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==General Information==

===Roles===
Monk in current content plays as a heavy dd most of the time, that said there are plenty of opportunities to become a tank for lowman in the right circumstances. Having an easy way to cap subtle blow, monk is desirable for certain fights to limit TP generation of the enemy to prevent annoying or dangeorous tp moves from going off. As an example there's been multiple instances of omen bosses being tanked/soloed by monks and in more recent content such as Odyssey Gaol monk can be seen tanking in certain occasions. With the help of mantra monk is also a great addition to help the survivability of a party when high HP is needed.

==Abilities and Traits==
*[[Hundred Fists]] Speeds up Attacks.
** {{Item Tooltip|Hesy. Hose +4}} Increases duration by 15 seconds.

*[[Boost]] Enhances the power of your next attack.
**Should be macro'd with {{Item Tooltip|Ask Sash}} to generate TP prior to fights. Monk's mini Meditate.

*[[Dodge]] Enhances evasion and guard rate.
** {{Item Tooltip|Anch. Gaiters +4}} Dodge grants 19 Evasion if worn for activation.

*[[Focus]] Enhances accuracy.
** {{Item Tooltip|Anchor. Crown +4}} Focus grants an additional 21 accuracy and ranged accuracy if worn for activation.

*[[Chakra]] Cures certain status effects and restores a small amount of HP to user.
** {{Item Tooltip|Anch. Cyclas +4}} Increases M by 0.66 and allows Chakra to remove paralysis.
** {{Item Tooltip|Hesy. Gloves +4}} Increases M by 0.51 and allows Chakra to remove disease and plague.

*[[Chi Blast]] Releases chi to attack an enemy.
** {{Item Tooltip|Hes. Crown +4}} Augmented with Adds "Enhances 'Penance' effect". Enhances Penance by increasing Inhibit TP effect by 2% per merit level.

*[[Counterstance]] Increases chance to counter but lowers defense.
**{{Item Tooltip|Hesy. Gaiters +4}} Increases Counter rate during Counterstance by 21% if worn during activation.

*[[Footwork]] Increases [[Kick Attacks]] rate by 20% and boost kick damage by +20 DMG. Also effects [[Dragon Kick]] and [[Tornado Kick]], which use kick base damage when Footwork is active. 
** {{Item Tooltip|Shukuyu Sune-Ate}} Increases Footwork's Attack modifier by 15% if worn during JA activation. 
** {{Item Tooltip|Bhikku Gaiters +3}} Increases Footwork's Attack modifier by 16% if worn during JA activation.  

*[[Mantra]] Increases the max HP of party members within area of effect.
** {{Item Tooltip|Hesy. Gaiters +4}} Increases HP by another 2% per merit level.

*[[Formless Strikes]] While in effect, melee attacks will not be considered physical damage. No effect on weapon skills.
** {{Item Tooltip|Hesy. Cyclas +4}} Increases duration by 6 seconds per merit level.

* [[Perfect Counter]] Allows you to counter the next attack directed at you.
** {{Item Tooltip|Bhikku Crown +3}} Increases the counter Base Damage by 35. 

*[[Inner Strength]] Increases maximum HP and gives a 100% Counter and Guard rate.
** Doubles maximum HP for its duration.

===Martial Arts===
The optimal amount of [[Martial Arts]] from equipment varies with your equipped weapon's dealay. For a mastered MNK (1200 JP is the last of the [[Martial Arts]] gift bonuses) with both [[Attack Speed|Magic Haste and Gear Haste]] capped:

{| class="wikitable"
|+ 
|-
! Weapon !! Martial Arts Needed
|-
| [[Spharai (Level 119 III)|Spharai]]|| 4.56
|-
| [[Glanzfaust (Level 119 III)|Glanzfaust]]|| 8.16
|-
| [[Verethragna (Level 119 III)|Verethragna]]|| -8.04
|-
| [[Godhands]]|| 12.48
|-
| [[Sagitta]]|| 6.36
|-
| [[Varga Purnikawa (Level 119 III)|Varga Purnikawa]]|| 4.56
|-
|}

Additional [[Martial Arts]] will actually ''decrease'' your TP gain. For more information, see the [[Attack Speed]] page that was also linked above this table.

