BASE DA/TAThis class's base double attack rate and triple attack rate.Classes with support skills that grant guaranteed multiattacks may have very high values.
10% DA / 5% TA
Style
SpecialtyThe MC gains 20% more ATK from weapons of this type in your grid.
SaluteWhen your party is completely knocked out, you may salute other parties in the raid to grant them a boost to stats. The boost is based on the class of the MC.Salute values are unknown and is considered to not make a significant difference in most cases.
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A monastic warrior with mastery over body, capable of smashing boulders with fists.
Support SkillsDoes not work as a sub ally unless explicitly stated.
Icon
Name
Effect
Obtained
Snap Punch 研ぎ澄まされし一撃
Upon using damage skills or charge attack: Raise Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1 (Max: 10). (If MC is below 25% HP at the end of turn:Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl lowers by 5.)
Lvl 1
Mantra 武芸百般
Based on Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl: Boost to attack specs and skill specs. Chance to deal 4-hit elemental damage to random foes at the end of turn.
Lvl 1
Inner Self 玄境
Boost to DEF and debuff resistance based on Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl.
Master Lvl 20
Base Skills
Icon
Name
Effect
Cooldown
Duration
SubSubskill usable on other classes
Obtained
Ascetic Stance 修験の構え
Gain Dodge/Tank-and-Counter (3 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Strength: 150%Duration: 2 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.. Raise Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1. At level 30: Now raises Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 2.[1]
5T
2T
No
Lvl 1
Extended Mastery Skills
Icon
Name
Effect
Cooldown
Duration
EMPCost in EMP
True Strike 武操術
4-hit, 200% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~180,000 per hit~720,000 total) and remove 1 buff.[1]
5T
-
35
Unyielding Form 剛耐の型
300% elemental damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~630,000). Gain Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks Duration: 2 turnsFull hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute, 100% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 100%Duration: 2 turns, and 100% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 100%Duration: 2 turns.[1]
6T
2T
40
Rock Crusher 岩崩拳
400% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~700,000). Gain 25% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 25%Duration: 4 turns, 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 4 turns, and 70% / 30% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG Strength: 70% chance of dealing 30% more damage.Duration: 4 turns.[1]
7T
4T
30
Ultimate Mastery Skills
Icon
Name
Effect
Cooldown
Duration
MaterialsMaterials consumed to learn
Mystic Restoration 回生の極意
Gain Mystic Restoration4-hit elemental DMG to a foe after normal attacks / At end of turn in which MC is almost knocked out: Consumes this effect to remove all debuffs and fully restore HP / Ends cooldown for damage skills / Instant C.A. standby (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite and Undying (1 time)Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be recast.)
Gain Fervent FocusTank-and-Counter effect (1 hit) / Hostility and DEF are boosted / Counterattack DMG is amplified / Restore all allies' HP when a foe uses a special attack / 1-turn cut to debuff durations (Can't be removed) Duration: 5 turns. (Can only be used when Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl is 5 or higher.)
3-hit, 150% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~200,000 per hit).[1] Gain Enlightened FuryMultiattack rate is boosted / Skill DMG dealt is supplemented / Increase Mantra's number of hits by 4 and chance to activate to 100% / Martial Prowess lvl rises by 1 when Mantra is activated (Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns.
Total Stat Bonuses These bonuses only apply to this class.
Skill Bonuses
ATK +3500 Skill DMG Cap +10% Debuff Resistance +20%
New Support Skill: Inner Self Skill Upgrade:Ascetic StanceGain Dodge/Tank-and-Counter (3 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Strength: 150%Duration: 2 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.. Raise Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1. At level 30: Now raises Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 2.
Ultimate Mastery Level Bonuses These bonuses only apply to this class. Requirements to unlock Ultimate Mastery
Only skills with a red border are applicable. Other colors do not count even if they deal damage. Likewise, red border skills count even if they don't directly deal damage, though that only applies to Ascetic Stance.
Mantra
Boosts attack specs and skill specs based on Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) level.[1]
Chance to deal 4-hit, 200% elemental damage to random foes at the end of turn (Damage cap: ~180,000 per hit~720,000 total).
Lvl
Status
ATK UpNormal modifier
DMG Cap Up
Skill DMG Up
Skill DMG Cap Up
Trigger Chance
1
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
10%
1%
10%
2%
10%
2
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
20%
2%
20%
4%
20%
3
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
30%
3%
30%
6%
30%
4
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
40%
4%
40%
8%
40%
5
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
50%
5%
50%
10%
50%
6
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
60%
6%
60%
12%
60%
7
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
70%
7%
70%
14%
70%
8
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
80%
8%
80%
16%
80%
9
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
90%
9%
90%
18%
90%
10
Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
100%
10%
100%
20%
100%
Inner Self
Boosts DEF by 3% and debuff resistance by 2% per Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) level (max 30% DEF and 20% debuff resistance at Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) level 10).[1]
Mystic Restoration
Mystic Restoration4-hit elemental DMG to a foe after normal attacks / At end of turn in which MC is almost knocked out: Consumes this effect to remove all debuffs and fully restore HP / Ends cooldown for damage skills / Instant C.A. standby (Can't be removed) grants the following effects:[1]
4-hit elemental damage (Damage cap: ~170,000 per hit) to a foe after normal attacks
When MC is below 25% HP at end of turn:
Consume Mystic Restoration4-hit elemental DMG to a foe after normal attacks / At end of turn in which MC is almost knocked out: Consumes this effect to remove all debuffs and fully restore HP / Ends cooldown for damage skills / Instant C.A. standby (Can't be removed)
Remove all debuffs and fully restore HP
End cooldown for all damage skills (red border)
Gain Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100% Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects. No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%.
