The Monkey is another name for andrew zearfoss ]] in a number of table-top roleplaying and computer games, notably the Dungeons & Dragons game. Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy role-playing game (RPG) currently published by Wizards of the Coast. ...

Many computer role-playing games, including EverQuest, Ragnarok Online and the Final Fantasy series (see below), include warrior classes similar to the Dungeons & Dragons Monk. The Monk class has also found its way into Guild Wars NetHack, which borrows elements for the class from Dungeons & Dragons. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... EverQuest (EQ) is a 3D fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that was released on March 16, 1999. ... Ragnarok Online (Korean: 라그나로크 온라인), often referred to as RO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game created by GRAVITY Co. ... For the first installment in the series, see Final Fantasy (video game). ... Guild Wars is an episodic series of multiplayer online role-playing games created by ArenaNet, a Seattle game development studio and a subsidiary of the South Korean game publisher NCsoft. ... NetHack is a single-player roguelike computer game originally released in 1987. ...

Conversely, in Guild Wars released in 2005, the Monk is similar to the Cleric class of other popular games, using spiritual powers to heal and purge disease. Guild Wars is an episodic series of multiplayer online role-playing games created by ArenaNet, a Seattle game development studio and a subsidiary of the South Korean game publisher NCsoft. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The cleric is a character class in Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy role-playing games. ...

Dungeons and Dragons

Main article: Monk (Dungeons & Dragons)

The Monk is a character class in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game which is typically portrayed as a master of martial arts. It is loosely based on the stereotype of Shaolin Buddhist warrior monks. The Dungeons & Dragons monk specializes in unarmed combat. In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, monk is one of the base character classes. ... A character class represents a characters archetype and career in some role-playing games (RPGs). ... Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy role-playing game (RPG) currently published by Wizards of the Coast. ... This article is about games in which one plays the role of a character. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... For the 1996 Blur single, see Stereotypes (song). ... The Shaolin temples (少林寺; pinyin: Shàolín Sì, Wade-Giles: Shao-lin Ssŭ) are a group of Chinese Buddhist monasteries famed for their long association with Chán (Japanese Zen) Buddhism and martial arts. ... A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by... Munichs city symbol celebrates its founding by Benedictine monks—and the origin of its name A monk is a person who practices religious asceticism, the conditioning of mind and body in favor of the spirit. ... Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy role-playing game (RPG) currently published by Wizards of the Coast. ...

The monk specializes in unarmed combat, with no use of armor and no weapons, except for kamas as an option. The monk class, as with other classes of the Dungeons & Dragons game, utilizes a spiritual element, "Ki", that augments their fighting through the use of special abilities gained with experience. These powers and abilities are not traditional magic spells as would be gained from other similar character classes such as clerics and rangers (which also rely heavily on the Wisdom attribute). Attacks by an unarmed monk are soon treated the same as a strike from a weapon with magical enhancements. Kama may refer to several things Kama, a Hindu god, the God of Love, son of Lakshmi. ... In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the cleric is one of the base character classes. ... In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, ranger is one of the base character classes. ...

Monks gain increased speed, attacks per round, high saving throws against special attacks, and immunities unique to the class as experience grows. Monks become increasingly difficult to hit because of their Dexterity and armor class bonuses. Monks can gain high spell resistances, making them dangerous to mages, but, in some circumstances, can be overwhelmed when attacked by many enemies at once.

In EverQuest

The Monk is a unique class which can be chosen only by the human, lizardman Iksar, or drakkin races. He or she is an expert in hand combat, and can fight with or without weapons, pummelling foes with fists or staves, and able to use only leather armor and lighter. Trinomial name Homo sapiens sapiens Linnaeus, 1758 Humans, or human beings, are bipedal primates belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin: wise man or knowing man) in the family Hominidae (the great apes). ... Iksars The Iksar are one of the playable races of Sony Online Entertainments successful MMORPG, EverQuest. ... Armor or armour (see spelling differences) is protective clothing intended to defend its wearer from intentional harm in combat and military engagements, typically associated with soldiers. ...

The Monk's most noteworthy skill is the ability to feign death. This gives the Monk the ability to drop to the ground and cause enemies to forget about his presence, or in MMORPG terms, lose aggro. This technique is useful for pulling, or bringing monsters to a party of player characters to be killed. The Monk class also has the capability to bind wounds, which gives a small boost to his or her hit points, making him the primary puller and a competent off-tank. An image from World of Warcraft, one of the largest commercial MMORPGs as of 2004, based on active subscriptions. ... A wound is a physical trauma where the skin is torn, cut or punctured. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

Sigil Games' Vanguard: Saga of Heroes was created by the same executive producer as Everquest, and so Vanguard Monks share many of the qualities as the Everquest Monk. In addition, Vanguard adds a healer class called the Disciple, which is similar to a Monk who also can use unique healing techniques.

