The Monk Temple

[Blazingturtle]

I don't remember the description saying anything about MP decreasing while active. I'll have to double-check when I get home though.

[J_Burton]

Hey all, I've come back to ask some more questions because the people who post here are awesome and very helpful =).

I want to ask about macros so that I can combine abilities into one button to save space on my bar. The one I have seen floating around here is one for Demolish and Touch of Death which was very helpful and works wonderfully. Others I have found helpful are, one that combines feather foot and keen flurry for defenses. I also made one combining Twin snakes and bot shine. Any other useful macros to help conserve space on the action bar would be great.

[Salaster]

I use 2 macros as a Monk :

/ac Demolish
/ac Twin snake

/ac Snap punch
/ac True strike

My hotkeys are :

1 : Dragon Kick
2 : The first macro
3 : Bootshine
4 : The second macro
5 : Touch of death
6 : Fracture

Which makes my rotation :

1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6
1 2 2 3 4 4 6

[Subucnimorning]

I have a macro that combines mantra, blood bath, and second wind. Fairly useful

[J_Burton]

Wow nice, i just made the bloodbath, second wind one my self as well very nice for soloing. I like the demolish twin snake one as well thank ya much.

Secondary question more about macros in general. How can you make them show cool down timers? Right now the icon I have for the macro makes it appear as if I can cast the ability again when ever I want and I need to watch my other abilities to see when the global cd is up. Not really that big an issues but would be nice if i could fix it.

[Rattus]

Wow nice, i just made the bloodbath, second wind one my self as well very nice for soloing. I like the demolish twin snake one as well thank ya much.

Secondary question more about macros in general. How can you make them show cool down timers? Right now the icon I have for the macro makes it appear as if I can cast the ability again when ever I want and I need to watch my other abilities to see when the global cd is up. Not really that big an issues but would be nice if i could fix it.

/macroicon "ability"

"ability" being the move that uses the timer you want to show.

[Teeko]

I know this question has been answered, but I'd like to get some more opinions. Which cross class abilities would you use as a monk in a group situation? Is invigorate useful later on? Is fracture worth it? I've heard blood for blood is a nice one.

[Spythe]

I have a list of all the macros on a reddit post that is far too big to post here. Me and another Monk are also talking the best DPS rotation for a Monk.

http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...l_monk_macros/


@Teeko

Invigorate is a must have for a Monk, Fracture is iffy but I hear some people say its great for DPS. Blood for Blood is a must have but very dangerous to use on some fights. Impulsive Drive is a must have great for your damage and doesn't change your stances. Aside from that Blood Bath is good for soloing.

[dragonflie]

Is there a way to macro on PS3?

[Teeko]

Invigorate is a must have for a Monk, Fracture is iffy but I hear some people say its great for DPS. Blood for Blood is a must have but very dangerous to use on some fights. Impulsive Drive is a must have great for your damage and doesn't change your stances. Aside from that Blood Bath is good for soloing.

I've been hearing such mixed opinions about impulse drive. I've personally never used it before, but I'll have to see where it fits into my rotation as I smack some dummies. Any opinion on Mercy stroke, or are there just so many better options? Thanks!

Right now I have blood for blood, invigorate, and fracture planned out