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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Al" data-source="post: 235736" data-attributes="member: 2486">Well, let's do a direct comparison:AC: Equal.  They both contribute (arguably, Wis is slightly more useful as Dex bonus to AC is lost when flatfooted)Saves: Equal.  Yes, you get Improved Evasion at 9th level, but with Evasion, you could argue that Reflex saves become even more important: you have the potential to negate all damage, whereas most people against most spells are only negating half.  When you pick up IE, it's as important as a Reflex save to any other class.Skills: Dex edges it.  Wis is important for Listen and Spot, but Tumble, Hide, Move Silently and many more as Dex-based.Feats: One up to Wisdom.  Dex is handy for Combat Reflexes, and make sure it's not too low, but otherwise Wis rules the roost- particularly with Stunning Fist.Attacks: Has to be Dex.  Not only does it contribute to ranged attacks (which admittedly are infrequently used by monks) it can be used with Weapon Finesse to your unarmed attacks.Special: Dex bonus to Initiative is so useful, especially at high levels, especially when there are high sneak attack rogues, Expert Tactician fighters and assault wizards running around.The final outcome: Dex wins a slight victory.</blockquote>