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Monks Are Not Tanks And Shouldn’t Be
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<blockquote data-quote="Chaosmancer" data-source="post: 9073992" data-attributes="member: 6801228"><p>I will agree that the movement and unarmored are important. But if you FOCUS on their ability to use weapons... why aren't they a Barbarian whose battle trance allows them to avoid being hit by attacks? Barbarian's have increased movement and extreme physical abilities after all. Why aren't they a subclass of fighter who forgoes armor and focuses on dex and rapid movement? </p><p></p><p>You actually phrased it best "are equally proficient in unarmed strikes as they are with a swirling a sword or glaive". Unarmed strikes are EQUAL to the monk using weapons. This is not true of ANYONE else. No other class sees unarmed strikes as an equal, viable alternative. This is why they are the MASTER of unarmed strikes, because the ability to use their fists and feet and that be equally viable to grabbing a sword or an axe makes them the superior option for unarmed strikes. </p><p></p><p>I like monks that use weapons too. It is a cool concept and very fun. But it has to be the alternative. It can't be the focus. Because if it is the focus, then there is no class in the game that focuses on unarmed fighting. It is always the weird, odd choice that requires some special circumstances to make vaguely effective.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chaosmancer, post: 9073992, member: 6801228"] I will agree that the movement and unarmored are important. But if you FOCUS on their ability to use weapons... why aren't they a Barbarian whose battle trance allows them to avoid being hit by attacks? Barbarian's have increased movement and extreme physical abilities after all. Why aren't they a subclass of fighter who forgoes armor and focuses on dex and rapid movement? You actually phrased it best "are equally proficient in unarmed strikes as they are with a swirling a sword or glaive". Unarmed strikes are EQUAL to the monk using weapons. This is not true of ANYONE else. No other class sees unarmed strikes as an equal, viable alternative. This is why they are the MASTER of unarmed strikes, because the ability to use their fists and feet and that be equally viable to grabbing a sword or an axe makes them the superior option for unarmed strikes. I like monks that use weapons too. It is a cool concept and very fun. But it has to be the alternative. It can't be the focus. Because if it is the focus, then there is no class in the game that focuses on unarmed fighting. It is always the weird, odd choice that requires some special circumstances to make vaguely effective. [/QUOTE]
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