Monks need a projectile!

[Nothv13]

I am obviously not referring to situations where it's disadvantageous.
There are phases in this game where you're away from the boss for a longer time but is still in range to use your projectile.

Yes, and most of them don't last long enough to be worth breaking your combo, thus you don't use your ranged. For example, the DRG's ranged ability is so bad guides literally tell you to take it off the bar.