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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tyler Do'Urden" data-source="post: 2001772" data-attributes="member: 4601">I think Sam about hit the nail on the head, though I'd say that the Monk does have a major purpose in front-line combat at all levels-  the Monk is designed to close to melee and engage non-melee combatants- primarily spellcasters, ranged fighters, and rogues.  Take a look at it's abilities- high saving throws, magic resistances, speed, evasion- the Monk isn't meant to go toe-to-toe with heavily armored tank fighters, trolls, dragons or the like, the Monk is designed to AVOID THESE ALL TOGETHER and kick the living snot out of the wizard, cleric, archer, etc.  that said tank is standing in front of, while somebody else handles the tank- someone who doesn't have good saves and speedy movement, and needs the monk to take out the guys who can take advantage of that fact.So, while a monk can fill the standard melee role at low-levels, at higher levels they're intended for avoiding toe-to-toe fights and taking out soft targets- that's what their abilities are made for....</blockquote>