Martial Art StylesMonks can choose between one of three martial art styles at level 15 or above. These styles offer separate abilities unique to each style. One can only choose one style and that style is permanent.Dragon StyleHard/External style that is focused on area of effect attacks and mystical powers. Stances

  • Heavenly Dragon Style
  • Stone Dragon Style

Harmonious Body StyleSoft/Internal style that is focused on debuffs and redirecting enemy attacks.Stances

  • Tiger Style
  • Crane Style

Drunken StyleMixed style that is focused on counter attacks and evasion.Stances

  • Drunken Fist Style
  • Drunken Sway Style

 VIII.  Weaknesses and VulnerabilitiesMonks will specialize in spotting, causing and taking advantage of enemy weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Group members will be able to take advantage of weaknesses and vulnerabilities caused by a monk.Monks will need to be knowledgeable of the skills of other classes as Monks will have many attacks that will be able to put the enemy into a state where another class can use a reactive attack to take advantage of the vulnerability. For example another class might have a skill that allows her to do more damage to a stunned opponent. The monk can work with his group mate to open that attack by stunning the enemy.IX.  Known Monk Attacks and AbilitiesDragon Sweeps its Tail (Dragon Style attack) – Point Blank AOE attack that damages and stuns enemies.Withering Palm (Harmonious Body Style attack) - Attack that steals damage from an enemy. It can stack up to three times.Drunken Arms of the Cyclone (Drunken Style attack) - High damage attack that hits multiple mobs.Flying Kick Dragon FistDiving PhoenixX.  Quest GuideComing Soon.XI.  Class News and InformationTopicsAdditional InformationXII. Class Specific LinksComing Soon