==Merits==
{{Guide Merit Table
|Group1 Merit1 Name=[[Focus]] Recast
|Group1 Merit1 Description=Shorten recast time by 4 seconds.
|Group1 Merit1 Level=0/5
|Group1 Merit1 Notes= Not worth it.

|Group1 Merit2 Name=[[Dodge]] Recast
|Group1 Merit2 Description=Shorten recast time by 4 seconds.
|Group1 Merit2 Level=0/5
|Group1 Merit2 Notes= Not worth it.

|Group1 Merit3 Name=[[Chakra]] Recast
|Group1 Merit3 Description=Shorten recast time by 6 seconds.
|Group1 Merit3 Level=0/5
|Group1 Merit3 Notes= Sadly no. 

|Group1 Merit4 Name=[[Counter]] Rate
|Group1 Merit4 Description=Increase counter attack rate by 1 percent.
|Group1 Merit4 Level=5/5
|Group1 Merit4 Notes= Increases your counter rate when a mob is attacking you. This increases your survivability and damage output.

|Group1 Merit5 Name=[[Kick Attacks]] Rate
|Group1 Merit5 Description=Increase kick attack rate by 1 percent.
|Group1 Merit5 Level=5/5
|Group1 Merit5 Notes=More kick attacks = more damage.

|Group2 Merit1 Name=[[Mantra]]
|Group2 Merit1 Description=Increase the max. HP of party members within area of effect. <br> Recast: 10min<br> Increase effect by 4 percent.
|Group2 Merit1 Level=4/5~5/5
|Group2 Merit1 Notes= Stacked with [[Hes. Gaiters]] which increases the amount by 2% per merit level, this can gain the party quite a bit of HP for 3 minutes. Very usefully when surviving burst damage. <br> Note: This does override a DRK's drain effect.

|Group2 Merit2 Name=[[Formless Strikes]]
|Group2 Merit2 Description=While in effect, melee attacks will not be considered physical damage. No effect on weapon skills. <br> Recast: 10min. <br> Increase effect by 5 percent.
|Group2 Merit2 Level=0/5~1/5
|Group2 Merit2 Notes=Has niche uses on things like [[Delve]] bosses and [[Caturae]] that gain resistance to specific damage types. Also hits through [[Invincible]].

|Group2 Merit3 Name=[[Invigorate]]
|Group2 Merit3 Description=Adds a Regen effect when using Chakra. Increase duration of effect by 24 seconds.
|Group2 Merit3 Level=0/5
|Group2 Merit3 Notes=Used to be good, but with the addition of Trust and idle regen pieces, there is really no need for it.

|Group2 Merit4 Name=[[Penance]]
|Group2 Merit4 Description=Adds an effect to [[Chi Blast]] that inhibits an enemy's TP accumulation. Increase duration of effect by 20 seconds.
|Group2 Merit4 Level=5/5
|Group2 Merit4 Notes=This, plus the [[Plague]] from [[Shijin Spiral]], can almost entirely prevent a mob from gaining TP for about 90 seconds. Use {{Item Tooltip|Hes. Crown +4}} to increase the effect.
}}

==Support Jobs==

{{Guide Support Jobs Table
|Border Color=#51414F
|Support Jobs=
{{Guide Support Jobs
|Border Color=#51414F
|Job=DRG
|Notes=Highest DMG output subjob due to Dragoon's unique [[WS Damage Boost]] trait - unlike normal +WS Damage from items, it works on all hits of all weaponskills. Also, [[Super Jump]] and [[High Jump]] are great enmity management tools for long fights.
}}
{{Guide Support Jobs
|Border Color=#51414F
|Job=WAR
|Notes=Next best after DRG. 12% DA and [[Berserk]] (and even [[Warcry]]) are decent boosts.
}}
{{Guide Support Jobs
|Border Color=#51414F
|Job=DNC
|Notes=More of a utility-focused subjob. Has [[Waltz]]es and [[Samba]]s for self sustain and light party buffing, plus [[Spectral Jig]] and [[Chocobo Jig]] for traveling around.
}}
{{Guide Support Jobs
|Border Color=#51414F
|Job=RUN
|Notes=Useful for strange cases where you're solo and need extra elemental magic defense, like fighting Lilith in the [[:Category:High-Tier_Mission_Battlefields#LadyLilith|Maiden of the Dusk HTMB]].
}}
}}