Fervent Focus
Fervent FocusTank-and-Counter effect (1 hit) / Hostility and DEF are boosted / Counterattack DMG is amplified / Restore all allies' HP when a foe uses a special attack / 1-turn cut to debuff durations (Can't be removed) grants the following effects:[1]
Enlightened FuryMultiattack rate is boosted / Skill DMG dealt is supplemented / Increase Mantra's number of hits by 4 and chance to activate to 100% / Martial Prowess lvl rises by 1 when Mantra is activated (Can't be removed) grants the following effects:[1]
Raise Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1 when Mantra activates
This section contains subjective remarks about this class. Relevancy of information and recommended weapons can quickly change over time. Use substantial discretion before heavily investing resources.
Overview
Monk is a class that focuses on dealing high skill damage. Pre-Ultimate Mastery the class takes relatively long to reach full effectiveness. However, with Ultimate Mastery, the class delivers more reliable damage in the earlier turns, reaching its maximum potential much faster. Monk is mostly seen in Full Auto setups.
Skill Overview
Class Skill
Skill
Priority
Comments
Ascetic StanceGain Dodge/Tank-and-Counter (3 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Strength: 150%Duration: 2 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.. Raise Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1. At level 30: Now raises Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 2.
Default
Useful in ramping up Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) stacks.
Extended Mastery
Skill
Priority
Comments
True Strike4-hit, 200% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~180,000 per hit~720,000 total) and remove 1 buff.
Medium
A way to gain Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) alongside a Dispel.
Unyielding Form300% elemental damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~630,000). Gain Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks Duration: 2 turnsFull hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute, 100% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 100%Duration: 2 turns, and 100% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 100%Duration: 2 turns.
Low
This is a situationally useful skill that redirects enemy attacks to MC.
Rock Crusher400% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~700,000). Gain 25% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 25%Duration: 4 turns, 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 4 turns, and 70% / 30% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG Strength: 70% chance of dealing 30% more damage.Duration: 4 turns.
Low
Provides MC with a few valuable buffs.
Ultimate Mastery
Skill
Priority
Comments
Mystic RestorationGain Mystic Restoration4-hit elemental DMG to a foe after normal attacks / At end of turn in which MC is almost knocked out: Consumes this effect to remove all debuffs and fully restore HP / Ends cooldown for damage skills / Instant C.A. standby (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite and Undying (1 time)Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be recast.)
High
Provides extra skill damage upon normal attacks.
This skill further incentivizes staying above 25% HP, alongside the class's support skill, Snap PunchUpon using damage skills or charge attack: Raise Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1 (Max: 10). (If MC is below 25% HP at the end of turn:Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl lowers by 5.).
Fervent FocusGain Fervent FocusTank-and-Counter effect (1 hit) / Hostility and DEF are boosted / Counterattack DMG is amplified / Restore all allies' HP when a foe uses a special attack / 1-turn cut to debuff durations (Can't be removed) Duration: 5 turns. (Can only be used when Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl is 5 or higher.)
Low
Provides Monk with a way to tank and provide sustain to the party.
Generally more effective to bring other class skills that provide damage.
Enlightened Fury3-hit, 150% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~200,000 per hit). Gain Enlightened FuryMultiattack rate is boosted / Skill DMG dealt is supplemented / Increase Mantra's number of hits by 4 and chance to activate to 100% / Martial Prowess lvl rises by 1 when Mantra is activated (Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns.
High
Allows Mantra to deal more damage and also reliably activate. This can be useful especially earlier on Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) stacks are lower.
Tenacious ThrashMassive Elemental damage to a foe. 4-hit, 200% Bonus Elemental damage (Damage cap: ~130,000 per hit~520,000 total).
Kanabo can be a competitive main weapon option if there are no decent alternatives. Its main appeal is that it increases the damage dealt by MantraBased on Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl: Boost to attack specs and skill specs. Chance to deal 4-hit elemental damage to random foes at the end of turn. at the cost of a proper grid piece.
Warrior Monk's NatureWhen main weapon: Boost to Ascetic StanceGain Dodge/Tank-and-Counter (3 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Strength: 150%Duration: 2 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.. Raise Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1. At level 30: Now raises Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl by 2.'s specs. (Counter upgraded to Dodge/Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Strength: 150%Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. and duration increased to 3 turns.)
Warrior Monk's ApexWhen main weapon: Boost number of hits dealt by Mantra from 4 to 6.
Ringed Armguards is not recommended as a main weapon. The weapon skills it provides are not enough for it to be a competitive option.
Enlightened Monk's NatureWhen main weapon: Boost Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl gain from Snap Punch by 1. Martial ProwessAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Martial Prowess lvl / Chance to deal 4-hit elemental DMG to random foes at end of turn (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) lvl lowers by 2 instead of 5 when MC is below 25% HP at end of turn.