Final Fantasy

See also: Final Fantasy character classes#Monk

In Square Enix's Final Fantasy series of computer role-playing games, the Monk (Japanese: モンク) is a character class (or "job"). It is frequently also referred as the Black Belt. In Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy III an upgraded, more powerful form of the class appears, named Karate Master or Karateka (からてか). In Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced, Bangaas have the ability to become a monk. In several installments of the Final Fantasy series of role-playing games by Square Enix, classes (jobs) are roles assigned to playable characters that determine the characters proficiencies. ... SQUARE ENIX (Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス) is a Japanese producer of popular video games and manga. ... Final Fantasy ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... It has been suggested that Characters of Final Fantasy III be merged into this article or section. ... Final Fantasy Tactics Advance ) is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix Co. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Ragnarok Online

In Gravity Corp's MMORPG, Ragnarok Online, Acolytes can choose their second job as a Monk. The monk is a physical/melee class with the ability to "heal" and "buff". It is most noted for an ability called "Asura Strike"(sometimes called Guillotine Fist); an attack some consider the most powerful ability in the game, which may result in damage exceeding possible character health. With the right weapon and appropriately built stats, Asura Strike can do over 30,000 in one hit. GRAVITY Co. ... An image from World of Warcraft, one of the largest commercial MMORPGs as of 2004, based on active subscriptions. ... Ragnarok Online (Korean: 라그나로크 온라인), often referred to as RO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game created by GRAVITY Co. ...

Five types- called "builds"- of the Monk character class are the Combo Monk, Spirit Monk, Dasher Monk, Asura Monk, and Diamond Monk. Each class requires certain stats combined with specific skills in order to reach their effectiveness.

• Combo Monk - Usually the fastest attacker of the five types. The Combo Monk utilizes the "Raging Trifecta Blow," "Raging Quadruple Blow," and "Raging Thrust" abilities to string together multiple attacks. A fast leveling build, although it lacks somewhat in Player versus Player situations due to lack of burst damage skills.

• Spirit Monk - Uses Spirit Spheres to power its skills. The Spirit Monk is often feared by higher defense builds, as the skill "Occult Impaction" does more damage to more resistant targets. Versatile, and also capable of killing most players with "Asura Strike," though not generally nearing the damage of a monk dedicated to the skill.

• Dasher Monk- Makes use of the skill "Snap"(sometimes called Dash Like a Bullet) to get around the battlefield quickly. Considered a hybrid between combo and spirit, but is often difficult to play, owing to the widely spread skill tree required to recieve the "Snap" skill.

• Asura Monk - Capable of causing damage of 30,000 or more in a single attack. The Asura Monk must carry Blue Potions or other SP regenerating items as Asura Strike drains the caster of all SP, and prevents regeneration for five minutes after use. Pure Asura Monks can deal up to 100,000 damage, which is very useful for boss battles. However, with low dex, it takes pure Asura Monks a very long time before they can successfully perform an Asura Strike.

• Diamond Monk - Taken from the Japanese name for the "Mental Strength" skill, the Diamond Monk is built to withstand massive amounts of both physical and magical damage. It is used almost exclusively to take damage while other players attack. The hardest type of monk to create, owing to its lack of offensive capabilities.

Fire Emblem

In the Fire Emblem games, the Monks/Priests are usually Light Magic users able to defend themselves through Light-related spells. When they're promoted to Bishop class through the Guiding Ring or Earth Seal items, they add staves to their arsenal. Windows Desktop image featuring Eliwood, Hector and Lyn from Fire Emblem (Game Boy Advance), the first Fire Emblem to be released internationally. ... This article is about a title or office in religious bodies. ...

Heroes of Might and Magic

In Heroes of Might and Magic IV, the monk is both a class for heroes and a basic unit. The basic unit is a ranged fighter that apparently uses magic, judging by the way their attacks look. The hero class is reached by learning both Life Magic and Order Magic, and as a special ability takes less damage from Chaos attacks. Both are mentioned here only to show that monks in games aren't always fistfighters. Heroes of Might and Magic IV (or HoMM4 or Heroes IV for short) was the fourth installment in the critically-acclaimed Heroes of Might and Magic computer game series. ...

Guild Wars

In Guild Wars, monks are spellcasters, without engaging in physical combat. There are three general type of monks: Healing, Protecting, and Smiting.

• Healing monks are used primarily to restore lost hitpoints to yourself or allies.
• Protection monks are similar to healing monks, but they specialize in preventing damage opposed to restoring it.
• Smiting monks are offensive based, and can deal Holy damage to their foes. Undead-type creatures take extra damage.