==Prioritizing Equipment==
{{Guide JSE Table
|Collapsed=
|Border Color=orange
|Guide JSE=
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Anchor. Crown +4
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Maybe
|Notes= Macro piece and high acc. Grants an addition +21 accuracy during the 30 second duration of [[Focus]]
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Anch. Cyclas +4
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Yes, +2 is fine
|Notes= Macro piece and high acc. Increase the potency of [[Chakra]] and allows the remove of paralysis. Paired with the Relic gloves +3, the +2 body should be enough to cap your HP.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Anch. Gloves +4
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Maybe
|Notes= Consider only making these if you do not have access to Path B Nyame and are using Spharai/Varga Purnikawa.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Anch. Hose +4
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Maybe
|Notes= Macro piece and high acc. Useful in a very niche counter build.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Anch. Gaiters +4
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Yes
|Notes=Used when [[Footwork]] is up for both TP and WS. Also an option for glass-cannon TPing (when -DT% and [[Subtle Blow]] don't matter) even without [[Footwork]] - a geared MNK gets 94% [[Kick Attacks]] rate with these even without [[Footwork]] up.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Hes. Crown +4
|Augment= Enhances "Penance" effect
|Upgrade= No
|Notes= Macro piece. NQ is fine for the [[Penance]] effect, or go to +1 to be i119 if you worry about a momentary drop in your survivability. At +4, has WSD but no defensive stats, so only valuable for single-hit weaponskills. Only go that far if you're using [[Spharai (Level 119 III)|Spharai]].
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Hesy. Cyclas +4
|Augment= Enhances "Formless Strikes" effect
|Upgrade= No
|Notes= Macro piece. NQ is fine for the [[Formless Strikes]] effect, or go to +1 to be i119 if you worry about a momentary drop in your survivability. With that said, typically only one point is put into Formless Strikes. It is up to you to decide if an extra 6 seconds of the effect is worth the inventory slot.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Hesy. Gloves +4
|Augment= Enhances "Invigorate" effect
|Upgrade= Yes
|Notes= Macro piece. Increase the potency of [[Chakra]] and makes it also remove [[Disease]] and [[Plague]]. Each reforge increases [[Chakra]] potency further.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Hesy. Hose +4
|Augment= Enhances "Hundred Fists" effect
|Upgrade= Maybe
|Notes= A good TP piece until {{Item Tooltip|Bhikku Hose +3}}. After that, just a macro piece for [[Hundred Fists]] that doesn't need reforging beyond that.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Hesy. Gaiters +4
|Augment= Enhances "Mantra" effect
|Upgrade= Maybe
|Notes= Macro piece for [[Mantra]] and [[Counterstance]], increasing the counter rate with every reforge.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Bhikku Crown +3
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Yes
|Notes= Macro piece for [[Perfect Counter]] and a solid DT piece with Subtle Blow. Useful in Hybrid TP sets.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Bhikku Cyclas +3
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Must
|Notes= Best TP piece when [[Impetus]] is up.
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Bhikku Gloves +3
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Yes
|Notes= Solid PDL piece for when you are attack capped. 
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Bhikku Hose +3
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Must
|Notes= Best TP piece, period. [[Kick Attacks]] +30, [[Store TP]] +10 and [[Damage Taken]] -14%. 
}}
{{Guide JSE
|Border Color=orange
|Icon=
|Item= Bhikku Gaiters +3
|Augment=
|Upgrade= Yes
|Notes= Solid DT piece and a mandatory macro [[Footwork]] piece.
}}
}}

