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<blockquote data-quote="Asisreo" data-source="post: 9061672" data-attributes="member: 7019027">Okay, but the monk isn't better off using a crossbow, except in certain circumstances.Compare that to a wizard with +2 dex, which isn't insane for a wizard, that actually outdamages their strongest cantrip between levels 1-4.You're misrepresenting my fantasy. I want a monk that is smart enough to use weapons to their advantage, not to be ranged 100% of the time. Why would you think I want a monk to be ranged all the time?Just use the Ki points sparingly and take a short rest before the next time? If the enemy isn't able to hit you with melee and you can reduce their ranged damage, you don't really need to prioritize the highest damage since it isn't much of a threat anymore.You need context and awareness to play a monk. You can't just go &quot;I have resource, so I must use it on damage!&quot; You're not a paladinWow, wait until you see the evoker wizard casting shield. Why not just be an abjuration wizard then?! Monks are not the best at taking hits in melee. Its debatable if they're great at dodging hits since Patient Defense is rather expensive, but the best defensive ability at that point in the game. As I said, they're the best at being disruptive while in melee. They're there to remind the enemy that their plan isn't as rigid when they get punched in the face.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Asisreo, post: 9061672, member: 7019027"] Okay, but the monk isn't better off using a crossbow, except in certain circumstances. Compare that to a wizard with +2 dex, which isn't insane for a wizard, that actually outdamages their strongest cantrip between levels 1-4. You're misrepresenting my fantasy. I want a monk that is smart enough to use weapons to their advantage, not to be ranged 100% of the time. Why would you think I want a monk to be ranged all the time? Just use the Ki points sparingly and take a short rest before the next time? If the enemy isn't able to hit you with melee and you can reduce their ranged damage, you don't really need to prioritize the highest damage since it isn't much of a threat anymore. You need context and awareness to play a monk. You can't just go "I have resource, so I must use it on damage!" You're not a paladin Wow, wait until you see the evoker wizard casting shield. Why not just be an abjuration wizard then?! Monks are not the best at taking hits in melee. Its debatable if they're great at dodging hits since Patient Defense is rather expensive, but the best defensive ability at that point in the game. As I said, they're the best at being disruptive while in melee. They're there to remind the enemy that their plan isn't as rigid when they get punched in the face. [/QUOTE]

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