The Monk Temple

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Adding to the comments, would it be safe to say Fracture is better for short fights where TP is not an issue and for those where TP is an issue leaving Fracture out is probably a better option?

Fracture:

1. Increases risk of dropping GL // should only be used on fights where you are very confident in the disengage timing and don't run any risk of dropping GL.

2. Adds maybe 1% total DPS.

3. Burns TP faster.

4. Uses up an xclass slot (although the 5th slot is not worth much).

Adding to this, is it possible to keep GL3 up against Iffy ex? im having to run to the south constantly and by time i get back it just drops.

Ifrit EX has some mandatory GL drops. Eruptions are not one of them. Hmmm ...

1. [Low-risk, low-practice] During the time when the howling goes out, use only cycle attacks (attacks that progress stances). E.g. no ToD, no Fracture.

2. [Low-risk, medium-practice] Position yourself on the opposite side of the howling for moving back. E.g. if the howling is going to the 9oclock ('west') healer, then position at ~5oclock. Run straight 'south'/back like normal. Stutter step every eruption (stop at the border of the eruption for a half second to drop the next eruption there -- if you simply run forward you can run too far / more than necessary). Hook towards the healer on the third eruption. Tackle as it drops. Note: if you don't have eruptions as you are running back, hook more sharply and tackle. Make sure you are to the side of the line of eruptions when you tackle.

3. [Medium-risk, high-practice] Position yourself far on the opposite side of the howling. E.g. if the howling is going to 9, then position at ~4. If you get the eruption, pause a half second and finish your attack, then continue as #2 above. If you don't get an eruption, move directly horizontal to dodge the other DPS' first eruption. Now step back to Ifrit and continue to pew pew. On phase 2 and 3 eruptions, Ifrit will follow the first eruption set with a knockback. Make sure you are on his flank so you get knocked sideways, not into eruptions and die like a noob ^_^.

Lastly, is there a definitive rotation that should be used? I mean one that simply works the best in terms of timing and dots?

Alternate DK-TW with BS-TR. Finish with SP. Use DM instead of DM is down / about to expire. Add ToD if ToD is down.

Monks have a very simple priority sequence.