Leafiara (prime)/Mechanical Musings/The Autumnwinds' Magical Monk Guide - Revision history

LEAFIARA at 02:30, 27 June 2026

2026-06-27T02:30:25Z

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	Thanks to 2026 updates, Mystic Tattoos provide an incredible boost to monks once they reach their final tier for the Quickness benefit that reduces RT by 2 (down to a minimum of 1) for 30 seconds with a 180-second cooldown (so 16.67% uptime). Prior to tier 5, the benefits are a bit more marginal, but still much better than not having them. A key thing is that if you're the one who's added the most recent upgrade of your Mystic Tattoo, it won't consume charges and is basically a permanent boost.		Thanks to 2026 updates, Mystic Tattoos provide an incredible boost to monks once they reach their final tier for the Quickness benefit that reduces RT by 2 (down to a minimum of 1) for 30 seconds with a 180-second cooldown (so 16.67% uptime). Prior to tier 5, the benefits are a bit more marginal, but still much better than not having them. A key thing is that if you're the one who's added the most recent upgrade of your Mystic Tattoo, it won't consume charges and is basically a permanent boost.

	Quickness is an enormous win here for every monk, but especially fast characters (whether naturally by race or because they're making use of enhancives) who use focused mstrikes instead of Fury. Quickness' RT reduction applies per combat action, but since Fury used by a fast character is already multiple rounds of 1-RT combat actions, the RT reduction doesn't do anything for them. However, since a focused mstrike frontloads all RT and attacks into a single command, the RT reduction does get applied and can ultimately be faster than the Fury. If you can reach at least the 83 Agidex threshold, then focused mstrikes will perform excellently for you. Even if you don't ~~like~~ it, though, a burst of 1-second single strike jabs, grapples, and punches is still a huge boon!		Quickness is an enormous win here for every monk, but especially fast characters (whether naturally by race or because they're making use of enhancives) who use focused mstrikes instead of Fury. Quickness' RT reduction applies per combat action, but since Fury used by a fast character is already multiple rounds of 1-RT combat actions, the RT reduction doesn't do anything for them. However, since a focused mstrike frontloads all RT and attacks into a single command, the RT reduction does get applied and can ultimately be faster than the Fury. If you can reach at least the 83 Agidex threshold, then focused mstrikes will perform excellently for you. Even if you don't take advantage of focused mstrikes, though, a burst of 1-second single strike jabs, grapples, and punches from Quickness is still a huge boon!

			(Even if you're a Kick Specialization monk, kicks aren't twice as powerful as grapples or punches, so switch your single strike style to grapples and punches while Quickness is active. Kick Specialization is still going to be stronger when using focused mstrike kicks anyway, so I wouldn't change my specialization due to Mystic Tattoos.)

	As for which stat and skill you should add for your monk, Standout options include:		As for which stat and skill you should add for your monk, Standout options include:

LEAFIARA at 02:21, 27 June 2026

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	* '''Paladins''' can give their monk partners extra flares via their [[Fervor (1618)\|Fervor]] aura and reduce enemy UDF via [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)\|Aura of the Arkati]] or even simply connecting with [[Judgment (1630)\|Judgment]], both being AoE spells. Paladins can make good use of Mind Over Body or Focus Barrier alike; they use stamina, but don't have as much redux as warriors and rogues nor as much DS as them, so a boost can really help.		* '''Paladins''' can give their monk partners extra flares via their [[Fervor (1618)\|Fervor]] aura and reduce enemy UDF via [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)\|Aura of the Arkati]] or even simply connecting with [[Judgment (1630)\|Judgment]], both being AoE spells. Paladins can make good use of Mind Over Body or Focus Barrier alike; they use stamina, but don't have as much redux as warriors and rogues nor as much DS as them, so a boost can really help.
	* '''Rangers''' have [[Moonbeam (611)\|Moonbeam]] as a single-target immobilizer, among various other disablers. Two Weapon Combat rangers should like Focus Barrier and Sunfist rangers should like Mind Over Body, but monks don't offer much to rangers otherwise.		* '''Rangers''' have [[Moonbeam (611)\|Moonbeam]] as a single-target immobilizer, among various other disablers. Two Weapon Combat rangers should like Focus Barrier and Sunfist rangers should like Mind Over Body, but monks don't offer much to rangers otherwise.
	* '''Bards''' can make a monk's attacks even faster, at least for now, since Song of Tonis is the game's best group buff. 1 second kicks are a wild thing! 2026 Mystic Tattoo updates have gone even further and now allow bursts of 1-second mstrikes for the monk. Monks offer Focus Barrier in return, shoring up the typical bard weakness of defense.		* '''Bards''' can make a monk's attacks even faster, at least for now, since Song of Tonis is the game's best group buff. 1 second kicks are a wild thing! 2026 Mystic Tattoo updates have gone even further and now allow bursts of 1-second mstrikes for the monk. (I like to think that Saraphenia's player would have loved this turn of events that her eventual favorite profession of monk now gets such incredible support for her original profession of bard!) Monks offer Focus Barrier in return, shoring up the typical bard weakness of defense.
	* '''Wizards''' possess myriad AoE abilities, whether disablers or attacks, that monks can follow up on with increased MM and decreased enemy UDF. Focus Barrier helps wizards at least somewhat, but they're already pretty durable as casters go. Monks simply being present as an additional target to split up enemies' attacks is helpful to wizards and all casters.		* '''Wizards''' possess myriad AoE abilities, whether disablers or attacks, that monks can follow up on with increased MM and decreased enemy UDF. Focus Barrier helps wizards at least somewhat, but they're already pretty durable as casters go. Monks simply being present as an additional target to split up enemies' attacks is helpful to wizards and all casters.
	* '''Empaths''' are near-universally welcome hunting partners for all professions with their healing. [[Adrenal Surge (1107)\|Adrenal Surge]] also gives monks more leeway to go ham with mstrikes on cooldown without risking being too punished. [[Bind (214)\|Bind]] can immobilize at lower levels, but becomes less reliable later. [[Web (118)\|Web]] is a more consistently reliable disabler. Monks' Focus Barrier can be good for situations when an empath gets stanced down. Monks being an extra body helps. An empath's [[Mass Interference (217)\|Mass Interference]] setting up a monk's Vertigo isn't the worst idea I've ever had, but it's not an amazing one either.		* '''Empaths''' are near-universally welcome hunting partners for all professions with their healing. [[Adrenal Surge (1107)\|Adrenal Surge]] also gives monks more leeway to go ham with mstrikes on cooldown without risking being too punished. [[Bind (214)\|Bind]] can immobilize at lower levels, but becomes less reliable later. [[Web (118)\|Web]] is a more consistently reliable disabler. Monks' Focus Barrier can be good for situations when an empath gets stanced down. Monks being an extra body helps. An empath's [[Mass Interference (217)\|Mass Interference]] setting up a monk's Vertigo isn't the worst idea I've ever had, but it's not an amazing one either.

