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Monk

This page was last checked against game version 0.2.1; the game is now at 0.3.0. Some explanations may be out of date (tables are always current).

The Monk is a close-combat fighter who channels Qi through fists and breath. The class adds Strength and Wisdom, more crit chance and more Qi from meditation, so it grows strongest through cultivation.

How to get

Section titled “How to get”

Reach level 15 and pass the trial at the Soul Shrine in Dawnmere Village. Losing the trial costs nothing; see Classes.

Skills

Section titled “Skills”
  • Palm Strike — your main attack. It is cheap and costs stamina, but it has a cooldown. Fill the rounds in between with Qi Burst or a normal attack.
  • Flowing Step — a dodge stance that also heals you a little. Use it right before a heavy hit, for example when a boss grows stronger at half HP.
  • Iron Body — raises your defence for a few rounds. Cast it early against hard hitters that can strike twice, like Wild Boar or Moss Golem.
  • Qi Burst — your big mana hit. It ignores part of the enemy’s defence and uses your element affinity. Wisdom makes it stronger, and it shines against high-defence enemies.
Monk skills
SkillCostCooldownEffects
Palm StrikeA quick open-palm blow for {dmg, number} % damage.4 Stamina1 round
  • 160% damage
Flowing Step+{evade, number} % evasion until the end of the next round and heals {heal, number} % of your max HP.5 Stamina3 rounds
  • Heals 8% of your max HP
  • +40% evasion for 1 round
Iron BodyHardens your body: +{buff, number} % defense for {rounds, plural, one {# round} other {# rounds}}.6 Mana4 rounds
  • +50% Defence for 2 rounds
Qi BurstReleases gathered Qi for {dmg, number} % damage in your affinity's element, ignoring {pierce, number} % of the enemy's defense.10 Mana3 rounds
  • 220% damage
  • Element of your affinity
  • Ignores 30% of the enemy's defence
Data from game version 0.3.0 · f8531c1 (2026-10-01)

Skills grow stronger with mastery the more you use them.

Class gear

Section titled “Class gear”

From level 15 you craft the pieces of your class set yourself; only your class can wear them. See Class gear.

Gear sets
SetPiecesBonus by pieces worn
Path of the CraneMonks onlyCrafted set
  • 2 pieces: +2 Wisdom
  • 4 pieces: Lifesteal: Heals you for 3% of the damage you deal.
Data from game version 0.3.0 · f8531c1 (2026-10-01)

Tips

Section titled “Tips”
  • Split your points. Strength powers Palm Strike and normal attacks; Wisdom powers Qi Burst, your mana and your Qi.
  • Meditate a lot. The passive Qi bonus makes each breakthrough come sooner, and every stage raises your HP, attack and defence.
  • Pick your affinity with care. At stage 2 your affinity decides the element of Qi Burst. Choose one that is strong against the monsters you fight most.
  • Keep stamina for Flowing Step. A dodge at the right moment saves more HP than one extra strike deals damage.

Changes

Section titled “Changes”

No changes yet. See Patch notes.

See also

Section titled “See also”