==Idle Sets==
{{Guide Equipment Set Table
|Header Notes=
|Guide Equipment Sets=
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Idle Regen/DT/Regain
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo =  Staunch Tathlum +1
|Head = Null Masque
|Body = Hiza. Haramaki +2
|Hands = Rao Kote +1
|Legs = Rao Haidate +1
|Feet = Rao Sune-Ate +1
|Neck =  Bathy Choker +1
|Waist = Null Belt
|Ear1 = Infused Earring
|Ear2 = Dawn Earring
|Ring1 = Chirich Ring +1
|Ring2 = Karieyh Ring +1
|Back = Moonlight Cape
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*For when strictly out of combat. This is just maximizing idle Regen and Regain, and you want 50% DT before experimenting with these pieces.
* See also {{Item Tooltip|Roller's Ring}}, if you're doing [[Aminon]] things in a full arty.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Idle incapacitated
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo =  Staunch Tathlum +1
|Head = Nyame Helm
|Body = Nyame Mail
|Hands = Nyame Gauntlets
|Legs = Nyame Flanchard
|Feet = Nyame Sollerets
|Neck =  Warder's Charm +1
|Waist = Engraved Belt
|Ear1 = Odnowa Earring +1
|Ear2 = Tuisto Earring
|Ring1 = Defending Ring
|Ring2 = Gelatinous Ring +1
|Ring2Augs = R15
|Back = Moonlight Cape
|List = yes
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*When you get stunned/slept/etc. in combat, go full tank!
}}
}}

==TP sets==
These are example sets. For older or less challenging content, you can get away with being more of a "glass cannon". For more recent content like [[Odyssey]] or [[Sortie]], you likely want to hit 50% DT even while engaged, and also consider your [[Subtle Blow]].

The first few sets are intended for relatively new players:
* Do some [[Ambuscade]], then either do Yorcia [[Alluvion Skirmish]] or get your [[Mellidopt Wing]]s from some [[Adventurer Campaign]]. Either way, augment the [[Taeon Attire Set]] at [[Divainy-Gamainy]] once you have it.
* After that, some general paths to pursue:
** Begin to reforge your [[Anchorite's Attire Set|AF]], [[Hesychast's Attire Set|Relic]], and [[Bhikku Attire Set|Empyrean]] Armor via [[Omen]], [[Dynamis - Divergence]], and [[Sortie]].
** Start farming your [[Malignance Attire Set]], some easier accessories like [[Petrov Ring]], and save up gil to buy a {{Item Tooltip|Moonbow Belt +1}}.
** Work on [[Odyssey]] to unlock and eventually augment [[Mpaca's Attire Set]] and the [[Schere Earring]].
** Do a lot of [[Limbus]] if you're truly dedicated to Monk and interesting in augmenting the [[Duty Armor Set]]

Once that's all done, you'll likely know where you want to go next. (This is when you start looking into RP farming for [[Mpaca's Attire Set]] / [[Duty Armor Set]] / [[Schere Earring]] and doing [[Subtle Blow]] math.)

