Monk (Final Fantasy XIV)



The Pugilist is a Disciple of War in Final Fantasy XIV.

Overview
The path of the pugilist is one of incessant training aimed at mastering the traditional techniques of hand-to-hand combat. Though they command formidable power when unarmed, they are able to use metal, leather, and bone weaponry to maximize their destructive potential.

Their preference for fighting at close-quarters makes negotiating distances an absolute necessity. Many among them accomplish this by using throwing weapons such as the chakram to momentarily daze their enemies while they move in for the kill.

Role
Masters of offensive and defensive stances, pugilists continuously adapt their fighting style to best suit their companions as well as their enemies.

Pugilists compensate with lack of reach and defense with high maneuverability and cunning techniques that fluster opponents.

On Patch 1.20 class reform, Pugilists gained the ability to imbue the power of elements on their strikes, being able to change elements accordingly to enemy weaknesses.

Monk
Though now under Garlean rule, the city-state of Ala Mhigo once boasted the greatest military might of all Eorzea. Among its standing armies were the monks—ascetic warriors as dreaded by foes on the field of battle as the city-state's great pikemen.

The monks comprised an order known as the Fist of Rhalgr, and it was to this god—the Destroyer—that they devoted their lives of worship. By mastering seats of power within the body known as chakra, they are capable of performing extraordinary physical feats.

The Monk Soul Crystal can be obtained by completing the quest "Brother from Another Mother" that becomes available when the player reaches Pugilist level 30 and Lancer level 15; It grants new elemental fist attacks, but only allow the use of Lancer and Archer cross class skills.

Abilities
Every Monk ability can be used only after completing specific quests.

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