Monk- general discussion and feedback

[Dhex]

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It's benefit is negligible - I find that when I am unfortunate enough to be brought to Titan (HM) on Monk Phase 5 generally is much easier with Fists of Wind up. I notice that other Monks rarely change their Fist stance but it can be very effective in certain boss fights; Titan for example you'd use Earth during heavy damage moves such as Titan's jumps or Earthen Fury - then swap to Fire - then to Wind for Weight of the Land then back to Fire - Wind again for Bombs unless it's a safe zone (in which case you Shoulder Tackle in Fire). Titan is a challenge for Monks in particular - higher skill speed and higher health point values seem to be more important than overall strength because a dead DPS is useless - and the faster you can stack Greased Lightning the better since it will drop.

[Soukyuu]

It's benefit is negligible - I find that when I am unfortunate enough to be brought to Titan (HM) on Monk Phase 5 generally is much easier with Fists of Wind up. [...] Titan is a challenge for Monks in particular - higher skill speed and higher health point values seem to be more important than overall strength because a dead DPS is useless - and the faster you can stack Greased Lightning the better since it will drop.

I don't know, I rather enjoy MNK in Titan HM. I rarely get plumes, and I don't die any more than when I'm doing it on my SCH. I should try mapping my FoE more conveniently so I can weave between fire and earth, but I really see no benefit in wind.

The difference in speed isn't that noticeable imho. So I'd rather have them give skill speed to be honest. Or maybe a higher buff to the movement speed than it currently has. Back in 1.0 monk AF used to give you a boost to movement speed when in wind form (the feet, from what I remember), but now we have no such equip pieces.