{{Guide Equipment Set Table
|Header Notes=
|Guide Equipment Sets=
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name=New to 99 TP Set
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pre-1200 JP
|CaptionBottom = (MA capped with Mache NQ.)
|Main = Kaja Knuckles
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Ginsen
|Head = Taeon Chapeau
|HeadAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|Neck = Asperity Necklace
|Ear1 = Brutal Earring
|Ear2 = Mache Earring
|Body = Taeon Tabard
|BodyAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|Hands = Mummu Wrists +2
|Ring1 = Rajas Ring
|Ring2 = Epona's Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = DEX +30, Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Double Attack]] +10%, Physical [[Damage Taken]] -10%
|Waist= Cetl Belt
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
* You can upgrade to {{Item Tooltip|Karambit}} when you have a spare [[Pulse Weapon]], but you'll hopefully move on to [[Godhands]] relatively soon afterwards.
* This set is fragile. Consider [[RSE]] +1 if you're worried about the damage you're taking, and a good next step is to enter [[Limbus]] for {{Item Tooltip|Murky Ring}} and {{Item Tooltip|Alabaster Earring}} if you are still sweating it.
* The combined Attack/Accuracy augments can be difficult to roll on [[Divainy-Gamainy]] (consider taking just 25 Accuracy or 25 Attack instead), and same with the STR/DEX augment (consider taking just DEX instead.)
* At 1200 JP, you will be over cap on [[Martial Arts]] while wearing {{Item Tooltip|Mache Earring}}. Move on to {{Item Tooltip|Cessance Earring}} if this occurs.
* As a Monk, if you sub [[White Mage]] it's very easy for you to {{Blue!}} [[Rani]] for [[Epona's Ring]].
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name=Midrange Player TP Set
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = [[Martial Arts]] capped
|CaptionBottom = 
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Coiste Bodhar
|Head = Malignance Chapeau
|Neck = Asperity Necklace
|Ear1 = Cessance Earring
|Ear2 = Mache Earring +1
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|Hands = Malignance Gloves
|Ring1 = Petrov Ring
|Ring2 = Epona's Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = DEX +30, Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Double Attack]] +10%, Physical [[Damage Taken]] -10%
|Waist= Moonbow Belt
|Legs = Bhikku Hose +1
|Feet = Malignance Boots
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
* If no [[Godhands]], then [[Karambit]]. and you won't need the {{Item Tooltip|Mache Earring +1}}, so go with your old {{Item Tooltip|Brutal Earring}} for now.
* All the gil you can spare should go to buying the {{Item Tooltip|Moonbow Belt}} - and when you can spare more, resell the NQ and buy a +1 and you'll never need to worry about your waist slot again.
* You can swap in the entire [[Malignance Attire Set]] if you prefer the survivability.
* Even a R0 [[Coiste Bodhar]] is fine and can be attained solo with [[Trust]]s.
* Consider a NQ or +1 {{Item Tooltip|Monk's Nodowa}} - the augments give a ''lot'' of [[Kick Attacks]] even if you can't afford the +2 right now.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name= Established Player TP Set
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Weapon Selected Randomly
|CaptionBottom = Subtle Blow capped (50+25)
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Coiste Bodhar
|Head = Bhikku Crown +3
|Neck = Mnk. Nodowa +2
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Schere Earring
|Body = Mpaca's Doublet
|Hands = Malignance Gloves
|Ring1 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2 = Gere Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = DEX +30, Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Double Attack]] +10%, Physical [[Damage Taken]] -10%
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Bhikku Hose +3
|Feet = Anch. Gaiters +4
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
* This set is PDT capped with {{Item Tooltip|Mpaca's Doublet}} on, but you should use {{Item Tooltip|Bhikku Cyclas +3}} when [[Impetus]] is up for greater damage.
* This set is '''not MDT capped''' (only -36%) without [[Shell V]]. However, it '''is capped''' with [[Shell V]].
* When using [[Godhands]] or other high delay weapons, {{Item Tooltip|Mache Earring +1}} is the best way to cap [[Martial Arts]].
* {{Item Tooltip|Ilabrat Ring}} is okay until {{Item Tooltip|Gere Ring}}.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name= Augmented Duty Armor TP
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Assumes R30
|CaptionBottom = 51 PDT, 41 MDT
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Coiste Bodhar
|Head = Duty Crown
|HeadAug = R30
|Neck = Mnk. Nodowa +2
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Schere Earring
|Body = Duty Cyclas
|BodyAug = R30
|Hands = Duty Gauntlets
|HandsAug = R30
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = DEX +30, Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Double Attack]] +10%, Physical [[Damage Taken]] -10%
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Bhikku Hose +3
|Feet = Duty Sollerets
|FeetAug = R30
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
* 51 PDT (capped), 41 MDT (capped with Shell V), 50+25 SB (capped)
*Continue to swap in {{Item Tooltip|Anch. Gaiters +4}} for [[Footwork]] and {{Item Tooltip|Bhikku Cyclas +3}} for [[Impetus]], if you can survive.
*{{Item Tooltip|Mache Earring +1}} is still the best way to cap [[Martial Arts]]. You can remove {{Item Tooltip|Schere Earring}} without losing SB cap.
}}
}}

