So, now Monk/Dragoon have to compete with yet another class?

[Cynric]

But that's not how DEX works. DEX, very clearly, is a stat that boosts ranged physical damage. While it may make sense thematically, it does not work mechanically. STR is the stat for physical melee damage, and the absolute easiest method of assigning gear to the Rogue/Ninja would be to give it the same gear Pugilist/Monk gets.

So Monks suddenly have to share their loot with another job, big deal. Tanks, healers, and casters have had to deal with it this whole time, Bards will have to deal with it when Musketeer gets released, and Dragoons will have to deal with it as soon as we get another heavy-armor melee DPS class.

actually mechanically it's just a number with 3 letters next to it.