Thread: Monk 2.1 Discussion

I don't actually think they were over-buffed as some are saying. My initial reaction was that the Greased Lightning buff was a bit much. But then you have to compare it to DRG's buffs too. Both being melee DPS, it makes sense that they should have higher single-target damage than the ranged classes - who in 2.0 could pull off similar numbers from the general safety of not being close. None of the ranged DPS jobs really got any buffs this patch, so there is now at least some distinction there.

Both MNK and DRG got potency increases. MNK got 3 straight up increases, DRG got 2 (iirc, not looking at notes right now), plus 30 seconds lower CD on Power Surge - which means more frequent higher-potency jumps.
MNK got +6% damage buff from 2.0 (21% on GL3 up to 27%), DRG got +5% damage buff (15% on Heavy Thrust up from 10%).
Also add to this that BfB and IR are significantly toned down as XClass. DRGs are more distinctly bursty with BfB.

It kind of balances out. Especially when you consider that if you mess up as a MNK and lose GL you lose a 27% damage buff with it. Monks are the kings of sustained single-target DPS for sure, but DRGs are more consistent and reliable in fights where a long disengage is unavoidable. Neither is OP.