Learning how to Monk

[Taroque]

I notice you guys apply ToD first. Is it worth it to apply ToD at such a weak state (No GL/Buffs) rather than waiting 15-ish seconds (in my rotation) to apply it with GL3 and buffs? I could overwrite it once buffs are on, but 25 pot for 15 seconds (5 ticks) = 125 + 20 initial = 145 potency before I overwrite, costing the GCD to apply the skill, which could be used once I have GL3 on other skills?

I always have my DoT's up no matter the buff. It's not a matter of which does better damage it's just flat out doing damage. So waiting any length of time to get your DoT's up is bad imo. Also, try and work it so your only wasting time putting up one DoT at a time ie start with ToD and end rotation with Fracture. And NoctisUmbra.....BAD MONK! BAD! Don't EVAR use Steel Peak as DPS and make a boss of any kind immune to stuns. People will get very angry with you and it will just help name us the FFXIV equivalent of Huntard.