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The Monk has trained their body into a perfected weapon, requiring no heavy armor or magic. Their power comes entirely from physical mastery: bare hands, kicks, fist weapons, and staves, making their feats seem superhuman, but every one of them is the product of relentless training.

In a group, the Monk is the premier puller. Their feign death technique allows them to instantly drop a bad encounter or cleverly split an enemy away from its pack, while fast movement and an indifference to vertical terrain gives them a range that no other class can match. When the group needs a target brought to them cleanly, the Monk is the answer.

Their durability comes from movement and positioning rather than armor; they avoid punishment by not being where the blow lands. They can hold the line as an off-tank when needed, heal themselves in the field, and apply physical techniques that impair both melee and caster opponents.

The Monk’s stance system lets them emphasize different aspects of their martial art depending on the situation, while long-cooldown burst windows reward patience and timing. Their damage has a distinct rhythm that's not about big hits, but instead a relentless, flowing storm of rapid strikes.