Are MNKs still desired?

[Ephier]

I know MNK's bring quite a bit higher damage than the other 2 melee, but is the extra damage that they bring outclassed by the utility that the other 2 bring? DRG is almost mandatory for piercing debuff and litany helps solidify their position. MNK's real rival seems to be NIN and their trick attack debuff. Just want some input as I am thinking about switching jobs to something else and for ping purposes, MNK seems to be the best choice (no double popped OGCDs).

[MrCookTM]

Mnk is perfectly fine right now and Mnk/Drg is a strong combo. That being said, Nin doesn't have have any important double weaving either, unless you're talking about Mudra's. Since SE announced that Mudra's will be adjusted to be smoother with 3.1, you may wait until then and see how it goes before you make a final decision.

[Kaisersoke]

MNK is arguably in a better position than NIN right now, with better overall damage in both single target, and aoe, and better defensive utility with traited mantra. NIN only beats a monk out if everyone in your group is squeezing out every ounce of damage they can when your trick attack is up, at this point.

[trailmix9999]

Im currently maining mnk in a mnk/drg static, im usually always top dps and our group cleared a3s. Id say mnk is in a good place and melee balance is the best its ever been tbh. Nin just needs mudras fixed and maybe an aoe buff or tp fix.

[Almalexia]

utility

The last bastion of the desperate DRG. If you're good enough at MNK--or any job, for that matter--nobody is going to kick you from the party for lack of "utility."

[trailmix9999]

I know MNK's bring quite a bit higher damage than the other 2 melee, but is the extra damage that they bring outclassed by the utility that the other 2 bring? DRG is almost mandatory for piercing debuff and litany helps solidify their position. MNK's real rival seems to be NIN and their trick attack debuff. Just want some input as I am thinking about switching jobs to something else and for ping purposes, MNK seems to be the best choice (no double popped OGCDs).

Dont you main mch? Is this a troll thread?

[Ephier]

Dont you main mch? Is this a troll thread?

I mained MNK from 2.0-2.4 and went to NIN then MCH for 3.0. My main issue is I live in Europe but play on NA servers because raid times. Then I noticed MNK is probably the class least affected by ping which is why I am asking the question. MCH is a very tight class and with my current ping I do not think I can play it optimally. Basically no. I'm not trolling I just want to know if its worth the swap.

[Kaisersoke]

it is. monks are highly desired. people like to make out like ninja is required over a monk, but dont take into account that everyone gear is improving weekly and that monk also recently got buffed. monk is higher dps than ninja even with trick attack.

[Mystina]

dragon kick debuff isnt too shaby either...my group has a paly and warrior combo with no monk..XD

[Ephier]

monk is higher dps than ninja even with trick attack.

That is pretty much what I wanted to know.