==Weaponskill Sets==
A few things to keep in mind for WS sets:
* For most [[Hand-to-Hand]] weaponskills, [[Weapon Skill Damage]] is a lousy stat, since it only applies to the first hit of a weaponskill. [[Double Attack]] (also Triple and Quadruple Attack) are far better.
** [[Final Heaven]] is single-hit. If you're rocking the [[Spharai (Level 119 III)|Spharai]], WSD is just fine.
*** There's a cap of 8 hits on any WS, but this rarely comes up because [[Asuran Fists]] is the only native 8-hitter and it's way worse than it was 20 years ago. Maybe at the very high end ditch some [[Triple Attack]] for [[Physical Damage Limit]] gear instead.
* For weaponskills with additional effects, [[Magic Accuracy]] governs landing it. While the Stun from [[Shoulder Tackle]] is not used in modern strats, the Plague from [[Shijin Spiral]] and the Defense Down from [[Shell Crusher]] are both important enough to at least consider your MAcc stat.
* See the [[All_Jobs_Gear_Sets/Monk]] page for mathematically calculated top-tier weapon skill damage sets.
{{Guide Equipment Set Table
|Header Notes=
|Guide Equipment Sets=
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Victory Smite Impetus UP
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Verethragna (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Coiste Bodhar
|Head = Adhemar Bonnet +1
|HeadAug = Path B
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Schere Earring
|Body = Bhikku Cyclas +3
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|HandsAug = Path A
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = STR, Accuracy/Attack, Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug= Attack+25, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+5 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug =  STR, Accuracy/Attack, Crit Damage
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Use [[Mnk. Nodowa +2]] when at attack cap.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Victory Smite Impetus DOWN
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Verethragna (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Knobkierrie
|Head = Adhemar Bonnet +1
|HeadAug = Path B
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Odr Earring
|Body = Ken. Samue +1
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = STR, Accuracy/Attack, Crit
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug= Attack+25, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+5 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = STR, Accuracy/Attack, Crit Damage
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Use [[Mnk. Nodowa +2]] when at attack cap.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Raging Fists
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Knobkierrie
|Head = Ken. Jinpachi +1
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = 250 TP bonus
|Body = Adhemar Jacket +1
|BodyAug = Path B
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = STR, Accuracy/Attack, Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 25 Attack, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+10 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Triple attack, strength, acc/atk
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Use [[Mnk. Nodowa +2]] when at attack cap.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Raging Fists Hybrid
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom = Mpaca
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Coiste Bodhar
|Head = Mpaca's Cap
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = 250 TP bonus
|Body = Adhemar Jacket +1
|BodyAug = Path B
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = 30 STR, 20 Accuracy/ 20Attack, 10% DA, 10% PDT
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 25 Attack, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+10 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug =10STR,Acc/Att, 4% TA 
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Use [[Mnk. Nodowa +2]] when at attack cap.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Shijin Spiral Magic Accuracy
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Aurgelmir Orb +1
|Head = Malignance Chapeau
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Mache Earring +1
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = Dex, Accuracy/Attack, Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Hes. Hose +3
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Triple attack, dexterity, acc/atk
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Use [[Mnk. Nodowa +2]] when at attack cap.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Shijin Spiral Max Damage
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Aurgelmir Orb +1
|Head = Ken. Jinpachi +1
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Mache Earring +1
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = Dex, Accuracy/Attack, Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 25 Attack, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+10 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Triple attack, dexterity, acc/atk
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Use [[Mnk. Nodowa +2]] when at attack cap.
*For feet can also use [[Tatena. Sune. +1]] R15
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Howling Fist
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Knobkierrie
|Head = Mpaca's Cap
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Schere Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = 250 TP bonus
|Body = Tatena. Harama. +1
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = STR, Accuracy/Attack, DA
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 25 Attack, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+10 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = STR, Accuracy/Attack, Triple Attack
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Use [[Mnk. Nodowa +2]] when at attack cap.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Tornado Kick Footwork UP
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Coiste Bodhar
|Head = Mpaca's Cap
|Neck = Mnk. Nodowa +2
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = 250 TP bonus
|Body = Tatena. Harama. +1
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = 30 STR, 20 Acc/20 Atk, 10% DA, 10% PDT
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 25 Attack, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+10 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Anch. Gaiters +4
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=

}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Tornado Kick Footwork UP
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Knobkierrie
|Head = Mpaca's Cap
|Neck = Mnk. Nodowa +2
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Body = Tatena. Harama. +1
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = STR, Accuracy/Attack, DA
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 25 Attack, Physical damage limit +7%, Accuracy+10 Mag. Acc.+10
|Feet = Anch. Gaiters +4
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Can use [[Tatenashi Gote +1]] R15 instead
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Final Heaven
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Spharai (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Knobkierrie
|Head = Hes. Crown +3
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Ishvara Earring
|Body = Nyame Mail
|BodyAug = Path B R25
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Regal Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = VIT, Accuracy/Attack, WSD
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Nyame Flanchard
|LegsAug = Path B R25
|Feet = Nyame Sollerets
|FeetAug = Path B
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Can use [[Tatenashi Gote +1]] R15 instead
}}
}}

