BLU/MNK

[Kwate]

Just curious, has anyone really given this a serious go? I look at the abilities and I see some real potential. I'm starting to find /NIN pretty lacking lately only using 3 tools, NI, snk, invissy. /RDM is fun, but very situational. As a career BLU I'm always open to other options. Any thoughts?

[Scuro]

I haven't given this job class a serious go since breath spells went to shit post 80. And honestly.... I just find BLU/MNK to be pointless imo.

[Zagen]

I haven't given this job class a serious go since breath spells went to shit post 75. And honestly.... I just find BLU/MNK to be pointless imo.

ftfy breath spells were always crap for the MP used.

[Kwate]

Seriously tho guys, does counterstance as a sub still give you 50% on counter? Boost prior to ws, Dodge for an evasion boost, Focus for a bit of accuracy, damage of course will increase ever so slightly from the natural STR of Monk also, why wouldn't it be taken seriously? I just see a lot of potential here. I guess I'll level and perform some tests.

[Neisan_Quetz]

Unless you're the sole tank against a monster with rapid weak attacks, going to agree /mnk seems pointless over /nin or even /war assuming you're benefitting from zerk and aggressor.

[Demonofhunger]

I assumed the point was that with /MNK and the right atmas, you get like 90% Counter rate. Combine that with our two Blinks it's near-prefect defense on high-end enemies. That's even before you try Eva tanking.

[Neisan_Quetz]

What 90% counter rate... first off, the cap is 80%, with CS that puts you at 50%, GH +10% and Roaring Laughter 12% ... not seeing 80%.

[Kwate]

I assumed the point was that with /MNK and the right atmas, you get like 90% Counter rate. Combine that with our two Blinks it's near-prefect defense on high-end enemies. That's even before you try Eva tanking.

Exactly, I'm going to give it a shot at least, my curiosity is killing me on this. Even at 50% counter (plus our shadows) and potential damage boost why not try it? I'll keep you guys updated once I level it, if no one else tries it first.

[Scuro]

Breath spells were good at 75 against HNMs due to the fact they were unresistable, and as long as you had a set for it, you could do 2k worth of damage, they were the only thing a BLU could do decently except Cannonball SATA, but idk thats before most of you BLU's time there when we weren't as much of a bad ass job class as we are now. They didn't get crapy until the practicality of the job expanded as it is now.

P.S
Don't change my posts, I know how they are said, because I write them. K, thanks.... Nobody likes ftfy posts ;-) Their rude.

[Kwate]

Forget breath spells, everyone (including myself) are more or less comfy with the /nin cookie cutter mold, which was fine at 75. With Occultation and counterstance being available at 90, other options seem viable.