Monk
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The Monk (モンク Monku), also known as Black Belt, is a job class that appears in many of the Final Fantasy games.
[edit] Profile
Monks are characterized primarily by their affinity for fighting entirely bare-handed. The few weapons they do use consist of claws and knuckles that strap onto their hands. Despite their preference to fight without weapons, Monks can deal just as much damage in battle as any other physical class like Warriors or Dragoons, thanks to their massive physical strength. Monks wear light clothing consisting of robes and hats, and cannot equip heavy armor. To make up for this lack of protection, Monks have a very high amount of HP compared to other classes. Because of the minimal use of armor and weaponry, Monks are one of the cheapest classes to maintain and require little investment in new equipment. Monk abilities include Kick, which damages all enemies, Chakra, which heals the Monk and/or their allies, and they can increase their attack strength with the usage of Focus or Boost. Monks are also able to counter physical attacks, and in later games have individual skillsets of various special techniques.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Final Fantasy
- Main article: Monk (Final Fantasy)
The monk is a physical attacker available at the beginning at the game. Eventually, the class can be upgraded to Master. Final Fantasy is notable for allow Monks to equip nunchucks, one of the few games where Monks use weapons besides claws and knuckles.
[edit] Final Fantasy III
- Main article: Monk (Final Fantasy III)
- Main article: Black Belt (Final Fantasy III)
The Monk is a class obtained from the Wind Crystal and specializes in hand-to-hand combat, equipping gloves and claws for battle. A more powerful version called the Black Belt can be obtained from the Earth Crystal.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV
Yang Fang Leiden appears as the first named Monk in the series, and hails from Fabul, a nation renown for their ranks of warrior monks. Several NPCs in Fabul appear as Monks, and Yang is fought as a boss under the name "Monk" during the game.
In the Lunar Ruins, a dungeon exclusive to the Advance release of the game, three monk enemies are fought during Yang's trial. The Drillmasters, the Soldier Monks, and the Super Monks.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
- Main article: Monk (The After Years)
Yang returns as a Monk, and is joined by his daughter Ursula. Three other Monks are also temporary party members. They are labeled as Monk A, Monk B, and Monk C and all share the same abilities.
[edit] Final Fantasy V
- Main article: Monk (Final Fantasy V)
The Monk is a job class that is obtained from a shard of the Wind Crystal. It specializes in barehanded combat and has high attack power.
[edit] Final Fantasy VI
Sabin Rene Figaro appears as a Monk, and is a student to a martial arts master named Duncan, who also trained his son Vargas. Sabin uses the Blitz skillset, which lets him perform various attacks if the player inputs the proper button commands.
[edit] Final Fantasy VII
Tifa Lockhart is a Monk trained by Zangan, and the first female Monk. Her Limit Breaks consist of various physical attacks that increase in strength if the player properly stops a series of slot wheels.
[edit] Final Fantasy VIII
Zell Dincht uses his fists in battle, and his Limit Break Duel allows him to perform a sequence of attacks depending on which button combinations the player inputs within a time limit.
[edit] Final Fantasy IX
Amarant Coral is a combination of a Monk and a Ninja, and utilizes the Flair ability, which allow him to use special techniques at the cost of MP.
[edit] Final Fantasy XI
- Main article: Monk (Final Fantasy XI)
The Monk is a basic job, and is given four ranks depending on the player's level, beginning with White Belt. All mandragora and some beastmen are classified as Monks.
[edit] Final Fantasy XII
- Main article: Monk (Final Fantasy XII)
Monks are able to use bare-handed attacks as always, but also utilize Poles and White Magic, as well as a number of Technicks. Their License Board has sixteen Battle Lores and twelve HP Lores, more than any other Job.
[edit] Final Fantasy XIII
Gameplay footage shows Snow Villiers him fighting enemies with only his fists, indicating he may be a monk.
[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics
- Main article: Monk (Final Fantasy Tactics)
Monk is available as an off-shoot from a Level 3 Knight.
[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
- Main article: White Monk (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance)
The White Monk is a Bangaa-exclusive class. It uses a combination of physical attacks and spiritual powers to battle.
[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
- Main article: White Monk (Final Fantasy Tactics A2)
- Main article: Master Monk
The White Monk makes a second appearance in this game. A new job called the Master Monk is also available, and is arguably the most powerful class in the game.
[edit] Dissidia Final Fantasy
In the Duel Colosseum, when selected, the Monk job card will cause the next battle cards that arrive to the selection area to be weaker.
[edit] Gallery
 Main cast of Final Fantasy III as Monks |
 Generic Monk in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years |
 Main cast of Final Fantasy V as Monks |
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 Bartz from Final Fantasy V as a Monk |
 A Galka Monk in Final Fantasy XI |
 A Bangaa as a White Monk in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance |
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