===Staff Weaponskill Sets===
{{Guide Equipment Set Table
|Header Notes=
|Guide Equipment Sets=
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Shell Crusher
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Xoanon
|Sub = Flanged Grip
|Range = 
|Ammo = Pemphredo Tathlum
|Head = Bhikku Crown +3
|Neck = Moonlight Necklace
|Ear1 = Digni. Earring
|Ear2 = Crep. Earring
|Body = Bhikku Cyclas +3
|Hands = Bhikku Gloves +3
|Ring1 = Stikini Ring +1
|Ring2 = Metamor. Ring +1
|Ring2Aug = Magic Accuracy +10
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = 30 INT, 20 MACC/MDMG 10WSD
|Waist= Acuity Belt +1
|WaistAug= Magic Accuracy +15
|Legs = Bhikku Hose +3
|Feet = Bhikku Gaiters +3
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=

}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Cataclysm
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Xoanon
|Sub = Flanged Grip
|Range = 
|Ammo = Pemphredo Tathlum
|Head = Pixie Hairpin +1
|Neck = Sibyl Scarf
|Ear1 = Friomisi Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = TP+250
|Body = Nyame Mail
|BodyAug= Path C or B
|Hands = Nyame Gauntlets
|HandsAug= Path C or B
|Ring1 = Archon Ring
|Ring2 = Metamor. Ring +1
|Ring2Aug = 10 INT, Magic Accuracy +10
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = 30 INT, 20 MACC/MDMG 10WSD
|Waist= Orpheus's Sash
|Legs = Nyame Flanchard
|LegsAug= Path C or B
|Feet = Nyame Sollerets
|FeetAug= Path C or B
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
*Downgrades for belt slot would be [[Skrymir Cord +1]] or [[Eschan Stone]]. With the correct conditions [[Hachirin-no-Obi]] might be better than other options
}}
}}

The [[Taeon Attire Set]] is a brand-new player's best friend again - and with the same augments and everything since MNK doesn't care about WSD!
{{Guide Equipment Set Table
|Header Notes=
|Guide Equipment Sets=
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= New Player Generic Set
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = If WS Stat isn't STR
|CaptionBottom = Change Accessories Appropriately
|Main = Kaja Knuckles
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Thew Bomblet
|Head = Taeon Chapeau
|HeadAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Brutal Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Body = Taeon Tabard
|BodyAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|Ring1 = Rajas Ring
|Ring2 = Gaiardas Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = STR +30, Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Double Attack]] +10%, Physical [[Damage Taken]] -10%
|Waist= Fotia Belt
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = Attack/Accuracy +20, [[Triple Attack]] +2%, STR/DEX +7
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
* {{Item Tooltip|Oshasha's Treatise}}, while lousy, is also free from [[The Voracious Resurgence Mission 9-2]] if you truly have nothing better.
* Until you make the full {{Item Tooltip|Fotia Gorget}} and {{Item Tooltip|Fotia Belt}}, concentrate on farming the relevant Gorget/Belt for your WS.
** For example, for [[Victory Smite]], grab wind or lightning - {{Item Tooltip|Breeze Gorget}} and {{Item Tooltip|Thunder Belt}} will do.
* Okay, you can't get the {{Item Tooltip|Moonshade Earring}} ''right'' away, but it's still priority #1.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Shell Crusher
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Relatively Early 99
|CaptionBottom = (Not BiS)
|Main = Kaja Staff
|Sub = Flanged Grip
|Range = 
|Ammo = Hydrocera
|Head = Azimuth Turban
|Neck = Sanctity Necklace
|Ear1 = Alabaster Earring
|Ear2 = Enchntr. Earring
|Body = CS Tunic +1
|Hands = CSM Gloves +1
|Ring1 = Mummu Ring
|Ring2 = Metamor. Ring +1
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = 30 INT, 20 Magic Accuracy/Magic Damage, 10 WSD, -10% PDT
|Waist= Acuity Belt +1
|WaistAug= Magic Accuracy +15
|Legs = CS Slacks +1
|Feet = CSM Boots +1
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
* [[RSE]] +1 (Hume M version used, visit that page to learn more) has 40 Magic Accuracy per piece and is totally fine rather than bothering with anything dedicated.
** You can replace it with [[Bhikku Attire Set]] +2 or better or [[Mpaca's Armor Set]] as a stopgap, which also has 40 MAcc but more raw stats.
* Other good MAcc options specifically include {{Item Tooltip|Null Loop}} and {{Item Tooltip|Null Shawl}} and {{Item Tooltip|Stikini Ring +1}}, but if you're not playing mage jobs, don't go overboard.
}}
}}

