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Archetypes (Monk)

Table: Monk Archetypes

ArchetypePrerequisitesDescription
Diminutive AdeptAny small raceA diminutive adept turns his diminutive stature and unorthodox footwork into a powerful weapon. Effortlessly moving across the battlefield, he ducks under the legs of larger creatures and then topples them with surprising attacks.
Elemental Fist Disciple—The elemental fist disciple is a monk that uses fistskills to utilize his elemental attacks to cripple his foes with status ailments. Elemental fist disciples often use martial arts to back up their variety of elemental-based ranged attacks.
Featherweight—When fighting hand to hand, many will try to be quick on their feet, avoiding their enemies’ blows at all costs. The nimble bangaa tend to adopt this fighting style, putting their lithe forms and thick hides to good use in dodging their foes’ blows.
Fist of Rhalgr—Though now under Garlean rule, the city-state of Ala Mhigo once boasted the greatest military might of all Eorzea. Among its standing armies were the monks—ascetic warriors as dreaded by foes on the field of battle as the city-state’s great pikemen. The monks comprised an order known as the Fist of Rhalgr, and it was to this god—the Destroyer—that they devoted their lives of worship. By mastering seats of power within the body known as chakra, they are capable of performing extraordinary physical feats, wreaking havoc upon their enemies.
Heavyweight—When fighting hand to hand, many will try to power through their enemies’ strikes, and hit back much harder. The hardy seeq tend to adopt this fighting style, putting their girthy bulk and meaty arms to good use in pummeling their opponent.
Ironskin Monk—Through discipline and training, an ironskin monk hardens his body to withstand punishing blows. Though slow on his feet, his calloused hands and feet can shatter stone and stagger foes.
Ki Master—The ki master believes that violence is sometimes necessary, but knowing and understanding is the true root of perfection.
Life Monk—Life monks seek perfection through helping others. By focusing their meditations on the flow of life within themselves and all creation they gain an understanding of how to share their ki with others, healing wounds and even bringing the dead back to life. For such a monk, sacrificing himself to save another is the surest way to achieve transcendence.
Master of Many Styles—The master of many styles is a collector. For every move, he seeks a counter. For every style, he has a riposte. Ultimately, he seeks perfection through the fusion of styles.
MeowfistPalicoA meowfist is a student of the school of hard knocks, who dedicates himself to learning how to take down foes by any means necessary. A meowfist isn’t afraid to smash a tankard over a foe’s head, stomp an opponent’s foot, gouge an eye, or generally create mayhem to gain any possible advantage.
Monk of the Wild—Monks of the wild grow up in the wild and often emulate the animals they have seen in the wild.
Nimble GuardianMithra or RonsoSome mithra monks dedicate their graceful prowess to the defense of others, especially those dedicated to a similar ethos or who prove themselves as stalwart allies of the monk’s cause.
Peacekeeper—Monks are warriors who hone their bodies into deadly weapons, but some monks eschew violence in favor of a more peaceful philosophy. While a peacekeeper realizes that combat cannot always be avoided—and is more than capable in a fight—he understands that all creatures are connected, and to harm another is to harm the self. Instead, he strives to find peaceful resolutions to conflicts, and in doing so, hopes to achieve inner peace.
Scaled FistGriaSteeped in traditions that trace their origins to the gria warrior-monks who master the power of their draconic heritage, scaled fists eschew passive introspection in favor of unshakable confidence. Scaled fists learn to combine brutal intimidation with the brazen ferocity of an ancient wyrm to devastate their foes.
StreakMoombaThe ascetic moombas known as the Streaks have evolved their movement speed to near god-like speeds.
Student of the StoneDwarfBy following the path of the stone, students of stone give up much of monks’ mobility in favor of sheer resilience.
Treetop MonkVieraWhile many viera follow traditional monastic training and traditions, others learn to blend exotic combat and the mysterious forces of ki with the natural world, allowing them to move through trees and overgrowth to deliver devastating attacks.
Wanderer—Some monks wander the world in humility to learn and to share wisdom and philosophy from their teachers with those they meet, often aiding those who are in need.
Weapon Adept—While most monks tend to eschew weapons in favor of unarmed combat, there are those who train with special weapons and seek to make them an extension of themselves.
White Monk—Monks that heed the call of tranquility in white magic are often called White Monks. They focus upon the healing and holy aspect of magic than the animalistic nature of their martial arts.

Archetype Class Feature Replacements

Table: Monk Archetypes / Alternate Class Features

Archetype /
Alternate
Class Feature		Weapon & ArmorLimit BreaksBodybuildingFlurry of BlowsFlying KickMartial ArtsMartial WisdomAsceticMonk TalentKi PoolBoostBlitz TechniqueStyle FlexibilityCounterstanceZenGreased LightningDiamond BodyFormless StrikesLifefontReinforced FortitudeFleet FootworkInner StrengthPerfect Self
2468101214161820369121518
Diminutive AdeptXXXX
Elemental Fist DiscipleXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
FeatherweightXXXXCXXXXXXXXXX
Fist of RhalgrXXXXXXXXXCCCCCCXXXXXXX
HeavyweightXXXXXXXX
Ironskin MonkXXXXXX
Ki MasterXCXXXXXX
Master of Many StylesXXXXXXXXXXX
MeowfistXXXXXCXXXX
Monk of the WildXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Nimble GuardianXXXXCXXXXXX
PeacekeeperXXXX
Scaled FistXXXX
StreakXXXXXXXXXX
Student of the StoneXXXXXXX
Treetop MonkXCXXXXX
WandererXXCXXXXX
Weapon AdeptXXXCXXX
White MonkXXXXXXXXXXXX
* = non-FF archetype, X = replaced, (X) = optionally replaced, C = changed