The Monk Temple

[NoctisUmbra]

Well I'm losing 6 Crit. I haven't been playing much lately since 2.1, I switched to Allagan Feet over Melee (for the stat change) and it just seems like I haven't done a high Crit hit like I'm use to seeing pre 2.1. Pre 2.1 the highest Crit I ever had was 787 and I seen it quite a bit, But since switching and losing Crit the highest I've seen is like 746.

So I guess I should be asking if DET is increasing my overall DMG and maybe I shouldn't just worry about the high spike DMG?

Crit does not increase the damage of your crits. it increases the likelihood of landing a crit.

One point of determination weighs higher than one point of crit.

Any point of accuracy above cap is a completely useless.

[Arkista]

Crit does not increase the damage of your crits. it increases the likelihood of landing a crit.

One point of determination weighs higher than one point of crit.

Any point of accuracy above cap is a completely useless.

Ok thanks for the info. Just not sure why my highest crits have went down by almost 40 DMG points.

[KuroganeAre]

Can anyone tell me what the stat caps are for MNK?

[FelixFaust]

Say, how necessary are cross class skills from Marauder and Lancer on Monk? I am a passable Monk but I doubt I can handle being a Marauder in parties. xD

[dragonflie]

Invigorate and B4B are absolute necessaries for endgame. Invigorate is nice in long fights or TP heavy fights (T4) and B4B is a dmg buff, so why not?
Mercy Stroke from Marauder is a recommended skill due to it 0 tp use.
You'll know why if you happen to have 440+ speed, and fighting long battles.

[Cynric]

Invigorate and B4B are absolute necessaries for endgame. Invigorate is nice in long fights or TP heavy fights (T4) and B4B is a dmg buff, so why not?
Mercy Stroke from Marauder is a recommended skill due to it 0 tp use.
You'll know why if you happen to have 440+ speed, and fighting long battles.

Skill speed and battle duration don't make Mercy Stroke anymore or less effective. Unless you were referring to invigorate then disregard this.

[Butcherb0y]

Ok so fully buff with food and potion, what is everyone's highest Mercy spike dmg?

[Pylfer]

Just wondering, is it worth it to work Fracture into your rotation?

As it stands, vs. Boss enemies I am doing:

Dragon -> Twin Snake -> Snap -> Dragon (to actually apply the debuff) -> Fracture -> Twin Snake (refresh the buff) -> Touch of Death -> Demolish -> Howling Fist -> Bootshine - True Strike -> Snap -> Internal/BforB macro -> Dragon -> Twin -> Snap -> Boot -> rinse and repeat until I need to reapply Dots switching out Howling Fist with Mythril Peak (cause Howling is usually on CD).

What I'm finding is that Fracture does like... 7-20 damage each tick generally while Touch does about 50-75 and Demolish does about 75+.

Anyone have any input or any thoughts on the rotation (I find it to be pretty standard, mixing in anything that may be needed [AotD very very rarely])

[Traison]

Just wondering, is it worth it to work Fracture into your rotation?

As it stands, vs. Boss enemies I am doing:

Dragon -> Twin Snake -> Snap -> Dragon (to actually apply the debuff) -> Fracture -> Twin Snake (refresh the buff) -> Touch of Death -> Demolish -> Howling Fist -> Bootshine - True Strike -> Snap -> Internal/BforB macro -> Dragon -> Twin -> Snap -> Boot -> rinse and repeat until I need to reapply Dots switching out Howling Fist with Mythril Peak (cause Howling is usually on CD).

What I'm finding is that Fracture does like... 7-20 damage each tick generally while Touch does about 50-75 and Demolish does about 75+.

Anyone have any input or any thoughts on the rotation (I find it to be pretty standard, mixing in anything that may be needed [AotD very very rarely])

No, Fracture is not worth using after 2.1. Use Foresight instead, the defense can really help in times when you know you are going to take damage.