Tier 7 as a Monk

[DarrkElf]

<DIV>From the Tier 7 Monk's point of view - how are things in the end game for a Monk?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>What is our role now in raiding and Tier 7 groups?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Are Tier 7 Monks in demand?</DIV>

[Torlinn]

<P><SPAN>I ll try to answer with my poor english</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN>T7 monks are good at solo, and can tank every group instance if u know your job. I think you’ ll have no problem to group (as a tank or as a dps )</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN>In T7 raid, we are only little to medium use, so may be 1 to 2 slot in a full raid.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>We are medium dps (ask for all buff and proc u can have </SPAN><SPAN>), can group FD or self FD to activate some mob …or to survive. Our Heal touch is great on the MT(about 44 to 50% with AA)</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>To off-tank sometimes (or tsunami-rescue if needed), u‘ll need good stuff, cause 74 +++ don’t miss u a lot even with really good avoid.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN>So : in demand in group : yes </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><SPAN>           </SPAN>In demand in raid : usefull sometimes but not really (specialised classes are more in demand)<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=3></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>

[Fringe]

<P>Just wanted to add my own personal thought on one thing:</P> <P>Not In-Demand doesn't necessarily mean Not Wanted.</P> <P>I've found that while my Monk isn't necessarily sought after he isn't rejected either. I'm considered a good "utility" guy that can be used in various ways dependent on the situation at hand. Therefore, most groups won't turn me down since they know that I'll come in handy for one thing or another.</P> <P>Something to consider anyways.</P>

[fre'do]

Saving a raid group is always a plus.

[JudyJudy]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> DarrkElf wrote:<BR> <DIV>From the Tier 7 Monk's point of view - how are things in the end game for a Monk?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>What is our role now in raiding and Tier 7 groups?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Are Tier 7 Monks in demand?</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR><EM>We have our quirks, much like other classes - but our class is far from broken.  If I were to define the monk for end game content it would probably be one word:  Clay</EM></P> <P><EM>We have the ability to mold our toon into a role that we prefer.  Solo'ing, Grouping, Questing, Tanking, Assisting, Off-Tanking and DPS'ing.  The hardest part you'll find is convincing others that you can do it.  Most people look at the monk class as mediocre at best and unnecessary in a raid.  I say no way.  Play style, skill level, knowledge and the ability to quickly adapt to a changing scene can really allow the monk to shine - which goes with any class - but moreso with the monk, IMO.</EM></P> <P><EM>Many of the roles of monks in the raid scene can include Main Assist, Off-Tank, Pull Bot, Group Saviour! ((group FD)), DPS if the group set-up is ideal and even MT.</EM></P> <P><EM>Here are some links to help you out a bit.</EM></P> <P><EM><U><STRONG>Tanking</STRONG></U></EM></P> <P><A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=6&message.id=39927" target=_blank>http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=6&message.id=39927</A></P> <P><A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=6&message.id=40063" target=_blank>http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=6&message.id=40063</A></P> <P><EM><STRONG><U>DPS'ing</U></STRONG></EM></P> <P><A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=6&message.id=39622" target=_blank>http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=6&message.id=39622</A> <EM> ((probably the best information on current monk DPS - Thanks Thunder))</EM></P> <P><EM>Hope this helps.  Good luck!</EM></P> <P><EM></EM> </P>

[Deathblade13]

With decent fabled gear, and some ok buffs, I tend to place in the top 5-7 in the dps chart pretty easily, and hitting the top 1-3 is not uncommon.If you're looking for an "in demand" class then monk definitely isn't it, though.<div></div>

[Junaru]

Well thank God I'm in a guild with and open mind. The only think I ever see in the channels is "Raid looking for plate MT" on the Mistmoore server. While I'm build more for DPS and group tanking it doesn't effect me as much. But the idea of people excluding 2 classes from raid tanking kind of sucks. I feel for the ones that need to put up a fight every time they want to raid tank. It should be just a gimme, but sadly it isn't.