LEAFIARA: Discussing more nuances of Mystic Tattoo Quickness.

2026-06-27T02:16:06Z

Discussing more nuances of Mystic Tattoo Quickness.

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LEAFIARA at 20:48, 21 June 2026

2026-06-21T20:48:40Z

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LEAFIARA at 20:45, 21 June 2026

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LEAFIARA: Accounting for recent Mystic Tattoo updates and further changes to loot mechanics.

2026-06-21T20:40:14Z

Accounting for recent Mystic Tattoo updates and further changes to loot mechanics.

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LEAFIARA at 02:07, 25 April 2026

2026-04-25T02:07:23Z

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	'''[[Bearhug]]''':		'''[[Bearhug]]''':

	Shockingly good supplement to unarmed combat. UAF attacks can overcome most defenses, but ~~among~~ creatures that ''are'' so good at turtling that UC struggles to punch through~~, most~~ are casters who ~~easily~~ get hit by combat maneuvers. Bearhug is also a rare case of a maneuver with killing power in its own right. I don't necessarily recommend ~~using~~ learning it until you can train at least three ranks ~~since~~ ~~its~~ ~~damage really depends on the endroll~~. It's also a bit worse for small races, but, since it's an SMR-based attack, even they can dish out tons of damage with the high endrolls achievable by inflicting status effects first.		Shockingly good supplement to unarmed combat. UAF attacks can overcome most defenses, but most of the creatures that ''are'' so good at turtling that UC struggles to punch through are casters who get hit easily and hard by combat maneuvers. Bearhug is also a rare case of a maneuver with killing power in its own right. Its damage really depends on the endroll, so I don't necessarily recommend learning it until you can train at least three ranks for decent proficiency. It's also a bit worse for small races, but, since it's an SMR-based attack, even they can dish out tons of damage with the high endrolls achievable by inflicting status effects first.

	Speaking of status effects, Bearhug has great synergy with [[Vulnerable]], which speeds up its damage rounds (not its cooldown). Twin Hammerfists inflicts Vulnerable and so does the Grapple Specialization knockdown perk from Fury, so either of those make for a nice one-two if you're already using them!		Speaking of status effects, Bearhug has great synergy with [[Vulnerable]], which speeds up its damage rounds (not its cooldown). Twin Hammerfists inflicts Vulnerable and so does the Grapple Specialization knockdown perk from Fury, so either of those make for a nice one-two if you're already using them!
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	'''[[Bull Rush]]''':		'''[[Bull Rush]]''':

	Bull Rush is another way to inflict Vulnerable and can knock down a whole room of creatures. It does pretty minimal damage, but is a staple monk combat maneuver, filling a ~~need~~ of controlling the enemy hordes so you can systematically pick them off.		Bull Rush is another way to inflict Vulnerable and can knock down a whole room of creatures. It does pretty minimal damage, but is a staple monk combat maneuver, filling a niche of controlling the enemy hordes so you can systematically pick them off.

LEAFIARA at 22:15, 26 February 2026

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LEAFIARA: New (technically old) information on Trading and loot cap. Half-krolvin commentary update.

2026-02-26T22:14:23Z

New (technically old) information on Trading and loot cap. Half-krolvin commentary update.

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LEAFIARA: Covered Energy Wings, essence belts, hand pylons, and various purified materials.

2026-02-24T22:35:58Z

Covered Energy Wings, essence belts, hand pylons, and various purified materials.

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