Arc Sackholders replied

685 weeks ago

Alright so I've decided to finally just take a good look at gearing up Monk, here's what I've got so far:

Weapon:Storm Lieutenant's Hooks

Head: Electrum Monocle (Int meld)
Body: Storm Sergeant's Tabard
Hands: Fingerless Raptorskin Gloves of Slaying (Str meld)
Waist: Peisteskin Hunting Belt
Legs: Storm Sergeant's Hose
Feet: Temple Boots
Neck: Imperial Operative Choker
Wrist: Storm Sergeant's Bracelets
Ear: Storm Sergeant's Earrings
Ring1:
Ring2:

Totals

Str: +34 (3+ Storm) (+61-74 total w/2x Str meld gloves)
Int: +9 (+36-49 total w/2x Int meld head)
Atk: +54 (5+ Storm)
DPS: 40.3


Weapon: Giantsgall Claws

Head: Electrum Monocle (Int meld)
Body: Storm Sergeant's Tabard
Hands: Fingerless Raptorskin Gloves of Slaying (Str meld)
Waist: Peisteskin Hunting Belt
Legs: Storm Sergeant's Hose
Feet: Temple Boots

Neck: Imperial Operative Choker
Wrist: Storm Sergeant's Bracelets
Ear: Storm Sergeant's Earrings
Ring1:
Ring2:

Totals

Str: +34 (3+ Storm) (+61-74 total w/2x Str meld gloves)
Int: +14 (+41-54 total w/2x Int meld head)
Atk: +24
DPS: 39.39

Looking for thoughts and opinions here. I chose the Electrum Monocle because it has 4 int off the bat and can be Int melded, which is only one of two things a Monk can Int meld. The draw of the AF head is the 25 Int. With a top tier IV materia the monocle comes to 24 so I figure even a shitty 2x meld could easily surpass it.

Glove selection seriously sucks for Monk so I went with Fingerless Raptor because it has a little Atk Power + on it from the start and can be Str melded, one of two slots for Monk as with Int.

I know double melds are expensive and can potentially blow up in my face but I only have to try on two pieces, 3 max if I go with the Giantsgall Claws which I may only single-meld due to their availability. The + total is based on a 2x meld with the lowest III and IV and the highest two IVs. With a single meld on the Claws I'd be looking at another 11-20 Str or Int, whichever I need.

I left the rings blank because I can easily switch them in and out to fill in the necessary stat gaps. Additionally I left Darklight out of this because of the super low drop rate and plus there's tons of people ahead of me who could use them anyway lol.

Base stats: Str - 246 Int - 255


last edited 685 weeks ago by Arc

Tipton Sackholders replied

685 weeks ago

If you need help melding just let me know. Happy to help.
ARC/BRD (Main) / THM/BLM (Secondary)

Arc Sackholders replied

685 weeks ago

Will do. Any thoughts on the gear itself? Don't want to overlook anything. I took the new 1.23 gear into account too, the Coliseum stuff is kind of meh for Monk.

Tipton Sackholders replied

685 weeks ago

Looks pretty good to me. But I play MNK for fun. Not an expert.
ARC/BRD (Main) / THM/BLM (Secondary)
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