To Monk or Not To Monk

[Upao]

<p>I am trying to decide if I want to roll a Monk as my new Alt.  I returned to the game a few months ago and currently have a Necro and an Inquisitor, which are both LVL 60+.  I want to create a "Good" toon so I was considering a Monk in Hallos.  Can someone who has played a Monk give me the Pros and Cons of a Monk.  Also, how valuable are they in Raids and Battlegrounds?  Any information you have will be appreciated.</p>

[Ocello]

<p>Im going to be honest with you.</p><p>If you play the game for fun, go for a Monk.</p><p>If you play it to dominate, go with SK or Berserker.</p><p>The differences are immense in every aspect of the game.  SK is the best solo, group, and raid; Zerkers own monks in group and raid.  Monks are nice for soloing if you are ok with pulling one mob at a time...the thought if which makes my Zerker cry <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Zutan]

<p>My Monk does quite well in groups and for non-raider groups I tend to be top of the DPS list.  Only drawback is it is not really viable to deal with multiple mobs solo, and killing ^^^ heroics is unlikely unless they are almost going gray.</p>

[Boucu]

<p>I think monks only do well with multiple encounters in the end-game sequence. However on my Monk who is currently lvl 65 with 140 AA, i can solo same lvl nameds and no more than 1 ^^^ yellow con, close fights but i win them 90% of the time. I also do this in offense, hybrid and defense stance doesnt work too well when tryin to take these mobs down. Avoidance doesnt really mean squat unless you have atleast 80% avoidance, plus you lose out on melee skills, seem to miss with your biggest attacks.</p>

[Rixx_EOL]

<p>Agreed that monk is a fun toon.  I play him solo or within guild and friends.  But if I want to really DPS i pull out my conjy.  monk to me is more like role playing.</p>

[Aull]

<p>A monk is a fun class. The only area where they suffer is multiple mobs but with skill a monk can do it. Most people play the game for fun and sk's, paladins, and zerkers will make aoe content easier. However if you like a challenge then the monk in aoe will be your choice.</p><p>Otherwise monks can solo one on one mobs easier than a zerker, but the crusaders can solo just as well.</p><p>Monks no longer have a utility advantage either where crusaders and zerkers seem to have the upper hand.</p>