==Other Miscellaneous Sets==

{{Guide Equipment Set Table
|Header Notes=
|Guide Equipment Sets=
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Capped Counter and DT
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Crepuscular Pebble
|Head = Bhikku Crown +3
|Neck = Bathy Choker +1
|NeckAug = Evasion +15, "Counter" +10
|Ear1 = Cryptic Earring
|Ear2 = Bhikku Earring +2
|Body = Mpaca's Doublet
|Hands = Rao Kote +1
|Ring1 = Defending Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = Counter +10
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Anch. Hose +4
|Feet = Bhikku Gaiters +3
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes= 53% Counter Rate and 50% DT. With mastered Job Points, Monk only needs 53% counter (58% without counter merits) to hit cap. 
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Counter Options
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Spharai (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Amar Cluster
|Head = Rao Kabuto +1
|HeadAug = Path D
|Neck = Bathy Choker +1
|NeckAug = Evasion +15, "Counter" +10
|Ear1 = Cryptic Earring
|Ear2 = Bhikku Earring +2
|Body = Mpaca's Doublet
|Hands = Rao Kote +1
|Ring1 = Defending Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = Counter
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Anch. Hose +4
|Feet = Malignance Boots
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes= 73% Counter and 30%PDT/20%DT.  With mastered Job Points, Monk only needs 53% counter (58% without counter merits) to hit cap.
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Counterstance
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Staunch Tathlum +1
|Head = Bhikku Crown +3
|Neck = Loricate Torque +1
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Telos Earring
|Body = Mpaca's Doublet
|Hands = Malignance Gloves
|Ring1 = Defending Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = DT
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Anch. Hose +4
|Feet = Hesy. Gaiters +4
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= DT
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Staunch Tathlum +1
|Head = Malignance Chapeau
|Neck = Mnk. Nodowa +2
|Ear1 = Sherida Earring
|Ear2 = Telos Earring
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|Hands = Malignance Gloves
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = PDT
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Malignance Tights
|Feet = Malignance Boots
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Chakra
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo= Aurgelmir Orb +1
|Head= Null Masque
|Neck= Unmoving Collar +1
|Ear1= Handler's Earring +1
|Ear2= Tuisto Earring
|Body= Anch. Cyclas +4
|Hands= Hesy. Gloves +4
|Ring1= Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2= Gelatinous Ring +1
|Back= Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = VIT
|Waist= Latria Sash
|Legs= Tatena. Haidate +1
|LegsAug= Path A
|Feet= Bhikku Gaiters +3
|FeetAug= Path A
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
}}
{{Guide Equipment Set
|Set Name Background=#B64411
|Set Name Text Color=
|Set Name Text Shadow=
|Set Name= Fast Cast
|Set Border Color=
|Equipment Set=
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop =
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = Sapience Orb
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug = Fast Cast 5
|Neck = Orunmila's Torque
|Ear1 = Enchntr. Earring +1
|Ear2 = Loquac. Earring
|Body = Adhemar Jacket +1
|BodyAug = Path D
|Hands = Leyline Gloves
|Ring1 = Prolix Ring
|Ring2 = Rahab Ring
|Back = Segomo's Mantle
|BackAug = 10 Fast Cast
|Waist= Black Belt
|Legs = Herculean Trousers
|LegsAug = Fast Cast 5
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Fast Cast 5
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|Equipment Set Notes=
}}
}}

[[Category:Job Guides]]