PRIMA GUIDE · 2004 · Class guide and profile
Monk guide
The worship of Paagrio trains Orc Fighters who want to be strong physically, rather than having strength with weapons as priests. They seek to master the science of fisticuffs according to their religious background.
Base attributes
- STR
- 40
- DEX
- 26
- CON
- 47
- INT
- 18
- WIT
- 12
- MEN
- 27
Playing this class
(← Orc Fighter)
The worship of Paagrio trains Orc Fighters who want to be strong physically, rather than having strength with weapons as priests. They seek to master the science of fisticuffs according to their religious background.
The most unique skill of Monks is a quick attack. They also use special damaging skills that gather spirits for attacking enemies (a.k.a. totem skills).
In soloing, Monks wear light armor, which helps to evade attacks from the enemy. Weapons and the first totem skill are also an efficient combination.
Focus Force can be a little tricky at first. Consider it a preparation skill — monk concentration, if you will. Use it before you use any of the Force skills to get an added bonus.
Using Focus Force will halt your attack if you are currently in battle.
You are an Orc! You are strong and mighty! You are not a tank! Orc Monks are outright damage dealers and get some amazing damage skills down the line due to their inner spirit strength.
Your fist skills set you apart from the Raider and Destroyer (tank versions of the Orc Fighter). Invest in them as often as you can. Your advantage here is that you really don't need a backup weapon.
Totems will be one of your mainstays. They can help speed you up, or slow down your enemy. The first one you get at Level 28, Wolf, will give you a speed boost. At 31 you get Bear, which slows down enemies and increases your power.
When you decide to venture to Cruma, be wary of using follow on a party member. Those bridges don't work well with your follow algorithm, and you are slower than other races.
Stunning Fist is your friend for party play — hit the critter and keep him still for a while. It's not that successful at lower levels (e.g., trained at 2), but later, your success will increase.
Force Blaster is good for attacks at slight range. Always use Battle Roar prior to going into a fight. It's basically a free heal over time.
How the guide rates this class
These are the 2004 guide’s subjective ratings, not live-server measurements. A printed dash means unavailable; blank source cells remain “Not stated”.
HP & MP by level
Level 21: 632 HP · 201 MP→Level 40: 1775 HP · 470 MP
Monk · HP & MP by level
| Level | HP | MP |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 632 | 201 |
| 22 | 688 | 214 |
| 23 | 744 | 227 |
| 24 | 801 | 241 |
| 25 | 858 | 254 |
| 26 | 915 | 268 |
| 27 | 974 | 281 |
| 28 | 1032 | 295 |
| 29 | 1091 | 309 |
| 30 | 1151 | 323 |
| 31 | 1211 | 337 |
| 32 | 1272 | 352 |
| 33 | 1333 | 366 |
| 34 | 1394 | 380 |
| 35 | 1457 | 395 |
| 36 | 1519 | 410 |
| 37 | 1582 | 425 |
| 38 | 1646 | 440 |
| 39 | 1710 | 455 |
| 40 | 1775 | 470 |
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Skills
Explore the class’s skill records by learning level, including their printed effects and costs.
View skills · 70Page 102 says Wolf arrives at Level 28 and Bear at Level 31, and says Bear slows enemies. Page 379 lists Wolf Soul at Level 20 and Bear Soul at Level 28; Bear Soul increases your P.Atk 20% and lowers movement 30% for 5 minutes. These different printed descriptions are retained without guessing the intended correction.
The Monk advice on page 102 recommends Battle Roar before fights, calling it a free heal over time. The Monk skill tables on pages 379–380 contain no Battle Roar entry. The printed recommendation is preserved, with this mismatch noted.
Page 102 says Wolf arrives at Level 28 and Bear at Level 31, and says Bear slows enemies. Page 379 lists Wolf Soul at Level 20 and Bear Soul at Level 28; Bear Soul increases your P.Atk 20% and lowers movement 30% for 5 minutes. These different printed descriptions are retained without guessing the intended correction.
The Monk advice on page 102 recommends Battle Roar before fights, calling it a free heal over time. The Monk skill tables on pages 379–380 contain no Battle Roar entry. The printed recommendation is preserved, with this mismatch noted.