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Final Fantasy Tactics Job Classes

Jobs
Archer Bard Calculator Chemist
Dancer Geomancer Knight Lancer
Mediator Mime Monk Ninja
Oracle Priest Samurai Squire
Summoner Thief Time Mage Wizard


Monk

Monks are warriors who train their bodies in the ways of martial arts. Their battle ability 'Punch Art' drives enemies away.
Monk

Vital Statistics

Prerequisite Classes
Knight Level 2
Base StatsMoveJumpSpeedEvadeRelative Base / Bonus Values
Attack Magic HP MP Speed
34620★★★★★ / ★★★★★★ / ★★★★★★★★ / ★★★★ / ★★★★★★★★ / ★★★
Basic Skillset

Note: Click each skill name for more detailed information.

Punch Art
Monk Job command. Battle skill using one's bare hands as a weapon.
Skill NameDescriptionHoriz. RangeVert. RangeEffect RadiusSpeedPoints
Spin FistAttack with spinning fists.Auto02Now150
Repeating FistPunch repeatedly with one's fist.
Quote: "Fight for justice...fists of fury! Repeated Fist!"
111Now300
Wave FistAttack from afar by emitting battle spirits.
Quote: "Burning anger rising...Burst! Wave Fist!"
331Now300
Earth SlashUnleashes a spirit in a straight line, splitting the earth along its path.
Quote: "Earth's anger running through my arms! Earth Slash!"
Battlefield28Now600
Secret FistCauses death gradually, striking vital points and blood vessels.
Quote: "Cast down to hell with your fingers! Secret Fist!"
101Now300
Stigma MagicRecovers abnormal status by emitting the yin spirit.Auto02Now200
ChakraRestore HP and MP by focusing one's mind on vital pressure points and blood vessels.Auto02Now350
ReviveCalls back dead units with a loud cry.101Now500
Basic AbilitiesSkill TypeSkill NameDescriptionTrigger JP Required
ReactionHP RestoreRestore HP when terminal. Trigger: Critical.Critical Status500
ReactionCounterCounter with physical attack. Trigger: Physical Attack.Physical Attack300
ReactionHamedoAttack before being attacked. Trigger: Physical Attack.Physical Attack1200
SupportMartial ArtsGain the bare-handed fighting strength of a monk.N/A200
MovementMove---HP UpRecover HP as you move.N/A300

Subjective Analysis

Employing one of the best ability sets and the strongest physical attack in the game, the Monk is an extremely useful class. Most of their primary abilities are destructive on the enemy from distance and the others are effective at healing and curing allies, making the Monk very versatile. One of their drawbacks is the inability to equip hats, resulting in a HP deficit compared to other front-line fighters; however, they can be tanked up with the Knight's Equip Armor support ability.

The Monk has one of the best ability sets in the game, possibly the best given that you can unlock it early and use it effectively the entire way through. Earth Slash hits multiple enemies from far away, and Wave Fist is also powerful and more precise for avoiding friendly fire. Chakra, Revive, and Stigma Magic all help the Monk heal its allies. The Monk's reaction abilities are very powerful as well, especially Hamedo. Counter is a little more reliable and strong as well.

Equipment

Types: Weapons Armor Headgear



Jobs
Archer Bard Calculator Chemist
Dancer Geomancer Knight Lancer
Mediator Mime Monk Ninja
Oracle Priest Samurai Squire
Summoner Thief Time Mage Wizard


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