Defensive cooldowns for marginal DPS gain anyone?

[subteraneanbird]

Why don't you always have blood for blood? As a monk you need it if you want to achieve your max DPS. There is literally no argument against not having it. And fracture is entirely optional. But if used correctly, it can be a tiny DPS boost, at the cost of TP loss, unless you're just THAT good. Fracture also helps with bosses who jump.

Another marginal benefit to Fracture is that it is a move that can be used at any point in your rotation that doesn't change your stance. This has applications in that, for example, it can allow you to fit 2 Demolish inside a B4B without the need to clip ToD (which due to its significant duration is a common situation when trying for this particular outcome). Fracture itself is always an underwhelming hit but when used sparingly and correctly can increase overall DPS.

Also, Mercy Stroke is never useless. Mercy Stroke is free damage. You want free damage. You should never use keen flurry because it is just bad.

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When I read the title I thought for sure this would be about Bulwark and Shield Swipe.

[Ephier]

Apoca isn't worth it unless you know what enemies cast magic damage and can't be used on yourself sadly:

Your i95 DRG in t9 would like a word with you about that megaflare that is about to slap him in the face.

[Sapphic]

I stay in place for Garuda HM's first jump/shriek, with Second Wind afteward.

Same, also after I pop b4b+bloodbath, a rockbreaker+ howling fist when the plumes pop + mantra pretty much gets you back to full HP.

[JayCommon]

Your i95 DRG in t9 would like a word with you about that megaflare that is about to slap him in the face.

This, of course, is assuming he doesn't elusive vault himself into fetters during a meteor placement.

[Altijacek]

Another marginal benefit to Fracture is that it is a move that can be used at any point in your rotation that doesn't change your stance. This has applications in that, for example, it can allow you to fit 2 Demolish inside a B4B without the need to clip ToD (which due to its significant duration is a common situation when trying for this particular outcome). Fracture itself is always an underwhelming hit but when used sparingly and correctly can increase overall DPS.

Also, Mercy Stroke is never useless. Mercy Stroke is free damage. You want free damage. You should never use keen flurry because it is just bad.

Yeah keen flurry is just silly. I hope the person who I quoted earlier sees this and I hope they use this to help increase their DPS not trying to be an asshole, but I just really hope that person takes this as an opportunity to improve.