Monk

Monk
Abbreviation:	MNK
Expansion Pack:	Final Fantasy XI
How to Unlock:	Starter Job
Page Contents:	Abilities Skills Merits Equipment Guides

With their bodies that double as deadly weapons, Monks (MNK) attack enemies with explosive strength. They are close combat specialists and in using their Hand-to-Hand skills, they wreak havoc with fast and furious punches. Through prolonged meditation and training, they can expand their arsenal to incorporate devastating kicks too. A mark of a Monk's expertise is the belt that they wear aroud their waist. New players begin with a White Belt whereas a Monk who has mastered his role, may be found wearing the elusive Black Belt.

Preserving Final Fantasy tradition, Monk retains many classic abilities including Martial Arts, Chakra, Max HP Boost, and Counter. Complete with a full set of powerful weapon skills, Monks are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

Horizon Changes

• Minor changes to Artifact Armor.
• The Artifact Weapon Beat Cesti has been replaced with the custom item Tekko Kagi[[File:{{#dpl: titlematch=Tekko Kagi | mode = none | include={Item Image}:1 | format = ,,, }}|366px|Tekko Kagi]].
• Moderate changes to the relic weapon Spharai[[File:{{#dpl: titlematch=Spharai | mode = none | include={Item Image}:1 | format = ,,, }}|366px|Spharai]].
• Boost has a larger attack bonus of 20%, a longer recast of 30 seconds, and a duration 3 minutes.
• Focus is learned at level 15 instead of 25, and has a 3 minute duration.
• Dodge is learned at level 25, has a 3 minute duration, and increases guard rate by ???.
• Chakra's recast time has been reduced to 2 minutes, down from 3. It also removes multiple status effects the player is inflicted with.

• Chi Blast now also removes 1 mob buff (Dispel). Testing is required to see whether this effect is random.
• Boost's effect on Chi Blast has been lessened from retail.

Job Abilities

Level	Name
1	Hundred Fists
5	Boost
15	Focus
25	Dodge
35	Chakra
41	Chi Blast
45	Counterstance

Job Traits

Level	Name
1	Martial Arts
5	Subtle Blow
10	Counter
15	Max HP Boost
16	Martial Arts II
25	Max HP Boost II
25	Subtle Blow II
31	Martial Arts III
35	Max HP Boost III
45	Max HP Boost IV
45	Subtle Blow III
46	Martial Arts IV
51	Kick Attacks
55	Max HP Boost V
61	Martial Arts V
65	Max HP Boost VI
65	Subtle Blow IV
71	Kick Attacks II
75	Martial Arts VI

Melee Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Hand-to-Hand	A+	114	276
Staff	B	109	250
Club	C+	105	230

Ranged Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Throwing	E	94	200

Defensive Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Guard	A-	114	269
Evasion	B+	109	256
Parrying	E	94	200

Group 1 Merits

Name	Description
Focus Recast	-4 seconds per upgrade
Dodge Recast	-10 seconds per upgrade
Chakra Recast	-10 seconds per upgrade
Counter Rate	+1% increase per upgrade
Kick Attack Rate	+1% increase per upgrade

Group 2 Merits

• Currently unavailable on Horizon.

Job Specific Equipment

Artifact Weapons

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Artifact Armor

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Artifact Armor +1

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Relic Armor

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Relic Armor +1

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Relic Weapon

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Guides

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