Monk
Monk Optimization Notes
by Creme
Creme’s write-up on tools and optimization for players familiar with Monk already, with opener videos and more in-depth analysis. Slightly outdated (Helpful Tools section particularly).
Gearing
Updated for 6.05
Meld Priority
SkS 1.94 > Crit > Det > DH
Openers
Basic Openers
Two variations currently
Normal Opener
Early Buffing
Bitesize Video Guide
Provided by Valith
FAQs and Resources
Punching through some basics
Yup, go back to 1:1
With Standard you Dragon Kick after Perfect Balance for DK’s higher potency and again later to gain Leaden finally.
With Early Buff a stanceless {!Leaden Boot} after PB is worse on average than using the DK to guarantee a crit one.
Similar to opener, you may not have leaden fist while going into it though.
Log Analysis
xivanalysis is a fantastic site for an overview of your endgame encounter performance.
Tiers for Greased Lightning IV
GCD1 is GL4 Recast time
